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Shinya Yamada
Sep 23 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
Sep 12 min read
101 Years After the Great Kanto Earthquake: Why Shinjuku's Kagurazaka Escaped Damage
Reflecting on the 101st Anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake Today, September 1, 2024, marks the 101st anniversary of the Great...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 312 min read
What is Zen? A Simple Answer, Hard to Grasp: Visual and Clear Guidance at Denchu Temple in Tokyo
Exploring the Simple Complexity of 'What is Zen': Insights from the Soto Zen Sect For many travelers, both foreign and Japanese,...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 304 min read
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, "...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 292 min read
The Allure of Hokusai's Ukiyo-e: "Express it More Vividly than Reality"
Bridging Perceptions and Realities in Ukiyo-e Art Within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's " Traditional Crafts of Tokyo " website,...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 283 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 273 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 263 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 252 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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Shinya Yamada
Aug 243 min read
Anticipation for "2024 Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival)" in Tokyo
2024 Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival): Celebrating Art and Culture from October 12 to November 3 From October 12th to November 3rd,...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 232 min read
The Beauty of Geisha Lies in the Grace of Her "Shosa(Movements)": Experience the Beautiful Geisha in Tokyo
Geisha are beautiful, and not just in appearance. Their refined movements enhance their beauty and make them shine. In Japanese, these...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 222 min read
Why is Reigi (Respect and Etiquette) Necessary in Martial Arts? Learning the Samurai Spirit in Tokyo
The Foundation of Martial Arts: Reigi (Respect and Etiquette) It is said that " Budo " (martial arts) begins and ends with Reigi (Respect...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 213 min read
Traveling in Japan Will Be Easier Starting September 1st: Expanded Sales Locations for the Prepaid Card "Welcome Suica"
Expanding Access to Convenience: Prepaid Card "Welcome Suica" Now Available Beyond Airports Good news for inbound travelers to Japan! As...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 202 min read
Traditional Dyeing in Shinjuku: Beat the Heat with a Cool Dyeing Experience by the River
Enjoy Traditional Dyeing Experience in Shinjuku Our company offers dyeing experience tours at " Tomita Sen Kogei (Tokyo Some Monogatari...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 192 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 184 min read
Why Do We Feel Both 'Iki' and 'Wabi-Sabi' in Tokyo's Kagurazaka?
Embracing Iki: The Thoughtful Development of Kagurazaka Kagurazaka is a neighborhood known for its ' Iki (Sophisticated) .' The residents...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 174 min read
Do you know about the Edo Period Theme Park, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden? It's Ranked Among the Top 5 Japanese Gardens in the Country.
The Prestige of Koishikawa Korakuen Garden: A Top 5 Japanese Garden Yesterday, we informed you that Koishikawa Korakuen is the wide-area...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 162 min read
Evacuation Information for the Kagurazaka Area, Shinjuku Ward
Stay Safe in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku Ward: Essential Evacuation Information Today, August 16, 2024, Typhoon No. 7, a powerful storm, is...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 152 min read
Do You Know About Komainu (Guardian Lion-Dogs)? The Rare Komainu of Kagurazaka, Shinjuku
What Are Komainu (Guardian Lion-Dogs)? Are you familiar with the many Komainu (guardian lion-dogs) found at Shinto shrines? The Komainu...
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