Asakusa Hanayashiki (浅草花やしき) first opened as a flower park in Tokyo in 1853, when US Navy Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry visited Japan in the latter part of the Edo period (1603-1867). Nowadays, Asakusa Hanayashiki is known to be the oldest amusement park in Japan. It houses 20 types of attractions and eateries. It also has Read more …
Travel in Japan
For any business to be a success, one of the key tactics is the free exchange of ideas that can provide improvement. Nemawashi (根回し) is a Japanese process being implemented by numerous companies to arrive at a consensus. It is a subtle alternative approach to the Western-style business meeting which can publicly display a clash Read more …
KCP Program
This winter break, KCP-USA student Brennen Kendall and some friends headed for the snowy slopes of Niigata Prefecture for some thrills on the ice. Niigata is situated on Honshū island, on the coast of the Sea of Japan. It is known for its high production of cut lilies, tulips, and azaleas, although these colorful and Read more …
Travel in Japan
“Ho-ren-so” stands for Hokoku (report), Renraku (communicate or touch base), and Sodan (consult or discuss). This abbreviation refers to one of Japan’s fundamental business communication techniques and is taught to new hires as soon as they join the Japanese workforce. Foreigners who have business dealings with Japanese also find it ideal to educate themselves with Read more …
Japan Context
The arrival of 2012 means another year of birthday celebrations, holiday events, and other special occasions. Instead of buying a generic store-bought greeting card to give to your loved one, why not create a beautiful home-made origami card. The care and love you pour into making it can surely be felt and be better appreciated by Read more …
How To
The recent final exam day at KCP was a momentous occasion, as the test results of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)* were delivered to the school. In order to advise students well, we checked scores for each student, then asked for their feedback on how they did on the test. We found Read more …
For KCP Students
The New Year is undoubtedly the most anticipated and important holiday for the Japanese. It is a long celebration that runs December 31 to January 3. During this period, all sorts of ceremonies and customs are practiced. Here’s a fascinating one: the hanging of Shimekazari on top of the house entrance to prevent bad spirits from Read more …
Japanese Culture
One of the traditional foods served during shōgatsu, or Japanese New Year, is mochi. This delectable rice cake is made of glutinous rice pounded into a paste and formed into shape. Mochi is so versatile that it can be added to soups, turned into mochi ice cream, or filled with ingredients like red bean paste or Read more …
How To
The New Year is almost here, and people all over the world are excited to greet it in their own ways. In Japan, the New Year (正月 shōgatsu) is the most significant holiday in the year. Preparations begin days beforehand in honor of the occasion. Japanese New Year is celebrated on January 1, but that has not Read more …
Japanese Culture
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