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...

Samurai vs. Spider-Man? A 1,000-Year-Old Battle in Japan at Noh Theater

Did Spider-Man Fight a Samurai 1,000 Years Ago in Japan at Noh Theater? Can you believe that Spider-Man once fought a Samurai 1,000 years...

Shinya Yamada

Jun 4, 20252 min read

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity in Tokyo’s Kagurazaka: Witness the Debut of Both a Geisha and a Hangyoku at the Beer Hall

There’s just one week left until the much-anticipated second “ Kagurazaka Premium Beer Hall 2025 ” event on Saturday, June 7th. This...

Shinya Yamada

May 31, 20253 min read

Geisha Experience in Tokyo Like Never Before: The 100th Azuma Odori and the Upcoming Kagurazaka Event

When Japan’s Geisha Gather: An Unprecedented Cultural Event at the 100th Azuma Odori Have you ever witnessed a gathering of geisha from...

Shinya Yamada

May 23, 20253 min read

Authentic Traditional Performing Arts in Tokyo Truly Inspire: Kagurazaka Street Stage & Oedo Tour 2025 Concludes with Great Success

Gagaku The Beauty of Authentic Traditional Performing Arts in Tokyo's Kagurazaka The traditional performing arts festival Kagurazaka...

Shinya Yamada

May 19, 20253 min read

Samurai Edo or Aristocratic Kyoto? Announcing New Authentic Traditional Japanese Cultural Experiences in Tokyo

Edo Or Kyoto? Which Experience Are Global Travelers Truly Seeking? Discover 1,000 Years of Authentic Japanese Culture in Tokyo’s Hidden...

Shinya Yamada

May 16, 20253 min read

Sushi Chef on Rails: Japan’s Best-Kept Gourmet Secret — Toyama

Freshly Handcrafted Sushi, Made by a Chef — While You Glide Through Japan’s Best-Kept Gourmet Secret Imagine embarking on a journey that...

Shinya Yamada

May 13, 20253 min read

Sea, Mountains, and Doraemon: Why Takaoka Is Japan’s Best-Kept Secret

Japan’s Best-Kept Secret: Discovering Amaharashi Coast’s Timeless Beauty This is the second installment in my blog series on Takaoka...

Shinya Yamada

May 11, 20253 min read

Takaoka Over Kanazawa? Discover Two National Treasure Temples and A Best-Kept Secret in Japan’s Cultural Heartland

Shokoji Temple A Best-Kept Secret in Japan’s Cultural Heartland While Kanazawa draws much of the spotlight as the cultural capital of the...

Shinya Yamada

May 9, 20253 min read

Feel the Legacy of Both Kyoto and Tokyo — Experiencing the Johana Hikiyama Festival 2025 in Toyama

Johana Hikiyama Festival in Toyama: A 300-Year-Old Festival Registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage For the second year in a...

Shinya Yamada

May 7, 20254 min read

Beyond Expectations: “Yukimoto-kai” – The Finest Experience of Tokyo's Kagurazaka Geisha Culture

A Masterpiece of Tokyo's Kagurazaka Geisha I had the honor of attending the 51st “ Yukimoto-kai ,” held at the historic ryotei...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 29, 20253 min read

English Website Now Live for “Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour 2025” – Tokyo’s Largest Traditional Performing Arts Festival

Why Not Join Tokyo’s Largest Traditional Performing Arts Festival – Completely Free of Charge? The official English website for the...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 23, 20252 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 21, 20252 min read

Kagurazaka Street Stage Oedo Tour 2025 – Event Overview Announced

Experience a unique cultural journey in Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo’s most historic districts. The Kagurazaka Street Stage Oedo Tour 2025...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 6, 20254 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 3, 20253 min read

Would You Like to Enjoy Both Wagashi-Making and the Tea Ceremony While Discovering the Spirit of Wabi-Sabi?

Why You Need Both Wagashi and the Tea Ceremony to Truly Understand Wabi-Sabi For many international visitors to Japan, the tea ceremony...

Shinya Yamada

Apr 1, 20254 min read

The Waseda Sakura Festival 2025 Thrives Under Clear Skies — Famous Cherry Blossom Spots and Hidden Gems in Tokyo

Waseda Sakura Festival in Full Bloom under Clear Skies On Sunday, March 30, 2025, I visited the annual Waseda Sakura Festival , held...

Shinya Yamada

Mar 30, 20253 min read

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Akagi Shrine, Tokyo's Kagurazaka — A Hidden Hanami Gem Awaits at Tsukudo Hachiman Shrine

Cherry Blossoms at Akagi Shrine on the Night of March 27, 2025 Akagi Shrine’s Sakura Reached Full Bloom in Kagurazaka on March 27 Last...

Shinya Yamada

Mar 28, 20253 min read

Can UNESCO Recognition of Kagura Help Establish Tokyo’s Kagurazaka as a Destination for Traditional Cultural Experiences?

UNESCO Spotlight Could Elevate Tokyo's Kagurazaka as a Traditional Cultural Experience Destination In March 2024, a major initiative was...

Shinya Yamada

Mar 26, 20253 min read

How Traditional Performing Art 'Noh' Shaped Modern Japanese Music: From Vocaloid to Ado

On March 16, the NHK Special New Japonism : J-POP and the Global Rise of Vocaloid provided an intriguing perspective on the evolution of...

Shinya Yamada

Mar 21, 20253 min read

Should You Visit Hokkaido in April? – A New Approach to Boosting Spring Tourism through Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo

A New Approach to Connecting Traditional Cultural Experiences with Adventure Travel in Tokyo In Tokyo, cherry blossoms bloom from late...

Shinya Yamada

Mar 17, 20252 min read