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Experience Hokan and Geisha Performances in Kagurazaka

Experience Hokan and Geisha Performances in Kag...

Do You Know the Traditional Comedian "Hokan"? There Are Only Six in Japan Now.     Do you know what a Hokan (幇間) is? Hokan often appear in traditional Japanese...

Experience Hokan and Geisha Performances in Kag...

Do You Know the Traditional Comedian "Hokan"? There Are Only Six in Japan Now.     Do you know what a Hokan (幇間) is? Hokan often appear in traditional Japanese...

Did you know that Zenkoku-ji (Bishamonten) in Kagurazaka was founded by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu?

Did you know that Zenkoku-ji (Bishamonten) in K...

    Zenkoku-ji (Bishamonten) in Kagurazaka: Founded by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu An important temple for the development of Kagurazaka is Zenkoku-ji (Bishamonten), which remains a symbolic presence in the area...

Did you know that Zenkoku-ji (Bishamonten) in K...

    Zenkoku-ji (Bishamonten) in Kagurazaka: Founded by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu An important temple for the development of Kagurazaka is Zenkoku-ji (Bishamonten), which remains a symbolic presence in the area...

Why You Can Now Enjoy Private Ukiyo-e Talks in Tokyo from an Expert Who Lectured at the British Museum

Why You Can Now Enjoy Private Ukiyo-e Talks in ...

During your ukiyo-e printmaking experience at Takahashi Studio, you can learn about the ukiyo-e production process and art appreciation techniques from Ms. Yukiko Takahashi, the studio's president. I was deeply...

Why You Can Now Enjoy Private Ukiyo-e Talks in ...

During your ukiyo-e printmaking experience at Takahashi Studio, you can learn about the ukiyo-e production process and art appreciation techniques from Ms. Yukiko Takahashi, the studio's president. I was deeply...

3 Keywords to Understand the Differences Between Shinto Shrines and Temples

3 Keywords to Understand the Differences Betwee...

  In a previous blog post, I mentioned that Kagurazaka can be considered both a shrine-front and a temple-front town. I will discuss the differences between shrines and temples using...

3 Keywords to Understand the Differences Betwee...

  In a previous blog post, I mentioned that Kagurazaka can be considered both a shrine-front and a temple-front town. I will discuss the differences between shrines and temples using...

Kagurazaka: A Town of Temples or Shrines?

Kagurazaka: A Town of Temples or Shrines?

      Kagurazaka: Named after the Sounds of 'Kagura' Music from Nearby Shrines Kagurazaka Street was constructed by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun. The name "Kagurazaka" is said to...

Kagurazaka: A Town of Temples or Shrines?

      Kagurazaka: Named after the Sounds of 'Kagura' Music from Nearby Shrines Kagurazaka Street was constructed by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun. The name "Kagurazaka" is said to...

Kagurazaka: The Town Where Cultural Figures Reside

Kagurazaka: The Town Where Cultural Figures Reside

  The Presence of Many ‘Yose’ Made it Home for Famous Rakugo Storytellers From the Edo period (1603-1868), Kagurazaka was home to 'Yose,' traditional performance venues like 'Waradana-tei' and 'Warashin,'...

Kagurazaka: The Town Where Cultural Figures Reside

  The Presence of Many ‘Yose’ Made it Home for Famous Rakugo Storytellers From the Edo period (1603-1868), Kagurazaka was home to 'Yose,' traditional performance venues like 'Waradana-tei' and 'Warashin,'...