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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...


Samurai Edo or Aristocratic Kyoto? Announcing New Authentic Traditional Japanese Cultural Experiences in Tokyo
Edo Or Kyoto? Which Experience Are Global Travelers Truly Seeking? Discover 1,000 Years of Authentic Japanese Culture in Tokyo’s Hidden...
Shinya Yamada
May 163 min read


Feel the Legacy of Both Kyoto and Tokyo — Experiencing the Johana Hikiyama Festival 2025 in Toyama
Johana Hikiyama Festival in Toyama: A 300-Year-Old Festival Registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage For the second year in a...
Shinya Yamada
May 74 min read


Beyond Expectations: “Yukimoto-kai” – The Finest Experience of Tokyo's Kagurazaka Geisha Culture
A Masterpiece of Tokyo's Kagurazaka Geisha I had the honor of attending the 51st “ Yukimoto-kai ,” held at the historic ryotei...
Shinya Yamada
Apr 293 min read


English Website Now Live for “Kagurazaka Street Stage O-edo Tour 2025” – Tokyo’s Largest Traditional Performing Arts Festival
Why Not Join Tokyo’s Largest Traditional Performing Arts Festival – Completely Free of Charge? The official English website for the...
Shinya Yamada
Apr 232 min read


Kagurazaka Street Stage Oedo Tour 2025 – Event Overview Announced
Experience a unique cultural journey in Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo’s most historic districts. The Kagurazaka Street Stage Oedo Tour 2025...
Shinya Yamada
Apr 64 min read
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