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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 9, 20243 min read
Why Conversations with Geisha at a Geisha Bar Are So Enjoyable
Conversations with Geisha: A Relaxed and Enjoyable Experience in Kagurazaka, Tokyo In Kagurazaka, Tokyo, there are four geisha-run bars...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 14, 20242 min read
Why Do Geisha in Tokyo Not Wear White Makeup? The Difference from Kyoto's Geiko
Are There No Geisha in Kyoto!? Foreign tourists often ask, "Are there Geisha in Tokyo as well as Kyoto?" The answer is, "There are no...
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Shinya Yamada
Mar 22, 20243 min read
Do you know what they call apprentice Geisha (Maiko in Kyoto) in Kagurazaka, Tokyo?
Understanding the Tradition of Geisha in Tokyo and Kyoto Geisha, also known as Geiko in Kyoto, are entertainers who engage in...
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