Things to do in Japan Page 137

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

This is a course where you can experience "Modern Kintsugi" at a long-established lacquerware store. In this course, unlike full-fledged kintsugi, which uses real lacquer, substitute lacquer is used to restore the pottery. It is resistant to rashes and dries quickly, so you can take your work home with you on the same day. In addition, in this course, you can prepare a vessel for restoration, so you can easily experience Kintsugi empty-handed. Of course, you can also bring the vessel you want to do kintsugi. The shop is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops gather. During the Edo period, it prospered as a base for commerce and logistics, and even now you can feel the atmosphere of Edo culture everywhere. Why don't you experience Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese restoration technique, while enjoying a walk before and after the experience?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

This is a course where you can experience one of the representative decoration techniques of lacquerware, "Makie". “Kakoku” is to decorate and beautify the surface of the product. It is a decoration technique to attach. We use cashew paint, which is a non-irritating synthetic resin paint, so that you can enjoy it safely. In this course, you can choose one of your favorite bowls and finish the original bowl by drawing pictures and letters with die-cutting and freehand. If you use the prepared designs, even people who are not good at drawing can easily work, and you can also bring your own original design and draw freely. “Kitanihonbashi Yumehigashi Main Store” is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops are gathered from the Edo period. Muto, the organizer, is a long-established company with history and tradition as a wholesale store specializing in lacquerware that has been in business for over 100 years. A workshop instructor with specialized skills will teach you carefully. The real thrill of the experience is the moment when the colors change when the sown powder is wiped off. How about experiencing Maki-e, a unique Japanese traditional technique?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

At the Shimanto River Canoe Camp Touring, we go down the Shimanto River with canoeing over 4 nights while going down the beautiful clear stream, leisurely camping on the banks of the river. It is an outdoor tour & nature tour that goes down the Shimanto River while camping in Kawahara where nobody is there. The charm of this trip is to spend a lifetime of eternity in a clear flow and the silence of nature. Why do not you go down the Shimanto River with one book you wanted to read in the back?

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:30

★★Google Review 5.0 Rating★★Here are some reviews we received. -----First, if you tell them not to drop it, they won't! If you tell them to drop it, they will! The rider was very cute, kind and wonderful. The guy had cool hair blowing in the wind and I was so in love with him. It was so much fun! If you come to Ishigaki Island, you should definitely do this! I'll definitely go again. Thank you! -----We were able to ride about five other boats, including the banana boat. The time was just right, about two and a half hours. It was so much fun. -----The guides were friendly and kind, and all of them were good-looking guys, so it was a fun time. I recommend it. -----The staff were very kind, and the difficulty level could be adjusted to suit your choice, and I was very satisfied with the fun and valuable experience of screaming a lot! -----It's really fun. Just give it a try! It will be a good memory. -----Ranking of popular rides that can be enjoyed with Ishigaki Mania's all-you-can-play plan1st place Banana boat2nd place Thriller3rd place Super Marble4th place Striker5th place Airhead BlastBy using the all-you-can-play marine sports plan, you can enjoy popular activities many times. ♦♦Schedule example on the day of the tour♦♦--- 8:00 AM 12:00 PM ---②Reception, payment, changing clothes, tour explanation--- 8:15 AM 12:15 PM ---③Marine sports start at the beach! We will have fun♡--- 8:30 AM 13:30 PM ---④Shower, changing clothes--- 11:30 PM 16:30 PM ---⑤Pick-up or disbanding--- 11:45 PM 16:45 PM ---※Tour contents may be changed or canceled depending on sea conditions and weather. ※Time may vary slightly.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

The subject and duration will vary depending on the workshop. We introduce collaboration events and works on Instagram @artwine.tokyo! ◆Features1. "Fail-proof art experience" proposed by instructors who graduated from art universities2. "Wine pairing" with painting3. "Hands-free luxury" where everything is providedUnless otherwise specified, children can participate in all workshops. Soft drinks are also available. For children up to the lower grades of elementary school (approximately 10 years old or younger), you can choose from the following two methods. In the case of 1), please make a reservation for one person, and in the case of 2), please make a reservation for two people. 1) A pattern in which the child and guardian create one piece together2) A pattern in which the child and guardian each create one pieceFor children in the upper grades of elementary school (approximately 10 years old or older), the child and guardian will each work on one piece, so please make a reservation for two people.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 83
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Would you like to experience the traditional Japanese culture of Ikebana in a room with a tea ceremony room? We have taken proper measures against COVID-19, so you can experience it with peace of mind. Since it is aimed at foreigners, it will be conducted in English. If there are 3 or more people, it will be held in the Japanese-style room on the second floor.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

＼The most popular plan／Even though you went on a family trip, have you ever had trouble finding photos of everyone in them? I will be happy to be the photographer for your family♪ I have been living here for 6 years☆ You can also leave the attendance to me♪ I will take lots of natural photos while visiting 2-3 spots! No matter how many years pass, you will definitely be able to relive your travel memories♪ Let's go see the spectacular views of Ishigaki Island with your family! You can request anything from beaches, spectacular spots, and classic spots to spots that your children will love* We will tailor a plan together♡ Choose a morning or afternoon course! It's a private tour for one group, so you can enjoy it at your child's pace♪ We will take as many photos as time allows☆ After selecting the photos, we will retouch them all and send them to you in a web album within one month. Let's create memories that will last for years!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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 3～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Make two herbarium bottles. A herbarium that is perfect for hobbies and pre-zens. Even beginners can enjoy it for people of all ages. How about an exciting experience with seasonal colors and your favorite flowers?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

It is an accessory making of "bindama" motif using a glass dome. Since it is held at the instructor's home with a small number of people, it is possible to support those who are not good at detailed work. From children to the elderly, you can participate. (We recommend that you be accompanied by a guardian until the lower grades of elementary school.) For those who are looking for rare accessories to create memories of the port city.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

\Full day private plan/Enjoy Ishigaki Island to the fullest! We will guide you around the island from standard spots to hidden spots in response to your requests♪ Since it is a private tour, let's plan the trip together with your child's pace! You can play slowly on the beach, take a nap surrounded by nature, and our family photographer will capture casual moments to special moments! A full course that allows you to enjoy Ishigaki Island by visiting up to 8 spots♪ We will take as many photos as time allows☆ Leave the parent-child shots to us! We will capture many exciting moments! We will also bring out a lot of natural images of your cute children while playing♪ Please ask us anything about the island, problems you may have while traveling, recommended restaurants, etc. By the end of the tour, you will think of us as local friends as we have fun taking photos together☆ All photos will be retouched and sent to you in a web album within one month. Let's make memories that will last for years♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Place the shiroba glaze of your favorite color on the copperplate and bake it and make original accessories and accessories. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Decide on the work to be assembled (15 minutes) ② Demonstration and experience (100 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

At Oiran Studio Arare, you can wear a full set of armor like a samurai warrior and take photos! The armor plan for 7,700 yen includes a full set of armor, a photographer's photoshoot, and 5 minutes of photography with your smartphone in the studio. The armor is available in one size. We also have armor for small children. If you have any questions about the size, please contact us. We also have a wide range of other options, so please feel free to apply. *Hair and makeup, and photo data are not included in the basic plan.