Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner

Imagine the scene: in an intimate banquet room, a geisha rises to perform. With the elegant arc of a fan and rhythmic steps in tabi...

If you're planning a trip to Japan, you might find that Tokyo in September is the " hidden best season " to visit. As the peak summer...

Discover an Authentic Side of Japanese Culture in Tokyo With Our Unforgettable Tours Great news! Our unique cultural experiences at NINJA...

Introduction Are you planning a trip to Tokyo? Beyond the famous landmarks and bustling streets, perhaps you're searching for something...

A Parable That Reflects Our Work In Japan, there’s an old story about a stonecutter who strikes a rock day after day—hundreds of...

Echizen Knife: A Blueprint for the Future of Japanese Traditional Crafts Many of Japan's traditional crafts, with their centuries of...

Paper making with a vat (suki-bune), bamboo screen (su), and mold (keta) A sheet of paper is something we take for granted. Yet, a recent...

On July 30th, I had the unique opportunity to visit Echizen City  in Fukui Prefecture , thanks to an invitation from the city's Vice...

Kagurazaka in Summer: A Guide to Geisha, Artisans, and "Iki" Culture When you picture Tokyo in August, you might imagine the scramble of...

As a longtime resident and professional tour planner in Tokyo, I have a secret to share about surviving August: sometimes, the best way...

What comes to mind when you think of summer food? For me, it's always been somen noodles and watermelon. Some of my most cherished...

I've always loved the solemn atmosphere of the Obon season in Japan. When I was a child, I would often spend this period at my mother's...

Let's not sugarcoat it: August in Tokyo is incredibly hot and intensely humid. Stepping outside can feel like walking into a giant,...

If there's one month to experience Tokyo at its most vibrant, dynamic, and joyfully chaotic, it's August. Forget the serene image of...

Is August a Good Time to Visit Tokyo? An Expert's Guide to Thriving in Tokyo's August Heat Every August, I see it: foreign visitors,...

Why I've Fallen in Love with Izakayas After a long day of exploring the vibrant streets of Japan, the inevitable question arises: "Where...

Why the Yukata-kai Is a Must-See Geisha Experience in Tokyo for Cultural Lovers When most people think of a geisha experience in Tokyo ,...

The countdown is on! In just 3 months, on Sunday, October 12, 2025 , the annual Bakeneko Festival will be held in Kagurazaka, Tokyo !...

Discover Where Japan's Geisha Culture Thrives Today White makeup , exquisite kimono , elegant dance ... The geisha is an iconic symbol of...

1. A Door to the Japanese Night: Welcome to the Izakaya! As the Tokyo sky melts into shades of crimson and the neon lights of Shinjuku's...