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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…
Read ArticleDiscovering Shinjuku
Shinjuku (新宿区 ), literally meaning “New Lodge,” is a district in Japan’s capital and bustling metropolis, Tokyo. The KCP campus is located there, and Shinjuku is conveniently the business, entertainment,…
Read ArticleRomantic Places to Visit in Japan on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day in Japan is observed mostly by women who give presents to men, usually chocolates. But not all presents given on Valentine’s Day involve romance. Giri-choko…
Read ArticleSentō: Japanese Communal Bath House
Japan consists of almost 7,000 islands. Over 70% of the country is mountainous; there are over 200 volcanoes in the Japanese jurisdiction. As a volcanically…
Read ArticleKanda Shrine’s Colorful History
Kanda Shrine (神田明神 ) is conveniently located in Japan’s capital, Tokyo. The shrine was initially built in 730 CE during the Tenpyō Era, in the fishing village…
Read ArticleDepachika: Japan’s Culinary Wonderland
Part of travel is discovering the culture and beautiful destinations of a country. Perhaps one of the best ways to get to know a country’s culture is…
Read ArticleWorld Class Skiing in Japan
Skiing is often thought of as a Western sport. Though it began almost five thousand years ago in Scandinavia, it was practiced as early as 600 B.C.E.…
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