Insights from a Kagurazaka Store Owner

Did You Know Tokyo’s Shinjuku Was a Major Center for Dyeing? Many people—even Japanese—are unaware that Shinjuku, known today for its...

Did You Know? Tokyo Was Once a Major Center for Textile Dyeing When you think of traditional Japanese textile dyeing , Kyoto or Kanazawa...

Celebrate Traditional Japanese Dyeing at the Thanksgiving Festival in Kagurazaka – A Unique Showcase of Artisanship and Culture On...

Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo: Discover the Art and Joy of Traditional Dyeing In this sixth part of our series on...

Discover the Art of Japanese Dyeing: Immerse Yourself in the Aesthetic Worlds of Wabi-Sabi and Iki at the Oedo Shinjuku Konya Meguri From...

The Most Nostalgic Ride in Tokyo: A Journey on the Last Remaining Streetcar Line Tokyo boasts an extensive network of JR trains and...

Hiroyuki Sanada's SHOGUN Breaks Records with 18 Emmy Wins, Including Best Drama and Lead Actor On September 15, 2024 (local time), at the...

Explore the Art of Indigo Dyeing: Experience Traditional Tokyo's Culture at the "Oedo Shinjuku Konya Meguri" From Thursday, October 31,...

Enjoy Traditional Dyeing Experience in Shinjuku Our company offers dyeing experience tours at " Tomita Sen Kogei (Tokyo Some Monogatari...

Understanding Japan's Seasonal Rhythm: The 24 Solar Terms and 72 Micro-seasons In Japan, there is a unique way of dividing the seasons...

The Rich Tradition of Aizome: Exploring Indigo Blue Dyeing and Its Historical Significance Every November, the " Shinjuku Konya Meguri "...

The "Iki" Colors of Edo: Creativity Within Constraints Due to the sumptuary laws of the Edo shogunate, commoners' kimonos were strictly...

I have introduced the town of Kagurazaka in Shinjuku Ward and the Kagurazaka Geisha as embodying "Iki" several times in our blog. This...

Since our company began offering traditional cultural experience tours, I have had the opportunity to converse with many artisans and...

What is Wagasa (Traditional Japanese Umbrella)? Wagasa is a traditional Japanese umbrella made by attaching Washi paper to a frame...

Finally Got My Hands on the New ¥1000 Note Featuring Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" I finally got my hands on the new ¥1000 note...

On June 28, 2024, the Japan Tourism Agency released the " Survey on the Environment for Accepting Foreign Tourists in Japan ." The...

What Are Traditional Industries? Japan's craftsmanship and precision in manufacturing are renowned worldwide. One of the most...

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

A Rare Dyeing Experience Guided Directly by a Master of Traditional Craft Did you know about a precious tour where you can experience...