All About the Arts in Naoshima
Japan’s Naoshima, also known as the art island, is undoubtedly an art-lover’s paradise. It holds a wide collection of architecture, sculpture, paintings, and others. Naoshima…
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KCP Summer Short Term Students Visit Nagano Prefecture
KCP students recently visited Nagano Prefecture. Student Deanna Nardy, of the Japanese Anime and Manga Program, tells us about the exciting excursion. Thanks for sharing, Deanna!…
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Experience the Life of a Buddhist Monk at Mount Koya
Wondering what the life of a Buddhist monk is like? Consider a trip to Mount Koya (a.k.a. Koyasan) in Wakayama Prefecture. Koyasan is the center…
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Kōdō: the Japanese Art of Incense Burning
An unusual art form in Japan is kōdō (香道), the art of incense burning. The incense ceremony is deeply entwined with Japanese history. According to…
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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 Art of Ukiyo-e: Japanese Wood Block Prints
A remarkable art form in Japan is the ukiyo-e, the woodblock print or painting. The word “ukiyo-e” means “pictures of the floating world.” This floating world…
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Savor the Delights of Light and Crispy Tempura
Tempura (天ぷら or 天麩羅 ) is a delicious Japanese dish that includes a light, crispy, and deep fried batter. It usually is made with vegetables or seafood,…
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Chagu Chagu Umako Festival: a Grand Horse Parade
One of the more unique festivals in Japan is the Chagu Chagu Umako festival in Iwate Prefecture. It’s a parade of about a hundred horses…
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Be on Top of the World at Tokyo Skytree
If you want to see an example of Japanese ingenuity, then try the Tokyo Skytree. With a height of 634 meters (2080 feet), it is…
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