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...

Exploring Japanese Culture and History Through Stationery Store in Tokyo's Kagurazaka This is the third installment in our series...

Kagurazaka Store Owner Interview Series In the second installment of our Kagurazaka store owner Interview series exploring the charm of...

Kagurazaka Store Owner Interview Series Begins This marks the start of the series " Exploring the Charm of Kagurazaka’s Shopping Street...

Experience a unique cultural journey in Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo’s most historic districts. The Kagurazaka Street Stage Oedo Tour 2025...

Apr 64 min read

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When you think of Tokyo, crowded streets, bright lights, and bustling energy likely come to mind. But tucked away in Shinjuku lies a...

Dec 20, 20243 min read

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'Hare' and 'Ke' Is Important for Matsuri (Japanese Cultural Festival) Hare and Ke are Japanese terms that express the rhythm of daily...

Aug 28, 20243 min read

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What Are Komainu (Guardian Lion-Dogs)? Are you familiar with the many Komainu (guardian lion-dogs) found at Shinto shrines? The Komainu...

Aug 15, 20242 min read

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Kagurazaka: Named after the Sounds of 'Kagura' Music from Nearby Shrines Kagurazaka Street was constructed by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third...

May 15, 20242 min read

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Kagurazaka was constructed in 1636 as a 12-meter-wide street named Onaridori, designated specifically for the passage of the Tokugawa...

Apr 10, 20242 min read

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