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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...
Koishikawa Korakuen Autumn Festival 2025: A Perfect Weekend of Japanese Garden Leaves & Japanese Culture in Tokyo
About Koishikawa Korakuen and the “Shinzan Koyo o Tanoshimu” Autumn Event From November 22 to December 7, 2025, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden will once again host its annual autumn event, “ Shinzan Koyo o Tanoshimu (Enjoy the Mountain’s Autumn Colors) .” Located in central Tokyo, this historical garden was originally built in the early Edo period as the daimyo garden of the Mito Domain, one of the three major Tokugawa families. Koishikawa Korakuen is designated both as a “ Spec
Shinya Yamada
Nov 145 min read
This is Tokyo in November – A Tapestry of Culture and Autumn Hues in Kagurazaka
The Season Between Autumn Maturity and the Beginning of Winter According to Japan’s traditional calendar of 24 Sekki 72 Kō ( 24 solar terms and 72 microseasons ), Rittō —the “Beginning of Winter”—falls on November 7 in 2025 . In other words, November marks the start of winter in theory. However, due to recent climate changes, it is now generally considered part of autumn in Tokyo. This is the season of “Autumn for the Appetite,” “Autumn for Culture,” “Autumn for Reading,” an
Shinya Yamada
Oct 266 min read
Do you know about the Edo Period Theme Park, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden? It's Ranked Among the Top 5 Japanese Gardens in the Country.
The Prestige of Koishikawa Korakuen Garden: A Top 5 Japanese Garden Yesterday, we informed you that Koishikawa Korakuen is the wide-area...
Shinya Yamada
Aug 17, 20244 min read
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