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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
Nov 30, 20243 min read
15 Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo: No. 11 Wagashi (Japanese Sweets) Workshop
Discover the Art of Wagashi: Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo with Unmatched Guest Satisfaction Welcome to the 11th...
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Shinya Yamada
Nov 8, 20244 min read
15 Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo: No.6 Dyeing Studio - Learn the Essence of "Wabi-Sabi" and "Iki"
Authentic Traditional Cultural Experiences in Tokyo: Discover the Art and Joy of Traditional Dyeing In this sixth part of our series on...
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Shinya Yamada
Sep 21, 20243 min read
The Connection Between "Tea Ceremony," "Zen," and "Wagashi" – Do You Know Their Historical Interrelationship?
The Deep Connection Between Tea Ceremony, Zen, and Wagashi Among the most popular aspects of Japanese culture for foreign visitors are...
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