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

Nov 123 min read

Only 10 Days Left Until "Doon to Fukui in Kagurazaka: Echizen-Wakasa Festival 2024" in Tokyo!

Discover Fukui in Tokyo – Celebrate Culture, Cuisine, and Tradition at the "Doon to Fukui in Kagurazaka: Echizen-Wakasa Festival 2024"! On November 23 (Sat, public holiday) and November 24 (Sun), 2024, the " Doon to Fukui in Kagurazaka (Experience Fukui in Kagurazaka): Echizen-Wakasa Festival " will be held in Kagurazaka, Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including tasting Fukui specialties, purchasing local products, and joining in fun quizze

Shinya Yamada

Nov 13, 20243 min read

The Samurai Tea Ceremony School "Enshu-ryu" is Based in Tokyo’s Kagurazaka. Learn about the tea ceremony in the heart of Samurai Town, Kagurazaka!

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

Shinya Yamada

Oct 22, 20243 min read

Why All Feedback Is Perfect: Reason #2 - Kagurazaka as a Nice Small Town in Tokyo

Kagurazaka: The Nice Small Town in Tokyo That Captivates Every Visitor The second reason why our traditional cultural experience tours ...

Shinya Yamada

Sep 26, 20244 min read