The Japanese Geisha Culture
Heartache, unrequited love, loss, death, and pain. Words that we wish we could avoid in our lifetime. Such human emotions bring bittersweet memories and experiences…
Read ArticleHeartache, unrequited love, loss, death, and pain. Words that we wish we could avoid in our lifetime. Such human emotions bring bittersweet memories and experiences…
Read ArticleAdjusting to life in another country such as Japan can be quite a daunting task. It is a life-changing experience. There’s the unfamiliar language and…
Read ArticleJapan has a rich, colorful culture dating back to the country’s prehistoric period known as the Jōmon period between 14,000 and 300 BCE. The culture…
Read ArticleLocated at the southwest tip of Japan are the islands of Okinawa. Okinawa is made up of 160 islands and is home to the indigenous Ryukyuan or Lewchewan…
Read ArticleCats are often the stuff of legend–they embody mysticism. It is no wonder that cats have been culturally significant for many nations. Their relationship with…
Read ArticleIn this 4-part series, former KCP Fall 2010 student Jessica Funtanilla looks back at her time at KCP. In this last installment , Jessica talks about…
Read ArticleIn mid-November, the KCP fall term’s culture class went to Edo-Tokyo Museum to catch a glimpse of Tokyo’s history through various artifacts and exhibits. The…
Read ArticleRecently, KCP Culture Class went on an overnight trip to two popular destinations: Kamakura and Enoshima. Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture is home to many…
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