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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...


Only 10 Days to Go! Doon to Fukui in Kagurazaka: Echizen & Wakasa Festival 2025
A Cultural and Culinary Celebration from Fukui Arrives in the Heart of Tokyo Get ready! The beloved Doon to Fukui in Kagurazaka: Echizen & Wakasa Festival 2025 is returning soon to one of Tokyo’s most atmospheric neighborhoods. The two-day event will be held on Saturday, November 22, and Sunday, November 23, 2025 , across Kagurazaka Street , Akagi Shrine , and Zenkoku-ji Temple (Bishamonten) — rain or shine. If you’re planning your itinerary for Tokyo events in November 2025
Shinya Yamada
22 hours ago3 min read


From Picasso and Rembrandt to Fire-Retardant Walls: A Visit Report on Echizen Washi Paper Workshop
Paper making with a vat (suki-bune), bamboo screen (su), and mold (keta) A sheet of paper is something we take for granted. Yet, a recent...
Shinya Yamada
Aug 26 min read


Echizen City Visit Report: Where 1,500 Years of Craftsmanship Shape the Future
On July 30th, I had the unique opportunity to visit Echizen City in Fukui Prefecture , thanks to an invitation from the city's Vice...
Shinya Yamada
Aug 13 min read
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