GEARING UP FOR TOKYO 2020: “DISCOVER TOMORROW”
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With the culmination of the Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil, Japan is set to host the next Summer Olympics, in 2020, in Tokyo! At the…
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Interesting Facts about Japan
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Japan, an island nation in East Asia, is often called “Land of the Rising Sun.” Japan has a very interesting history and a rich culture. Here are…
Read ArticleMore of Japan’s Traditional Foods to Enjoy
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Traditional Japanese cuisine uses staple foods available in the region. For thousands of years, Japanese food has had strong influences from Korea and China. It was only…
Read ArticleKCP Summer Short-term 2016 Welcome Party at Ikebukuro Dorm
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Ikebukuro (池袋) is one of Tokyo’s exciting centers conveniently located at the northwestern corner of the Yamanote loop line that connects Tokyo’s major city centers. Ikebukuro…
Read ArticleKCP Summer-Short Term 2016 Students Visit TEPIA Museum
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Japan is a pioneer intechnological advancement especially in robotics, computer, and video games, as well as in the field of communications. Recently, KCP’s Summer-short term students visited…
Read ArticleFamous Japanese Sculptors
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Japanese sculpture epitomizes the long history and culture of Japan. Many modern day artists make use of natural objects of stone, wood, bamboo, and even…
Read ArticleThe Multifaceted Nō-men
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Noh, Japan’s oldest traditional form of musical drama, has been performed since the 1300s. Noh performances can last all day. Usually they consist of five plays and…
Read ArticleExciting Summer in Japan!
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Summer in Japan is full of excitement: it is a season of fireworks and festivals all around the country. Almost every night, firework displays color…
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