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...

Kagurazaka Matsuri 2026: An Insider's Guide to Tokyo's Uphill Awa Odori and Hidden Alleys

Tokyo is home to countless summer festivals, but few are held in a neighborhood quite like Kagurazaka. Once a thriving geisha district dating back to the Edo period, Kagurazaka still preserves narrow stone-paved alleys, traditional restaurants, historic temples, and a unique atmosphere rarely found elsewhere in Tokyo. Every July, this historic district transforms into one of the city's most beloved summer festivals: Kagurazaka Matsuri 2026. Unlike many festivals that focus so

Shinya Yamada

Jul 138 min read

Awa Odori (Dance) Festival in Autumn at Tokyo’s Kagurazaka: A Beautiful Dance in Refreshing Autumn Weather

Autumn Awa Odori (Dance) Festival: A Refreshing Daytime Celebration in Kagurazaka, Tokyo As part of the " Kagurazaka Machitobi Festa 2024...

Shinya Yamada

Oct 21, 20243 min read