The Japanese Geisha Culture
Heartache, unrequited love, loss, death, and pain. Words that we wish we could avoid in our lifetime. Such human emotions bring bittersweet memories and experiences…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
KCP Summer 2015 Alumna May Leung Shares Her Japan Experience
KCP International has been working with U.S. universities for over 20 years. Each year, KCP hosts students from more than 50 American colleges and universities….
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KCP Summer 2018 Batch of Students Explore Kamakura
Kamakura, in Japan, is a peaceful coastal town about an hour from Tokyo. Minamoto Yorimoto (1147–1199) was the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura…
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Unique Japanese Hostels and Capsule Hotels
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the world’s most populated cities. It is a modern metropolis that’s home to over 13 million people….
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Escape to Izena Island
Izena Island (伊是名島) or Izena-jima is situated north-west of Okinawa Island, in the Ryuku Islands of Japan, on the East China Sea. The island was part of…
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Dorm Life with KCP in Ikebukuro!
Ikebukuro (池袋) is one of Tokyo’s exciting centers conveniently located at the northwestern corner of the Yamanote loop line that connects Tokyo’s major city centers. Ikebukuro Station…
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KCP Summer and Summer Short-term 2018 Cook Curry!
Curry is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. It was brought into the country by the British during the Meiji era (1868–1912). During…
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2018 Summer-Short Term Students Visit Yamanashi!
Yamanashi has a colorful history beginning with a prehistoric society that progressed through the hunting, fishing, and gathering stages during the Jōmon period. During the…
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