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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...


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Shinya Yamada
Mar 31 min read
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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...
Shinya Yamada
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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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
Dec 15, 20243 min read
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Prologue: Why Is Kagurazaka’s Shopping Street in Tokyo So Vibrant? Exploring Its Charm Through Store Owner Interviews
I have lived in Kagurazaka, Tokyo, for 25 years, and the shopping streets here are part of my daily life. Always bustling with visitors,...
Shinya Yamada
Dec 14, 20243 min read
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Starting October 1st, Prices Will Include Consumption Tax Due to Our Status Change to a Taxable Business
Thank you for your continued support of our traditional cultural experience tours. Starting from Tuesday, October 1, 2024, we will be...
Shinya Yamada
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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Road Race Through World Heritage Sites! The Deadline for 'Tour de Nanto' Registration Is September 20
Join the Challenging 110 km Ride "Tour de Nanto 2024" Through World Heritage and Scenic Mountain Roads! On Sunday, October 13, 2024, "...
Shinya Yamada
Aug 30, 20244 min read
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Introducing the "15th Kagurazaka Rakugo Festival": Tickets are Running Out
Don't Miss Out on the "Kagurazaka Rakugo Festival" We are pleased to introduce the 15th "Kagurazaka Rakugo Festival," which will be held...
Shinya Yamada
May 29, 20243 min read
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3 Keywords to Understand the Differences Between Shinto Shrines and Temples
In a previous blog post, I mentioned that Kagurazaka can be considered both a shrine-front and a temple-front town. I will discuss the...
Shinya Yamada
May 18, 20245 min read
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The Heike Festival Returns to Yunishigawa Onsen After 5 Years. Don’t Miss the Majestic ‘Heike Emaki Parade’ Featuring Warriors and Princesses
Yesterday, I posted a blog about the legend of the Heike refugees in Gokayama, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Today, I will introduce...
Shinya Yamada
May 17, 20243 min read
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Kagurazaka: A Town of Temples or Shrines?
Kagurazaka: Named after the Sounds of 'Kagura' Music from Nearby Shrines Kagurazaka Street was constructed by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third...
Shinya Yamada
May 15, 20242 min read
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Did You Know about the Johana Hikiyama Festival? Experience It in Kagurazaka!
The Johana Hikiyama Festival and the History of Johana Town I participated in the Johana Hikiyama Festival and will share about the...
Shinya Yamada
May 8, 20243 min read
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Limit Climate Change through the Idea of Zen in Tokyo: A Path to Peaceful Living
Embracing Zen for a Sustainable Future In Tokyo, where the hustle of modern life meets the calm of tradition, Zen practice emerges as a...
Shinya Yamada
Mar 15, 20243 min read
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Protect Japanese Traditional Crafts and Culture
In an era where modernization often overshadows heritage, the preservation of traditional crafts and culture becomes more crucial than...
Shinya Yamada
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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