Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner

Zenkoku-ji (Bishamonten) in Kagurazaka: Founded by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu An important temple for the development of Kagurazaka is...

During your ukiyo-e printmaking experience at Takahashi Studio, you can learn about the ukiyo-e production process and art appreciation...

We have secured placements for our printmaking experience flyers at two of Tokyo's leading ukiyo-e museums, the Ota Memorial Museum of Art...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Kagurazaka: The Most Recommended District by Shinjuku Residents Kagurazaka is a hidden gem in Tokyo, known among those in the know....

Hokusai's Ukiyo-e 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' Featured on New Currency Note for the First Time On July 3, 2024, new banknotes (Japanese...

'Wabi-Sabi' and the Beauty of Imperfection Japanese culture is often symbolized by the spirituality of 'Wabi-Sabi.' A crucial element of...

In Kagurazaka, you can interact with Geisha in a variety of settings such as ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants), dining...

Who is Sharaku? Toshusai Sharaku is a unique figure in the world of Ukiyo-e. In a brief period between May 1794 and January 1795, he...

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

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

Introduction Recently, I had the pleasure of hearing an intriguing story from Mr. Keigo Suzuki, a Noh performer at the Yarai Noh Theatre...

Introduction Noh is one of Japan's most ancient traditional arts, featuring mystical roles and unique expressions. In this blog, we delve...

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