The Japanese Geisha Culture
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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 ArticleAlthough you can’t avoid culture shock, the more you can prepare yourself for it, the less traumatic the transition will be. Here are suggestions for…
See AnswerKCP offers weekly cultural class activities and excursions that might include Kabuki, popular museums, or trips outside Tokyo for a day or overnight. To keep…
See AnswerJapan 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…
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