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...

Etiquette at Tokyo's Ryotei "Yukimoto" and Entertainment with Geisha: A Guide by the Ryotei's Proprietress

A Comprehensive Guide to Geisha Etiquette and Entertainment at Tokyo's Historic Ryotei "Yukimoto" In this guide, we explain the etiquette...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 12, 20243 min read

Immerse Yourself in Traditional Japanese Performing Arts: Ticket Sales Information for the Major Geisha Event "Kagurazaka Odori 2024"

Ticket Sales Announcement: Don't Miss the Annual Kagurazaka Odori, a Celebrated Cultural Heritage Event Ticket sales information for the...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 11, 20243 min read

This is the "Authentic" Samurai Experience! Learn Japan's Strongest Swordsmanship in Tokyo

Authentic vs. Tourist-Oriented: Discover the True Samurai Experience at a Real Dojo In Japan, there are many "samurai experiences" aimed...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 10, 20242 min read

Sales Start Tomorrow: Get Your Tickets for the Tokyo Tournament and See the Sumo Wrestlers

Upcoming Sumo Tournament Ticket Sales and Travel Tips for Foreign Visitors Starting at 10:00 AM tomorrow (10th August), general ticket...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 9, 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

August Parfait Guide: Parfait and Tea Tasting at "Couches de bonheur" in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku

Seasonal Delight: August's Peach Parfait with Tea Tasting from Nagano at "Couches de bonheur" At " Couches de bonheur " in Kagurazaka,...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 7, 20242 min read

Did You Know Shinjuku is a Dyeing Kingdom? Aizome (Indigo Blue Dyeing) and the "Shinjuku Konya Meguri" Tour

The Rich Tradition of Aizome: Exploring Indigo Blue Dyeing and Its Historical Significance Every November, the " Shinjuku Konya Meguri "...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 6, 20242 min read

Bon Odori Festival at Tokyo Daijingu (August 7th and 8th, 2024)

Join the Daijingu Bon Odori Festival 2024: A Free, Family-Friendly Summer Event On August 7th (Wednesday) and 8th (Thursday), the "...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 5, 20243 min read

Do You Know "Shijuhattcha Hyakunezumi (48 Browns 100 Grays)"? The "Iki" Colors of Edo

The "Iki" Colors of Edo: Creativity Within Constraints Due to the sumptuary laws of the Edo shogunate, commoners' kimonos were strictly...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 4, 20242 min read

Learning the "Iki" of Edo, Tokyo: The Edo Komon Kimono as a Symbol of "Iki"

I have introduced the town of Kagurazaka in Shinjuku Ward and the Kagurazaka Geisha as embodying "Iki" several times in our blog. This...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 3, 20242 min read

The Geisha of Kagurazaka Born from Cobblestone Alleys: Why Geisha are "Genuine People"

Discovering the Warmth of Kagurazaka Geisha Many people, including foreign tourists, are pleasantly surprised when they talk to...

Shinya Yamada

Aug 2, 20243 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

Are You a Traveler or a Tourist? If You Are a Traveler, Come to Shinjuku Kagurazaka

The Difference between Travelers and Tourists American writer Gilbert K. Chesterton once said, " The traveler sees what he sees; the...

Shinya Yamada

Jul 31, 20243 min read

Our Company, EDO KAGURA Was Introduced by Idaseni, the Leading Manufacturer of Samue

Idaseni: The Top Manufacturer of Samue in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture Our samue rental business has been introduced on the corporate...

Shinya Yamada

Jul 30, 20244 min read

“Katsuno Tofu” Loved by Former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka. Do You Know About Kakuei Tanaka, a Symbol of Japan's High Economic Growth Period?

Do You Know Former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka? In our tofu-making class , led by a tofu master from “Katsuno Tofu,” you can make the...

Shinya Yamada

Jul 29, 20243 min read

"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

Is a Guide a Cost or an Investment for Travelers? Let's Consider This in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku Ward.

Don't Leave Without Experiencing Kagurazaka's Greatest Charm During the " Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024 ," the main street,...

Shinya Yamada

Jul 26, 20243 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