Things to do in Japan Page 15

• Age 18～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00

The world of original design that began with woven labels Nakagawa Sangyo originally started as a woven label factory, but today we can create a variety of original textile products from silk screens to prints. This program is for designers and creators who want to see Nakagawa Sangyo's manufacturing machines and make use of them to make things. Even if you are not a so-called "professional", there are probably many people who have wanted to make T-shirts and souvenirs for club activities and circles. These days, we live in an age of 100 million creators, where anyone can design and sell their own original creations on SNS and online shops. Let's enjoy making things together! *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

The world of original designs that started with woven labels Some people may not be able to understand woven labels, but woven labels are manufacturer names and brand names in all the cloth products that we wear and use. "That" is attached to display. Komatsu City's woven label production ranks second in Japan after Maruoka City in Fukui Prefecture. Today, 100% of woven labels made in Japan are made in these two cities. Nakagawa Sangyo started with woven labels woven with a jacquard loom in such a production area Komatsu, and now produces various goods such as prints and silk screens. In this program, you can use Nakagawa Sangyo's diversified machines to create original design goods such as T-shirts and tote bags. Why don't you experience the moment when original goods are actually born using photos and children's illustrations in your smartphone's camera roll? *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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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 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

What is the indigo dyeing experience? Indigo dyeing is a traditional technique that uses dyes extracted from nature to dye fabrics and clothes in a beautiful blue color. This dyeing method takes advantage of the beauty of natural colors and has the characteristic that the texture improves the more it is used. The indigo dyeing experience class is a great opportunity to learn about traditional culture and find a new hobby. Why not join with your family and friends and create special memories? Experience the joy of creating your own unique item. ◆ Recommended for these people! ◆・Those looking for an indigo dyeing experience・Those looking for a clothing dyeing experience・Those looking for activities in Lake Kawaguchi・Those looking for activities in Fujiyoshida City・Those who want to have their own original items・Those who want to share a special experience with family and friends・Those who want to experience traditional Japanese techniques・Those interested in dyeing and design・Those looking for indoor activities *Please refrain from participating only as a spectator. ●One person: 3,500 yen and up (13 years old and over) : 3,000 yen and up (5 to 12 years old)The above prices are for thin T-shirts. If you would like to dye as an option, you can choose from the options below. (*Additional fees apply depending on the option you choose.) Handkerchief + 500 yen, Tote bag + 800 yen, Stole + 1000 yen Linen shirt + 1000 yen, Linen pants + 1000 yen, Thai pants + 1000 yen The above items can be selected as additional options if you want to dye them. You can touch and check them directly when you visit the store and decide. Please feel free to consult with us. ●Time required: About 1 hour [Features] We dye thin or thick T-shirts using indigo and ink. You can enjoy the single color of indigo or ink, or combine two colors, and dye your favorite design while enjoying the natural colors. An instructor will accompany you during the experience, so please ask if you have a desired design. In addition to T-shirts, we also have hand towels, stoles, handkerchiefs, and eco-bags for dyeing. You can see the materials at the venue and dye them together with the T-shirts if you wish. (*An additional fee will be charged. Also, we may be out of stock. Thank you for your understanding.) [Process] ①Explanation of indigo dyeing ②Selection of dye ③Selection of dyeing method ④Binding of material ⑤Soaking in dyeing solution ⑥Rinsing ⑦Photographing ⑧Delivery of aftercare ◆About receiving your dyed items◆ After your clothes have been dyed, you can take them home as they are. We will explain on the day the precautions for washing. Also, if you are staying nearby on the day, you can pick up your clothes the next day or later. *We hang them up to dry while we store them here, but they may not be completely dry depending on the weather. Thank you for your understanding.

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• Age 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

[What is suridane in the first place? ? Suridane is an all-purpose seasoning that originated in Fujiyoshida and is based on red chili pepper with sesame and Japanese pepper. I always have it when I go to Yoshida's udon and hoto shops in Fujiyoshida and Kawaguchiko. Generally speaking, we think of ichimi and shichimi as the spiciness of udon, but here in Fujiyoshida and Kawaguchiko Yoshida's udon, we use suridane instead of ichimi and shichimi. Suridane is also called “Karami” or “Spicy” and is placed on counters and tables in the same way as tenkasu and soy sauce. It's not just spicy, but the umami is condensed into the spiciness. Common suridane is often moist, but the way it is made varies depending on the shop, so they have established their own unique taste by stir-frying in oil, adding soy sauce, sugar, and dried bonito flakes. increase. Super Spicy Takana-sensei's suridane is a completely original recipe that mixes [blended red pepper] and [black sesame]. In addition to udon, we recommend it as a versatile seasoning for various dishes such as ramen, hot pot, oden, and yakisoba. [Introduction of suridane making experience] Our store was originally the first suridane specialty store in the Fuji Five Lakes area, selling over 20 types of our original suridane. We have prepared a wide variety of spiciness and taste variations, and it has been featured in the media many times, probably because of its curiosity. The suridane base is made with non-spicy red pepper, sesame seeds, bonito flakes, and salt. Even if you add sesame oil to this, it's still delicious as suridane. is also recommended. In addition, we also offer spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric, as well as healthy grains such as rice bran, bean curd refuse, and amaranth. You can make your own original suridane, the only one in the world, so it is a highly recommended experience for those who visit Fujiyoshida and Kawaguchiko. Even for small children, it is popular because it feels like an experiment because it is made by mixing various powders. Why don't you make your own original suridane that is perfect as a souvenir for yourself or as a gift for your parents and friends? It takes about 30 minutes. Since it is an indoor facility, there is no problem even if the weather is bad. Please feel free to use it. [This plan is recommended for the following people] ・Those who are interested in suridane ・Those who are interested in making seasonings ・Those who want to enjoy with their parents ・Those looking for hands-on activities ・Those looking for activities in rainy weather direction

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 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 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

Our ancestors were shinobi samurai who started to serve Tokugawa Ieyasu (the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate) in 1582. The clan served the shogunate for 265 years. In 1868, the clan declined the invitation from the Meiji Government and became independent. We are the only lasting shinobi clan in Japan. We invite you to come to our clan dojo where real master practitioner and professional interpreters take charge of all workshops and seminars. This is good for people who want to get a deeper insight into our ninja and samurai cultures . We still handcraft our tools and weapons. Feel free to ask any questions as we have kept our shinobi samurai tradition for over 450 years.Our ancestors trained locals and their servants to be shinobi.(Ninja is a new word used in movies. Shinobi is the word which was commonly used in the feudal times,)The term "shinobi samurai" is not well-known, but you can be one of the few who knows the history and shinobi philosophy and mindsets. The shinobi samurai trained ninjas and lead ninjas as their mastermind.You will wear a ninja outfit to learn ninja techniques and learn samurai sword techniques and manners in samurai garb.

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• Age 5～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 by visiting shrines, temples, cafes, shopping, and taking walks! And keep your yukata as a keepsake...☆◇You don't need to return the entire yukata! ◇Good access to popular tourist spots such as Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, and Arashiyama We 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 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A professional photographer will take your photos after you have rented a yukata and put it on in a small photo studio renovated from a historic old house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan! We 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. This time, we would like to help those who come to Kyoto to create wonderful memories by capturing their shining smiles and happy moments.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

"Ko-Iga" is the highest peak of pottery in history, known as "exceptional beauty" in the world of tea ceremony, mainly during the Sengoku period, when Sen no Rikyu, Oda Nobunaga, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were active, and the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Experience Awaji Iga making, a reproduction of the Ko-Iga making used in tea ceremony at that time, with one-on-one guidance from a craftsman who hand-made the largest six-tiered climbing kiln in Japan. Ko-Iga is fired at the world's highest firing temperature of 1400℃ for several days, which is unparalleled in the world, so the shape is distorted and sometimes it breaks when firewood is repeatedly hit against it, but the absolute presence and scenery that surpasses this are known as exceptional beauty. (*250℃-450℃ in a bonfire, 1500℃ in a blast furnace) Awaji Iga aims to revive Ko-Iga and values the invisible process and value, so it does not use modern tools such as burners and thermometers, or glazes that glassify the surface. During the Sengoku period, wars were taking place all over Japan, but no one really wanted war, and tea ceremonies served as a place for secret talks to avoid war. It is said that Ko-Iga was used as a special tool to hold a special tea ceremony, which could avoid war if successful, or lead to war if unsuccessful. At Tsurugi Kiln, you can experience the revival of Ko-Iga, which was used in tea ceremonies that determined history and people's lives and deaths, and the making of Awaji Iga pottery. *The actual experience is limited to the forming process. During the four days and nights of the kiln firing in February, you can visit the impressive site at any time. Please visit Awaji Island three times to enjoy the forming process, the kiln firing in February, and the collection after April. ■Itinerary 1. Decide what to make 2. Knead the clay 3. Shape, make strings, hand-form, and make balls *The actual experience is limited to the forming process. During the kiln firing in February, you can see the items you made yourself. *As the items are fired once a year during the kiln firing in February, they will be handed over after spring.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Calligraphy/Samurai Calligraphy/Tea Ceremony/which is related to ZenIaido and Armor, both of which are related to Bushido.This plan allows you to experience all of these.-Practice calligraphyLearn how to prepare yourself for calligraphy, and practice how to hold a brush and use tools.Practice basic brush strokes such as “tome”, “hane”, and “harai”.Choose a Kanji character and follow the stroke order to practice.-Samurai Calligraphy When a samurai foresaw his death, he reflected on his life and wrote down his last words on earth with a brush.-Tea CeremonyThe master of the tea ceremony prepares and powdered green tea to the guests.This is a great way to learn etiquette, manners, beautiful gestures, and the spirit of hospitality.-Samurai Sword Trial CuttingYou will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.Try your hand at slashing. Experience the best cutting edge in the world.-Wearing ArmorIn April 1615, the “Osaka Summer Battle” began. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear a suit of armor and participate in the battle. You will be photographed on the grounds of Osaka Castle, pretending to be the b,

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

At Mitsuishi Fudoson, a traditional esoteric Buddhist temple that worships the waterfall where Kobo Daishi trained at the age of 21, we will practice rituals at the goma and make our wishes come true. The prayer priest is Sato Myosen (representative of the Kishu Koyasan Yokofue Association), a nun who lives in Mt. Koya. After the Goma prayer, if the weather is good, you can visit the waterfall and achieve a unique purification. Although you can apply for the Goma prayer experience alone, we recommend visiting in a group.

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

You will learn our dojo etiquette, how to walk and stand properly using a bokken (wooden sword).At the end of the session, you'll throw boshuriken. (our clan's stick-type shuriken wearing)Program1. Opening ceremony & a samurai attire : 10min2. & A (If time allows, shuriken throwing can be introduced)6. Photo session: 5min

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

Let's learn a set of movements of our clan's basic sword techniques. Also, you know how to handle a sword and walk and stand properly using a bokken (wooden sword). In the next part, you'll learn to shoot an arrow with a traditional bow. In the final part a thorough explanation of samurai armor． Program1. Opening Meditation2. Instructor Demonstration3. Changing to a Samurai Attire4. Namba Style Walking5. Introduction to Samurai Weapons6. Long Sword practice6. Explanation and Donning Japanese Armor7. Photo session

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• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

You will start with meditation in ninja outfit and learn 5 entry level techniques with our ninja instructor. Our English interpreter is available in all sessions. The basic principles of the Ninshido (shinobi-samurai philosophy) is introduced in a dynamic and mindful way. Program 1. Opening Ceremony & wearing a ninja outfit 2. Introduction to weaponry 3. Experience Stealth Steps 4. Short sword techniques 5. Shuriken Ninja Star 6. Blowgun and Kujikiri 7. Photo session

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

~Experience flow~10:30~ Vegetable harvesting experience11:30~ Lunch making experience using picked vegetables (You can choose between making vegetable and bacon pizza or hoto, a local Yamanashi dish)13:00~ Choice of experiences○ Parfait making○ Woodworking experience using Yamanashi wood○ Herbarium making experience○ Jam making experience. Ends at 14:00 * Fruit picking is available as an option. A comprehensive food education plan where you can choose one of the following experiences: Vegetable harvesting ~ Lunch making using harvested vegetables ~ Marsa Marche. (Depending on the reservation situation on the same day, you may spend time with other groups) 6 years old and over 6,800 yen (tax included) 3 to 5 years old 5,800 yen (tax included) 0 to 2 years old Free Reservations are accepted for 3 people or more over 3 years old. (Adults must accompany)

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• Age 15～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30

*This is a junihitoe (twelve-layered ceremonial kimono) experience plan at Nariko Tenjin Shrine in Nishi-Shinjuku. It is not available at our Kagurazaka store. Experience the coveted Heian period costume, junihitoe (twelve-layered ceremonial kimono). It's popular with a wide range of people, including photography enthusiasts, foreign visitors, kimono and Japanese clothing lovers, and those celebrating their 60th birthdays, birthdays, and other entertainment. Perfect for treating yourself, taking selfies before or after your wedding, taking wedding photos, or taking photos for social media! Enjoy the freedom and freedom of choice. [Notes] *Please choose from two colors for the junihitoe: Aoi or Chitose. *Recommended height: 140cm and up, clothing sizes 19 and 21. *This plan is for women. *We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Experience making sushi at a sushi roll restaurant just a one-minute walk from the north exit of Yonago Station in Tottori Prefecture! Experience making sushi rolls using local and seasonal ingredients. You will be taught by the owner, who has over 10 years of experience. He will explain everything carefully, so even beginners can make sushi rolls skillfully and enjoyably. We also have over 30 types of sake available. You can also enjoy sake with the sushi rolls you make. (Additional cost required)

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Experience making sushi at a sushi roll restaurant just a one-minute walk from the north exit of Yonago Station in Tottori Prefecture! Experience making sushi rolls using local and seasonal ingredients. You will be taught by the owner, who has over 10 years of experience. He will explain everything carefully, so even beginners can make sushi rolls skillfully and enjoyably. We also have over 30 types of sake available. You can also enjoy sake with the sushi rolls you make. (Additional cost required)

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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

This is an experience facility in an old house in Takayama, located at the foot of Hie Shrine, the center of the Takayama Spring Festival. It is within walking distance from the center, making it ideal for sightseeing. Experience Japanese culture with a 40-minute pottery experience centered on the potter's wheel.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00

We welcome not only foreign customers but also Japanese customers! Traditional calligraphy in Japanese culture makes you feel better.Let's try writing Kanji or your favorite character with sumi inkYou can write your favorite characters or apply your name to kanji and take them home as works.If you wish, we can give you a calligraphy certificate. It comes with tea and Japanese sweets as a gift.

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• Age 1～Age 255
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

✨Dotonbori's Gachi-Chara Wolfen Collaboration Project✨First, select your favorite yukata at "Kawaii Osaka". You can be dressed by a professional, so even if it's your first time, you can rest assured. From traditional patterns to trendy styles, there is a wide variety of yukatas! You're sure to find your favorite one, so you can enjoy a special day in a memorable yukata. The plan is a nice point that you can choose from two types: rental, which you can enjoy casually, and purchase, which you can take home as it is. In your yukata, head to the Yatai Mura Matsuri in the "Dotonbori Riverside" area, which is also a popular tourist spot. With the Glico sign in the background, you can enjoy a luxurious time with a classic gourmet set of takoyaki and yakisoba + one drink at a table seat on the riverside. What you can taste here is exactly the Japanese summer festival itself! This is the only place where you can enjoy the food stalls that are popular at festivals all over the country in Dotonbori, right in the middle of Osaka. Another highlight is the "professional, authentic, genuine" Bon Odori experience that you can only experience here! Joining the circle of dancers that brighten up the summer nights is sure to get both foreign tourists and locals excited. "I can't go to the summer festival, but I want to enjoy the atmosphere at least." This is perfect for people like you. Wearing a yukata, tasting Osaka specialties, and experiencing traditional Japanese culture with Bon Odori, you can casually enjoy an extraordinary summer festival experience here in Dotonbori.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30

"Kobo Seikan" has a workshop, shop, and cafe, and you can enjoy a tour of the Yamanaka lacquerware production site, experience turning the wood, and enjoy shopping, lacquerware, and cafes and sweets. In this course, we will visit the studio (I will explain) ~ Making a vase ~ Lacquerware experience at a cafe (with a drink) Here, the lacquerware craftsmen are working every day. In this experience, you can observe it up close and learn about lacquerware production. The staff will give you easy-to-understand instructions. Next, you will make your own original flower vase using the wood turning wheel and plane that the craftsmen actually use. You can experience full-fledged wood sawing through making single flower vase. Most of the shapes are carved by yourself, so it's a little bit difficult, but it's fun! ! ! A friendly wood craftsman will teach you carefully, so you can make it yourself until the final completion. You will be satisfied. It is fun. After that, you can enjoy drinks made with lacquerware and sweets at the cafe. Please relax and enjoy the lacquerware experience. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the staff or craftsmen. Even small children can participate as long as they can hold a planer firmly. * The information and photos posted may not be the latest information. Please be sure to check in advance before using.

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• 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 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00 / 15:30

It is a Koto (Japanese traditional string instrument) experience plan about 80 minutes. During the 80 munites, you will have a precious opportunity that learn Sakura - a famous Japanese traditional song with the professional. Drink Japanese green tea, communicate with the professional, it will be a special memory for your tour. The lesson will be held in Kyomachiya-- a wooden house with 110 years old. Let's close the elegant instrument, be healed by the beautiful melody. This plan comes with a high recommendation for anyone from children to elders, and even families.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 13:30

It is an experience to make "Zori" which is a traditional footwear. [Snow Country & Rice Grocery/Straw Crafts in Niigata Prefecture] Niigata Prefecture has had a long history of rice cultivation, and various straw crafts using rice straw have been actively carried out. Until 70 to 80 years ago, during the snowy winter months, families made zori sandals using rice straw to earn an income. Nowadays, craftsmen using straw are very rare, and it is rare to see crafts using straw. This kind of experience of actually making sandals has become a rarity, but seeing how the shoes are made by hand in a blink of an eye is a masterpiece. [What you can do in this experience] In this program, you will make such a sandal with a local straw craftsman. You can choose whichever you like, the sandals made from rice straw or the cloth sandals made from colorful cloth. You can choose your favorite cloth for the thongs and cloth sandals from the available cloths, so you can create your own stylish sandals by combining them. The sandals you make can be worn as sandals at the river or the sea in the summer, or you can use them as slippers at home or as interior decoration. How about making an original handmade sandal to commemorate your trip? *Cloth sandals are optional and cost an additional 500 yen. *Only Japanese and English are supported.

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• Age 13～Age 64
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 10:30

Enjoy the refined art of traditional Japanese calligraphy in a tranquil setting. A calligraphy instructor with extensive experience will provide a calligraphy lecture in English. While learning basic calligraphy techniques, you will have the opportunity to freely write Zen proverbs, Japanese idioms, or even your own name. At the end of the experience, you will receive a traditional Japanese fan with your chosen characters or phrases inscribed on it to take home. ~Experience Schedule~ 1. First, learn posture and brush holding. Stand quietly, straighten your back, regulate your breathing, and pick up your brush. This is a preparation time to become one with your tool and your mind. 2. While following the instructor's example, learn the basic movements—stops, flicks, and sweeps—and focus on each and every movement of the brush tip. In the silence, listen carefully to the sound of the brush and paper. 3. Try writing yourself. Put your heart into each stroke, creating your own unique characters. Your feelings will be reflected on the paper through the tip of the brush. 4. Everyone shares their work. Everyone shares their thoughts and impressions as they look at their finished works. Even without words, the brushstrokes speak your heart. ⑤Have your name written on a fanThe teacher will write your name on the fan with pure brushstrokes.You will have a keepsake item to keep with you, along with the lingering memories of the experience.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00 / 17:30

This high-end Japanese knife sharpening experience has been featured on Japanese television programs. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will learn traditional Japanese sword sharpening techniques using whetstones of various grit sizes. This hands-on experience is recommended for culinary enthusiasts, artisans, and anyone who cherishes their kitchen tools. Learn about the history of knives, the different types of steel, and knife sharpening methods, and then sharpen your own knife with your own hands. You'll also receive a special gift: a perfect souvenir, unique to FUJI JAPAN. ~Experience Schedule~ 1. Change into FUJI's exclusive work clothes. Change into special work clothes and refresh your mind. Begin your experience by experiencing the traditional atmosphere and feeling like a swordsmith or craftsman. 2. Learn about the structure and origins of knives. Learn about the types and characteristics of knives made by artisans across Japan, the differences in steel materials, and traditional production areas. Learning about the process that goes into each knife's creation will deepen your attachment to each knife. 3. Receive a direct lecture from the instructor and sharpen your own knife. Under the guidance of a professional, you will learn how to hold and sharpen a knife properly. By actually using your hands, you will sharpen the blade while honing your senses. 4. Test the knife on paper, cucumber, etc. Cut paper or vegetables with the sharpened knife and check its sharpness with your own hands. You will enjoy the smooth cutting edge and a sense of accomplishment. 5. Take home the knife you sharpened yourself. You can take home the knife you polished during the experience. A knife you have sharpened with your own hands will transform your everyday cooking time into something special.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

●You will experience this at the Soba Making Salon Miyabi-an in Goi, Ichihara City. ●You will make your own soba noodles and eat the finished soba noodles. ●Each person will make one bowl of 500g (approximately 5 servings) and take home about 4 servings as a souvenir. (Homemade soup included) ●Feel the fun of making soba noodles and the deliciousness of freshly made and boiled soba noodles that you have made yourself. You will develop an attachment to the soba noodles that you have made yourself and they will taste even more delicious. ~Experience process~ 9:55am/1:55pm Meet at the Soba Making Salon Miyabi-an. Please come directly to the shop. 10:00/14:00 Explanation of the process of making soba noodlesExplanation of preparation/sifting/water circulation/kneading/rolling/folding/cutting10:15/14:15 Soba making experience beginsExperience begins with sifting11:30/15:30 Soba making "cutting" endsSoba making process ends11:40/15:40 Taste freshly made sobaTaste freshly made and boiled soba

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

"Otaru's retro streets combined with kimono. Great for taking photos" Gas lamps, stone pavement, canals, Tenguyama, historical architecture... We offer an extraordinary experience against the backdrop of Otaru's streets, which look great in kimono.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

A matcha experience where you can enjoy matcha and sweets produced in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is a casual style with seating at a table and chairs, and is recommended for those who want to be able to make matcha at home. The instructor will explain how to make matcha, the types of tools and how to use them, and basic hospitality. After enjoying the matcha made by the instructor, you can try making it yourself. The workshop will be conducted in Japanese, but assistants who speak English or German can be provided. Please contact us for other languages. The venue is a private room in a Japanese restaurant, a 5-minute walk from Kagoshima Chuo Station.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity