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...

Traditional Performing Arts Festival "Kagurazaka Street Stage, Oedo Tour 2024" Concludes Successfully

A Record Number of Attendees at the Traditional Performing Arts Festival "Kagurazaka Street Stage, Oedo Tour 2024" The Traditional...

Shinya Yamada

May 20, 20242 min read

"Loiseau de France" Pre-Opening on May 20th in Kagurazaka, Tokyo

"Loiseau de France" Will Return to Tokyo in Kagurazaka After 30 Years " Loiseau de France " will have its pre-opening tomorrow, May 20th,...

Shinya Yamada

May 19, 20242 min read

3 Keywords to Understand the Differences Between Shinto Shrines and Temples

In a previous blog post, I mentioned that Kagurazaka can be considered both a shrine-front and a temple-front town. I will discuss the...

Shinya Yamada

May 18, 20245 min read

The Heike Festival Returns to Yunishigawa Onsen After 5 Years. Don’t Miss the Majestic ‘Heike Emaki Parade’ Featuring Warriors and Princesses

Yesterday, I posted a blog about the legend of the Heike refugees in Gokayama, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Today, I will introduce...

Shinya Yamada

May 17, 20243 min read

The Secret of Gassho-style Villages: Do You Know the Relationship Between "Johana" and "Gokayama," Both Highly Praised by UNESCO?

Recently, I covered the Johana Hikiyama Festival, but today, I will post about Gokayama, which I visited during that time. Both "Johana"...

Shinya Yamada

May 16, 20243 min read

Kagurazaka: A Town of Temples or Shrines?

Kagurazaka: Named after the Sounds of 'Kagura' Music from Nearby Shrines Kagurazaka Street was constructed by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third...

Shinya Yamada

May 15, 20242 min read

Kagurazaka: The Town Where Cultural Figures Reside

The Presence of Many ‘Yose’ Made it Home for Famous Rakugo Storytellers From the Edo period (1603-1868), Kagurazaka was home to 'Yose,'...

Shinya Yamada

May 14, 20242 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

Did You Know about the Johana Hikiyama Festival? Experience It in Kagurazaka!

The Johana Hikiyama Festival and the History of Johana Town I participated in the Johana Hikiyama Festival and will share about the...

Shinya Yamada

May 8, 20243 min read

Shinjuku's Kagurazaka: Deep Connections with Tokugawa Iemitsu, the Third Shogun of the Edo Shogunate

Tokugawa Iemitsu, the Third Shogun who Consolidated the Foundations of the Edo Shogunate Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Shogun of the Edo...

Shinya Yamada

May 7, 20243 min read

Did You Know Karukozaka Is an Old Kamakura Road? Explore with Our Kagurazaka Walk Tour

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

Shinya Yamada

May 4, 20242 min read

Enjoy the Kagurazaka Walk Tour: Discover Reversible One-Way Street and Tokyo's First Pedestrian-Only Street

Kagurazaka is a uniquely charming area in Tokyo, known for its rare traffic system of 'reversible one-way streets,' reflecting the...

Shinya Yamada

May 3, 20242 min read

Did you know that Natsume Soseki, author of "I Am a Cat" and "Kokoro," had deep ties to Kagurazaka?

Natsume Soseki’s Deep Connections to Kagurazaka Kagurazaka is known as a cultural city where many literary giants have lived. Figures...

Shinya Yamada

May 1, 20243 min read

Celebrate the Golden Jubilee at the 50th Kagurazaka Festival in 2024

Kagurazaka Festival 2024: Held from July 24 to July 27 The dates for the 2024 Kagurazaka Festival have been decided. This year, the...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 30, 20242 min read

Kagurazaka Street Stage, Oedo Tour 2024: Now Available in English!

Welcome to Kagurazaka Street Stage, Oedo Tour 2024 The English website for the Kagurazaka Street Stage, Oedo Tour 2024 has now been...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 28, 20242 min read

Deep Connections between Kagurazaka and Fukui Prefecture: Experience History with Kagurazaka Street Walk Tours

The Hokuriku Shinkansen Was Extended to Fukui Prefecture On March 16, 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended to Tsuruga Station. This...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 20, 20242 min read

Experience Traditional Japanese Culture at Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour 2024

Join us for a unique experience in Tokyo's hidden gem, Kagurazaka. On May 18th (Saturday) and 19th (Sunday) of 2024, the entire...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 19, 20242 min read

How to Experience Real Edo: Kagurazaka to Kawagoe with the Legacy of Tadakatsu Sakai

Did You Know Kagurazaka Was Built for Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu? In a previous blog, we discussed how Kagurazaka was constructed in 1636 as...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 14, 20242 min read

Did You Know Kagurazaka Was Built for Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu? Let's Walk Kagurazaka with Our Tour

Kagurazaka was constructed in 1636 as a 12-meter-wide street named Onaridori, designated specifically for the passage of the Tokugawa...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 10, 20242 min read

Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau's Website Features the "Kagurazaka Refined Wander" - A Premium Traditional Culture Experience

On April 8, 2024, the General Incorporated Association “ Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau ” added an article about the " Kagurazaka...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 9, 20242 min read