The Japanese Art of Kokedama
Kokedama (苔玉) or “moss ball”, is a literally a ball of soil, covered with moss and is used mainly as an ornamental plant and originates…
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Japan Travelogue Series: Walking the Yamanote Line
The Yamanote Line (山手線, Yamanote-sen) is one of the most important train lines in Japan’s capital, Tokyo. Yamanote Line is a loop service operated by…
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KCP Student Maeve in Making Her Wishes Come True
The roots of Japanese superstitions can be traced all the way back to Japan’s ancient pagan beliefs, the regard for certain natural things as kami…
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Japan Travelogue Series: Godzilla and Kabukichō
Shinjuku (新宿区 ), literally meaning “New Lodge,” is a district of Tokyo and is where the KCP campus is located. Shinjuku is conveniently the business, entertainment, and…
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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!
Get to Know Japanese Dialects
The Japanese language is known as Nihongo (日本語). Early Chinese documents record the existence of some Japanese words dating back to the 3rd century, and texts clearly appear…
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Japan Travelogue Series: Doraemon Museum
Doraemon, a manga series written and illustrated by Fujiko F. Fujio, was first serialized in 1969, compiled into 45 volumes, and published by Shogakukan from…
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Cry Your Eyes Out with Rui-katsu
Why do we cry? Crying simply put, is the brimming or falling of tears from the eyes as a reaction to an emotional state or…
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Japan Travelogue Series: Don Quijote
Don Quijote is a popular discount store chain commonly found in the Asia-Pacific region. It originated from Japan and opened its first store in Suginami,…
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