“Ho-ren-so” stands for Hokoku (report), Renraku (communicate or touch base), and Sodan (consult or discuss). This abbreviation refers to one of Japan’s fundamental business communication techniques…
Read ArticleThis 1954 film by director Ishiro Honda is widely understood as an allegory for the devastation wrought on Japan by the atomic bomb. This is…
Read ArticleIf you’re planning to study at the KCP International Japanese Language School in Tokyo, Japan, you might be curious about our Ikebukuro dorm and its…
Read ArticlePopular culture, or pop culture, is generally considered the sum of concepts, ideas, attitudes, icons, and trends that are embedded in the lives of mainstream…
Read ArticleFor many young Japanese women, 3D nail art is all the rage, especially in Shibuya and Harajuku. The wide array of fashion themes doesn’t stop with…
Read ArticleJapan has one of the oldest (starting in 1897), largest film industries in the world. Perhaps the Japanese took to cinema because of traditional frameworks…
Read ArticleOne of the most popular dishes in Japanese restaurants is the California roll. This sushi roll is usually served inside-out, which means the rice is the…
Read ArticleWe ran across a very interesting and informative blog by current KCP student Mathieu Leduc, a French Canadian. He signed up for the summer term…
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