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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...
Tokyo in November 2026: A First-Time Visitor's Guide to Autumn Leaves, Weather & Kagurazaka
Is November a Good Time to Visit Tokyo? Yes. Tokyo in November is crisp, clear and comfortable, with far more sunshine than in September or October. In 2026, the autumn colors are expected to arrive late in the month, with ginkgo at its best from around November 26 and maples from around November 29. It is not a quiet month, though: it is one of the busier months for international visitors, and the long weekend of November 21–23 is especially crowded. Tokyo in November: Weath
Shinya Yamada
Oct 26, 202512 min read
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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