Thunderous Taiko Drums
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Japan has a long, proud history in its unique ancient culture and heritage that span centuries. Musical instruments have been an influential part of Japanese traditions as…
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KCP Winter 2016 Students Explore Kamakura
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Kamakura, one of Japan’s most popular destinations, has many historical Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, some of which are over a thousand years old. The Great Buddha of…
Read ArticleUkai: A Traditional Japanese Way of Fishing
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Ukai or cormorant fishing is a traditional fishing method using trained cormorants (from the family of Phalacrocoracidae consisting of about 40 kinds of species of…
Read ArticleSakura Viewing and Hanami Parties
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Spring has officially begun, which means sakura (cherry blossoms) will be in full bloom. Sakura is an iconic symbol of Japanese culture and history. Thousands of people,…
Read ArticleKCP Winter 2016 Students Visit Edo-Tokyo Museum
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Recently, KCP Winter 2016 students visited the Edo-Tokyo Museum as a cultural activity: a wonderful way to learn first-hand about the history and way of life…
Read ArticleDelectable Sakura Cheese
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Varieties of Mongolian-style cheese were introduced to Japan centuries ago from China and Korea. Cheese entered mainstream Japanese dining during the Meiji Era in the late…
Read ArticleKCP 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…
Read ArticleHinamatsuri: 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…
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