KCP Winter 2016 Students Visit Asakusa
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Asakusa, a favorite place to go to in Japan, is close to the brimming metropolis of Tokyo and has a rich and vibrant history. Asakusa is…
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Hinamatsuri: Doll’s Day
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Hinamatsuri (雛祭り) is a special celebration held each year on the 3rd of March in Japan. Platforms with red carpet are laden with traditional Japanese dolls…
Read ArticleKCP Winter 2016 Students Experience the Japanese Tea Ceremony
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At KCP International, every student is introduced to the chadou, or traditional tea ceremony, also known as “the Way of Tea.” The traditional Japanese tea ceremony…
Read ArticleToranomon Hills: Tokyo’s Latest Landmark
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Toranomon means “the gate of the tiger.” The name is derived from one of the outer gates of Edo Castle called Toranogomon. Tokyo is already a…
Read ArticleThe Intricate, Stylish Kanzashi and Tsumami Zaiku
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Kanzashi are ornamental hairpins that crown the look of traditional Japanese kimonos. The term kanzashi is also synonymous to folded cloth flowers that traditionally adorn tsumami kanzashi…
Read ArticleThe Princess Daruma Dolls of Matsuyama
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Ningyō (人形) are traditional Japanese dolls that come in various forms — from babies and imperial court personalities to warriors and gods. Many of the dolls…
Read ArticleLucky Charms for the New Year
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Superstitious beliefs are a big part of Japan’s culture. Most Japanese folklore has roots that can be traced to local customs and are meant to…
Read ArticleThe Kojiki and Nihon Shoki of Japan
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Historical records tell us a lot about how our ancestors lived and help future generations understand how things came to be. The Kojiki and Nihon Shoki of Japan…
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