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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...


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


Dyeing Experience at "Some no Sato Ochiai" in Shinjuku: One of Japan's Key Dyeing Hubs
Dyeing Experience at "Some no Sato Ochiai": The Best 19 Things to Do in Shinjuku Today, we would like to introduce one of the experiences...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 6, 20242 min read


Experience 'Noh': Traditional Japanese Performing Arts at Yarai Noh Theater in Tokyo
Experience 'Noh' at Yarai Noh Theater: The Best 19 Things to Do in Shinjuku Today, we would like to introduce one of the experiences...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Explore Ichigaya Letterpress Factory & Printing Museum in Tokyo
Learn About the Printing Industry: Things to Do in Shinjuku The tour 'Learn About the Printing Industry, a Local Business Nurtured in...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 4, 20243 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


Things to do in Kagurazaka: Explore the Charming Cobblestone Streets & local stores
Kagurazaka Street Walk: Things to Do in Shinjuku The tour 'Explore the Charming Cobblestone Streets of Kagurazaka and Visit Famous...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 2, 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


Experience Traditional Japanese Dyeing workshop in Shinjuku
Experience Traditional Dyeing: Things to Do in Shinjuku Today, we introduce the dyeing experience offered by Tomita Sen Kogei (Tokyo Some...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 30, 20242 min read


The Best 19 Things to Do in Shinjuku
Today, we introduce "The Best 19 Things to Do in Shinjuku (19 New Things to Experience in Shinjuku)." This booklet is only available in...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 29, 20244 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


How to Avoid Scam Izakayas: Five Tips to Avoid Scams
When looking at social media, foreigners often report being scammed at Japanese izakayas. Therefore, foreign tourists are often afraid of...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 27, 20244 min read


What are Goshuin and Goshuincho? A Complete Guide for Foreigners
What are Goshuin and Goshuincho? Do you know what Goshuin and Goshuincho are? Goshuin, received at temples and shrines, is a record of...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 26, 20244 min read


What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 7
5. Sake That Goes Well with Seafood At an izakaya, enjoying good food and drinks is essential. For those who can drink alcohol, sake is a...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 25, 20242 min read


What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 6
4. What to Do if the Price is Not Listed? Occasionally, izakayas do not display prices on their menus, particularly high-end ones. This...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 24, 20242 min read


What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 5
3. What is the original system of Izakaya? "Otoshi (Appetizer)" Problem What is the original system of Izakaya? When you go to an izakaya...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 23, 20243 min read


What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 4
Solution 3 Ask other customers for help or order by pointing to their food. Other customers may not speak a foreign language, but some...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 22, 20242 min read


What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 3
Basic Tips for Foreigners about Izakayas: Ordering from Japanese Menus Solution 2 I recommend remembering common ordering patterns at...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 21, 20244 min read


What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 2
In Cases Where There is Only a Japanese Menu The biggest problem for foreigners who can't read Japanese is how to place an order when...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 20, 20242 min read


What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 1
Izakaya is Japanese Food Culture If a foreigner comes to Japan for a sightseeing trip, I recommend going to an "Izakaya." Izakaya is a...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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