Students Marvel at the 2011 Tokyo Game Show
The annual Tokyo Game Show at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, is a much anticipated event. It is one of the largest exhibitions of the…
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The Pachinko Craze
Pachinko is a popular Japanese gaming machine, a sort of combination slot machine and pinball machine. The main goal is to fire metal balls into…
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Quirky Practices in Tokyo
Not surprisingly, Japanese people do some things differently from what you may be accustomed to. It helps to keep an open mind and learn from the…
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Noh: Japan’s Oldest Traditional Theater
Noh or Nogaku (“talent,” “skill”) is the oldest traditional form of Japanese musical drama, performed since the 1300s. A Noh performance combines drama, dance, poetry, and music….
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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!
Experience Tokyo’s Vibrant Nightlife
Tokyo thrives after hours. The electrified cityscapes are breathtaking as the evening streets come alive with neon lights and people. Explore several different popular entertainment…
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Kabuki Theater: Japan’s Traditional Dance-Drama
Kabuki is one of Japan’s classic theatrical arts known for its dramatization of the conflicts of human emotions in ordinary life. Kabuki is interpreted as “the…
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Bunraku: Japanese Traditional Puppetry
Bunraku (or Ningyō jōruri) is one of the three major classical theaters of Japan. It is considered the most highly developed form of puppetry in the…
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Cosplay: A Unique Form of Japanese Expression
Cosplay (コスプレ) or costume play, is a type of performance art where participants (“cosplayers”) wear costumes to depict an idea, a character, or almost anything…
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