Dinner with KCP, on Video
We recently invited three former KCP International Japanese Language School students to dinner. Over lots of great sushi, Dana Greenfield (Winter 2011 – Spring 2012),…
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Fascination with Chopsticks
Try eating Chinese, Korean, and Japanese food with a spoon and fork. Somehow the experience is not the same. Somehow, chopsticks seem to complete the…
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Ueno Park through KCP Student Emily Cole’s Lens
One of Japan’s first public parks is Ueno Park (上野公園) in Taitō, Tokyo. Established in 1873, the park remains a favorite destination for locals and tourists….
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Mirin Makes All the Difference with Oyakodon
Oyakodon (親子丼), which means “parent-and-child donburi” in Japanese, is a rice bowl dish topped with boneless chicken, egg, and scallions. It is one of Japan’s favorite…
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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!
Hagoita: More than Just for Games
Hagoita (羽子板 ｢はごいた｣) are Japanese wooden paddles used in the traditional game hanetsuki (羽根突き, 羽子突き). The game, something like badminton, is usually played during the New Year. A hanetsuki…
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5 Tips for Language Study Abroad by KCP Student Hector Santiago
KCP Fall 2012 student Hector Santiago shares some effective tips on language learning in Japan. Thanks for your wisdom! Since I’ve been back in the…
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Form and Function of the Hakama
Hakama (袴) is a kind of traditional Japanese clothing once worn only by men but now used by both men and women. They are ankle length, tied…
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The Many Facets of Japanese Koi
Koi, specifically nishikigoi (錦鯉), literally means “brocaded carp.” For fish hobbyists, they have become one of the most expensive fish to own. Japanese koi are mainly kept…
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