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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
Apr 25, 20242 min read
Japanese Traditional Crafts—Once Lost, They May Never Return: How to Support Japanese Artisans with Experience Tour
Japan is home to numerous exquisite traditional crafts, but they are not automatically preserved through generations. The market for...
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Shinya Yamada
Apr 1, 20243 min read
Authentic Japanese Culture Experience Tour in Kagurazaka: " Kagurazaka Refined Wander" Tour for Inbound Tourists Starts on April 1st
Japan, where tradition intertwines seamlessly with modernity, offers countless opportunities for travelers to dive deep into its rich...
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Shinya Yamada
Mar 2, 20242 min read
Authentic Kumihimo Braiding Artisan Experience in Tokyo
Discover the Art of Kumihimo Braiding Kumihimo, a traditional Japanese craft of intricately braided silk threads, is a testament to the...
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