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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...


November’s Parfait at "Couches de bonheur" in Tokyo's Kagurazaka - A Seasonal Delight of Sweet Potato and Apple
Experience the Seasonal Parfait: Sweet Potato and Apple Delight at "Couches de bonheur" The November parfait at the hidden gem " Couches...
Shinya Yamada
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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Was the First Fruit Parlor in Japan in Kagurazaka’s "Taharaya" or Ginza’s "Sembikiya"?
Which Was the First Fruit Parlor in Japan? It is commonly said that " Sembikiya " is the first fruit parlor in Japan, which serve...
Shinya Yamada
Sep 8, 20243 min read
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August Parfait Guide: Parfait and Tea Tasting at "Couches de bonheur" in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku
Seasonal Delight: August's Peach Parfait with Tea Tasting from Nagano at "Couches de bonheur" At " Couches de bonheur " in Kagurazaka,...
Shinya Yamada
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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