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 42 min read

The Date for the 2025 "Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival" Has Already Been Announced!

Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival: Experience Tokyo's Most Iconic Cat Costume Parade! It's only been two weeks since the 2024 " Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival ," which has now become one of the most iconic cat costume parades in Tokyo and Japan . However, the lively and joyful atmosphere of the festival already feels nostalgic. This year, the event was filled with smiles and energy, with participants ranging from children to adults, including many int

Shinya Yamada

Oct 26, 20242 min read

Understanding the Lyrics of Geisha Songs in Kagurazaka's "Ozashiki Asobi" — Discover a Deeper Appreciation for Japanese Culture in Tokyo!

Do you know the meaning behind the songs sung by geisha during 'Ozashiki Asobi'? In Tokyo's Kagurazaka, the traditional geisha...

Shinya Yamada

Oct 24, 20243 min read

Ozashiki Asobi Game (Geisha Game) That Foreigners Will Absolutely Love: Have You Heard of "Toratora"? Here’s an Easy Explanation of the Rules

Experience the Charm of Geisha: Traditional Dances and Games in Ozashiki Asobi Ozashiki asobi refers to traditional geisha dances and...

Shinya Yamada

Oct 19, 20243 min read