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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...
Shinya Yamada
Nov 5, 20243 min read
Finale of "Kagurazaka Machi-Tobi Festa 2024," Shinjuku’s Community Cultural Festival
Families Gather for Shinjuku's Community Cultural Festival Finale: Joyful Art on Kagurazaka’s Historic Slope On Sunday, November 3, the "...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 29, 20243 min read
15 Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo: No.1 Kagurazaka Street Walk
Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo: Discover What Makes Our Tours Uniquely Rewarding Over the next 15 posts, we’ll...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 27, 20243 min read
The Fall Leaves Season Begins in Nikko, with Tokyo Expected to Follow Gradually in November
Japan's Fall Leaves Season Approaches Its Peak: Discover the Vibrant Colors of Nikko and Tokyo Autumn has finally arrived, and Japan’s...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 26, 20242 min read
The Date for the 2025 "Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival" Has Already Been Announced!
Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival: Experience Tokyo's Most Iconic Cat Costume Parade! It's only been two weeks...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 21, 20243 min read
Awa Odori (Dance) Festival in Autumn at Tokyo’s Kagurazaka: A Beautiful Dance in Refreshing Autumn Weather
Autumn Awa Odori (Dance) Festival: A Refreshing Daytime Celebration in Kagurazaka, Tokyo As part of the " Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa 2024...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Tokyo’s Famous Event, the "Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival 2024," Was a Huge Success – I Turned into a Cat Too!
Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival 2024: A Global Celebration of Cats with Parades and Lively Performances On Sunday, October 13, 2024, the...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 13, 20242 min read
The "Machi-Tobi Festa 2024" Has Begun in Kagurazaka, Tokyo! Today is the "Bakeneko Festival"!
Celebrating 26 Years of Culture: The Kagurazaka Machi-Tobi Festa Begins, Bringing Weeks of Autumn Festivities to Tokyo On Saturday,...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Why Tokyo's Kagurazaka Walking Tours and Izakaya Hopping are Perfect for Solo Travelers and Business Trips
Walking Tours and Izakaya Hopping in Tokyo's Kagurazaka for Solo Travelers Our company offers "authentic" Japanese traditional cultural...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 6, 20247 min read
Travel Experts Recommend: Join Our Kagurazaka Walking Tour in Japanese!
Just Arrived! Kagurazaka walking tours in Japanese We are excited to announce that we have officially started offering Kagurazaka walking...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 5, 20243 min read
I Am a Cat: Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa 2024 Recommended Event #3 - Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival in Tokyo
Why Not Walk Around Kagurazaka Saying, 'I Am a Cat'? The Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa 2024 , held in Shinjuku’s Kagurazaka from Saturday,...
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Shinya Yamada
Sep 23, 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 ,...
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Shinya Yamada
Sep 17, 20242 min read
The Drama "SHOGUN" That Focused on Authenticity Sets a Record with 18 Emmy Wins – Why Not Experience Authentic Japanese Culture Next?
Hiroyuki Sanada's SHOGUN Breaks Records with 18 Emmy Wins, Including Best Drama and Lead Actor On September 15, 2024 (local time), at the...
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Shinya Yamada
Sep 16, 20242 min read
The Annual Festival at Tsukudo Hachiman Shrine – A 1200-Year-Old Local Shrine in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku. Don't Miss the Next Big Festival at Akagi Shrine!
An Old Local Shrine in the Heart of Shinjuku: Tsukudo Hachiman’s Annual Festival On September 15, 2024, the annual festival was held at...
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Shinya Yamada
Sep 15, 20242 min read
Why Did Natsume Soseki, Famous for I Am a Cat, Love Kagurazaka, Tokyo?
Exploring Kagurazaka Through the Eyes of Natsume Soseki, Famous for Works like I Am a Cat The internationally renowned author Natsume...
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Shinya Yamada
Sep 13, 20242 min read
"SHOGUN" Wins Record-Breaking 14 Categories at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards!
SHOGUN" Sets Record with 14 Wins at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Dominating in Cinematography, Editing, and Casting On September 8, the...
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Shinya Yamada
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Do You Know the Best Walkable Cities in Tokyo? 3 Commonalities Between Ginza and Shinjuku's Kagurazaka
Ginza is well-known to many, while Shinjuku's Kagurazaka is less recognized. For example, according to WordStream's "Free Keyword Tool,"...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 28, 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...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 27, 20243 min read
What is Matsuri (Japanese Cultural Festival)? (2): The Reason Why Matsuri Has Seasonality
Understanding the Reason Behind the Seasonality of Matsuri (Japanese Festivals) Yesterday, I explained why Matsuri (Japanese festivals)...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 26, 20243 min read
What is Matsuri (Japanese Cultural Festival)? (1): The Reason Why Matsuri is Held Only Once a Year
Do You Know Why Matsuri (Japanese Festivals) Are Held Only Once a Year? Japanese festivals are popular among foreign travelers. While...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 25, 20242 min read
For Foreign Travelers Planning Domestic Travel in Japan on August 27, 28, and 29: The One Best Course of Action to Avoid the Impact of Typhoon
The Only Way to Avoid the Typhoon's Impact With Typhoon No. 10 approaching, railway and airline companies have announced the possibility...
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