Unique Things to Get Only in Japan
Every country has something unique to offer for visitors. From cultural handicrafts to unique eats, there’s always something waiting to be discovered when going to…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Japan Travelogue Series: Koedo Kawagoe
There are places that seem untouched by time. Such a place is Koedo Kawagoe. During the Edo Period (1603-1867) the city of Kawagoe was a…
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How Tokyo Became the Capital City of Japan
For almost half a millennium ago, Tokyo was known as Edo. It started out as a small fishing village, then to a castle town and…
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How Japanese Parents Name their Children
Naming a child can be fun and also a challenge depending on your considerations. In Japan, most of the people are named with kanji. “Kanji”…
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Murasaki Shikibu: The Woman Behind the World’s First Classical Novel
The Japanese novel “The Tale of Genji” is considered to be the world’s first classic novel. Written in in 1008 AD written entirely in Hiragana…
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Popular Japanese Monsters
In Japanese folklore, yokai or “strange apparition” are a group of supernatural entities and spirits. With Halloween just around the corner, Japan is a natural at…
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KCP’s Japan Travelogue Series is Here!
Japan is one of the world’s most culturally diverse and beautiful countries. In our Japan Travelogue series, guides Michelle and Niclas take us around Japan…
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The Flavors of Autumn in Japan
There are so many things to look forward to during autumn in Japan. One of the highlights of the season are the colors of fall…
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