The Powerful Tokugawa Ieyasu
The Tokugawa shogunate of Japan, also known as the Tokugawa Bafuku and Edo Bafuku, was the last feudal Japanese military government. It existed between 1603…
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Reasons You Should Learn the Japanese Language (Part 1)
Japan is the third-largest economy in the world. Japan and the United States account for an estimated 30 percent of the world domestic product and…
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KCP Student Brody Stejskal on Japanese Vending Machines
At my college back home, one of my favorite treats after a hard day of studying is a quick stop over to my college library’s…
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Tips on How to Survive on a Student Food Budget in Japan
Tokyo, Japan’s capital and home to KCP International Japanese Language School, is a bustling metropolis considered to be one of the world’s most populous cities…
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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!
Discovering Dejima Island (Part 2 of 2)
The actual artificial island of Dejima was constructed in 1634 by shogun Iemitsu. The island was built to accommodate the Portuguese traders living in Nagasaki…
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Discovering Dejima Island (Part 1 of 2)
During the 17th through the 19th century, Japan adopted a policy that isolated the whole country from the outside world. This long period of national…
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Emperor Akihito’s True to Life Fairy Tale and Legacy
Emperor Akihito broke from 2,600 years of tradition and was the first imperial heir to marry a commoner, Michiko Shōda, formally known as the Empress…
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The End of an Era as the 125th Emperor of Japan Steps Down
Japanese legends tell us that the Japanese monarchy was founded in 660 BCE by Emperor Jimmu. The 16-floret chrysanthemum flower variety (Ichimonjiginu) is the crest and official…
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