Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner

Japanese Cultural Traditions Officially Recognized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government We are proud to share that our cultural...

What Is the Japan Seasons Calendar? The Japan Seasons Calendar is not just a way of marking time—it is a poetic encyclopedia of nature...

The countdown is on! In just 3 months, on Sunday, October 12, 2025 , the annual Bakeneko Festival will be held in Kagurazaka, Tokyo !...

Discover Where Japan's Geisha Culture Thrives Today White makeup , exquisite kimono , elegant dance ... The geisha is an iconic symbol of...

1. A Door to the Japanese Night: Welcome to the Izakaya! As the Tokyo sky melts into shades of crimson and the neon lights of Shinjuku's...

Best Experienced in a Stage Show or at a Traditional Restaurant "Ryotei"? “The first time I saw a geisha enter a traditional ryotei, I...

Seeking Real Buddha Wisdom? Join a Rare Zazen Experience in Japan Just a short walk from Tokyo’s cultural enclave of Kagurazaka,...

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

Tofu Workshop: A Must-Try from Our Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo This is the 12th installment of our "Authentic...

Best Noh Theater Experience for English-Speaking Visitors Next month, Yarai Noh Theater in Kagurazaka, Tokyo, will host a special event...

Discover the Enshu-ryu "Samurai" Tea Ceremony at the Machitobi Festa in Kagurazaka As part of the " Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa ," held...

Tourism EXPO Japan 2024: Highlighting Our Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo On Friday, September 27, 2024, we exhibited at "...

Hiroyuki Sanada's SHOGUN Breaks Records with 18 Emmy Wins, Including Best Drama and Lead Actor On September 15, 2024 (local time), at the...

Foreign Travelers Surprised by the Presence of Geisha in Tokyo It has now been six months since we began offering geisha tours in...

Geisha are beautiful, and not just in appearance. Their refined movements enhance their beauty and make them shine. In Japanese, these...

The Evolution of Geisha Districts from the Meiji to Showa Era When the Edo period ended, and the Meiji era began (1868-1912), the...

Discover the 1,400-Year-Old Art of Kumihimo and Its Unique Terminology in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku Kumihimo, which originated from mainland...

Discover the 1,400-Year History and Unique Craft of Kumihimo in Japan Japanese Kumihimo (braided cords) have a history of 1,400 years...

I have written several times in my blog that Kagurazaka was built by the 3rd Shogun of the Edo Shogunate, Tokugawa Iemitsu , as a path...

Kagurazaka: The Most Recommended District by Shinjuku Residents Kagurazaka is a hidden gem in Tokyo, known among those in the know....