Tokugawa Yoshinobu: Japan’s Last Shogun
The Shōgun was the military dictator of Japan from 1185 to 1868 and the shogunate was the administration or government. During this period, the shoguns were…
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The Nanban Trade Period of Japan
The Nanban trade or the “Southern barbarian trade” period can be traced from the arrival of the first Europeans. They were Portuguese explorers, missionaries and…
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The One-Eyed Dragon of Ōshu and Sendai
Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, is the largest city in the Tōhoku region and is one of the 20 designated cities of Japan…
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Timeless Japanese Traditions
Japan is a country that prides itself with its cultural traditions, some of which are centuries old. Many traditions are meant to honor religious deities…
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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 Curious Story Behind Fudarakusan-ji
Fudarakusan-ji is a Tendai temple in the city of Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro district in Wakayama prefecture in Japan. The temple is named after Fudaraku, derived from…
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Zojo-ji Temple from “The Wolverine”
Zojo-ji Temple or San’en-zan Zōjō-ji is the head temple of the Jōdo-shū(“Pure Land”) Chinzei sect of Buddhism in the Kanto region. Located next to Tokyo…
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The Importance of Documenting Your KCP Experience in Japan
Studying in a different country will give you a life changing experience that you can use back at home in all your future endeavors. Japan is…
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KCP Student Jordan Moeller Shares Photos of Japan
Japan is beautiful any time of the year and KCP student (Fall 2018, Winter 2019 terms) Jordan Moeller has photos to prove it. Thanks for…
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