Kazoku: the Exalted Japanese Lineage
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Japan’s culture and traditions are greatly influenced by Shinto and Buddhist beliefs. Several gods or spirits called ”kami” are revered by many Japanese. One of…
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Taiko Drums: The Symmetry of Music and Movement
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Ensemble taiko drumming is catching on fast in the U.S. The first organized American taiko groups started in California in the 1960s. Today, there are…
Read ArticlePlaces to Enjoy Autumn Scenes in Japan
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Autumn in Japan can be described as colorful splendor. The leaves of gingko and maple trees turn into rich hues of red and yellow. There’s…
Read ArticleJapanese Artistry: Paintings and Painters
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Every culture has its own artistic style that expresses the proud tradition and history of the forever evolving nature of mankind and gives us a glimpse of the…
Read ArticleGwen Taylor on the Joys of KCP
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KCP alumna Gwen Taylor describes how studying at KCP and experiencing Japan have touched her life. She also offers valuable insights about the program. Thanks, Gwen!…
Read ArticleThe Craft of Japanese Swordsmithing
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Japanese samurai, the military nobility of medieval and early-modern Japan, have long captured the interest of many. The teachings of the samurai are an important…
Read ArticleThe Sakoku Years of Japan
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The 17th to the 19th century saw Japan adopting a policy that isolated the whole country from the outside world. This long period of national…
Read ArticleRiveting October Festivals in Japan
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For most Japanese, religion is a combination of elements from various religions known as Shinbutsu shūgō (神仏習合 amalgamation of buddhas and kami). In 1886, the Shinto and Buddhism…
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