Solo Sauna Tune is a new sauna that offers "total privacy" which is set to open its first branch inside UNPLAN Kagurazaka in Tokyo this November. Most sauna facilities in Japan cater to groups, but at Solo Sauna Tune, all guests are given their own space where they can undress, bathe, and relax in their own private room. This is especially desirable during the current pandemic where social distancing is paramount, and is a great opportunity for people not wanting to travel in groups. The solo saunas are heated using sauna stoves imported from Finland. Adding water to the sauna stones lets guests control the amount of steam in the room so they can adjust as they like. There is also a Japanese white birch aroma provided to the löyly (Finnish for 'steam').   Guests can also cool off in cold water. The Chiller provides water at 15℃. There are also overhead showers for cooling down, and the showerheads can be adjusted to make the water come out like mist. The relaxation area is coloured in a stylish black where guests can kick back for a while. After using the sauna, guests can visit the powder room where there are a varieties of free amenities. There's also a café which serves craft beers, food, and other treats.

Sony Creative Products Inc., an agent of the Peanuts franchise in Japan, has announced that it will open an official men's shop called "PEANUTS TRAILER SHOP" in Yaraicho, Shinjuku on June 6, 2020. Yaraicho is an ancient and historical area just a 3-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station via the Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line. PEANUTS TRAILER SHOP will open in a part of Yaraicho called "Oku Kagurazaka" which is home to a variety of stylish restaurants, galleries, and more. The shop is in fact inspired by American-style trailers. The shop will sell cabinets and lockers from British furniture company Bisley; foldable chairs from US chair makers Clarin whose chairs have been used at Madison Square Garden, stadiums, schools, and elsewhere; clothes from Brittany, France-based company Le Minor; bags and wallets from Joe Porter; glasses from French tempered glass tableware and kitchenware manufacturer Duralex; and more.   So that everyone can enjoy a relaxing shopping experience, customers must book a slot in advance to shop at PEANUTS TRAILER SHOP which can be done via their official website.   ©2020 Peanuts Worldwide

Tsugaru, Aomori is known for its delicious melons. On July 7, Japan's first melon factory called Melon to Roman will open its first ever antenna shop in Kagurazaka, Tokyo. Here, a range of delicious melon-themed desserts and drinks will be developed for customers to try out Aomori melon treats.   Recently, melons are becoming less and less popular in Japan. As a result, Melon to Roman was established to spread the love of melons countrywide.   The melon factory uses 10,400 tonnes of melons each year, meaning that Tsugaru alone creates 70% of Aomori's melon produce. The melon desserts at the antenna shop are made from Tsugaru's special melons. The aim of the antenna shop is to make Tsugaru more famous.

Melon Fruit Sandwich

A melon fruit sandwich is definitely a rare sight. The Melon Fruit Sandwich is made by filling raisin bread with melon pieces. Adults are bound to love its rich flavour. 

Melon Shaved Ice with Fluffy Mousse

The Melon Shaved Ice with Fluffy Mousse consists of fluffy shaved ice made from the juice of the melon. This is topped with a generous serving of foam made out of 100% melon juice.

Luxury Melon Parfait

The melon parfait is the masterpiece of the menu. It is made of three luxurious layers of fresh melon.The antenna shop provides a number of ways to experience Aomori's melons with all your senses. Witness calligraphy written by original melon ink, listen to the stories of the journey of these melons, touch the drinks coasters that will make you feel like you are touching a melon, and sample different flavours of melon from the food and drinks tasting menus to immerse your sense of taste and smell in the world of melons. There has never been an antenna shop quite like this before. There will also be a video called "The Girl And The Melon" that will be shown at the antenna shop. Some adults might find this video quite emotional.   Immerse yourself fully in the miraculous world of melons and learn about a whole new perspective on melons.

Kagurazaka Natsumatsuri, or the Kagurazaka Summer Festival, will take place at the Kagurazaka Frasco Gallery from July 27 to August 1. The event is aimed at foreign tourists in Japan and offers a chance to experience Japanese culture.   The Japanese National Tourism Organization (JNTO) revealed a record high number of inbound foreigners to Japan in 2017, standing at 28,691,000 (+19.3% from 2016). Furthermore, according to the Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan carried out by the Japan Tourism Agency, the main purpose for 24.8% of foreigners’ visiting Japan that year was to experience ‘Traditional/Modern Japanese Culture’ and ‘Nature/Scenery Sightseeing.’ These statistics were particularly high for those coming from Europe and America.   However, for ‘Experience Japanese History/Culture,’ ‘Nature Tours, Experience in Farming/Fishing Village,’ ‘Spectator Sport (Sumo, Soccer etc.)’ and ‘Seasons (Cherry Blossoms, Autumn Leaves, Winter etc.)’ there was an average different of 9.5 points between people who were able to do these things and people who weren’t able to (and would like to next time). This means that the present situation is there is a demand for outfitting more experience-based opportunities for foreign visitors coming to Japan. SAMURAI MEETUPS is a non-profit organization who is planning the Kagurazaka Summer Festival. Since October 2014, the organization has held and managed over 150 experience-based traditional cultural events which 4,000 people from 36 countries have participated in. They have also offered support to the municipality in Narita in creating content for inbound foreigners and in terms of marketing and promotion.   For this event, they are renting out Frasco, a famous art gallery in Kagurazaka, where they will create a space to give foreigners a chance to get up close and involved with Japanese culture. They will serve sushi, udon, sake and coffee as well as teach calligraphy, decorate paper lanterns, sell small Japanese accessories and postcards, and much more. It will be packed full of Japanese culture. Additionally, by promoting tourist information related to Kagurazaka, the organization aims to use the opportunity to spread Japanese culture and local charms to the people of the world. They will also prepare content for the locals to enjoy to so they can create the opportunity for international exchange.   Experience what Japanese culture has to offer by getting to know the locals at Kagurazaka Natsumatsuri 2018!    

Sushi izakaya Sugidama Flagship store “Sushi, Sake, Sakana Sugidama Kagurazaka” has now opened!

 

“Sushi, Sake, Sakana Sugidama Kagurazaka” is a new line of business of Sushiro Group. Along with freshness and flavour, a lot of care has been taken for the presentation of the sushi which go perfectly with Japanese sake.

 

 

As the name implies, it is also possible to enjoy some side dishes with your drink rather than sushi.

 

Taking things a step forward, there is the “Kiwamizushi” luxury menu.  You can also choose your favourite sushi and enjoy an assortment with the “Odozushi” menu. All sushi dishes on these two menus are ￥299+ tax. Besides this, you can also order items from the food menu that cost ￥399 and ¥499.

 

You can order alcoholic drinks for the reasonable price of ￥299. There are usually 15 varieties of Japanese sake available in half portions of 90ml – perfect for tasting and comparing!

 

You can also enjoy set meals and rice dishes during lunch!

 

Enjoy the flavours of Japanese food to your heart's content at Sushi, Sake, Sakana Sugidama Kagurazaka!

 

 

“Kagurazaka Machibutai / Oedo Meguri 2017” will be held in Kagurazaka, an area where traditional styles and modern styles merge, on the 11^th of November (Sat.) <eve> and the 12^th (Sun.) <actual festival).

Kagurazaka is an area where the cut-out map of the Edo Period and the map of Heisei Period overlap. Many places in Tokyo changed into a modern city but Kagurazaka is a mysterious place where you can feel the history of the Edo Period. The area is popular among various generations as a town where the culture of Edo/Tokyo and sophisticated atmosphere of Paris are merged.

In this event, many top artists related to traditional arts who have some kind of connection with Kagurazaka will gather with the help of the citizens of Kagurazaka.

Many events which you can experience traditional arts such as “Shinuchi Nagashi” where people play music while walking, mini lives of traditional artists are held at preppy restaurants, cafes and live houses and “ozashiki asobi” (games with geisha) will be held.

The two-day event is a festival where you can experience Japanese traditional arts in Kagurazaka, a historical town where persons from different generations and foreigners who are not familiar with traditional arts can enjoy these arts.

Why not have an awesome weekend at Kagurazaka, a town which has the atmosphere of the Edo Period and Paris?