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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...
A Traditional Japanese Kaiseki Dinner with Geisha in Tokyo: Celebrating Seasonal Ingredients Even Locals Envy
Imagine two very different evenings. In one, your curiosity about the dishes and the geisha’s attire remains unanswered. In the other,...
Shinya Yamada
Sep 35 min read
A Rare Geisha Experience in Tokyo: Inside the Secret “Yukata-kai” of Kagurazaka
Why the Yukata-kai Is a Must-See Geisha Experience in Tokyo for Cultural Lovers When most people think of a geisha experience in Tokyo ,...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 132 min read
Japan and Tokyo Travel in July – Part 4: Stay Safe from the Summer Heat — Enjoy the Best Traditional Cultural Experiences in Cool Indoor Spaces
Japan’s July is no joke when it comes to heat. As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, Japan and Tokyo Travel in July , it is the second...
Shinya Yamada
Jun 284 min read
Do You Know the Traditional Comedian "Hokan"? There Are Only Six in Japan Now. Experience Hokan and Geisha Performances in Kagurazaka.
Do you know what a Hokan (幇間) is? Hokan often appear in traditional Japanese arts like Rakugo storyteller, so it's a word worth knowing....
Shinya Yamada
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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