The Deer of Nara
Nara or Heijō-kyō was the capital city of Japan during the Nara period (710–794 CE). The city was the country’s political and cultural center, modeled…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Japan’s Three Unique Bridges
The Japanese archipelago is comprised of 6,852 islands with the five main islands from north to south being Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa. The…
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Shōjin-ryōri: A Buddhists Cuisine
Buddhism spread from the Indian Subcontinent to China and most of Central Asia via the Silk Road and eventually reached Japan. Buddhism in Japan has been thought…
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Interesting Facts About Japanese Culture
Japanese culture and traditions just like other cultures of the word are varied, complex and interesting. Check out some of them. Shōjin-ryōri meal. Japanese people…
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Japanese Desserts to Try Making at Home
Japanese aesthetics is a set of ancient principles that embrace wabi transient and stark beauty), sabi (the beauty of natural patina and aging), and yūgen (profound grace and subtlety)….
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Summer Short alum Won Young Choi on KCP and Japan (Part 2)
In this second part of a 2-part post, Summer Short-term 2018 alum Won Young Choi reveals to us a closer look at the program and…
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Japan Fuji Online Partners with KCP to Offer Online Program
It might be difficult to travel right now but language learning doesn’t have to stop. KCP is proud to announce its partnership with Japan Fuji…
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Summer Short alum Won Young Choi on KCP and Japan (Part 1)
In this 2-part post, Summer Short-term 2018 alum Won Young Choi reveals to us a closer look at the program and shares tips on commuting….
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