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Shinya Yamada
Aug 19, 20242 min read
The "Shosho" Period, When the Heat Begins to Subside, Starts on August 22nd. Do you know 24 sekki (Solar Terms) and 72 kō (Micro-seasons)?
Understanding Japan's Seasonal Rhythm: The 24 Solar Terms and 72 Micro-seasons In Japan, there is a unique way of dividing the seasons...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Etiquette at Tokyo's Ryotei "Yukimoto" and Entertainment with Geisha: A Guide by the Ryotei's Proprietress
A Comprehensive Guide to Geisha Etiquette and Entertainment at Tokyo's Historic Ryotei "Yukimoto" In this guide, we explain the etiquette...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Sales Start Tomorrow: Get Your Tickets for the Tokyo Tournament and See the Sumo Wrestlers
Upcoming Sumo Tournament Ticket Sales and Travel Tips for Foreign Visitors Starting at 10:00 AM tomorrow (10th August), general ticket...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 5, 20243 min read
Bon Odori Festival at Tokyo Daijingu (August 7th and 8th, 2024)
Join the Daijingu Bon Odori Festival 2024: A Free, Family-Friendly Summer Event On August 7th (Wednesday) and 8th (Thursday), the "...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 2, 20243 min read
The Geisha of Kagurazaka Born from Cobblestone Alleys: Why Geisha are "Genuine People"
Discovering the Warmth of Kagurazaka Geisha Many people, including foreign tourists, are pleasantly surprised when they talk to...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Why Conversations with Artisans and Geisha are So Enjoyable: Let's Enjoy Talking with "Genuine People"
Since our company began offering traditional cultural experience tours, I have had the opportunity to converse with many artisans and...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 28, 20242 min read
"Kagurazaka Festival 2024" Awa Odori Finale: The Best Way to End a Festival is with a Drink at Geisha Bar
"Kagurazaka Festival 2024" Concludes On July 27, 2024, the "Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024" concluded with great success, fitting for...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 27, 20242 min read
The Beauty of Geisha Dancing Awa Odori at the "Kagurazaka Festival 2024": The Charm that Increases by Concealing
Awa Odori Has Begun in Kagurazaka On the third day of the "Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024" (July 26, 2024), an Awa Odori competition...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 25, 20242 min read
Kagurazaka Festival 2024 Kicks Off. Kagurazaka Street is Packed, but the Charming Cobblestone Backstreets are Sadly Empty.
The "Kagurazaka Festival 2024" Has Begun Yesterday, July 24, 2024, the "Kagurazaka Matsuri (Festival) 2024" began. It will continue for...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 24, 20244 min read
Do You Know About Wagasa (Traditional Japanese Umbrella)? How to Borrow Wagasa for Free
What is Wagasa (Traditional Japanese Umbrella)? Wagasa is a traditional Japanese umbrella made by attaching Washi paper to a frame...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Night Walks Are the Best in Summer: Kagurazaka in Shinjuku Ward
Kagurazaka, Known as the Geisha District, Is More Picturesque at Night The days continue to be hot. If you take a walking tour of...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 21, 20244 min read
How to Join a Geisha Event for ONLY ¥10,000: A Highly Rare Event by Kagurazaka Geisha in Shinjuku
A Very Rare and Special Geisha Event: “Yukata-kai” in Kagurazaka Did you know that you can join a rare Geisha event by Kagurazaka Geisha...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 20, 20242 min read
Enjoying Traditional Performing Arts in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku: An Evening with Geisha and Hōkan
On July 19, 2024, I attended the "17th Kagura Goyomi (Calendar)" event at the Ryotei " Yukimoto " in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku. This event was...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Why is it Bad Manners to Enter a Ryotei Barefoot for a Geisha Banquet?
Why is it Bad Manners to Step on the Tatami Mat Barefoot at a Geisha Banquet? There are two main reasons: (1) to avoid dirtying the...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 7, 20242 min read
How to Enjoy Sake with Geisha: Understanding What is a Geisha Banquet
What is a Geisha Banquet? Enjoy Sake with Geisha to Understand the Manners Today, we will share how to enjoy sake with Geisha at a Ryotei...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 3, 20243 min read
A New Tour to Enjoy Only "Ozashiki Asobi" with Geisha at a Ryotei in Shinjuku - Perfect for Families with Children
Perfect Geisha "Ozashiki Asobi" for Families with Children in Shinjuku A new tour has been introduced at the Kagurazaka Ryotei "Yukimoto"...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 1, 20242 min read
A Stroll to Reminisce About Natsume Soseki and memorial museum in Shinjuku
A Stroll to Reminisce About Natsume Soseki: Things to Do in Shinjuku " The Best 19 Things to Do in Shinjuku " includes "Enjoy a Soseki...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 28, 20242 min read
We Started to Offer Geisha Experience "Ozashiki Asobi" at Unagi Restaurant "Shimakin" in Shinjuku
EDO KAGURA Corporation (service brand Ninja Kotan Travel) has begun offering the Geisha experience "Ozashiki Asobi" at the...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 18, 20243 min read
What Does a Geisha Do?: The History of Geisha Part 2 (From the Meiji Era Onwards)
The Evolution of Geisha Districts from the Meiji to Showa Era When the Edo period ended, and the Meiji era began (1868-1912), the...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 17, 20243 min read
What Does a Geisha Do?: The History of Geisha Part 1 (Edo Period)
What Does a Geisha Do during the Edo Period? In the Edo period (1603-1868), it was customary for Yoshiwara to host banquets with...
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