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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...


Shinya Yamada
Sep 14, 20244 min read
Where to See Geisha in Tokyo: Which City Has More Geisha, Tokyo or Kyoto?
Foreign Travelers Surprised by the Presence of Geisha in Tokyo It has now been six months since we began offering geisha tours in...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 18, 20243 min read
What Does a Geisha Do?: The History of Geisha Part 2 (From the Meiji Era Onwards)
The Evolution of Geisha Districts from the Meiji to Showa Era When the Edo period ended, and the Meiji era began (1868-1912), the...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 2, 20244 min read
Experience Authentic Japanese Daily Life in Kagurazaka, Tokyo
Dear foreign tourists, when visiting Tokyo, would you like to walk around lively streets filled with local Japanese people, away from the...
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Shinya Yamada
Apr 21, 20242 min read
The Wonderful "Seigakai" Experience: Enjoying Geisha Performances in Kagurazaka, Asakusa, Kyoto, and Fukuoka for 8 Hours
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, I had the pleasure of attending the "Seigakai" held at the Meiji Theater. The event is organized by the...
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