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...

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

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Do You Know About Japan's Ultimate Craftsmen, "A Master of Traditional Craft"?

The certification system for "A master of traditional craft" was established in 1974 to expand the demand for traditional crafts and...

Shinya Yamada

Jul 13, 20243 min read