Tokyo in a Nutshell
Tokyo, one of the world’s most populated metro areas, is the capital of Japan. Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures (districts) and is divided into 23 city wards that include numerous towns and...
View ArticleOff the Beaten Path in Tokyo: Electrifying Akihabara
Akihabara is the Mecca of Japanese gaming and gadgetry. Hundreds of shops line the streets, selling all the latest electronic devices you can think of, from compact digital cameras to 60” flat screen...
View Article10 Fun and FREE Things You can Enjoy in Tokyo
Many people say that Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world. That is true, unless you know the many fun things you can do for free. 1. Feast on free food. Hungry? Get your fill of free...
View ArticleKCP Dorm in Exciting Ikebukuro
The Ikebukuro dormitory for KCP students is just 30 minutes from the school–a real find, in the world of the famous Tokyo commute. Ikebukuro, a thriving entertainment and commercial district, is also...
View ArticleOff the Beaten Path in Tokyo: The Many Facets of Ginza
To live in a country other than your own, to learn as much as you can about its culture, language, and people, to literally immerse yourself, is to be one with what surrounds you. Ginza is one of the...
View ArticleRaving Over Roppongi
If you are a fan of the nightlife, head off to Roppongi (六本木), a district in Tokyo known for its vibrant and bustling night scenes. The Roppongi district is located in Minato, Tokyo, and is where...
View ArticleKite Flying in Japan
In Japan, the hobby of kite flying has risen to an art form. Kites, or “tako,” were originally brought to Japan from China by Buddhist missionaries in 649-794 AD. Kites were mainly used for religious...
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