top of page
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...


Unveiling the Artistry: A Complete Guide to Experiencing Geisha Shows in Tokyo
Best Experienced in a Stage Show or at a Traditional Restaurant "Ryotei"? “The first time I saw a geisha enter a traditional ryotei, I...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 114 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 313 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 233 min read


Where to See Geisha in Tokyo: Which City Has More Geisha, Tokyo or Kyoto?
Foreign Travelers Surprised by the Presence of Geisha in Tokyo It has now been six months since we began offering geisha tours in...
Shinya Yamada
Sep 14, 20244 min read


What Does a Geisha Do?: The History of Geisha Part 2 (From the Meiji Era Onwards)
The Evolution of Geisha Districts from the Meiji to Showa Era When the Edo period ended, and the Meiji era began (1868-1912), the...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 18, 20243 min read


Experience Authentic Japanese Daily Life in Kagurazaka, Tokyo
Dear foreign tourists, when visiting Tokyo, would you like to walk around lively streets filled with local Japanese people, away from the...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 2, 20244 min read


The Wonderful "Seigakai" Experience: Enjoying Geisha Performances in Kagurazaka, Asakusa, Kyoto, and Fukuoka for 8 Hours
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, I had the pleasure of attending the "Seigakai" held at the Meiji Theater. The event is organized by the...
Shinya Yamada
Apr 21, 20242 min read
bottom of page




