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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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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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!
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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Japanese Artistry: Paintings and Painters
Every culture has its own artistic style that expresses the proud tradition and history of the forever evolving nature of mankind and gives us a glimpse of the…
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Gwen Taylor on the Joys of KCP
KCP alumna Gwen Taylor describes how studying at KCP and experiencing Japan have touched her life. She also offers valuable insights about the program. Thanks, Gwen!…
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Izu Ōshima : Paradise Island
Izu Ōshima is just 45 minutes away from bustling Tokyo via a high-speed jet boat from Takeshiba Pier in Minato-ku, Izu Ōshima Island. A breathtaking…
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