Things to do in Japan Page 22

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

For this calligraphy experience, I'll begin with an introduction to the art and some buckground of Japanese language. Then I have a calligraphy performance as my way to express myself. Then you have a chance calligraphy performance by yourself. After that, I will give you calligraphy certificate with your name in Japanese. And at the end of the show, you'll receive my calligraphy as a souvenir.

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• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

Combining historic Japanese performing arts with highly entertaining SHOW business. To send a dance show from Shinjuku Kabukicho that incorporates authentic Japanese dance, Japan's unique theater culture, and western dance culture. That is our "ARISE dance hall". You can experience the image of Japanese sum in all daily show programs.

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• Age 0～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 15:30 / 18:00 / 19:30

In this masterclass you will cook and eat takoyaki (octopus balls) as much as you like. Takoyaki is considered to be a popular local cuisine in Osaka. We provide various kinds of ingredients, so feel at ease if you cannot eat octopus. You can replace octopus with other ingredients and make your original takoyaki.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:30 / 14:00

This is the only place where you can make your own ramen noodles. Ramen Factory is the only restaurant in Kyoto where you can cook ramen by yourself.​ ​ Making fresh noodles, a roasted chicken fillet, delicious broth and draining noodles and a finishing touch. Enjoy cooking your special ramen♪ * Ramen Factory is a sister store of 'Menbakaichidai' Fire Ramen Restaurant with over 30 years of history.​ ​

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• Age 18～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 00:30 / 20:30 / 22:30

Songs by leading creators, finest lighting, powerful LED images, glittering director. Why do not you experience the best "Dangerous!"? We will bring you to different world with dance, singing, pole dance and various productions.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

Have fun learning about the history of Iga ninjas while experiencing "ninja training"! Ninja training is not just about competing in physical strength. You will learn how Iga ninjas trained at Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls, where Momochi Tanba-no-kami trained. *Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian to assist them. Ninja training involves climbing high walls, crossing unstable logs, climbing rope ladders, and other activities that can lead to injury if you are fooling around. Please be careful when training. Ninja training equipment is free to use, but please follow the rules and use them safely.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Even first-timers are welcome! Experience the traditional craft of Kawauchi lacquerware with maki-e lacquering♪ This plan allows customers to choose from five types of Kawauchi lacquerware bowls, plates, etc. and experience maki-e lacquering on them. You can take home the product you made on the same day! Maki-e is a unique Japanese craft technique in which pictures are drawn on the surface of lacquerware with lacquer and then sprinkled with gold and silver metal powder and colored powder. Same-day reservations are also possible, so please feel free to make a reservation.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

You can experience assembling your own original abacus. We are also preparing a class experience where you can learn about Japanese culture through the completed abacus. The class is a valuable experience where you can actually take part in classes attended by local children. Please rest assured that the instructor will be teaching in English. After the experience, you can take home your abacus and a certificate in Japanese.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:10

★This event is not a private event.★★This event will be held jointly with other customers.★This is an experience program where you can learn about sumo, a traditional Japanese culture. We will introduce you to the training content and rules of sumo, allowing you to experience sumo for yourself. The program will be conducted in Japanese, English, or both, depending on your nationality. After the experience, you will enjoy a chanko nabe lunch supervised by a former sumo wrestler. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering ② Explanation of the history of sumo, training content, decisive moves, prohibited moves, etc. 20 minutes ③ Sumo efforts 10 minutes ④ Challenge a former sumo wrestler (only for those who wish) 10 minutes ⑤ Commemorative photo 5 minutes ⑥ Chanko lunch/Q&A 45 minutes ⑦ Dissolution If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us anything.

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours

This is an experiential calligraphy class for foreign tourists visiting Japan, business travelers, or foreigners living in Japan. Write kanji with a brush while calming your mind in a Japanese-style room in a Japanese-style private house. We have prepared approximately 30 kanji characters that are popular among foreigners, such as love, dream, mother, father, friend, and flower. If you have any requests for kanji that you would like to write, please let us know in advance and we will prepare a model for you! We receive many requests to write their name in kanji, so please let us know in advance the name you would like to write (only one person) and we will prepare a sample! You can use the name of a family member (only one name) instead of your own! In this hands-on class, you will polish the ink you use by yourself. You can see for yourself that the color of the ink gradually becomes darker. In addition, the tools used in calligraphy, such as brushes, paper, inkstones, and ink, are explained in an easy-to-understand manner using panels with photos. The lesson begins and ends with a seated prayer. We will also explain the etiquette of the zarei in an easy-to-understand manner! Start with basic writing techniques such as vertical lines and horizontal lines, practice the selected kanji on paper, and finally write them on the fan. You can take the fan home with you, so it also makes a great souvenir!

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• Age 13～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

Enjoy hospitality in a 120-year-old Kyoto machiya townhouse, where you can feel at home and enjoy a special atmosphere that is different from your usual trip. Experience making temaki sushi with the landlady. You can participate alone. You can make your own original temaki sushi using carefully selected seafood and seasonal vegetables from Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen." -Experience Schedule- 11:50 Meet at the site (Meet at the Kyoto machiya townhouse) 12:00 Start making temaki sushi with the landlady - You can learn about Kyoto's food culture before and after the meal, such as an explanation of the ingredients for the meal. 14:00 End at the site

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

You can wear a traditional uchikake with embroidery that cannot be reproduced today. After getting ready, you will pray to the gods, exchange rings, sign the marriage certificate, and take a commemorative photo to the music of gagaku in the Noh room. The Tomitaya staff will be serving you in a formal kimono, and everyone will be welcomed in a formal kimono.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

One in the world! You can make your own Ishigakijima chili oil. Make your own chili oil using the island's boastful herbs and spices! Choose ingredients and create recipes! After pouring the hot special oil, bottle it and complete the souvenir! You can take it home on the day. If you register for my recipe (free), you can order your own recipe island chili oil from your home♬ The staff is a bright and energetic couple who loves the sea! I will also talk about delicious foods and recommended places on the island! Let's make it while enjoying it!

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Kintsugi is a repair technique in which cracks, chips, and other damaged parts of ceramics are glued together with lacquer and decorated with gold and other metal powder. It is also called Kintsukuroi. At our salon, we use simple lacquer instead of real lacquer, and we finish at a reasonable price. Tableware that holds a special meaning can be revived by Kintsugi, and upgraded by applying gold. We accept lessons and orders. The experience location is Minoh City, a city rich in nature in Hokusetsu, Osaka. 20 minutes by train from central Osaka Location: 10 minutes walk from Sakurai Station on the Hankyu Minoh Line, or at the Sakurai Station Cafe (At the cafe, we ask that each person order one drink) If a child of junior high school age or younger participates, a parent or guardian must apply and participate with them. We do not allow children to participate alone. If you bring your own, you are limited to three chips per person.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

This is a special and luxurious experience plan to visit a real female diver's hut. You will enjoy fresh seafood grilled over charcoal right in front of you by female divers who continue the traditional free diving fishing method, while listening to them talk about the actual fishing process and how they interact with the sea. The time spent around the fire, talking and tasting in a rustic hut with the scent of the sea wafting will be a unique cultural experience that you can't get anywhere else. In 2023, female divers' fishing techniques will be registered as a "Japan Heritage" and it is a rare fishing method only found in Japan and Korea. This is an extremely rare private plan that allows you to experience the "real sea" with all five senses while experiencing the life of female divers.

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• Age 2～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

Why not take a stroll around the town in a kimono? We also have kimonos for children (height 85cm and above). Please feel free to come with your family, friends, or as a couple. Komon, Homongi, Men's Kimono, Children 3 to 15 years old Boys and Girls Plan: 6,600 yen Furisode Plan: 11,000 yen

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Why not try writing characters with all your heart and soul using a large brush held in both hands, like the ones you only see on TV and in magazines? The characters you create as you run around barefoot on a piece of paper bigger than a tatami mat will be a lifelong memory! The instructor, calligrapher Mikami, has a father and mother who are also calligraphers, and has been familiar with calligraphy since childhood. Mikami is very creative and energetic. Not satisfied with ordinary calligraphy paper, he runs around freely on the large calligraphy paper with a large brush held in both hands, and the characters he creates with his whole body are soon becoming a specialty of Naganuma Town. He also performs at Naganuma Town's summer festival and sunset market, and sometimes collaborates with local musicians. This program was created not only to show people this fun, but also to let them experience it. Participants are first surprised by the weight of the brush filled with ink, and are very satisfied with the characters they write with all their heart, sweating. The written characters take time to dry, and there are limitations on where you can hang them. You may only be asked to take a photo in front of the work. If you would like to take the work home with you, please contact us in advance, although we may not be able to accommodate your request.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

You can experience making your own original calligraphy T-shirt in Naganuma Town, an hour's drive from Sapporo. Why not create a one-of-a-kind T-shirt by drawing with ink made for fabrics that won't come off even after washing? You can freely create your own original calligraphy T-shirt using washable ink for fabrics. It's different from regular ink, so you can wear it for a long time without worry. Practice your original calligraphy, write your favorite characters on a T-shirt, and add a red seal-style stamp. The instructor, Satoko, is a cheerful and powerful calligrapher. She is a real calligrapher who has exhibited at numerous exhibitions, but she is a wonderful person (and a big eater) who is not at all pretentious. She is a popular big sister in Naganuma! Your T-shirt is sure to become one of your favorites!

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

-Wagashi is traditional Japanese confectionery that expresses the seasons. Wagashi is strongly characterized by colorful designs and beautiful craftsmanship, each created by hand by artisans.-Learn about the history and culture of JapanWagashi is a unique food to Japan and reflects the Japanese spirit of appreciating the four seasons, and it is said to have a beauty that is similar to that of wabi and sabi.- “They are too beautiful to eat.The first thing that strikes you when you are confronted with wagashi is how beautiful they look. They are filled with a delicate and gentle charm that is immediately recognizable as handmade, expressing the four seasons.-They reflect the Japanese people's love of the four seasons and their sense of beauty.Wagashi value the “seasons” ” so much that we cannot talk about them without mentioning spring, summer, fall, and winter, and express the seasons through three elements: appearance (design), ingredients used, and names.- “Delicious” is written as beautiful taste.First , enjoy it visually, then imagine from the name, weave a story, and enter the world of taste. Wagashi is not something that is just served and then taken in a snap.

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• Age 16～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:30 / 15:00

Let's make a parfait using fresh fruits picked in Mihama Town. ~Experience process~ 1. Tell the staff at the reception desk that you are visiting. 2. Make the parfait by following the instructions of the fruit parfait making instructor. 3. Enjoy your homemade parfait♪

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Discover the art of homemade ramen! Master the basics of creating a flavorful broth. Learn tips for cooking your noodles and toppings to perfection. Perfect for beginners and cooking enthusiasts alike, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to bring the magic of ramen into your everyday meals. At the end of the session, you'll be ready to impress family and friends with your homemade creations.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00

■PreparationThe Japanese sword is the most effective sword to date and can only be worn by Samurai. We will first change into the Samurai costume of Dogi and Hakama and become a Samurai.■The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword."The son of a samurai is a samurai, the son of a farmer is a farmer."From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. It was then that he became aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and c■Trial SlashingTry your hand at cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.In the Edo period, the "corpse" of a criminal was used for test cutting.■Practice the basics with the iai practice sword.■Armor ExperienceIn April 1615, the Tokugawa forces marched on Osaka Castle. The "Osaka Summer Campaign" begins here. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear armor and helmet to participate in the battle. You will be the best soldier in Japan and shoot indoors. All previous iaido experiences have been filmed.■SouvenirsPlease take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

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• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

If you have any worries, or if there is something you want to hear but can't tell anyone, please come to the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Society. The oldest things remaining at Koyasan are the Buddhist scriptures that Kobo Daishi brought back from China. These prayers are based on these scriptures. We will listen to your worries, such as chronic physical and mental symptoms, improving human relationships, and looking at the bright side of things, and show you the path to improvement through appropriate prayers.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:00

[Summary] Learn traditional Tokamachi cooking from local mothers. Not only will you cook, but you'll also help harvest and source ingredients, creating a delicious feast made with fresh ingredients! [Schedule] Meet at a designated location in Tokamachi City at 9:00 AM. After gathering the ingredients, you'll move to the cooking venue and prepare the food under the guidance of the instructor's mother. The menu will generally consist of three side dishes, rice, and miso soup. As seasonal ingredients will be used, the menu will be a surprise until the day of the tour. Once the food is ready, enjoy a chat with the instructor's mother as you savor the meal! (You may discover a new flavor.) The tour will conclude around 1:00 PM, with a drop-off location. *Available in Japanese and English only.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

[Regional common coupons (electronic only) are available! ] It is an experience to make a traditional craft "Chinkoro" handed down in Tokamachi. [What is “Chinkoro”? 】Every Tokamachi citizen has made “Chinkoro”, a small colorful doll made of rice flour. The word chinkoro means “puppy” and is often made in the shape of a puppy or the Chinese zodiac of the year. It is made around January every year and displayed in the house, but because it is made of rice flour paste, it cracks and breaks in a few weeks. It is said that the more broken pieces there are, the better the luck. The culture of making chinkoro is said to have started in the Edo period, but the original origin is not well understood. [What you can do in this experience] In this program, you will make Tokamachi's traditional craft Chinkoro while being taught by a local Chinkoro craftsman. You can make your own original penis, such as anime characters, mascots, animals, etc., regardless of the traditional puppy or zodiac. It is an experience that everyone can enjoy regardless of age or gender. Please make sure to make a lucky charm, Chinkoro, as a souvenir. *Only Japanese and English are supported.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Ready within 20 minutes! Teaching the Japanese families daily Japanese-style recipes with seasonal ingredients in English. Recipes and ingredients fit seasons and seasonal events. The key of Japanese-style meal (main dish, side food, soup and dessert) as 'how to make dashi (culinary cornerstones)' will be operated in each class. Japanese-style dishes are going to be more delicious based on dashi.​ ​​ ​​ ​ Small class teaching with the atmosphere of feeling like home.​ ​ Build your Japanese community by Japanese-style meal.​ ​ Explanations on ingredients and seasonings through demonstrations. The Japanese cooking stuff and tools will be used as well. So, this is a seasonal cooking experience with the concept of home cooking.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Japanese "Bento" is popular as "BENTO" overseas. "Chara-ben", a kind of bento which shapes rice and side dishes into manga and anime characters, is a unique culture of animation advanced country Japan, attracting attentions all over the world. In this plan, we gonna introduce you how to make a  Chara-ben into popular characters among foreigners such as Kumamon and Totoro in English. This will be an experience of making a very cute chara-ben decorated with seaweed and cheese easily. It will be too cute to be ate.  It is a new attempt to let foreigners get connections with Japanese culture through Japanese-style food. Hope you can have a fun character making experience on this occasion.

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• Age 9～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

In a small conference room, you will experience the basic techniques of calligraphy under the guidance of an instructor. You will finish by creating 1-2 pieces of work that you can display at home. After the calligraphy experience, you will walk around Oyama Shopping Street, which is 1.2 km long and has over 300 shops and restaurants, and have lunch. Transfer to the train and bus to the Akatsuka area. You will visit the Tokyo Great Buddha, Akatsuka Fudo Waterfall, Akatsuka Botanical Garden, Itabashi Museum of Art, Akatsuka Castle Ruins, and Itabashi Local Museum.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 18:00

Rakugo is a traditional Japanese comedy art form unparalleled anywhere in the world, where the performer plays multiple roles while seated, without the use of any stage equipment, and with only small props such as hand towels and folding fans. In addition to rakugo, there will also be performances of Japanese magic tricks and daikagura (Japanese juggling), accompanied by live music with traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, drums, and flutes. The performance will be subtitled in three languages: English, Chinese, and Korean. All attendees will receive an original hand towel featuring a traditional Japanese pattern! After the performance, you can also take commemorative photos on stage with the performers.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

<Tea Picking, Traditional Cooking Class, Matcha Experience Tour> In the rolling tea fields of Wazuka in southern Kyoto, you can pick tea leaves in a dedicated tea farm and learn about tea culture from locals. In a traditional old house, you will make traditional local gourmet dishes with a local instructor. You will enjoy a tea-centered meal such as tea soba noodles and tea leaf tempura that you make yourself. You will receive an additive-free Wazuka original spice mix with sencha as a gift! Optionally, you can grind matcha leaves in a stone mill and experience matcha with traditional Japanese sweets. ~ Schedule ~ - Pick-up service: Pick up from your hotel in Kyoto in a private chartered vehicle to the farm. - Tea Picking: Stroll through a private tea farm with beautiful views and enjoy a lecture on tea, photography, and a tea picking experience. - Scenic Tea Farm Tour: Visit a scenic tea farm overlooking Ishidera Tea Garden, a certified Japanese cultural heritage site. - Cooking class (optional): Under the guidance of a knowledgeable local instructor, you will make a special tea soba noodles made by mixing buckwheat flour and tea leaves in a traditional old house. - Tea tasting and lunch: Enjoy freshly fried tea leaf tempura, pre-prepared tea soba noodles, and three types of Japanese tea. - Matcha experience (optional): Grind matcha leaves in a traditional stone mill and brew matcha tea. Enjoy with two tea-flavored dango skewers (traditional sweets). - Souvenir: Receive a free Wazuka original spice mix with no preservatives, including sencha tea, sea salt, dried lemon, fried onion, garlic, and black pepper, for use in a variety of dishes. Immerse yourself in the soothing scenery and learn all about the production of local, high-quality Uji tea during this intimate exploration of the tea culture and traditions of Wazuka, Kyoto.

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