Things to do in Japan Page 172

• Age 12～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

The owner travels to coffee-producing regions around the world and carefully selects coffee beans that are thoroughly managed from cultivation to harvesting and transportation! In order to enjoy high-quality coffee with a rich original flavor called "specialty coffee," he roasts and brews the beans himself. The flavor changes drastically depending on the strength of the roast and the time, so adjust the roasting level to match your favorite flavor and aroma. Experience the profound world of coffee. A place in the Shitoori district of Minami Awaji City, where idyllic rural scenery spreads out. After getting off the car, walk for two minutes along a country road surrounded by trees to the Awaji Island Coffee Laboratory "BASE COFFEE," an annex to the premises of "Fuku Cafe," a quiet, hidden old-style cafe. If a cafe is a hideaway, this laboratory has the atmosphere of a "secret base." The owner, who is obsessed with the depth and unanswerable charm of coffee, is researching and studying every day to get to know coffee better and to pursue the creation of "coffee that makes you want to talk about it with others and makes you smile". The owner carefully selects coffee beans from producing areas around the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, and thoroughly manages the process from cultivation to harvesting and transportation. Using these top quality beans, you will experience roasting, the most important process that determines the taste and aroma of coffee. For the roasting process, we use a roasting pan called "mankashakasha", which is actually used in Ethiopia, one of the countries where we purchase beans. You can choose to roast lightly to bring out the fruity aroma and acidity of citrus fruits, or roast deeply to bring out the richness and bitterness of chocolate, or you can aim for something in between. In either case, it is difficult to conduct heat thoroughly to the inside of the raw beans in order to remove the moisture contained in them. In addition, even if you choose the same beans and roast in a hand pan, the heat transfer changes depending on how the beans roll and how the wind hits them, so even if the conditions are slightly different, the taste will not be the same and an original taste will be created. The staff will give you a thorough lecture, so please feel free to try it. When the roasted beans are cooled and ground in a coffee mill, a scent containing various elements, including the scent of nuts, caramel, and citrus, rises. This is the moment when the coffee beans emit the most aroma in their life. There are hundreds of elements of the aroma, which becomes a complex and rich coffee aroma that fascinates many people. Then comes the finishing process. Hot water is poured over the fragrant freshly ground beans to extract the maximum aroma and flavor, but there is also an appropriate way to pour the hot water. When you put the carefully extracted coffee in your mouth, your face will naturally break into a smile. *One cup of roasted and ground beans will be used for tasting, but you can take the remaining beans home with you.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

We will introduce you to shops recommended by local girls in Sendai's downtown area, Kokubuncho. We will introduce the particularities of each shop, such as food and alcohol. This is a town walking experience where local girls introduce recommended shops in Sendai's downtown area, Kokubuncho, with a different theme and destination each time. At the destinations, you will sample special dishes while listening to the owner's stories, try alcohol that goes well with the food, and be introduced to shops unique to the local area. Once the course is decided, we will introduce it on the website, so please check the website for fun! Kokubuncho is not just a town for local old men. Local girls who don't often have a chance to go to Kokubuncho, and businessmen on business trips who want to know about food unique to Sendai are also welcome to join us!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 20～Age 65
• 5～6 hours

The Furano and Biei districts, where the majestic Tokachidake mountain range stretches, are home to many 2,000-meter-class mountains. Furano-dake, which is relatively easy to access, will be guided to the most suitable area considering the weather and snow quality of the day. ~ Flow of the day ~ 8:00 Departure will be after a pre-departure explanation at the parking space next to the bus stop and after checking the equipment. 10:30 Arrive at the summit If the weather is good, we will aim for the summit, but if the weather is bad, we will start skiing from the slope on the way. 12:00 Lunch Please have your own food. 12:30 Afternoon climb back up, slide return Considering the physical strength of the guests, we will climb back up 2 to 3 times. 15:00 Arrive at the parking space next to the bus stop After descending the mountain, you can enter the hot spring immediately.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Oguri Kimono Salonオリジナルの京浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄ではなかなか着る機会のない京浴衣を種類豊富に取り揃えております♪ 男性、キッズサイズの浴衣もございます。 沖縄の街を浴衣で散策しませんか？ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

レトロで可愛い、ガーリーな柄の浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を浴衣で散策しませんか？ オプションでレースのインナーやサンダルなどもご用意しておりますので、トータルコーディネートをお楽しみいただけます。 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

沖縄の伝統的な染物「紅型」柄の浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を紅型浴衣で散策しませんか？ ヘアセット付きプランもございます♪ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

沖縄の伝統的な琉球衣装を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、衣装のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を琉装で散策しませんか？ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 6～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

With this plan, you can make a set of 7 stylish and gorgeous makeup brushes. Would you like to make fun with this makeup brush?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

This is a horseback riding experience on the majestic grasslands of Aso, where you can see the five peaks of Mt. Aso, the Kuju Mountain Range, and the Sobokan mountain range. With a circumference of 4km and a 360-degree panorama as your stage, you can enjoy the comfort of horseback riding and the sense of unity that you can't get when leading a horse. You will go up a hill and pass along the Yamanami Highway. You will continue on while taking in the magnificent views of the Kuju Mountain Range. Try waving to the cars passing by! I'm sure they will wave back with a smile!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Tour code: A2-KM01-000984 A horseback riding experience on the majestic grasslands of Aso, with a panoramic view of the Five Peaks of Aso, the Kuju Mountain Range, and the Sobokan mountain range. Beginners should start with this course! This is the only course where you can take photos with the magnificent natural scenery of Aso and Mount Aso in the background.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30

Kamioka is one of the leading canyoning spots that Toyama is proud of. It is an attractive spot with a different natural beauty than Kurobe Canyoning. Reservations are accepted for groups of 4 or more.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

[Departing from Ginowan, fully chartered] Kerama Islands Boat Snorkeling Tour: A moving experience of swimming with sea turtles | Departing from Ginowan, Okinawa's main island, to a paradise of coral reefs and tropical fish! Why not have the beautiful sea of the Kerama Islands all to yourself on a "fully chartered boat snorkel", which is rare even in the prefecture? ? The boat used is the latest boat launched in 2024. ? If you're lucky, you can have the moving experience of swimming with sea turtles! ? To a special spot where colorful [coral reefs and tropical fish] spread out? [Free GOPRO rental] allows you to take great photos of your memories?‍✈️ [Licensed guides] will give you a thorough guide. Beginners and children are also welcome! == ...

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 90
• Within 1 hour

We have a lot of time at home these days, and as one of the proposals for how to spend meaningful time indoors, we will hold a new online live production class. A system that uses the video conferencing system zoom, sends the URL for the meeting to the customer who made the reservation, and can participate simply by accessing the URL. You can use any device, including smartphones, PCs, and tablets. In this workshop, we will make a compact size cajon that is perfect for elementary school students, junior high school students, and women. It measures 36 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, and has two side holes for striking. Snappy sounds can be played, and you can enjoy bongo and conga sounds in addition to general snare and bass drum sounds. Each part is made of 3mm plywood for the hitting surface, 4mm plywood for the rear, and 9mm MDF for the body. It takes about 30 minutes to make, and you can try it on the spot with the curing tape attached. After the adhesive dries, paint your favorite picture, color, etc. and enjoy it. Participation fee is 5,500 yen for one production, including tax and shipping.

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

56th Fukushima Waraji Festival [Peach picking ticket included]Friday, August 1, 2025Saturday, August 2, 2025Friday, August 1, 18:30-21:00 (scheduled) Paid spectator seating availableNational Route 13, Shinobu-dori to Ekimae-dori Waraji Dance, Large Waraji Parade, Original Waraji ParadeSaturday, August 2, 18:30-20:00 (scheduled) Paid spectator seating availableNational Route 13, Shinobu-dori to Ekimae-dori Waraji Dance, Large Waraji Parade, Original Waraji Parade, FinaleMount Shinobu, known since ancient times for its utamakura (poem of the dead), is located in the center of Fukushima City and is best known for its three mountains: Gassan, Yudono, and Haguro. The giant straw sandals (12m long) at Haguro Shrine, one of the three Shinobu mountains (Mount Shinobu), are said to be the largest in Japan, and have been dedicated since ancient times at the Akatsuki Mairi festival every February in prayer for good walking. It is said that the origins of the giant straw sandals lie in the Niomon gate at Haguro Shrine, where straw sandals were made to fit the size of the Nio statues enshrined there. Later, people setting out on long journeys such as pilgrimages to Ise Shrine began to offer them in prayer for good walking and a safe journey. In recent years, people have also prayed for good health, bountiful harvests, safety in the home, and prosperity in business. The Akatsuki Mairi festival every February is a traditional festival that has been passed down for over 400 years since the Edo period, and giant straw sandals (currently only one foot worth) are dedicated. The Fukushima Waraji Festival originated from this "Akatsuki Mairi" and is held every year from the first Friday to Sunday in August as a festival to protect the tradition of Japan's largest straw sandals, promote local consciousness, enjoy the short Tohoku summer, and provide a place for citizens to relax. In addition, by donating a large straw sandal (one pair), the two donated to the "Akatsuki Mairi" make up a pair (both pairs), which also carries the meaning of praying for even stronger legs.

• Age 6～Age 99
• 5～6 hours

For the people of Kumamoto, the summer festival is the "Hinokuni Festival"! Why not jump into the biggest local event that colors the summer of Kumamoto and gets the citizens excited? Among the more than 50 participating groups, the "Hinokuni Joka Otemoyantai", which was newly added in 2025, is a team formed mainly by tourists who want to feel the hot summer of Kumamoto. Let's make lifelong memories with friends that you can only meet here through the festival! In addition to the team T-shirt that strengthens the sense of unity as a dancer, there are plenty of benefits. This plan allows you to enjoy plenty of things other than the Hinokuni Festival, such as a joint ticket for both "Kumamoto Castle" and "Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza", a 500 yen coupon that can be used at "Sabo Sakuranzaka" in the tourist area "Sakura no Baba Josaien" that reproduces the castle town, and a set of Kumamoto souvenirs that will be a memento of your trip.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:30

Why not experience Japanese culture to make memories of your trip? Calm your mind and listen to the sound of the brush. ~Schedule~ ①Plan explanation ・Decide which kanji to write while looking at the sample (5 minutes) ②Start practicing on the washi paper (20 minutes) After an explanation of how to use the brush, you will practice freely on the characters you want to write. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ③Lesson before finishing the final work and explanation of the points to finish the work ・Final copy (10 minutes) ④Origami experience (15 minutes) Choose your favorite chiyogami paper and fold your favorite origami work (lecture included) Paste it on the calligraphy colored paper and complete the work ⑤Commemorative photo (10 minutes) The time is only a guide. Write with your feelings while looking at the model You can take home the finished work on the colored paper as a souvenir for your loved ones or for yourself.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:15 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:15

Go down the kayak Sorachi river tour ♪

• Age 3～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00

We will land on the "phantom island" that only appears at low tide! The white sandy beach spreads out, and the 360-degree blue sea surrounding it is truly a spectacular sight. Here, you can freely stroll around, and the captain with excellent taste will provide a camera shooting service! It will be a memory of a lifetime. And the snorkeling guide will take you to the vivid underwater paradise coral reef area, and you can observe colorful tropical fish and coral reefs in the clear sea that you can see deep into ♪ It is a course that you can enjoy landing on Hamajima + snorkeling at 2 points in half a day! ! ! For small children, we have special underwater observation buckets. You can look into the transparent sea without dipping your face in the water! ☆ Groups are also accepted. Please contact us for private rentals. ⭐︎ Drone shooting [Dji Air 3s] ・ We will give you a free video of everyone who participated in the Aikuru Shisa tour ♪ ・ If you would like to take a private drone shot, you can shoot it for 1000 yen per video option fee! *Please note that due to the nature of the precision equipment, it may not be possible to take pictures on days with bad weather. ⭐︎GoPro shooting [GoPro HERO12] ・Free photos and videos taken by staff during snorkeling♪ ・Please ask the staff to take photos for you so that you can take home lots of memories! *Please note that it may not be possible to take pictures on the day due to machine failure, etc.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:30

"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆This is a course that allows you to create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆You will make one tatara plate with a diameter of about 20 cm. If you leave it round, it will be a slightly deeper plate for stews, curries, and other soups, or if you cut it, it will become a 5-inch plate. You can enjoy home-cooked meals with the dish you made. You can choose the glaze color from three types: earthen ash glaze, celadon glaze, and yellow seto glaze. You can freely design with white makeup, iron painting, and nail carving. You can also freely design animal faces and expressions. You can also carve your favorite characters. ☆The completed work will be delivered about one and a half months after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work production, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:30

"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆This is a course that allows you to create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆You will make one tatara plate with a diameter of about 20 cm. If you leave it round, it will be a slightly deeper plate for stews, curries, and other soups, or if you cut it, it will become a 5-inch plate. You can enjoy home-cooked meals with the dish you made. You can choose the glaze color from three types: earthen ash glaze, celadon glaze, and yellow seto glaze. You can freely design with white makeup, iron painting, and nail carving. You can also freely design animal faces and expressions. You can also carve your favorite characters. ☆The completed work will be delivered about one and a half months after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work production, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

This is a sunset SUP tour where you can experience a special sunset time in Miyakojima. This plan is held in a group system. Some people may have seen it as a "private tour" on SNS, but please note that this is a great value group participation plan. The guide will carefully support you so that even those who are new to SUP or women traveling alone can enjoy it with peace of mind. Cruise leisurely on the water while watching the crystal clear Miyako blue sea and the sky dyed in the sunset. The healing moment woven by the sound of the waves and the color of the sky is truly extraordinary. The guide will also support you in taking photos, and leave you with a shot that will look great on SNS. All shooting data will be a free gift! All equipment rental is free, so you can participate empty-handed. Participants from 3 to 65 years old can participate, and we can accommodate a wide range of people from one person to groups, couples, families, and company trips. The location will be selected based on the sea conditions, wind direction, and tide level of the day to select the most beautiful spot to see the sunset. Why not enjoy Miyakojima's impressive sunset time together on a SUP? ■What makes this plan so great・Experience the spectacular sunset of Miyakojima from the water・Affordable price because it's a group plan! Feel free to join・Guide will support you in taking photos/All photo data will be provided free of charge・SUP beginners are welcome! Gentle and thorough lectures available・All equipment rentals are free/Swimsuit required・Participate empty-handed・Suitable for a wide range of groups from singles to group tours ■Time required: Approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours (time may vary depending on the sea conditions on the day)

• For Groups