Eerie Aokigahara
It’s October and Halloween is coming up again. Japan is no stranger to the tacit tales of horror, mystery, and mayhem of the macabre. Dense…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
The Illicit Postwar Ramen Trade
Ramen is popularly known around the globe as a Japanese noodle soup made with wheat noodles, a tasty broth, and toppings. Ramen noodles.| Young Sok Yun…
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Kagoshima and the Historic Sengan-en
Nestled at the south western tip of the island of Kyushu lies Kagoshima, the largest city and the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture.Kagoshima is nicknamed the…
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The Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Historic Village
In the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama Prefectures, the villages of Shirakawa-go (白川郷, Shirakawagō) and Gokayama (五箇山) line the Shogawa River Valley….
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The Yonaguni Ruins
The Yonaguni Monument is a submerged rock formation off the coast of Yonaguni in the southernmost area of the Ryūkyū Islands. Yonaguni Ruins. | Masahiro Kaji The surrounding…
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The Art of Japanese Sword-Making
History shows us that every corner of the world has some form or version of a sword that is used primarily as a weapon. Katana.| M…
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Summer-Short 2018 Alumna Eline Suverkropp Shares Her KCP Experience
Studying at KCP is a life-changing experience. A term in Japan not only gives you opportunities to learn another language but also insights on the…
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The Japanese Geisha Culture
Heartache, unrequited love, loss, death, and pain. Words that we wish we could avoid in our lifetime. Such human emotions bring bittersweet memories and experiences…
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