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Energy Conservation in Tokyo

Save energy

Tokyo residents always strive to conserve energy (setsuden, 節電) in the summer. But given this year’s energy crisis after March’s earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear power plant…
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Discover more of Japan

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!

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How to Bow in Japan

Japanese lady bowing

For the next installment in our Japanese how-to videos, here are a couple of looks at how to bow.  It’s much more complex than you…
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How to use an abacus (soroban)

Hand counting with wooden abacus

Another “Japan skills” video–how to use an abacus for basic computation.  Mystery revealed! How to use an abacus (soroban) An easy-to-grasp explanation. Hope you enjoyed…
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How to use chopsticks in Japan

Graphic hand holding chopsticks

How to get closer to “living Japanese”?  Maybe these instructions will help.  This is a great step by step instructional on how to use chopsticks. …
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