Senpai and Kōhai Relationships in Japanese Culture

Japan is said to have a homogeneous society, which means the quality or state of being of a similar kind or of having a uniform…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Japan is said to have a homogeneous society, which means the quality or state of being of a similar kind or of having a uniform…
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In Japan, with the arrival of spring comes the much anticipated cherry blossom (sakura) season. All around the country, cherry trees showcase a profusion of…
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There are a number of places in Japan that do not allow clientele with visible tattoos. Tattoos in Japan have long been stigmatized for its…
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Most Japanese participate in rituals and customs derived from several religious traditions. Japanese people embrace any religion and don’t discriminate other people’s beliefs. This stems…
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Former student Desmon Hickson attended the KCP program in 2017 and captured his experiences by taking loads of photos and videos. Check out his photos…
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Trains are an important means of commuter transport between major cities and urban areas in Japan. The Shinkansen network or bullet trains presently link most…
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The Japanese language can be complex for any beginner to learn. Several levels of speech have different words and expressions. Keigo is one of the…
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For many centuries, it has been a custom for Japanese to perform rituals to chase away evil spirits during the start of spring. Setsubun (節分)…
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