Bonseki: The Ancient Japanese Art of Miniature Sand Sculpting
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Bonsai is a familiar Japanese art form of growing miniature trees in pots or trays. Bonseki is another ancient Japanese art of creating miniature landscapes…
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KCP Winter 2015 Students Go on an Exciting Excursion to Asakusa
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This mid-February, the Winter 2015 students had fun visiting the sights in Asakusa district in Taitō, Tokyo. Asakusa is known for Sensō-ji Temple, a Buddhist…
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Sentō: Japanese Communal Bath House
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Japan consists of almost 7,000 islands. Over 70% of the country is mountainous; there are over 200 volcanoes in the Japanese jurisdiction. As a volcanically…
Read ArticleThe Shizutani School
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Japan has always valued education. In fact, Japan’s literacy rate is almost 100%, and it has produced 18 Nobel Prize winners over the years. Japan’s…
Read ArticleDepachika: Japan’s Culinary Wonderland
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Part of travel is discovering the culture and beautiful destinations of a country. Perhaps one of the best ways to get to know a country’s culture is…
Read ArticleStart the Year Right with Engimono
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Many Japanese believe in good and bad fortune. Superstitious beliefs are a big part of Japan’s culture. Most Japanese folklore have roots that can be…
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