Scariest Places in Japan
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Japan is a country rich in ancient tradition, folklore, and its fair share of ghost stories. Since Halloween is just around the corner, here is…
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My Experience in Japan by Donovan R. White
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Are you wondering what it’s like to be in the KCP program? Summer short-term alumnus Donovan R. White shares with us his KCP experiences. He…
Read ArticleTravelling the Tōkaidō Road
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Roads are an essential part of civilization. They help people travel and discover many different places. It is believed that roads or pathways came about…
Read ArticleThe Ainu People of Japan
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The Ainu people (アイヌ) also referred to as Aynu, Aino (アイノ) or Ezo (蝦夷), are an indigenous people in Japan. They were conquered by Japan about 300 years ago. The…
Read ArticleJapanese Poetry and Ancient Writings
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Poetry connotes romance and self-expression. It is an art form that some say even predates literacy. Some ancient poetry such as the Odyssey (800-675 BC)…
Read ArticleOmiyage From Japan
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When we are at airports and tourist destinations, we see stores selling merchandise that proudly promotes the country or area we are in. We all…
Read ArticleJapanese folk music genre: Tsugaru-jamisen
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The three types of Japanese traditional music are theatrical, instrumental, and court music. Each is uniquely exciting. These include Kabuki (歌舞伎) a type of Japanese dance drama,…
Read ArticleExploring Nakamise-dōri in Asakusa
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The impressive Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, marks the approach to Sensō-ji Temple and is also the entrance of Nakamise-dōri (仲見世通り). The famous street…
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