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...

From Picasso and Rembrandt to Fire-Retardant Walls: A Visit Report on Echizen Washi Paper Workshop

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...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 26 min read

Tokyo Travel in August: The Ultimate Guide to Festivals, Food, and Fun [2025 Edition]

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,...

Shinya Yamada

Jul 228 min read

Japan and Tokyo Travel in July – Part 4: Stay Safe from the Summer Heat — Enjoy the Best Traditional Cultural Experiences in Cool Indoor Spaces

Japan’s July is no joke when it comes to heat. As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, Japan and Tokyo Travel in July , it is the second...

Shinya Yamada

Jun 284 min read

Our Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo Highly Praised by Event Service Inc., a Pioneer in Japan’s MICE and Business Events Sector

A Privilege to Be Recognized by One of Japan’s Leading MICE Professionals We recently had the honor of visiting Event Service Inc. , a...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 212 min read

Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo: More Than Just What You Do—It's Who You Do It With

The Deeper Meaning Behind Our One-Year Anniversary On April 1st, 2024, EDO KAGURA Corporation officially launched its authentic...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 33 min read

A Luxurious Ukiyo-e Studio in Tokyo Before Your Train Journey

Explore the Essence of Japanese Art: Ukiyo-e Studio in Tokyo and Exclusive Workshop Experience On December 3, 2024, JTB Royal Road Ginza ...

Shinya Yamada

Dec 8, 20242 min read

Immerse Yourself in a Fusion of Ukiyo-e, Modern Art by Noritaka Tatehana, and Geisha Ryotei Culture in Kagurazaka, Tokyo

Ukiyo-e Meets Modern Art: Noritaka Tatehana's Vision at a Geisha Ryotei in Tokyo I had the opportunity to visit the " Reiwa Edition...

Shinya Yamada

Nov 23, 20242 min read

A Unique Collaboration of Ukiyo-e, Contemporary Artist Noritaka Tatehana, and Geisha Ryotei – Only 10 Days Left Until This Unmissable Exhibition!

Ukiyo-e Meets Contemporary Art in a Geisha Ryotei: The Reiwa Ukiyo-e Tokaido Fifty-Seven Stations Exhibition From November 21st (Thu) to...

Shinya Yamada

Nov 11, 20242 min read

UNESCO Recommends “Traditional Japanese Sake Brewing” for Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing – See the List of Japan’s 22 Intangible Cultural Heritage Items

UNESCO and Japan’s Heritage: The Cultural Significance of Traditional Japanese Sake Brewing Techniques On November 5, Japan’s Agency for...

Shinya Yamada

Nov 6, 20243 min read

15 Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo: No.2 Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing

Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences Tokyo: Discover the Unique Happiness Our Ukiyo-e Tour Brings In this second part of our series...

Shinya Yamada

Oct 30, 20243 min read

Discover the Allure of Hiroshige's Blue in Tokyo - The World of Prussian Blue and Ukiyo-e Landscapes

Rediscover Hiroshige’s Blue in Tokyo This Autumn: A Journey Through Ukiyo-e Art If you're looking to enjoy an artistic autumn in Tokyo,...

Shinya Yamada

Oct 11, 20243 min read

The Drama "SHOGUN" That Focused on Authenticity Sets a Record with 18 Emmy Wins – Why Not Experience Authentic Japanese Culture Next?

Hiroyuki Sanada's SHOGUN Breaks Records with 18 Emmy Wins, Including Best Drama and Lead Actor On September 15, 2024 (local time), at the...

Shinya Yamada

Sep 17, 20242 min read

Why Did Natsume Soseki, Famous for I Am a Cat, Love Kagurazaka, Tokyo?

Exploring Kagurazaka Through the Eyes of Natsume Soseki, Famous for Works like I Am a Cat The internationally renowned author Natsume...

Shinya Yamada

Sep 15, 20242 min read

The Allure of Hokusai's Ukiyo-e: "Express it More Vividly than Reality"

Bridging Perceptions and Realities in Ukiyo-e Art Within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's " Traditional Crafts of Tokyo " website,...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 29, 20242 min read

Traveling in Japan Will Be Easier Starting September 1st: Expanded Sales Locations for the Prepaid Card "Welcome Suica"

Expanding Access to Convenience: Prepaid Card "Welcome Suica" Now Available Beyond Airports Good news for inbound travelers to Japan! As...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 21, 20243 min read

The "Shosho" Period, When the Heat Begins to Subside, Starts on August 22nd. Do you know 24 sekki (Solar Terms) and 72 kō (Micro-seasons)?

Understanding Japan's Seasonal Rhythm: The 24 Solar Terms and 72 Micro-seasons In Japan, there is a unique way of dividing the seasons...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 19, 20242 min read

"The Impact of Hokusai’s Great Wave: Under the Wave off Kanagawa" Exhibition. Experience Ukiyo-e Making After the Exhibition

Discover the Global Impact of Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" at the Sumida Hokusai Museum Recently, I visited the special...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 8, 20242 min read

Why Conversations with Artisans and Geisha are So Enjoyable: Let's Enjoy Talking with "Genuine People"

Since our company began offering traditional cultural experience tours, I have had the opportunity to converse with many artisans and...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 1, 20242 min read

Katsushika Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" Featured on the New ¥1000 Note: A Tribute to "Japan Blue"

Finally Got My Hands on the New ¥1000 Note Featuring Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" I finally got my hands on the new ¥1000 note...

Shinya Yamada

Jul 19, 20242 min read

Major Misconceptions Among Foreign Tourists: Understanding and Preserving Japanese Traditional Crafts

On June 28, 2024, the Japan Tourism Agency released the " Survey on the Environment for Accepting Foreign Tourists in Japan ." The...

Shinya Yamada

Jul 18, 20242 min read