Interesting Facts about Japan
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Japan, an island nation in East Asia, is often called “Land of the Rising Sun.” Japan has a very interesting history and a rich culture. Here are…
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Getting to Know the Japanese Language
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The Japanese language is known as Nihongo (日本語). Chinese documents record the existence of some Japanese words as early as the 3rd century, and texts clearly appear during…
Read ArticleJanet Hughen’s thoughts on KCP
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KCP alumna Janet Hughen, a returning student from the U.K., shared this insight with us about her time spent with KCP in Tokyo. KCP’s strengths…
Read ArticleKCP Offers Second Set of Kanji Textbooks (with CD)
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KCP is proud to announce the publication of a second set of a series of books on kanji! The first set was 1 nichi 15…
Read ArticleJapanese Language Basics: Kanji, the Japanese Writing System
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“Kanji” is Japanese for the Chinese hanzi characters that Japan has adopted as part of its modern writing system.
Read ArticleThe World’s First Novel: The Tale of Genji
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Japan, as an island country, has historically been isolated from the world, especially the Western world. Isolation led its people to develop their own ways of artistic expression. The…
Read ArticleThe Life of a Summer Short Student! (Part 1)
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From KCP student Shenelle King. During the summer of 2011 I was able to participate in the Summer Short Session at KCP. I was definitely…
Read ArticleMary Alania: Life as a KCP Student
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Mary Alania, a former student, shares her experience and valuable insights about KCP. She immersed herself in the program and the Japanese culture and way…
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