Japan’s Breathtaking Sakura Season
Cherry blossoms (sakura) are deeply ingrained in the history and culture of Japan, and they have come to identify the country. They are full of symbolism,…
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In Japan, Spring is in the Air
The month of March heralds the arrival of spring in Japan. There is no better place to admire and experience the beauty of the season…
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Harajuku Haven
Harajuku (原宿), the Kawaii capital of Japan, is the center of Japanese fashion and youth culture where you can get unique shopping finds and have a…
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Itsukushima Shrine and Its Floating Torii
A torii is a traditional Japanese gate that marks the entrance to a sacred space. In Japan, it is common for roads leading to a…
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Bonseki: The Ancient Japanese Art of Miniature Sand Sculpting
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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Intricacies and Uses of Kumihimo Braids
Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese form of braiding. Kumihimo can be translated as “gathering of threads.” The earliest form of kumihimo is believed to date…
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KCP Winter 2015 Students Go on an Exciting Excursion to Asakusa
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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Akō vendetta : Revenge of the 47 Ronin
The bushidō, “the way of the warrior,” was the samurai’s code of conduct. It exemplified a warrior’s moral values in mastery of martial arts, frugality, loyalty, and…
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