The Three Great Unifiers of Japan
The samurai warrior class. The 15th and 16th centuries were a chaotic time for Japan. The country was divided into several independent warring states and warriors…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Exploring the Thrilling Togakushi Village
Nagano City, the capital of Nagano Prefecture is a popular destination for visitors. There are many historical sites to see such as the temple town…
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Shisa: The Guardian Lions of Okinawa
Okinawa with its 160 islands is located at the southwest tip of Japan. It is home to the largest minority group in Japan, the indigenous…
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Reasons You Should Learn the Japanese Language (Part 2)
Japan’s government has a policy to cultivate the tourism industry that has been in effect for a few years now. The sector has seen a…
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The Powerful Tokugawa Ieyasu
The Tokugawa shogunate of Japan, also known as the Tokugawa Bafuku and Edo Bafuku, was the last feudal Japanese military government. It existed between 1603…
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Reasons You Should Learn the Japanese Language (Part 1)
Japan is the third-largest economy in the world. Japan and the United States account for an estimated 30 percent of the world domestic product and…
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KCP Student Brody Stejskal on Japanese Vending Machines
At my college back home, one of my favorite treats after a hard day of studying is a quick stop over to my college library’s…
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Tips on How to Survive on a Student Food Budget in Japan
Tokyo, Japan’s capital and home to KCP International Japanese Language School, is a bustling metropolis considered to be one of the world’s most populous cities…
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