How do I prepare for the KCP program?
KCP has created searchable FAQs that we believe will help you understand our program in more depth than our website’s general information. Those questions and…
1. Setting Up
Do I need to know some Japanese before I study at KCP?
Although there is no rigid Japanese language requirement, we strongly recommend at least one semester of Japanese, or sound knowledge of hiragana and katakana, before…
What types of housing are available to me?
At KCP, you have two options for your lodging: homestay with a Japanese family, or dormitory. Dormitory life offers several advantages. KCP dorms feature private rooms and…
What travel documents do I need to study at KCP?
First, you need a passport. If you don’t have one, apply right away. Your post office has passport applications. If you plan to study for…
What general health planning should I do before I leave?
We encourage you to have complete physical and dental examinations before traveling abroad. See Do I need a complete physical? If you wear glasses or…
What types of medicine can I take to Japan?
It is illegal to bring into Japan some over-the-counter medicines commonly used in the United States, including inhalers and some allergy and sinus medications: specifically,…
Is there any phone planning I need to do?
Yes. There are quite a few options for cell phone use in Japan, but for best results, you need to find some things out or…
What cash plans should I make before I leave?
We suggest that you obtain about $300 US worth of Japanese Yen (roughly ¥30,000–35,000) before you leave. Best to do this through a bank. Check…
I can’t wait to go to KCP in Japan. What are Shinjuku and Tokyo like?
Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world, with a population of over 12 million people. As the political and economic center of Japan,…
Do you have any maps of the KCP area and Japan?
Yes. We have downloadable maps of Tokyo and the KCP neighborhood.
