Japanese Castles: Symbols of Power and Honor
Japanese castles (城 shiro) are unlike the castles you see in fairy tales. Most were old wooden stockades from earlier centuries. Japanese castles were constructed as fortresses…
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Interesting Japanese Fast Food
Japanese cuisine has been strongly influenced by China and Korea over the past 2,000 years. It was only in the last 300 to 400 years…
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Lucky Days Ahead with Omamori
An omamori (御守 or お守り) is a popular amulet or talisman in Japanese Buddhist and Shinto traditions. Sold at most religious sites and dedicated to…
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Wasei-eigo: Japanese-Made English
The Japanese national language, Nihongo (日本語), is spoken by about 125 million speakers. The history of the Japanese language can be traced back to Chinese documents…
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With KCP International, immerse yourself in the heart of Tokyo with a wide variety of courses, flexible schedules and convenient packages you keep your experience easy!
Pampered Pooches of Japan
Many pooches are treated as part of the family and pampered like little children. In Japan, Hachikō is remembered for his undying loyalty to his…
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KCP Alumnus Alex Tada Visits KCP
Former KCP student Alex Tada recently paid a visit to KCP and brought us up to date on his happenings. Thanks for dropping by, Alex! It…
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Japanese Architect Toyo Ito Wins Prestigious Pritzker Prize
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,…
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Roaming around Shinjuku with Emily Cole
KCP is located in Shinjuku, the business, entertainment, and shopping center of Tokyo. There’s always something that catches the eye, whether it’s the bright store…
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