Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Repairing Broken Pottery
Kintsugi (金継ぎ) or ‘golden joinery’, is the art of mending broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Another term…
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Types of Traditional Japanese Dolls
Hinamatsuri (雛祭り) is a special celebration held each year on the 3rd of March in Japan. During Japan’s Heian period (794 to 1185), people believed that dolls…
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Japan Travelogue Series: Shinjuku Gyoen
Shinjuku Gyoen Park is one of Tokyo’s largest and most beautiful parks and is only a short distance from the KCP campus. Shinjuku (新宿区 ), literally…
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Japanese Influence on the Star Wars Universe
Star Wars is one of the biggest multimedia franchises. It all began in 1977 when George Lucas created the 1977 film that quickly became a…
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Japan Travelogue Series: Minato Mirai 21
Minato Mirai 21 (みなとみらい21, Minato Mirai Nijūichi) in Yokohama, is an ideal location to satisfy any activity you have in mind. The district hosts a…
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What to do in Japan in June
June means summer in Japan, it’s also the rainy season. The showers tend to temper of the heat and make it pleasant enough for outdoor…
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Japan Travelougue Series: Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
Ramen (ラーメン) is a Japanese noodle soup made with Chinese-style wheat noodles, a tasty broth, and toppings. Depending on the type of ramen, it is…
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Kaiju Japanese Film Genre
Japanese pop culture has its own distinct characteristics that make it hugely appealing. For one, it celebrates modern trends and perceptions of the general populace while staying…
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