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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
Jun 25, 20242 min read
What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 7
5. Sake That Goes Well with Seafood At an izakaya, enjoying good food and drinks is essential. For those who can drink alcohol, sake is a...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 24, 20242 min read
What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 6
4. What to Do if the Price is Not Listed? Occasionally, izakayas do not display prices on their menus, particularly high-end ones. This...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 23, 20243 min read
What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 5
3. What is the original system of Izakaya? "Otoshi (Appetizer)" Problem What is the original system of Izakaya? When you go to an izakaya...
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Shinya Yamada
Jun 22, 20242 min read
What Is Izakaya? Basic Tips for Foreigners Part 4
Solution 3 Ask other customers for help or order by pointing to their food. Other customers may not speak a foreign language, but some...
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