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	<description>KCP blog about living and studying in Japan.</description>
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		<title>Our Dedicated KCP Teachers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yasuka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[KCP Program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KCP International teachers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KCP Japan teachers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KCP study abroad program]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a week or so since the start of the term. As you can see in the photos below, the teachers are already in full-throttle! The photos were taken at 6 pm; even at that time there were still teachers and some students at school. Deep in concentration, checking a student’s papers. &#124; KCP  <a href="http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/02/our-dedicated-kcp-teachers/">Read more &#8230;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Grandeur of Tokyo&#8217;s Imperial Palace</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:29:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yasuka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel in Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Imperial Family residence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Imperial Palace East Garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese imperial residence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese major attraction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese tourist attraction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kokyo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kyuden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tokyo Imperial Palace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tokyo palace]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of the must-see spots in Tokyo is the Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居). Also called Kōkyo, it is the main residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. Located in Chiyoda area, the Palace is composed of several interconnected buildings, including the main palace hall (Kyuden), function halls, and administrative offices. The grounds are a massive park with  <a href="http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/02/the-grandeur-of-tokyos-imperial-palace/">Read more &#8230;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Two Brilliant Fads by the Japanese</title>
		<link>http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/02/two-brilliant-fads-by-the-japanese/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yasuka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Japanese Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dekotora]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dekotora trucks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese fads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LED teeth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What do you get when you combine the Japanese’ unique fashion sense with their expertise in light technology? A whole lot of brilliant flashing lights used in most intriguing ways! LED Teeth Everyone knows that a smile can brighten up one’s face. But the Japanese have taken this concept a giant step further with one  <a href="http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/02/two-brilliant-fads-by-the-japanese/">Read more &#8230;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Asakusa Hanayashiki: Oldest Amusement Park in Japan</title>
		<link>http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/asakusa-hanayashiki-oldest-amusement-park-in-japan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yasuka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel in Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asakusa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asakusa Hanayashiki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hanayashiki flower garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oldest amusement park Japan]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Asakusa Hanayashiki (浅草花やしき) first opened as a flower park in Tokyo in 1853, when US Navy Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry visited Japan in the latter part of the Edo period (1603-1867). Nowadays, Asakusa Hanayashiki is known to be the oldest amusement park in Japan. It houses 20 types of attractions and eateries. It also has  <a href="http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/asakusa-hanayashiki-oldest-amusement-park-in-japan/">Read more &#8230;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nemawashi: A Japanese Business Custom</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yasuka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[KCP Program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese business practices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nemawashi]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For any business to be a success, one of the key tactics is the free exchange of ideas that can provide improvement. Nemawashi (根回し) is a Japanese process being implemented by numerous companies to arrive at a consensus. It is a subtle alternative approach to the Western-style business meeting which can publicly display a clash  <a href="http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/nemawashi-a-japanese-business-custom/">Read more &#8230;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>KCP Students Hit the Slopes of Niigata</title>
		<link>http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/kcp-students-hit-the-slopes-of-niigata/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:57:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yasuka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel in Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brennen Kendall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Honshu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Niigata Prefecture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Niigata trip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sea of Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snowboarding at Niigata]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This winter break, KCP-USA student Brennen Kendall and some friends headed for the snowy slopes of Niigata Prefecture for some thrills on the ice. Niigata is situated on Honshū island, on the coast of the Sea of Japan. It is known for its high production of cut lilies, tulips, and azaleas, although these colorful and  <a href="http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/kcp-students-hit-the-slopes-of-niigata/">Read more &#8230;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding the Business Concept of Ho-Ren-So</title>
		<link>http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/understanding-the-business-concept-of-ho-ren-so/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yasuka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Japan Context]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ho-ren-so]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese business custom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese ho-ren-so]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[“Ho-ren-so” stands for Hokoku (report), Renraku (communicate or touch base), and Sodan (consult or discuss). This abbreviation refers to one of Japan’s fundamental business communication techniques and is taught to new hires as soon as they join the Japanese workforce.  Foreigners who have business dealings with Japanese also find it ideal to educate themselves with  <a href="http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/understanding-the-business-concept-of-ho-ren-so/">Read more &#8230;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Create Your Own Origami Greeting Cards</title>
		<link>http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/create-your-own-origami-greeting-cards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yasuka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[How To]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kirigami]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[origami]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[origami card]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[origami greeting card]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[origami pop-up card]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The arrival of 2012 means another year of birthday celebrations, holiday events, and other special occasions. Instead of buying a generic store-bought greeting card to give to your loved one, why not create a beautiful home-made origami card. The care and love you pour into making it can surely be felt and be better appreciated by  <a href="http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/create-your-own-origami-greeting-cards/">Read more &#8230;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>KCP Student Li Miao: EJU Top Scorer</title>
		<link>http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/kcp-student-li-miao/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yasuka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For KCP Students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EJU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EJU top scorer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KCP student]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KCP student Li Miao]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent final exam day at KCP was a momentous occasion, as the test results of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)* were delivered to the school. In order to advise students well, we checked scores for each student, then asked for their feedback on how they did on the test. We found  <a href="http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/kcp-student-li-miao/">Read more &#8230;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Shimekazari: Inviting the gods in for the new year</title>
		<link>http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/shimekazari/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yasuka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Japanese Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dondo Yaki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dontoyaki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese New Year decoration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese New Year ornament]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese New Year tradition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shimekazari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shimenawa]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The New Year is undoubtedly the most anticipated and important holiday for the Japanese. It is a long celebration that runs December 31 to January 3. During this period, all sorts of ceremonies and customs are practiced. Here&#8217;s a fascinating one: the hanging of Shimekazari on top of the house entrance to prevent bad spirits from  <a href="http://www.kcpwindowonjapan.com/2012/01/shimekazari/">Read more &#8230;</a>]]></description>
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