The Tomioka Silk Mill
Harvesting silk in Japan began during the 3rd century when China and Korea introduced the practice. Japanese silk industry reached its all time high during…
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Amazing Wara Art of Japan
Niigata Prefecture is in the Chūbu region of Northern Japan. Its coastal capital is Niigata, known for having a multitude of rice paddies. Niigata rice…
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KCP Spring 2018 Students Visit the Imperial Palace
The Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居), also called Kōkyo, is the main residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. Kyūden. Located in Chiyoda area, the Palace is composed of several interconnected…
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The Opening of Japan to Foreign Trade and Kitano-cho
The Sakoku (鎖国) was a policy enacted by the Tokugawa shogunate that isolated the whole of Japan from the outside world. During sakoku no Japanese could…
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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!
2019 Brings a New Emperor for Japan!
The Emperor of Japan is the traditional head of state of Japan as well as the head of the Imperial Family. He is defined as…
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S Gasuto Restaurant Review by KCP Winter 2018 Alum Siena Rose
KCP Winter 2018 alum Siena Rose gives another in-depth restaurant review, this time of S Gasuto. Thanks for your insights, Siena! S ガスト is a…
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KCP Winter 2018 Alum Siena Rose on Maboya Restaurant
Japan and China have had relations that can be traced all the way back to 200 AD. Chinese influence on Japanese culture and way of life…
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KCP Winter 2018 Alum Holly Westbrook on Dining at Torikizoku
Do you love yakitori? Then you’ll love Torikizoku restaurant. Torikizoku is a yakitori restaurant that serves bite-sized chicken pieces on bamboo skewers, barbecued over a hot…
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