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Hungry? Have Some Onigiri

Onigiri

Every country has at least one food type associated with it. For example, Italy = pizza, India = curry, China = dimsum, and Japan = sushi. Trying…
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Japanese Kawaii Culture

Kawaii means cute, lovable, or adorable in Japanese. The kawaii phenomenon has become an important factor in defining Japanese culture. It has influenced Japanese entertainment, pop…
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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!

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The Story of the Samurai

Sengoku Busho

Samurai (bushi) were the warriors of Japan’s pre-industrial society. As the ruling military class, they became the highest rank in Japanese society during the Edo…
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The Hello Kitty Craze

Hello Kitty Cake

  Growing up, I always had two fictional characters that kept resurfacing as different objects in various stages of my life. They were Mickey Mouse…
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