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 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 ArticleKanzashi 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 ArticleNingyō (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 ArticleSuperstitious 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 ArticleHistorical 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…
Read ArticleKumano brushes are known for their quality and are recognized by Japan as a traditional industrial art. The craftsmanship put into the creation of fine handmade…
Read ArticleSumo, considered Japan’s national sport, is centuries old and thought to have entertained the Shinto gods. Sumo is a full body contact sport that involves two…
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