The Karaoke Craze
Karaoke (カラオケ) is from the Japanese “kara” ( 空 ) which means “empty”, and “ōkesutora (オーケストラ) which means “orchestra.” In some countries it is known…
Read ArticleKaraoke (カラオケ) is from the Japanese “kara” ( 空 ) which means “empty”, and “ōkesutora (オーケストラ) which means “orchestra.” In some countries it is known…
Read ArticleOn August 1, KCP student Bethany employed her Japanese oratory skills in KCP’s speech contest. She also participated in a costume-play entertainment segment. Bethany is a…
Read ArticleKCP student Steven Z. Edwards and his classmates continue their adventures in Japan by visiting a purikura. He also gives us an inside peek at…
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Read ArticleIkebana, “flowers kept alive,” is much more than just placing plants in a vase. A lot of thought and preparation go into the placement of…
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Read ArticleCherry blossoms, or Sakura, come from ornamental cherry trees that can be found all over Japan. They bloom at the start of spring, and branches…
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