KCP and Beyond by Hector Santiago
KCP alumnus Hector Santiago describes how his desire to learn more about the culture and language of Japan led him to join the KCP program and…
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Shinkansen: The Japanese Bullet Trains
Ever since I saw the 1974 classic movie “Murder on the Orient Express,” trains have held a certain mystic fascination for me. Riding the opulent…
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The Nikkei of Brazil
During the Meiji Era, more Japanese sought a better way of life in other countries. The earliest Japanese nikkei (Japanese emigrants) were recorded as early…
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Jamming with J-pop Music and Artists
Western music was introduced to Japan during the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912). The Japanese initially experienced Westernized pop music, kayōkyoku, in a dramatization of the Tolstoy classic…
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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!
The G-Cans Project: Japan’s Lifesaving Underground Wonder
Japan is an island nation with mountains occupying 75 percent of the land. That land is threaded by rivers that flow into the ocean. Japan…
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Kazoku: the Exalted Japanese Lineage
Japan’s culture and traditions are greatly influenced by Shinto and Buddhist beliefs. Several gods or spirits called ”kami” are revered by many Japanese. One of…
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Taiko Drums: The Symmetry of Music and Movement
Ensemble taiko drumming is catching on fast in the U.S. The first organized American taiko groups started in California in the 1960s. Today, there are…
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Places to Enjoy Autumn Scenes in Japan
Autumn in Japan can be described as colorful splendor. The leaves of gingko and maple trees turn into rich hues of red and yellow. There’s…
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