Kira Yoshinaka, the Villain of the Akō Vendetta
The story of the 47 Rōnin, also historically known as “The Akō Vendetta,” and in fiction as the Chushingura, is an example of the Bushido honor…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
KCP Alumna, Brittany Crouch Sums up her Experience in Japan on Video
KCP Fall 2014 and Winter 2015 alumna Brittany Crouch from Missouri State University shares her once in a lifetime experience about the KCP program and…
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Discover Kamakura’s Seven Passes
One of the key features the KCP program offers is the Japanese cultural immersion through lectures and organized excursions to some of the most notable…
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KCP Summer Short-term 2019 Alum Alex Fang on Video
The KCP campus in Japan is a five-minute walk from the Shinjuku Gyoenmae subway station (Marunouchi line), or a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku San-Chome station…
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Fun Facts About Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital city of the island nation of Japan, “Land of the Rising Sun”. Tokyo is a bustling metropolis and is considered to…
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KCP Student Kiera Griffith Shares Her Experiences on Video
Kiera Griffith attended KCP Summer Short-term 2019 program. She previously shared her takeaways and insights in a previous blog post. “The KCP program provides an…
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The Mysterious Yoshimi Hundred Caves
Kofun, “ancient grave” or burial mounds, whose name originates from the Kofun period, are megalithic tombs or tumuli found in Japan. They were constructed between…
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Ghibli Museum Virtual Tour
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, parts of the outside world are starting to slowly awaken. People who have been cooped up in their homes for weeks…
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