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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...


Tokyo Off-the-Beaten-Path Walking Tours: Discover the Hidden Charms of Kagurazaka
When you think of Tokyo, crowded streets, bright lights, and bustling energy likely come to mind. But tucked away in Shinjuku lies a...
Shinya Yamada
Dec 20, 20243 min read


The Grand Festival at Akagi Shrine in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku: A Solemn Ceremony and Stunning Visuals
Akagi Shrine’s Grand Festival in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku: Honoring One of Edo’s Three Great Shrines The Grand Festival of Akagi Shrine ,...
Shinya Yamada
Sep 23, 20243 min read


What is Matsuri (Japanese Cultural Festival)? (3): The Most Important Concepts of Matsuri - "Hare" and "Ke"
'Hare' and 'Ke' Is Important for Matsuri (Japanese Cultural Festival) Hare and Ke are Japanese terms that express the rhythm of daily...
Shinya Yamada
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Kagurazaka: A Town of Temples or Shrines?
Kagurazaka: Named after the Sounds of 'Kagura' Music from Nearby Shrines Kagurazaka Street was constructed by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third...
Shinya Yamada
May 15, 20242 min read
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