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...

Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival 2025 Concludes in Great Success, Welcoming Visitors from Around the World

The Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival: Japan’s Iconic Cat Halloween Festival On October 12, 2025, the Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival 2025 was held in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward, drawing large crowds and concluding with great success. Known internationally as a Cat Halloween Festival , the event welcomed cat lovers from around the world to join a lively costume parade through the streets of Kagurazaka. It is one of the town’s most significant annual events, attracting participants of all

Shinya Yamada

Oct 122 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

15 Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo: No.7 Kagurazaka Geisha

Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo: Discover the Unique World of Kagurazaka Geisha with Top-Rated Tours This is the...

Shinya Yamada

Nov 9, 20244 min read