Japanese study tips: train time to your advantage
When you’re in Tokyo, immersed in Japanese all the time, it’s natural to be swept away on the current of novelty and excitement that surrounds…
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Discovering Nikkō
Nikkō (日光市 ) is one of the most picturesque cities in Japan. Nikkō, which means “sunshine” or “sunlight,” is situated in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture….
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Japanese Cold and Cough Home Remedies
It is sometimes unavoidable to have the occasional sniffles or to catch the common cough or cold in your travels. Foreign countries may have different…
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Celebrate August Festivals in Japan
Many spectacular Japanese festivals or matsuri (祭) usher in the month of August. Here are August exciting festivals to celebrate: Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri (August 5–7) in Yamagata…
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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!
Finding Beauty and Tranquility in Yamadera
Yamadera (山寺) is a Japanese temple located in the northeast mountains of Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The picturesque temple is built on a steep mountainside…
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Kutani Ware: Japanese Ceramic Style
Kutani ware (九谷焼 Kutani-yaki) is a style of Japanese Gotō Saijirō porcelain known for its colorful, vibrant painted designs. Kutani ware was established by Gotō Saijirō of the Maeda…
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Applying for a Yakkan Shoumei, by KCP student Steven Trapani
Before leaving for your study abroad adventure in Japan, keep in mind that there are policies when it comes to bringing in medication. Steven Trapani, a Fall…
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Reliving the Past in Nara
Heijō-kyō (平城京), also known as Nara no miyako, was the capital city of Japan during the Nara period (710–794 CE). During this time, Heijō-kyō was the country’s political…
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