KCP Alum Brody Stejskal on the “Pomodoro Technique”
One of the hardest things about studying is staying focused. It seems that every time I sit down at my desk and prepare to start…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
All About Bento
A bento box meal is probably synonymous to Japan. Bentos usually contain curry, okonomiyaki (savory pancakes of fish, meat and/or vegetables), tempura (battered, deep-fried seafood…
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Facts on Working as a Student and Career Opportunities in Japan
There are many opportunities for KCP students and graduates in Japan and knowledge of the Japanese language has proven to be a plus factor in…
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Japan’s Reiwa Era Has Begun
There are two elements that identify the years in the Japanese era calendar scheme, one of the elements is a number which indicates the year…
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Much Anticipated Tokyo Area Summer Festivals 2019
Summer in Japan is between the months of June and September where it can get very hot and humid. Perfect for a dip in an…
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Shōya of the Edo Period
After the turmoil and chaos of the Sengoku Period, Japan saw relative harmony and peace as a nation between 1603 and 1867. This was all…
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The Three Great Unifiers of Japan : Tokugawa Ieyasu
The Third Great Unifier Tokugawa Ieyasu (January 31, 1543 – June 1, 1616) The Matsudaira House was positioning for power amongst several other daimyo who were…
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The Three Great Unifiers of Japan: Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Japan’s Second Great Unifier Toyotomi Hideyoshi (March 17, 1537 – September 18, 1598) Continuing the unification efforts of Japan, upon the sudden death of Oda…
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