The most valuable part of living in Japan was experiencing another culture. I compare everything I do now to how I lived there; it was very different. I liked a lot of things about Japan—friendly people when I needed help, riding the train. I dread going back to driving again.

—Joey O’Brien

The excellent trips were some of the best memories I have of Japan. The trip to Enoshima Island was the most eye-opening. I got to see a much deeper part of the culture there.

—Joey O’Brien

Honestly, this trip was awesome. I learned a lot about Japanese culture—not only from the trip itself but also from seeing how KCP staff organized it, and how Japanese people coordinate with each other. I could see that Japanese people value their heritage and those who are interested in it.

—Annie Mak

I enjoyed hearing experts explain cultural topics and share their knowledge, in addition to the excursions. The excursions were valuable—but hearing the culture analyzed by experts was also important to me. I grasped points about Japanese culture that I didn’t understand before coming to KCP.

—Jessica Funtanilla