How do I cope with culture shock?
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Although you can’t avoid culture shock, the more you can prepare yourself for it, the less traumatic the transition will be. Here are suggestions for…
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What cultural activities make up the culture course?
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KCP offers weekly cultural class activities and excursions that might include Kabuki, popular museums, or trips outside Tokyo for a day or overnight. To keep…
See AnswerUnique Japanese Culture and Traditions
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Japan has a rich, colorful culture dating back to the country’s prehistoric period known as the Jōmon period between 14,000 and 300 BCE. The culture…
Read ArticleThe Amazing Ryukyu Culture
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Located at the southwest tip of Japan are the islands of Okinawa. Okinawa is made up of 160 islands and is home to the indigenous Ryukyuan or Lewchewan…
Read ArticleCats in Japanese Culture and History
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Cats are often the stuff of legend–they embody mysticism. It is no wonder that cats have been culturally significant for many nations. Their relationship with…
Read ArticleKCP: A Look Back (Part 4) Culture by Jessica Funtanilla
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In this 4-part series, former KCP Fall 2010 student Jessica Funtanilla looks back at her time at KCP. In this last installment , Jessica talks about…
Read ArticleKCP Fall Term’s Culture Class Visits Edo-Tokyo Museum
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In mid-November, the KCP fall term’s culture class went to Edo-Tokyo Museum to catch a glimpse of Tokyo’s history through various artifacts and exhibits. The…
Read ArticleKCP Culture Class (Fall 2012) Visits Kamakura and Enoshima
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Recently, KCP Culture Class went on an overnight trip to two popular destinations: Kamakura and Enoshima. Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture is home to many…
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