Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner

On July 19, 2024, I attended the "17th Kagura Goyomi (Calendar)" event at the Ryotei " Yukimoto " in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku. This event was...

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...

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...

Perfect Geisha "Ozashiki Asobi" for Families with Children in Shinjuku A new tour has been introduced at the Kagurazaka Ryotei "Yukimoto"...

A Stroll to Reminisce About Natsume Soseki: Things to Do in Shinjuku " The Best 19 Things to Do in Shinjuku " includes "Enjoy a Soseki...

EDO KAGURA Corporation (service brand Ninja Kotan Travel) has begun offering the Geisha experience "Ozashiki Asobi" at the...

The Evolution of Geisha Districts from the Meiji to Showa Era When the Edo period ended, and the Meiji era began (1868-1912), the...

What Does a Geisha Do during the Edo Period? In the Edo period (1603-1868), it was customary for Yoshiwara to host banquets with...

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...

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....

Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau Hosts 10th Anniversary Celebration On Tuesday, June 4th, the 11th Annual General Meeting and the...

On Saturday, May 25th, the 16th edition of "Kagura Goyomi," featuring Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo, was held at Kagurazaka Ryotei Yukimoto ....

"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...

Kagurazaka: The Most Recommended District by Shinjuku Residents Kagurazaka is a hidden gem in Tokyo, known among those in the know....

In Kagurazaka, you can interact with Geisha in a variety of settings such as ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants), dining...

Who is Sharaku? Toshusai Sharaku is a unique figure in the world of Ukiyo-e. In a brief period between May 1794 and January 1795, he...

Karukozaka Is Older than Kagurazaka Karukozaka Street runs parallel to the north of the bustling Kagurazaka Street. Since the Edo period...

Japan is home to numerous exquisite traditional crafts, but they are not automatically preserved through generations. The market for...

Kagurazaka's ryotei " Yukimoto " proudly hosts the 16th Kagura Goyomi event, featuring the Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo performance . They are...

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, I had the pleasure of attending the "Seigakai" held at the Meiji Theater. The event is organized by the...