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Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner


Episode 4: Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner – The Seasonal Beauty of the Geisha District and the Grace of Geisha – An Interview with Ayumi Terada, Proprietress of Yukimoto In Tokyo
The Kagurazaka Geisha District Recovered Earlier Than the Other Five Districts in Tokyo This is the fourth installment in our Kagurazaka...


Episode 3: Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner – Discover the 400-Year History of Soumaya, a Stationery Store in Tokyo’s Kagurazaka
Exploring Japanese Culture and History Through Stationery Store in Tokyo's Kagurazaka This is the third installment in our series...


Episode 2: Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner – The History and Evolution of Toushien Pottery Shop in Tokyo
Kagurazaka Store Owner Interview Series In the second installment of our Kagurazaka store owner Interview series exploring the charm of...


Episode 1: Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner – “Japanese Pottery Should Be Held to Be Appreciated” – Exploring Maruoka Toen and the Charm of Ceramics in Tokyo
Kagurazaka Store Owner Interview Series Begins This marks the start of the series " Exploring the Charm of Kagurazaka’s Shopping Street...


"Kagurazaka Festival 2024" Awa Odori Finale: The Best Way to End a Festival is with a Drink at Geisha Bar
"Kagurazaka Festival 2024" Concludes On July 27, 2024, the "Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024" concluded with great success, fitting for...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 28, 20242 min read


The Beauty of Geisha Dancing Awa Odori at the "Kagurazaka Festival 2024": The Charm that Increases by Concealing
Awa Odori Has Begun in Kagurazaka On the third day of the "Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024" (July 26, 2024), an Awa Odori competition...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 27, 20242 min read


Kagurazaka Festival 2024 Kicks Off. Kagurazaka Street is Packed, but the Charming Cobblestone Backstreets are Sadly Empty.
The "Kagurazaka Festival 2024" Has Begun Yesterday, July 24, 2024, the "Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024" began. It will continue for...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Do You Know About Wagasa (Traditional Japanese Umbrella)? How to Borrow Wagasa for Free
What is Wagasa (Traditional Japanese Umbrella)? Wagasa is a traditional Japanese umbrella made by attaching Washi paper to a frame...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 24, 20244 min read


Night Walks Are the Best in Summer: Kagurazaka in Shinjuku Ward
Kagurazaka, Known as the Geisha District, Is More Picturesque at Night The days continue to be hot. If you take a walking tour of...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 22, 20242 min read


How to Join a Geisha Event for ONLY ¥10,000: A Highly Rare Event by Kagurazaka Geisha in Shinjuku
A Very Rare and Special Geisha Event: “Yukata-kai” in Kagurazaka Did you know that you can join a rare Geisha event by Kagurazaka Geisha...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 21, 20244 min read


Enjoying Traditional Performing Arts in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku: An Evening with Geisha and Hōkan
On July 19, 2024, I attended the "17th Kagura Goyomi (Calendar)" event at the Ryotei " Yukimoto " in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku. This event was...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 20, 20242 min read


Why is it Bad Manners to Enter a Ryotei Barefoot for a Geisha Banquet?
Why is it Bad Manners to Step on the Tatami Mat Barefoot at a Geisha Banquet? There are two main reasons: (1) to avoid dirtying the...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 8, 20242 min read


How to Enjoy Sake with Geisha: Understanding What is a Geisha Banquet
What is a Geisha Banquet? Enjoy Sake with Geisha to Understand the Manners Today, we will share how to enjoy sake with Geisha at a Ryotei...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 7, 20242 min read


A New Tour to Enjoy Only "Ozashiki Asobi" with Geisha at a Ryotei in Shinjuku - Perfect for Families with Children
Perfect Geisha "Ozashiki Asobi" for Families with Children in Shinjuku A new tour has been introduced at the Kagurazaka Ryotei "Yukimoto"...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 3, 20243 min read


A Stroll to Reminisce About Natsume Soseki and memorial museum in Shinjuku
A Stroll to Reminisce About Natsume Soseki: Things to Do in Shinjuku " The Best 19 Things to Do in Shinjuku " includes "Enjoy a Soseki...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 1, 20242 min read


We Started to Offer Geisha Experience "Ozashiki Asobi" at Unagi Restaurant "Shimakin" in Shinjuku
EDO KAGURA Corporation (service brand Ninja Kotan Travel) has begun offering the Geisha experience "Ozashiki Asobi" at the...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 28, 20242 min read


What Does a Geisha Do?: The History of Geisha Part 2 (From the Meiji Era Onwards)
The Evolution of Geisha Districts from the Meiji to Showa Era When the Edo period ended, and the Meiji era began (1868-1912), the...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 18, 20243 min read


What Does a Geisha Do?: The History of Geisha Part 1 (Edo Period)
What Does a Geisha Do during the Edo Period? In the Edo period (1603-1868), it was customary for Yoshiwara to host banquets with...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Why Do Geisha in Tokyo Not Wear White Makeup? The Difference from Kyoto's Geiko
Are There No Geisha in Kyoto!? Foreign tourists often ask, "Are there Geisha in Tokyo as well as Kyoto?" The answer is, "There are no...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Do You Know the Traditional Comedian "Hokan"? There Are Only Six in Japan Now. Experience Hokan and Geisha Performances in Kagurazaka.
Do you know what a Hokan (幇間) is? Hokan often appear in traditional Japanese arts like Rakugo storyteller, so it's a word worth knowing....
Shinya Yamada
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Attending the Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau's Annual General Meeting and 10th Anniversary Celebration
Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau Hosts 10th Anniversary Celebration On Tuesday, June 4th, the 11th Annual General Meeting and the...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Moved by the Event of Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo and Geisha at Kagurazaka Ryotei Yukimoto
On Saturday, May 25th, the 16th edition of "Kagura Goyomi," featuring Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo, was held at Kagurazaka Ryotei Yukimoto ....
Shinya Yamada
May 27, 20242 min read


Kagurazaka Geisha to Hold 'Kagurazaka Odori 2024' on Saturday, October 19
"Kagurazaka Odori" Is One of the Most Cherished Occasions for the Kagurazaka Geisha It’s a bit ahead, but we are pleased to announce that...
Shinya Yamada
May 24, 20241 min read


Those Who Appreciate the World of Stone Gardens, Zen, and Tea Ceremony Can Fully Enjoy Kagurazaka, Tokyo's Hidden Gem
Kagurazaka: The Most Recommended District by Shinjuku Residents Kagurazaka is a hidden gem in Tokyo, known among those in the know....
Shinya Yamada
May 13, 20243 min read
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