The Legend of Ryūjin
In Japanese folklore, Ryūgū-jō (竜宮城, 龍宮城, Dragon palace castle) is the underwater palace of the dragon god of the sea, Ryūjin. According to variations of the…
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In Japanese folklore, Ryūgū-jō (竜宮城, 龍宮城, Dragon palace castle) is the underwater palace of the dragon god of the sea, Ryūjin. According to variations of the…
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On occasional trips to the beach, we sometimes notice seaweed along the shore or floating in the water. Seaweed is algae (a type of organism),…
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Read all about Japanese immersion learning and studying abroad. Check out our eZasshi archives for more articles!
Folklore is a rich resource to understand a particular culture. It tells us the legends, popular beliefs, and traditions of a people. It also gives us an idea why…
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Festivals, or Matsuri (祭) in Japanese, are celebrated all around Japan all year long. Many Japanese festivals have evolved from how they were originally celebrated,…
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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!
Aizuchi (相槌) is the term for interjections in Japanese. In a Japanese conversation, it is customary and polite to make frequent phatic (social task) expressions to indicate…
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Hello Kitty (ハローキティ Harō Kiti), one of Japan’s trademark characters in the country’s kawaii (“cute” culture), turns 40 this year! Today, the Hello Kitty trademark is a…
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Steven Trapani, an upcoming KCP Fall 2014 student, has some fantastic ideas when it comes to applying for scholarships. Thanks, Steven! I will be attending…
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Cats and their relationship with humans and our cultures are as old as civilization itself. The Japanese culture is no exception. Cats are revered by Japanese,…
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