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Tokyo Off-the-Beaten-Path Walking Tours: Discover the Hidden Charms of Kagurazaka

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

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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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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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May 152 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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Apr 102 min read

Did You Know Kagurazaka Was Built for Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu? Let's Walk Kagurazaka with Our Tour

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

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