Gwen Taylor on the Joys of KCP
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KCP alumna Gwen Taylor describes how studying at KCP and experiencing Japan have touched her life. She also offers valuable insights about the program. Thanks, Gwen!…
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Izu Ōshima : Paradise Island
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Izu Ōshima is just 45 minutes away from bustling Tokyo via a high-speed jet boat from Takeshiba Pier in Minato-ku, Izu Ōshima Island. A breathtaking…
Read ArticleRemarkable Bridges of Japan
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As civilization advanced through the years, bridges became more and more important in connecting lands that were separated by bodies of water. The very first…
Read ArticleKCP Student Colette Kinder Takes Us Around Kasai
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One of KCP’s dormitories is in Kasai City, and KCP student Colette Kinder stayed there during her time in Japan. Here are just a few…
Read ArticleJapanese study tips: train time to your advantage
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When you’re in Tokyo, immersed in Japanese all the time, it’s natural to be swept away on the current of novelty and excitement that surrounds…
Read ArticleApplying for a Yakkan Shoumei, by KCP student Steven Trapani
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Before leaving for your study abroad adventure in Japan, keep in mind that there are policies when it comes to bringing in medication. Steven Trapani, a Fall…
Read ArticleThe Beautiful Island of Enoshima
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Enoshima (江の島) is an island portion of mainland Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture. The small island is at the mouth of Katase River where it flows into Sagami Bay,…
Read ArticleCoffee, Tea, Spirits, and Cats
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Cats have been a strong part of Japan’s culture. Japan even has shrines devoted to cats—Nambujinja in Nagaoka (Niigata Prefecture), Konoshimajinja in Kyotango City (Kyoto), and Neko jinja…
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