Summer KCP Students Go on a Half-Day Tokyo Tour
This summer term, KCP International students were treated to a half-day Tokyo tour as part of their group session. They chose two popular destinations, Akihabara…
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Standard Japanese: The Unified Language
Language is any means of communication, whether spoken or written. Hyojungo is the Standard Japanese officially taught as a foreign language, and it is used in…
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Ikebana: Classic Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement
Ikebana, “flowers kept alive,” is much more than just placing plants in a vase. A lot of thought and preparation go into the placement of…
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Haiku: Classic Japanese Poetry
Haiku (俳句), one of the major forms of Japanese poetry, has been used for hundreds of years. Formerly known as hokku, this verse form is…
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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!
KCP Students Enjoy the Thrill of Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo DisneySea is a theme park that can only be found at Tokyo Disney Resort. Located in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, this park was built in 2001…
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Chanoyu: Hot Water For Tea
The Japanese tea ceremony, or chanoyu (“hot water for tea”), is an elaborate ritual of serving green tea, macha, along with some sweets. Each gesture…
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5 Reasons to Study Japanese in Tokyo
Tokyo is a beautiful, modern city of dramatic contrasts. Dignified shrines and temples stand quietly in the shadows of massive skyscrapers. Tokyo’s modern, fast-paced urban life is tempered…
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Japanese Language Basics: Katakana
Katakana and Hiragana are the first truly Japanese alphabets. They originated in the 9th century when the Japanese people wanted to create their own writing…
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