Maeve at the Annual Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Shinjuku Gyoen
Join KCP student Maeve as she shares her experience at the annual Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Shinjuku Gyoen. Shinjuku Gyoen Park is one of Tokyo’s largest and…
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Making the Most of Celebrating Autumn in Japan
As the season transitions from summer to autumn in Japan, the weather becomes more temperate making it ideal outdoor walks. Mid-November to early December brings…
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Why Japan is Called Nippon
Japan (日本, Nippon or Nihon, and formally 日本国, Nihonkoku) is an island nation consisting of 6,852 islands. The four largest islands that make up 97% of the country’s land area Hokkaido,…
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Japan Travelogue Series: Visiting a Japanese Cemetery
Japanese cemeteries (日本人墓地, Nihonjin bochi) are rather different than Western cemeteries. There are large haka, or graves, each representing a family. A haka is typically…
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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 Story Behind the Horror Flick “Ringu”
The 1998 J-horror movie “Ringu” was lauded as the highest grossing horror film in Japan (12 billion yen!), the story is about a cursed videotape…
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Japan Travelogue Series: Laundry Day
Whenever travelling for an extended length of time, having to do laundry is unavoidable. To overcome the hurdle of excess baggage, sifting through the essentials…
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Scariest Japanese Monsters to Haunt You
Japanese superstitions are deeply rooted in the history and culture of the people. Japan also has its fair share of creepy legends, ghost stories and local ghoulish…
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Japan Travelogue Series: At the Drugstore
It’s always best to be prepared whenever going on a trip. Access to medication is essential, especially for travelers who may be away from home…
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