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Shinya Yamada
Jun 1, 20242 min read
Our Traditional Cultural Experience Tour, "Kagurazaka Refined Wander," Featured on Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Social Media
On May 31, 2024, our traditional culture experience tour, " Kagurazaka Refined Wander ," was featured on the Shinjuku Convention &...
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Shinya Yamada
May 31, 20243 min read
How to Enjoy an Evening with Geisha for Just ¥30,000: Perfect for Families in Kagurazaka, Tokyo
Many people find the idea of an evening with Geisha to be intimidating. Indeed, even among Japanese, very few have experienced a Geisha...
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Shinya Yamada
May 30, 20244 min read
Walk from Kagurazaka to the Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum in Shinjuku: Tracing the Footsteps of Natsume Soseki, Author of "I Am a Cat" and "Kokoro"
Today, we will introduce the life of Natsume Soseki and the Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum, which is about a 10 to 15-minute walk from...
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Shinya Yamada
May 29, 20243 min read
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...
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Shinya Yamada
May 28, 20243 min read
The Mysterious Connection Between Kagurazaka and Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site
I have written several times in my blog that Kagurazaka was built by the 3rd Shogun of the Edo Shogunate, Tokugawa Iemitsu , as a path...
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Shinya Yamada
May 27, 20242 min read
Moved by the Event of Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo and Geisha at Kagurazaka Ryotei Yukimoto
On Saturday, May 25th, the 16th edition of "Kagura Goyomi," featuring Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo, was held at Kagurazaka Ryotei Yukimoto ....
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Shinya Yamada
May 26, 20242 min read
Do You Know the Difference Between Ukiyo-e from Kansai (Kamigata) and Tokyo (Edo)? Understanding This Might Reveal the True Identity of Sharaku
The Differences Between Ukiyo-e from Kansai (Kamigata) and Tokyo (Edo) In a previous post , I wrote that "Ukiyo-e is a genre of painting...
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Shinya Yamada
May 25, 20242 min read
Do You Know Ukiyo-e Shifted Japanese Culture from Kansai to Tokyo?
"Ukiyo-e" Is a Genre of Painting Established in the Early Edo Period "Ukiyo-e" is a genre of painting established in the early Edo...
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Shinya Yamada
May 24, 20241 min read
Kagurazaka Geisha to Hold 'Kagurazaka Odori 2024' on Saturday, October 19
"Kagurazaka Odori" Is One of the Most Cherished Occasions for the Kagurazaka Geisha It’s a bit ahead, but we are pleased to announce that...
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Shinya Yamada
May 23, 20242 min read
Did you know that Zenkoku-ji (Bishamonten) in Kagurazaka was founded by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu?
Zenkoku-ji (Bishamonten) in Kagurazaka: Founded by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu An important temple for the development of Kagurazaka is...
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Shinya Yamada
May 22, 20242 min read
Why You Can Now Enjoy Private Ukiyo-e Talks in Tokyo from an Expert Who Lectured at the British Museum
During your ukiyo-e printmaking experience at Takahashi Studio, you can learn about the ukiyo-e production process and art appreciation...
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Shinya Yamada
May 21, 20242 min read
Placing Printmaking Experience Flyers at 2 Ukiyo-e Museums (the Ota Memorial Museum of Art and the Sumida Hokusai Museum)
We have secured placements for our printmaking experience flyers at two of Tokyo's leading ukiyo-e museums, the Ota Memorial Museum of Art...
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Shinya Yamada
May 20, 20242 min read
Traditional Performing Arts Festival "Kagurazaka Street Stage, Oedo Tour 2024" Concludes Successfully
A Record Number of Attendees at the Traditional Performing Arts Festival "Kagurazaka Street Stage, Oedo Tour 2024" The Traditional...
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Shinya Yamada
May 19, 20242 min read
"Loiseau de France" Pre-Opening on May 20th in Kagurazaka, Tokyo
"Loiseau de France" Will Return to Tokyo in Kagurazaka After 30 Years " Loiseau de France " will have its pre-opening tomorrow, May 20th,...
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Shinya Yamada
May 18, 20245 min read
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...
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Shinya Yamada
May 17, 20243 min read
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...
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Shinya Yamada
May 16, 20243 min read
The Secret of Gassho-style Villages: Do You Know the Relationship Between "Johana" and "Gokayama," Both Highly Praised by UNESCO?
Recently, I covered the Johana Hikiyama Festival, but today, I will post about Gokayama, which I visited during that time. Both "Johana"...
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Shinya Yamada
May 15, 20242 min read
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...
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Shinya Yamada
May 14, 20242 min read
Kagurazaka: The Town Where Cultural Figures Reside
The Presence of Many ‘Yose’ Made it Home for Famous Rakugo Storytellers From the Edo period (1603-1868), Kagurazaka was home to 'Yose,'...
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Shinya Yamada
May 13, 20243 min read
Those Who Appreciate the World of Stone Gardens, Zen, and Tea Ceremony Can Fully Enjoy Kagurazaka, Tokyo's Hidden Gem
Kagurazaka: The Most Recommended District by Shinjuku Residents Kagurazaka is a hidden gem in Tokyo, known among those in the know....
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