The Amazing Ryukyu Culture
Located at the southwest tip of Japan are the islands of Okinawa. Okinawa is made up of 160 islands and is home to the indigenous Ryukyuan or Lewchewan…
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Thunderous Taiko Drums
Japan has a long, proud history in its unique ancient culture and heritage that span centuries. Musical instruments have been an influential part of Japanese traditions as…
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The Versatility of Green Matcha
Matcha is finely ground powder of specially processed and grown green tea. A popular flavor in Japan, matcha is also used in the traditional Japanese tea…
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Delicious Japanese Fruits
Japan prides itself on its many gastronomical delights. Freshness is an unquestionable factor when it comes to the ingredients used in all Japanese cuisine. Fruits are…
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With KCP International, immerse yourself in the heart of Tokyo with a wide variety of courses, flexible schedules and convenient packages you keep your experience easy!
The Historical Ueda Castle
Ueda Castle (上田城 Ueda-jō) plays an important part in Japanese history that exemplifies determination and courage. The castle was built in the late 16th century by the daimyo Sanada Masayuki…
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KCP Winter 2016 Students Explore Kamakura
Kamakura, one of Japan’s most popular destinations, has many historical Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, some of which are over a thousand years old. The Great Buddha of…
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Ukai: A Traditional Japanese Way of Fishing
Ukai or cormorant fishing is a traditional fishing method using trained cormorants (from the family of Phalacrocoracidae consisting of about 40 kinds of species of…
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Exciting Gifu
Gifu City, located in the southern central portion of Gifu Prefecture in Japan, is also the prefecture’s capital. Many interesting cultural and historical sites are found…
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