Japanese Castles: Symbols of Power and Honor
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Japanese castles (城 shiro) are unlike the castles you see in fairy tales. Most were old wooden stockades from earlier centuries. Japanese castles were constructed as fortresses…
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Wasei-eigo: Japanese-Made English
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The Japanese national language, Nihongo (日本語), is spoken by about 125 million speakers. The history of the Japanese language can be traced back to Chinese documents…
Read ArticlePampered Pooches of Japan
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Many pooches are treated as part of the family and pampered like little children. In Japan, Hachikō is remembered for his undying loyalty to his…
Read ArticleJapanese Architect Toyo Ito Wins Prestigious Pritzker Prize
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Japanese architect Toyo Ito was awarded the Pritzker Prize, one of the most prestigious awards for any living architect. The Pritzker Prize honors the talent,…
Read ArticleRoaming around Shinjuku with Emily Cole
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KCP is located in Shinjuku, the business, entertainment, and shopping center of Tokyo. There’s always something that catches the eye, whether it’s the bright store…
Read ArticleCelebrating May with Spectacular Festivals
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The month of May ushers in a number of festivals in Japan, starting with the much anticipated Golden Week (Gōruden Wīku). This week-long holiday starts on the…
Read ArticleNezumi Kozō: Japan’s Very Own Robin Hood
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Nakamura Jirokichi (仲村次郎吉, 1797 – 1831) was a Japanese thief who became a folk hero by stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, much like…
Read ArticleAn April Shower of Events
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In Japan, April is always an exciting month with spring flowers all in full bloom. The highly anticipated blossoming of sakura (cherry trees) makes our lives more…
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