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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
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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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Shinya Yamada
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Do You Know the Japanese Autumn Taste "Imo Kuri Nankin"? Discover an Autumn Dessert with Samurai-Era Origins in Tokyo’s Kagurazaka
Discover the Origins of 'Imo Kuri Nankin': A Taste of Japanese Autumn with Edo-Era (1603-1868) Roots At "Couches de bonheur" in...
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