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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
Oct 26, 20242 min read
The Date for the 2025 "Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival" Has Already Been Announced!
Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 Kagurazaka Bakeneko Festival: Experience Tokyo's Most Iconic Cat Costume Parade! It's only been two weeks...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Understanding the Lyrics of Geisha Songs in Kagurazaka's "Ozashiki Asobi" — Discover a Deeper Appreciation for Japanese Culture in Tokyo!
Do you know the meaning behind the songs sung by geisha during 'Ozashiki Asobi'? In Tokyo's Kagurazaka, the traditional geisha...
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Shinya Yamada
Oct 19, 20243 min read
Ozashiki Asobi Game (Geisha Game) That Foreigners Will Absolutely Love: Have You Heard of "Toratora"? Here’s an Easy Explanation of the Rules
Experience the Charm of Geisha: Traditional Dances and Games in Ozashiki Asobi Ozashiki asobi refers to traditional geisha dances and...
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Shinya Yamada
Sep 23, 20243 min read
The Grand Festival at Akagi Shrine in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku: A Solemn Ceremony and Stunning Visuals
Akagi Shrine’s Grand Festival in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku: Honoring One of Edo’s Three Great Shrines The Grand Festival of Akagi Shrine ,...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 24, 20243 min read
Anticipation for "2024 Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival)" in Tokyo
2024 Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa (Festival): Celebrating Art and Culture from October 12 to November 3 From October 12th to November 3rd,...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 17, 20244 min read
Do you know about the Edo Period Theme Park, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden? It's Ranked Among the Top 5 Japanese Gardens in the Country.
The Prestige of Koishikawa Korakuen Garden: A Top 5 Japanese Garden Yesterday, we informed you that Koishikawa Korakuen is the wide-area...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 28, 20242 min read
We Started to Offer Geisha Experience "Ozashiki Asobi" at Unagi Restaurant "Shimakin" in Shinjuku
EDO KAGURA Corporation (service brand Ninja Kotan Travel) has begun offering the Geisha experience "Ozashiki Asobi" at the...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 19, 20242 min read
What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 1
Izakaya is Japanese Food Culture If a foreigner comes to Japan for a sightseeing trip, I recommend going to an "Izakaya." Izakaya is a...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 1, 20242 min read
Our Traditional Cultural Experience Tour, "Kagurazaka Refined Wander," Featured on Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Social Media
On May 31, 2024, our traditional culture experience tour, " Kagurazaka Refined Wander ," was featured on the Shinjuku Convention &...
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