Unique Japanese Culture and Traditions
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Japan 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…
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The Amazing Ryukyu Culture
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Located 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 in Japanese Culture and History
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Cats 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 ArticleKCP: A Look Back (Part 4) Culture by Jessica Funtanilla
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In 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…
Read ArticleKCP Fall Term’s Culture Class Visits Edo-Tokyo Museum
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In mid-November, the KCP fall term’s culture class went to Edo-Tokyo Museum to catch a glimpse of Tokyo’s history through various artifacts and exhibits. The…
Read ArticleKCP Culture Class (Fall 2012) Visits Kamakura and Enoshima
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Recently, KCP Culture Class went on an overnight trip to two popular destinations: Kamakura and Enoshima. Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture is home to many…
Read ArticleThe Appeal of Japan’s Outrageous and Fascinating Subcultures
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Wacky and weird, captivating fun. That’s what Japanese trends and popular subcultures are. The Japanese seem to be perpetually inclined to come up with one…
Read ArticleJapanese Kawaii Culture
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Kawaii means cute, lovable, or adorable in Japanese. The kawaii phenomenon has become an important factor in defining Japanese culture. It has influenced Japanese entertainment, pop…
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