How do I cope with culture shock?
Although you can’t avoid culture shock, the more you can prepare yourself for it, the less traumatic the transition will be. Here are suggestions for…
Daily Life
What time is it in Japan?
In Japan, time is measured on a 24-hour clock, 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. To convert the 24-hour clock to our 12-hour clock,…
What is commuting like in Tokyo?
The most convenient method for you to get around Tokyo is through the metro subways and trains. Buses tend to be more expensive and slower…
How will I get from my lodging to school? How long is the commute?
Setting up your transport If your lodging is arranged by KCP (dorm or homestay), on your arrival day at the airport you’ll receive a pass…
What’s Japan’s transportation system like?
Tokyo features one of the most extensive metropolitan transit systems in the world. It consists of Japan Rail (JR) and private train operators, numerous subway…
Can I work while studying at KCP?
Japan considers foreign students as being in Japan for the purpose of studying at school, and not for working in a paid job. If you…
Can I vote while abroad?
If an election is scheduled to occur while you are in Japan, you can arrange to vote by mail-in ballot through your U.S. county election office.…
Does KCP hold earthquake drills?
Japan, an archipelago of 6,852 islands, is situated on the convergence of many oceanic and continental plates in the Pacific Ocean. Japan is rich in natural resources. An abundance…
I am a vegetarian (or have special food requirements). Am I going to have a hard time in Tokyo?
In Japan, there is not the same level of awareness and acceptance of special food requirements as in some other countries. People with allergies, food…
What if I don’t understand what my teacher is saying in Japanese?
To help you grasp anything that is difficult for you in the Direct Method language class, we have English support sessions. On days when the…
