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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...


The Waseda Sakura Festival 2025 Thrives Under Clear Skies — Famous Cherry Blossom Spots and Hidden Gems in Tokyo
Waseda Sakura Festival in Full Bloom under Clear Skies On Sunday, March 30, 2025, I visited the annual Waseda Sakura Festival , held...
Shinya Yamada
Mar 303 min read
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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...
Shinya Yamada
Nov 8, 20244 min read
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According to the Japanese Calendar, Winter Starts Today—Do You Know About "Rittō"? Fall Leaves are Reaching Their Peak in Tokyo
Rittō: The Start of Winter in the Japanese Seasonal Calendar Today, November 7, 2024, marks Rittō , one of the 24 sekki (seasonal...
Shinya Yamada
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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Learning the "Iki" of Edo, Tokyo: The Edo Komon Kimono as a Symbol of "Iki"
I have introduced the town of Kagurazaka in Shinjuku Ward and the Kagurazaka Geisha as embodying "Iki" several times in our blog. This...
Shinya Yamada
Aug 3, 20242 min read
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Do You Know About Japan's Ultimate Craftsmen, "A Master of Traditional Craft"?
The certification system for "A master of traditional craft" was established in 1974 to expand the demand for traditional crafts and...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 13, 20243 min read
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Do You Know About This Exclusive Tour Offering a Dyeing Experience Guided by a Master of Traditional Craft?
A Rare Dyeing Experience Guided Directly by a Master of Traditional Craft Did you know about a precious tour where you can experience...
Shinya Yamada
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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