KCP Summer Student Ean Smith on KCP and Japan
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Summer alumnus Ean Smith reminisces about his time at KCP and with his host family. Thanks for sharing, Ean! In the summer of 2013 I…
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Dashing Ghibli Characters
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Japan is known for its anime and manga creations that have gained a popular following in Japan and all around the world. Studio Ghibli, Inc. (株式会社スタジオジブリ Kabushiki-gaisha…
Read ArticleThe Story of Christmas in Japan
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The Christmas season is a widely anticipated time all around the world. Each country and region celebrates Christmas in different ways. In Japan, Buddhism and…
Read ArticleGoing Gaga Over Gashapon
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I have seen my fair share of vending machines that dispense different kinds of miniature toys. A lot of them have cheap toys that do…
Read ArticleThe Intricate Woodworking Craft of Sashimono
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In July, our KCP Culture Class had a great opportunity to visit a traditional crafts museum where they met Edo-sashimono craftsmen who showed them their…
Read ArticleA Student’s Insights on KCP and Japan
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KCP summer-short-term alumnus Thomas Clark shares with us several valuable insights and photos taken during his time at KCP. Check it out! This past summer,…
Read ArticleMy Experience in Japan by Donovan R. White
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Are you wondering what it’s like to be in the KCP program? Summer short-term alumnus Donovan R. White shares with us his KCP experiences. He…
Read ArticleRamen Soup for the Body and Soul
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There’s nothing like a steaming hot bowl of chicken soup to make you feel better when you’re feeling a bit under the weather. Soup is…
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