Things to do in Japan Page 18

• Age 18～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

This plan is centered around Nakanoshima Park. The bicycle ride takes about an hour. After the bicycle tour, you will actually wear a kimono and experience being a samurai or ninja. Enjoy Osaka by bicycle! A local guide born and raised in Osaka will guide you to fun and unique spots. We will not only provide you with sightseeing, but also a special experience where you can enjoy the city of Osaka with all your senses. The bicycles used on the tour are from "PALMGARAGE", which was founded in 1976. With a comfortable ride and stylish design, the journey itself is fun. The course not only takes you around parks, temples, and shopping streets, but also includes activities unique to Osaka, such as pottery experience. Discover the new charms of Osaka and make unforgettable memories! We will be conducting a monitor tour in preparation for the full start in April. Please come and make some fun memories!

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• Age 6～Age 98
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

A typical home-cooked lunch in Japan. A lesson in English (Japanese) on how to make a bento packed with futomaki and tamagoyaki in a small box. Due to the location of Kamakura, the classroom has many guests from overseas. In addition to making lunch boxes, one of the pleasures is making a simple chopstick case with origami, talking about each food culture, and cross-cultural exchange. It is also recommended to take a walk around Kamakura with the bento you made. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Lesson flow / recipe explanation (10 minutes) ② Demonstration + hands-on (20 minutes) ③ Making thick rolls (20 minutes) ④ Packing & making chopstick cases with origami (20 minutes) ⑤ Nearby supermarket Tour (20 minutes)

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• Age 11～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:30

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ The electric potter's wheel experience makes you feel like a potter ♪ I was surprised at the movement of the soil as if it were alive! ☆ The staff in charge of the ceramic art course will give a polite lecture ☆ Yu Kobo's original textbooks and teaching materials are prepared ☆ ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ One customer is produced from a small bowl. * Experience date, management number, etc. will be engraved on the back of the work. ☆ You can enjoy home-cooked rice in the finished container ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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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 16～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A small photo studio renovated from a historic old house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, where you will be dressed in a yukata and then photographed by a professional photographer! ! This plan also includes a yukata purchase, so you can go out in your yukata after dressing and taking photos. Enjoy your trip to Kyoto, visiting shrines and temples, cafes, shopping, and taking walks! And keep your yukata as a keepsake...☆◇You don't need to return the yukata set! ◇Hair set included for women◇Good access to popular tourist spots such as Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, and ArashiyamaWe are a photo studio founded in 1932, and Kyoto Salon is one of our many photo stores. We have entrusted the thoughts of many people to photos, and have delivered happy moments to everyone while further evolving our honed photography techniques and hospitality to customers. We would like to help those who come to Kyoto on a trip to create wonderful memories by capturing their shining smiles and happy moments.

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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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• For Groups
• For Family

• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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 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.

• For Rainy Days
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• In Door Activity

• 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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• In Door Activity

• 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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• For Groups

• 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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• In Door Activity

• 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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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 2～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

We start by splitting real bamboo and making a platform for nagashi somen! We harvest the vegetables to be cooked in the pesticide-free vegetable field and cook them together. The menu is vegetarian (vegan). Enjoy freshly picked seasonal vegetables. Nagashi somen is an experience where you neatly assemble split bamboo and eat the noodles that flow under water. The nagashi somen platform made from real bamboo is very beautiful, fun and a wonderful experience. After the meal, you can also try your hand at bamboo crafts if you wish.

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• For Groups

• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Make cute sushi and show it off to everyone! Together with the instructor, you will be assembling deco-rolled sushi, which often leaves people wondering, "How do you make it?" It's more like a craft than cooking, so even people who aren't good at cooking can easily make it. All the necessary materials are provided, so participants can simply assemble it according to the instructor's instructions. Everyone smiles at the moment of the cut! After taking photos, you can eat lunch. We also serve simple sweets. Please feel free to show off the photos you took on SNS. There is no doubt that you will get a lot of "likes"! There are two types of sushi to make (all with the same pattern). If there is a pattern you would like to make, we will ask you as a group to select two types. Please choose from animals, flowers, etc. (first come, first served). We will listen to your requests as much as possible, but please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request. If there is no particular menu you would like, we will respond to your requests such as ``delicious,'' ``cute,'' or ``simple.'' *For parties of 5 or more, please contact us in advance (venue fees may apply). *Groups are also accepted (venue and personnel fees may apply).

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Make cute sushi and show it off to everyone! Together with the instructor, you will be assembling deco-rolled sushi, which often leaves people wondering, "How do you make it?" It's more like a craft than cooking, so even people who aren't good at cooking can easily make it. All the necessary materials are provided, so participants can simply assemble it according to the instructor's instructions. Everyone smiles at the moment of the cut! After taking photos, you can eat lunch. We also serve simple sweets. Please feel free to show off the photos you took on SNS. There is no doubt that you will get a lot of "likes"! There is only one type of sushi to make (everyone has the same pattern). If you have a pattern you want to make, make one type as a group. We would like to hear your wishes. Please choose from animals, flowers, etc. (first come, first served). We will listen to your requests as much as possible, but please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request. If there is no particular menu you would like, we will respond to your requests such as ``delicious,'' ``cute,'' or ``simple.'' *For parties of 5 or more, please contact us in advance (venue fees may apply). *Groups are also accepted (venue and personnel fees may apply).

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

In the Kaga Yuzen coloring experience, anyone can enjoy the seemingly difficult traditional techniques in a short amount of time and create their own original items. On the day of your trip, you can return home with a one-of-a-kind item in your hand and wonderful memories of your trip. Through these experiences, you can deepen your understanding of Japanese tradition and local culture, and increase the value of your own trip. Experiences like this will be part of your memorable trip. If you come to Kanazawa! You can have fun on both sunny and rainy days! Kanazawa is a city where kimonos look great, but it's a waste to just go sightseeing! It rains a lot in Kanazawa, so I was worried about whether I would be able to wear a kimono and take a leisurely stroll...With the Kaga Yuzen coloring experience, you don't have to worry about that at all! -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------<Plan details> ①Reception. Our store has a very homely atmosphere and our friendly staff (so friendly that they always get along with our customers...LOL) will guide you around. ② Add color to the fabric. Start coloring under the guidance of the Kaga Yuzen artist. There is no answer to how to paint! There are many ways to paint boldly and carefully! We will add color using the real dye used in Kaga Yuzen. ③Finishing process Once the coloring is complete, the Kaga Yuzen artist performs the final steps such as washing with water. You can take it home on the same day. Anyone from children to adults can experience it.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-fledged tea ceremony experience at Yatsugatake resort area "Kobuchizawa". You can also experience making green tea yourself. You can enjoy 2 matcha (light tea) clothes, fresh confectionery and dried confectionery.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30

Japanese scent Yusura Would you like to experience creating Japanese scents at Atelier Kobo? Recommended for those who like authenticity. In this plan, we create scents using only high-quality sandalwood from India and over a dozen natural incense ingredients. You will end up with one scented bag and two items in a washi paper bag. You can enjoy a gentle and gentle scent that is completely different from commercially available synthetic fragrances. In ancient times, scented bags were also called clothing incense, and were used for their ability to transfer fragrance to clothing and to repel insects. In modern times, it has various uses. You can enjoy the scent not only in a chest of drawers for clothes, but also as a welcome scent at the entrance, or by putting it in a bag and transferring the scent to documents and notebooks. If it's a thin type, put it in the inside pocket of your suit and enjoy a stylish look. As a gift, it is also possible to create a fragrance based on the image of the recipient.

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• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-scale tea ceremony experience at the resort area "Kobuchisawa" of Yatsugatake. You can enjoy dark tea and light tea and experience making matcha yourself. You can enjoy dark tea and namagashi, and light tea and dried sweets.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30

Neriko is a black pill-shaped incense that was widely used during the Heian period. In The Tale of Genji, there is a scene in which Hikaru Genji, Murasaki no Ue, and other characters are actually created and evaluated, and it is still known as one of the Six Kinds of Kaorumono. It is also used in front of the charcoal in winter during tea ceremonies. Nerika is not something to be used at room temperature, but rather to be warmed to enjoy its aroma. We placed lit charcoal in an incense burner filled with ashes, placed incense sticks on top of the warmed ashes, and enjoyed the scent that wafted through the air. Enjoy the relaxing time and space as the charcoal warms the ashes, along with the scent. It is also recommended before welcoming guests. We have boxes and bags for you to take home, as well as charcoal and incense burner ash for you to use at home.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30

Create your own original incense paste using only natural incense ingredients such as powdered sandalwood, dragon brain, and clove! Zuko is a powdered incense that monks apply on their palms as a purifying scent in Buddhism. Among the Japanese scents that are used by transferring the scent to something, it is the only one that can be applied directly to the body. In ancient times, people used to collect the first morning dew that had accumulated on lotus leaves, mix sandalwood with the water, and apply it to their bodies. Unlike liquid scents, it is a powder type, so it has low volatility and does not easily diffuse into the surrounding area, making it a convenient scent that can be used without being noticed by those around you. Recommended for relaxing between work. Also, since you only need to use a small amount and don't apply too much, this item is perfect for those who can't get a strong scent in a place where there are people, but still want to add something. *Some sects, such as Zen Buddhism, do not use incense.

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• Age 11～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ The electric potter's wheel experience makes you feel like a potter ♪ I was surprised at the movement of the soil as if it were alive! ☆ The staff in charge of the ceramic art course will give a polite lecture ☆ Yu Kobo's original textbooks and teaching materials are prepared ☆ ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ One customer is produced from a small bowl. * Experience date, management number, etc. will be engraved on the back of the work. ☆ You can enjoy home-cooked rice in the finished container ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00

【Preparation】The Japanese sword is the most effective blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. First, change into a Samurai costume (dogi and hakama) and become a Samurai.【Explanation of swords and Samurai manners】□The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword.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. At that time, he becomes aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and cannot be sold, even if it starves to death.□Practicing the belt and the samurai's walk【Practice the basics with the iai practice sword】 □Learn and practice the basic stances of the sword□Swinging the sword from the stance□Battou and Nottou□Iaijutsu [Trial Slashing】□Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw.【Souvenirs】Please take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00

You can enjoy a slightly rich lunch while watching Maimusume's dance. There are many discoveries in the museum where you can feel the romance of the Takehisa Yumeji Museum and the Taisho romance, and you can enjoy it with your family, friends, and anyone! You can also take a commemorative photo with Maimusume. ～ Flow of the day ～ 12:00 Lunch) Please enjoy your meal in the large hall on the 2nd floor of the table. 12:30 Video viewing) Watch a video of the history of Sakata City and Somaro. 12:40 Dance appreciation) You can see the dance appreciation of Maimusume. 12:55 Commemorative photo with Maimusume / Senjafuda present) You can take a commemorative photo with Maimusume with your own camera. Finally, Maimusume will give you a Senjafuda. 13:00 Closing / Visiting the museum) You can visit the Takehisa Yumeji Museum. You can take pictures in the hall except for some areas.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

20 minutes from Kansai International Airport. Experience making Japanese rolled omelet. Wear a kimono apron (kappogi) and make rolled omelet and rice balls using a copper frying pan made for tamagoyaki. We have had guests from various countries, including tourists from Canada and Thailand. It's a great opportunity to experience Japan while having fun! After you've finished making it, you can eat the rice balls and rolled omelet you made. There is also a famous shrine just a 3-minute walk away. Souvenirs are included. We look forward to meeting you.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Paint Photo Studio SOYLABO! This is a photo studio where you can enjoy wall painting with paints and experience writing kanji. It is very popular with families and children. You can take home the paint and kanji you have written as a souvenir. Get your clothes and face covered in paint and have an unforgettable art experience! There are also photographers who speak English, so you can rest assured. It is located in Ota Ward, 30 minutes by taxi from Haneda Airport.

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• For Family