The Serenity of Karesansui: Japanese Rock Garden
Karesansui, or Japanese rock garden, is also called “dry landscape garden” or “zen garden.” Gravel, sand, and rocks are arranged in intricate works of art….
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Exploring Shikoku, Japan’s Smallest “Big” Island
Of the four main islands that form Japan, Shikoku is the smallest. But it’s no less remarkable than its sisters. In fact, the island has…
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KCP Students Visit Aoyama Gakuin University
On July 4, KCP students in our summer short-term class and in our new summer Anime and Manga program visited Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) in…
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Supernatural Creatures of Japanese Folklore
Japanese folklore is full of yōkai, or supernatural monsters, who vary from the shy and humanlike to the malevolent and beyond strange. Here are just a…
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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!
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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