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...

An Evening of Dialogue and Tradition: Inside a Private, Hidden Geisha Bar at a Luxury Ryotei in Tokyo

Unlock the doors of Ryotei “Yukimoto” in Kagurazaka for an exclusive encounter with authentic geisha culture. For the culturally curious traveler, Tokyo offers endless mysteries.Yet one world remains quietly closed to most visitors: the world of the geisha. You may have glimpsed geisha from afar in Kyoto, or watched a carefully staged dance performance. But have you ever wondered what lies beyond the makeup and the kimono? Have you ever wanted to sit down with a geisha, share

Shinya Yamada

Jan 193 min read

Kagurazaka in Shinjuku: A Town of Serendipity

The Diverse Cultural Elements of Kagurazaka Kagurazaka in Shinjuku Ward is a town with a history of approximately 400 years, flourishing...

Shinya Yamada

Jul 15, 20244 min read