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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 in January 2026: The Journey That Best Reveals Japan’s Living Traditions — Weather, Crowds, and Culture
January is often overlooked as a time to visit Tokyo.“It must be too cold,” or “Many places are probably closed for the New Year”—these assumptions cause many travelers to rule it out. Yet when we examine climate data, accommodation statistics, and Japan’s seasonal calendar carefully, a different picture emerges. With the right expectations, January is one of the most rational—and culturally revealing—times to experience Tokyo. It is also the month when Japanese people incorp
Shinya Yamada
Dec 24, 20256 min read
Japan and Tokyo Travel in July – Part 1: Weather, What to Wear & How Crowded It Gets
Understanding Tokyo, Japan’s Weather in July: What to Expect and How to Prepare Summer matsuri festivals. The opening of Mt. Fuji’s climbing season. July is one of the most popular months for international travelers visiting Japan, thanks to vibrant summer festivals and the opening of Mt. Fuji’s climbing season. But with soaring temperatures and high humidity, how can you make the most of your trip? This article uses up-to-date data from the Japan Meteorological Agency and Ja
Shinya Yamada
Jun 25, 20254 min read
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