KCP: A Look Back (Part 2) Classes by Jessica Funtanilla
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In this 4-part series, former KCP student Jessica Funtanilla looks back at her time at KCP. In this second installment , Jessica talks about classes, clubs,…
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KCP Students Have a Blast at the Sanja Matsuri
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Sanja Matsuri (三社祭, Three Shrine Festival) is held every third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo. It honors the three founders of the…
Read ArticleJapanese Architect Toyo Ito Wins Prestigious Pritzker Prize
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Japanese architect Toyo Ito was awarded the Pritzker Prize, one of the most prestigious awards for any living architect. The Pritzker Prize honors the talent,…
Read ArticleBenefits of the Washiki: Japanese-style Squat Toilet
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Cleanliness is important in Japanese culture. The traditional custom of removing shoes when entering a home and even a doctor’s clinic in Japan is still observed today. Toilets were…
Read ArticleNezumi Kozō: Japan’s Very Own Robin Hood
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Nakamura Jirokichi (仲村次郎吉, 1797 – 1831) was a Japanese thief who became a folk hero by stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, much like…
Read ArticleThe Youngest Japanese Traditional Theater, Takarazuka Revue, Turns 100
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When asked about Japan’s traditional theater, noh, kabuki, and bunraku immediately come to mind. But there is one other form of theater that has captivated…
Read ArticleFascination with Chopsticks
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Try eating Chinese, Korean, and Japanese food with a spoon and fork. Somehow the experience is not the same. Somehow, chopsticks seem to complete the…
Read ArticleJapan Survival Guide 4: Studying, Making Friends, and Balancing That, by Hector Santiago
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In this 4-part series, former KCP Fall 2012 student Hector Santiago shares tips learned during his time at KCP. In this final installment , Hector offers tips on making…
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