Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner

Did you know that there is a deep connection between Noh and Sumo? This connection is rooted in the Noh play "Takasago," which has been...

Fireflies Are Coming to Kagurazaka, Central Tokyo in July Did you know that you can enjoy fireflies viewing in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku ward,...

Sumo Ticket Pre-Sale Dates Set a Year in Advance Sumo wrestling is incredibly popular among foreign tourists. However, it's often said...

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....

The Symbolism of Pine Trees on Noh Stages Pine trees are always prominently depicted on Noh stages. When you enter a Noh theater, the...

Overview of Michelin Guide-Listed Restaurants in Kagurazaka As of the end of May 2024, there are 23 Michelin Guide-listed restaurants in Kagurazaka, accounting for 4.4% of Tokyo's total and 53.5% of Shinjuku Ward's total. This clearly demonstrates that Kagurazaka is one of Tokyo's top gourmet districts. Today, we will introduce the 23 Michelin-listed restaurants in Kagurazaka, providing details such as the restaurant names, cuisine types, and locations, using Google Maps for

Kagurazaka: A Finest Gourmet District in Tokyo Kagurazaka is not a bustling commercial district lined with large shopping buildings like...

The Kagurazaka shopping district offers not only a unique shopping experience but also opportunities for meaningful interactions with...

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

The Large Ring at Shinto Shrines in June: "Chinowa Kuguri" As June begins, large grass rings appear at Shinto shrines. Do you know what...

Japan has many Shinto shrines, attracting numerous visitors. According to the 2022 Religious Yearbook, there are 84,316 registered Shinto...

Dear foreign tourists, when visiting Tokyo, would you like to walk around lively streets filled with local Japanese people, away from the...

On May 31, 2024, our traditional culture experience tour, " Kagurazaka Refined Wander ," was featured on the Shinjuku Convention &...

Today, we will introduce the life of Natsume Soseki and the Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum, which is about a 10 to 15-minute walk from...

Don't Miss Out on the "Kagurazaka Rakugo Festival" We are pleased to introduce the 15th "Kagurazaka Rakugo Festival," which will be held...

I have written several times in my blog that Kagurazaka was built by the 3rd Shogun of the Edo Shogunate, Tokugawa Iemitsu , as a path...

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

The Differences Between Ukiyo-e from Kansai (Kamigata) and Tokyo (Edo) In a previous post , I wrote that "Ukiyo-e is a genre of painting...

"Ukiyo-e" Is a Genre of Painting Established in the Early Edo Period "Ukiyo-e" is a genre of painting established in the early Edo...

"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...