Things to do in Japan Page 27

• Age 15～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

This is a Noh performance event to be held at the Kyoto Noh Theater. It will be a special performance with full English translation for foreign visitors to Japan. Noh is a form of "comprehensive art" that combines visual, musical, and literary elements, and its artistry can be appreciated from a variety of perspectives. On stage, performers wear elegant Noh masks and costumes, and perform chants and dances to music. Noh's simple yet sophisticated stage expression continues to inspire many artists today.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Amamie Kobo is a quiet creative space renovated from an Oshima Tsumugi factory. Here, you can experience making your own original T-shirt using the "Amami Bingata" stencils, which are based on the plants and scenery of Amami. It's a special time to hand-dye your own one-of-a-kind shirt while feeling the nature and culture of the island. It's perfect as a memento of your trip or as a souvenir. ~Schedule for the day~10:00 Choose a T-shirt and decide on a designChoose a T-shirt in your preferred size and color, and decide on a design using the Amami Bingata stencils. There are motifs that are typical of Amami, such as plants and scenery. 11:00 Mix the pigments and start dyeingMix the pigments according to the design you have chosen, and dye the T-shirt with the base color. You can enjoy the unique flavor of handmade work. 11:30 Add a point pattern and finish it off by dryingAdd a point using the Bingata stencil to complete the design. Finally, dry it and your original T-shirt is ready!

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 15:00 / 16:00

Why not try the Urasenke tea ceremony in the tea room at Shinshu Health Land? The tea ceremony is a beginner-friendly method called "Bon-ryaku-temae," and our staff, who are knowledgeable about tea, will explain the etiquette and meaning in an easy-to-understand manner. A simple guide in English is also available, so customers from overseas can feel at ease! The experience is conducted in a quiet private room without using fire, so even children and the elderly can participate safely. Please enjoy the "hospitality" of Japanese culture with a cup of tea.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 12:00 / 17:30

We have prepared viewing seats where you can enjoy the Kawagoe Festival right in front of you. The viewing seats are located on the first and second floors of the Risona Coedo Terrace, a national tangible cultural property, and are adjacent to Ichibangai, where numerous floats parade around, the highlight of the Kawagoe Festival. In addition, you can enjoy food prepared by chef Mitsumasa Kadohira, the number one Italian chef in Japan (※), and free drinks, including alcohol. (※) Winner of the 15th National Italian Cuisine Competition "Gran Concorso di Cucina 2024" Comfortable indoor seats are also available, and the old head room can be rented out for families and groups. Enjoy a luxurious time in a historic building while fully experiencing the charm of the Kawagoe Festival.

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• Age 5～Age 95
• 2～3 hours

A banquet in a traditional Izu house, where you can enjoy light tea, a few seasonal dishes, and local sake. Even if you are a beginner to tea ceremony or have never tried matcha before, you can enjoy this party. Why not spend some time relaxing by the lamplight?

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• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00

Bon Odori and Stage Dance Performances The Taoyuan Folk Dance Club, which has a 38-year history in the Taoyuan area, will perform local folk songs from all over Japan through dance. Enjoy the powerful performances they have cultivated on the big stage and the familiarity that only Bon Odori can offer! Experience corner where you can dance together The audience can also participate in the Bon Odori. Feel free to join in if you say, "Let's dance together!" Please enjoy the moment of experiencing the charm of local folk songs and dances that are a mix of nostalgia and newness! We look forward to seeing you!

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

Only available from March 29th to April 30th! This is a limited-time plan for you to go for a cherry blossom viewing stroll in a kimono. This plan includes kimono rental and dressing only. Recommended for those who want to wear their favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. *Footwear, bags, and other accessories can be rented as an option.

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

Only available from March 29th to April 30th! This is a limited-time plan for you to go for a cherry blossom viewing stroll in a kimono. This plan includes kimono rental and dressing only. Recommended for those who want to wear their favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. *Footwear, bags, and other accessories can be rented as an option.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00

You can experience becoming a SAMURAI at the "Sengoku Warlords EXPO 2025" to be held in Ueno Park from February 21st to 24th, 2025! This annual event in Tokyo aims to ignite the samurai spirit while also educating more people about this important part of Japanese history and culture! There will be a packed schedule, including samurai-themed performances and shows, activity booths where you can experience being a samurai, and stalls selling samurai-related goods and delicious Japanese food.

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• Age 20～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 17:00

This plan includes only the kimono and dressing. Recommended for those who want to wear their favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about your kimono coming undone! Why not put on a kimono and stroll through Iroha Yokocho on an autumn evening while enjoying a drink? We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. We can also buy your rental kimono upon request. Prices vary depending on the yukata, so please feel free to contact us if you are interested. ■Rental times 17:00-21:00

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

This plan allows you to coordinate your kimono completely, including the kimono, dressing, obi, sandals, and accessory case. Recommended for those who want everything you need. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! ■Return time: Until 17:00

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• Age 10～Age 85
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 17:30

Would you like to experience the traditional Japanese culture of calligraphy? In a calming space, you can calm your mind by holding a brush and writing. You can take home a work of art written in your favorite kanji, hiragana, or your name in kanji. ~Experience process~1. How to use the tools2. Practice basic lines and basic kanji3. Practice your favorite kanji or the kanji of your name (you can choose from the examples provided. You can also use other kanji of your choice.)4. Write your favorite kanji or your name on colored paper to complete your work. 5. The instructor will stamp your work with a commemorative seal, and it will be complete.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

Dashi is the lifeblood of Japanese cuisine. We'll start with an easy way to make dashi at home. The dishes you'll learn will be boiled fish, simmered dishes, grilled dishes, steamed dishes, and salads (plus rice and miso soup). Start cooking efficiently while thinking about the steps involved. Cooking is all about making the food colorful, presentable, and plated. Now! It's finished. Gather around the table while it's still warm. Serving the food is also important (the direction and location of the plates). Learn table manners too. Food that you've taken the time and effort to make yourself should be delicious. ★Basically we only speak Japanese, but please let us know when you make a reservation. We will do our best to accommodate you, so thank you★★Please feel free to ask us about anything else★

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• Age 16～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

Go out looking cool and stylish! Stand out with a long kimono style, ensemble, or haori and hakama (optional)!

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• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

A couple kimono rental plan recommended for stylish couples. If you make a reservation for two, you will get 15% off the regular price!

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

Business Zen Labo's Kyoto Business Zen Meditation Experience Sessions are held regularly to provide ideas that will lead to business breakthroughs, knowledge useful in everyday life that is unravelled from Zen philosophy, and to create connections. Enjoy a relaxing time with some Zen meditation in a temple that is not open to the public. ■Program - Part 1: Gratitude Note Session 10:30-11:15 10:30-10:35 Opening / Representative 10:35-10:40 Explanation of the session 10:40-11:05 Gratitude Note and Sharing Session 11:05-11:15 Overall Summary - Part 2: Zen Meditation Experience Session 11:15-12:00 Priest's sermon + Zen meditation

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

Business Zen Labo's Kyoto Business Zen Meditation Experience Sessions are held regularly to provide ideas that will lead to business breakthroughs, knowledge useful in everyday life that is unravelled from Zen philosophy, and to create connections. Enjoy a relaxing time with some Zen meditation in a temple that is not open to the public. ■Program - Part 1: Gratitude Note Session 10:30-11:15 10:30-10:35 Opening / Representative 10:35-10:40 Explanation of the session 10:40-11:05 Gratitude Note and Sharing Session 11:05-11:15 Overall Summary - Part 2: Zen Meditation Experience Session 11:15-12:00 Priest's sermon + Zen meditation

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This is an activity where you can wear a kimono and take photos at great spots in Asakusa. We will take you to not only Kaminarimon and Sensoji Temple, but also hidden spots that only photographers know about, making it a perfect place to take photos! The photographer is fluent in English, so feel free to ask any questions you have! The photographer will introduce you to kimono rental shops that can speak foreign languages. You can also eat while you're taking photos! You can eat delicious food that is unique to Asakusa, and we'll take photos of you enjoying eating!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 14:30

日本最大級の観光地浅草で、謎が多くも世界的な人気を誇る「花魁」に触れられる唯一無二のツアーを実施いたします。花魁と触れ合う時間に加え、浅草観光や劇場での観劇、プレミアムディナー等も楽しむ事ができ、最後には思い出の写真や動画もプレゼントする、贅沢なツアーとなっています。

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 13:00

We will be holding a one-of-a-kind tour in Asakusa, one of Japan's largest tourist destinations, where you will be able to experience the world-famous ``Oiran'', who are known for their many mysteries. In addition to spending time interacting with courtesans, you can also enjoy sightseeing in Asakusa, seeing a play at a theater, and having a premium dinner, and at the end, you will receive memorable photos and videos as a gift, making this a luxurious tour.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

Shonan, which is rich in natural blessings, is famous for its seafood and Shonan vegetables. In a spacious detached house in Shonan, we will prepare grilled fish, rice in a clay pot, a small bowl of Shonan vegetables, miso soup, and tamagoyaki. You can take day trips to Enoshima and Kamakura, so let's have fun together so you can get a good start to your trip and have a pleasant morning before you leave.

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• Age 20～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

Food that combines the spirit of hospitality and history of Date Masamune with ``terroage,'' a combination of ``terroir,'' which refers to the climate, natural features, and human activities of a region, and ``marriage,'' which refers to the matching of food and alcohol. It's an experience. Date Masamune was particular about entertaining his guests, and his style was to offer heartfelt hospitality. ``In order to entertain people, rather than preparing a large number of dishes, please be considerate and cook the food in front of them, or bring your own food and serve it in a dignified way.'' ``Feast people.'' It's good to have one for everything. (Both from the Kimura Uemon Memorandum) Dishes that use carefully selected ingredients produced in Miyagi Prefecture, including the Akiu area, and the Akiu cuisine cultivated by the climate of Akiu. Marriage with wine from Winery. The event will be held at Akiusha, a charming cafe-restaurant that was opened in a renovated 160-year-old private house. So far, we have held ``First Group: Visiting Oshika in Autumn,'' which featured deer from the Oshika Peninsula, ``Second Group: In Love with the Sea of ​​Sanriku,'' which featured wakame seaweed from Ishinomaki, and ``Third Group: Appreciating the Autumn Harvest.'' The fourth group is titled ``Congratulations on the coming year,'' and features ingredients such as nameko mushrooms and mountain shimeji mushrooms grown in Akiu. We have prepared a special menu to recreate the New Year's dishes. Each group enjoyed a course meal and Akiu wine as their main ingredients. Stay tuned to see what kind of theme and what kind of Miyagi Prefecture ingredients will be featured next!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Would you like to experience tea picking in the town of Wazuka, where the scenery of tea plantations stretches out as far as the eye can see? Wazuka Town cultivates so many tea leaves that it is called the origin of tea, and even today it is a production area that produces just under 40% of Uji tea. Enjoy tea picking while listening to explanations about tea. You can make tempura with the picked tea leaves and then eat them freshly fried.In addition, you can try making tea soba noodles using Wazuka tea, which is ranked as the highest class of Uji tea. The instructor will provide detailed explanations and support you until the tea soba is completed. The souvenir ``edible tea'' is a nutritious and delicious additive-free tea spice made with Wazuka green tea, salt from deep ocean water, dried lemon, fried onions, and garlic. Just sprinkle it on your food to add depth and flavor to your food, making it even more delicious. They also have a long shelf life of six months, making them popular as souvenirs among foreign tourists.

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• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

You can experience calligraphy, a traditional Japanese culture, using real tools. Unlike the calligraphy sets you can buy at shopping malls or schools, we use calligraphy tools procured from traditional calligraphy shops, so it's perfect for those who want to get a taste of the real thing and Japanese culture. This plan is available in Japanese, English, Spanish, and Italian. Most calligraphy experiences take 60 to 90 minutes, but the JanDara calligraphy experience takes 180 minutes. You can communicate well with other calligraphers. Approximately 10 minutes from anywhere from Haneda Airport, Shinagawa, or Yokohama! We will rent Ota Sangyo Plaza PiO, which is a 3-minute walk from the station. This is a spacious 40 tatami Japanese-style room that can accommodate up to 54 people, where you can sit in a sitting position or sit on a horigotatsu (horizontal kotatsu) and do calligraphy with your feet down. If you are not comfortable sitting up straight, you can stretch your legs and participate in a relaxed state. For those who would like to experience the numbness of their legs while sitting seiza like an authentic Japanese person, we will prepare them so that they can experience it sitting seiza. When deciding which characters to write on colored paper, teach them the Japanese meaning. Creating Japanese names together will be a lot of fun! At the end of the experience, you will eat Japanese sweets. You can take the completed work home with you. Not only that, you can scan your work and hand it over as data, so you can post it on SNS, make a record, make an announcement, or create materials. You can also make original T-shirts and mugs in your own country since the data will remain in your possession!

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• Age 6～Age 120
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

You can experience calligraphy, a traditional Japanese culture, using real tools. Unlike the calligraphy sets you can buy at shopping malls or schools, we use calligraphy tools procured from traditional calligraphy shops, so it's perfect for those who want to get a taste of the real thing and Japanese culture. This plan supports Japanese, English, Spanish, Italian, and French. Most calligraphy experiences take 60 to 90 minutes, but the JanDara calligraphy experience takes 120 minutes. You can communicate well with other calligraphers. Approximately 10 minutes from anywhere from Haneda Airport, Shinagawa, or Yokohama! We will rent Ota Sangyo Plaza PiO, which is a 3-minute walk from the station. This is a spacious 40 tatami Japanese-style room that can accommodate up to 54 people, where you can sit in a sitting position or sit on a horigotatsu (horizontal kotatsu) and do calligraphy with your feet down. If you are not comfortable sitting up straight, you can stretch your legs and participate in a relaxed state. For those who would like to experience the numbness of their legs while sitting seiza like an authentic Japanese person, we will prepare them so that they can experience it sitting seiza. When deciding which characters to write on colored paper, teach them the Japanese meaning. Creating Japanese names together will be a lot of fun! At the end of the experience, you will eat Japanese sweets. You can take the completed work home with you. Not only that, you can scan your work and hand it over as data, so you can post it on SNS, make a record, make an announcement, or create materials. You can also make original T-shirts and mugs in your own country since the data will remain in your possession!

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• Age 6～Age 120
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

You can experience calligraphy, a traditional Japanese culture, using real tools. Unlike the calligraphy sets you can buy at shopping malls or schools, we use calligraphy tools procured from traditional calligraphy shops, so it's perfect for those who want to get a taste of the real thing and Japanese culture. This plan will be conducted in Japanese. This is for international students to improve their Japanese and to have more communication with their host families and companions who understand Japanese. (You can bring up to 4 companions with each application for free.) Most calligraphy experiences usually take 60 to 90 minutes, but the JanDara calligraphy experience takes 120 minutes. You can enjoy the experience and communicate with Japanese people, not just "written with a brush". We will rent Ota Sangyo Plaza PiO, which is about 10 minutes from Haneda Airport, Shinagawa, and Yokohama, and a 3-minute walk from the station. This is a spacious 40 tatami Japanese-style room that can accommodate up to 54 people, where you can sit in a sitting position or sit on a horigotatsu (horizontal kotatsu) and do calligraphy with your feet down. It is quite difficult to enjoy this atmosphere at home or school. When deciding on the characters to write on the colored paper, it's a great way to make a Japanese name together while teaching the meaning of the Japanese word! At the end of the experience, you will eat Japanese sweets. You can take the completed work home with you. Not only that, you can scan your work and hand it over as data, so you can post it on SNS, make a record, make an announcement, or create materials. Since the data remains at hand, you can do something wonderful, such as giving a T-shirt or mug with the characters printed on it, years later!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can experience the tea ceremony experience in English. In addition, the share plan is a plan that you can experience with other customers. From an explanation of history and culture, a tea ceremony instructor will demonstrate the tea ceremony, and you will be able to drink traditional Japanese sweets and matcha, and finally you can experience making matcha yourself.

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• Age 7～Age 65
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

We will give private martial arts lessons tailored to the participants!

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

Please contact us if you are a group of men only, as we may be conducting a dressing experience for women only in a separate room. **** Experience the traditional techniques of Iwatsuki, Saitama City, a town of dolls with over 100 years of history. Edo Kimekomi doll making. Choose your favorite color and pattern from over 10 types of kimono fabric and create a one-of-a-kind original doll. Beginners are welcome. Anyone who can use scissors and a drill can complete the experience in about 2 hours. You can take the completed doll home on the day. Doll making in a modern Showa-era room and a talk about dolls by a guide instructor. Seasonal top-quality sweets and tea included. **** Traditional techniques handed down since the Edo period in Iwatsuki, Saitama Kimekomi dolls Kimekomi dolls are a traditional craft handed down since the Edo period. A wooden carved doll with grooves is sandwiched with fabric using a special spatula to make it look like it is wearing a costume. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊While working as a tourist guide in Iwatsuki, the town of dolls, leading walks around the town and hosting events, he became fascinated with doll culture and learned how to make Kimekomi dolls. He conveys doll culture to people of all ages through doll making. We incorporate tea time into the painstaking work and value a friendly atmosphere. We do not provide English support, but we do cater to foreign tourists. ■Experience duration/ Approximately 2 hoursPlease choose your desired time when making a reservation. Please choose between 11am and 4pm. However, if you would like an early morning or evening session, please contact us separately. ■We accept reservations for other experiences from 2 people up to a maximum of 8 people. Only those participating in the experience are allowed inside the store. (Caregivers excluded)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Let's experience calligraphy to prepare your mind and brain in the Tsurumi Ryokuchi area, which is easily accessible and full of greenery! Empty-handed OK!

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