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A glimpse at my KCP time

Rachel Brown in a yukata

by Rachel Brown I loved my time in Tokyo with KCP.  Here are a few slices of my life then– Preparation before the speech contest….
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Life at KCP Photo-reportage series

KCP students during a tea ceremony

Part Two | “Living” Japanese culture Here’s a glimpse at some of the activities students try while at KCP International Japanese Language School. The Japanese…
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KCP t-shirt contest entry

Building community is important, wherever the opportunity arises.  So is passing on the things you’ve learned to succeed at KCP and life in Japan.  Help…
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Discover more of Japan

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!

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KCP, in a phrase

KCP campus facade in Shinjuku

Here are the results of a quick, informal–say it in a word, say it in a phrase–poll of how KCP alumni described KCP International. wear…
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What Students Say . . .

KCP campus facade in Shinjuku

Catalina Tiamson, University of Washington My experience in Japan wouldn’t be anything like how incredible it was without KCP. Through them, I now have a…
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The New Seven Samurai

Akira Kurosawa image

This past weekend I saw the stunning film Seven Samurai (七人の侍 Shichinin no samurai–1954), digitally remastered in high-def.  At 3½ hours, it was much longer…
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