The Mystery of the Takamatsuzuka Tomb
Several ancient burial mounds exist in and near Asuka Historical National Government Park in Japan. The Takamatsuzuka Tomb (高松塚古墳), also known as the “Tall Pine Tree Ancient…
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Several ancient burial mounds exist in and near Asuka Historical National Government Park in Japan. The Takamatsuzuka Tomb (高松塚古墳), also known as the “Tall Pine Tree Ancient…
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Traditional Japanese clothing, like the kimono and kosode, did not have any pockets for personal belongings. So a sagemono, or hanging object attached to the obi…
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Japanese castles served as military defenses and were strategically placed in trading routes, rivers, and roads. They were also the center of governance in Japanese states. When the…
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In Japanese folklore, Ryūgū-jō (竜宮城, 龍宮城, Dragon palace castle) is the underwater palace of the dragon god of the sea, Ryūjin. According to variations of the…
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With KCP International, immerse yourself in the heart of Tokyo with a wide variety of courses, flexible schedules and convenient packages you keep your experience easy!
On occasional trips to the beach, we sometimes notice seaweed along the shore or floating in the water. Seaweed is algae (a type of organism),…
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Folklore is a rich resource to understand a particular culture. It tells us the legends, popular beliefs, and traditions of a people. It also gives us an idea why…
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Festivals, or Matsuri (祭) in Japanese, are celebrated all around Japan all year long. Many Japanese festivals have evolved from how they were originally celebrated,…
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Aizuchi (相槌) is the term for interjections in Japanese. In a Japanese conversation, it is customary and polite to make frequent phatic (social task) expressions to indicate…
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