Things to do in Japan Page 214

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

The only place in Komatsu where you can visit a farm and experience stone processing! Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. The cave mining site is cool in summer and warm in winter, and maintains a consistent temperature year-round. In this program, an arch bridge and quarry made of Takigahara stone will be guided by Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a sculptor and geoguide who uses Takigahara stone for creative activities, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the current owner of Stone Aratani Shoten. It is a unique experience where you can see and learn about Komatsu's stone culture and stone history while visiting the original. ☆ There is also a plan with a stone carving workshop ☆ After the tour, those who wish can touch and feel the stones at the stone carving workshop. *Reservations for the sculpture workshop have ended. We only accept visits. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

It was also used in that famous cafe! What is the functionality of Takigahara stone? Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. In this program, Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the owner of Stone Aratani Shoten, have teamed up to guide you through the traditional arch bridge and inside the quarry. This is a tour where you can fully experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone, which is used in various places, from burial mounds and graves to bridges, the dirt floors of ordinary homes, and stylish cafes. After the tour, we will hold a consultation meeting where you can consult us if you are considering using it as a building material. *If you would like to participate in the workshop after the tour, please apply below. Plan name: [Ishikawa / Komatsu City] Visit the only remaining farm in Komatsu and experience stone processing ★Workshop included★ *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 74
• 1～2 hours
• 06:30 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

An experience you can only have here! Put on a dry suit and walk on the drift ice! Drift ice comes ashore on the coast of Okhotsk from late January. At its peak, the coast of Utoro is covered with pure white drift ice, creating a scene that you won't find anywhere else in Japan. Wear a special dry suit and walk on and touch the drift ice. A guide will support you, so even if it's your first time experiencing drift ice, you can feel at ease! ☆Tour times (held four times a day) 6:30-8:00 9:30-11:00 13:00-14:30 15:30-17:00 ☆Schedule for the day (Example → 9:30 start course) ☆ Around 9:15 [Pick-up] We will go around each hotel 15 minutes before the start of the tour to pick you up. Around 9:30 [Lecture] Once all the customers have gathered, we will start the lecture on putting on a dry suit. Around 9:50 [Departure] Once everyone has changed clothes and finished getting ready, it's time to depart! Let's immerse ourselves in the world of drift ice in our own way♪ Around 10:40 [Going ashore] The fun time is fleeting. It's a little sad to leave, but we go ashore and get changed. Around 11:00 [Pick-up] We'll send you off to your accommodation and the tour will end. Thank you for your hard work! *The schedule is a guideline.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Snow is fun! Experience making a mini snow igloo with Yokote's high-quality snow! Anyone can participate, including families with children and those who want to experience snow. Snow igloos are a seasonal feature of winter in Akita Prefecture. In Yokote, the "Yokote Snow Festival" is held every year on February 15th and 16th as a New Year's event to worship the water god, with a history of about 450 years. It is famous for the construction of about 80 snow igloos, each about 3 meters tall, throughout the city. In addition, about 2,000 "mini snow igloos" are made by local people and children every year at the venues of Yokote Minami Elementary School and Hebi no Sakigawahara, and candles are lit inside at night. Let's make an original mini snow igloo, one of a kind in the world, using the snow of Yokote, the home of snow igloos and a heavy snowfall area. After making the mini snow igloo, take a break with a hot drink. Candles will be lit in the mini snow igloo you made in the evening. Participants will also receive candles and Yokote sweets as gifts!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Back forty thousand lakes in the forty thousand hot spring deepest part. Here is 1, 2, of transparency 18M or more in the degree of transparency, which boasts the Honshu! ! Let Daso rowing emergency on the lake of cobalt blue! !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30

When you pass through the trees, you will see a heavy snowfield in front of you. If you go further, you will reach the forest course. The rime zone that appears after the snowstorm is a beautiful sight. The tour will not be with other guests. We accept applications from one person.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00 / 13:30

Shiretoko Goko is a tourist destination that represents Shiretoko. The five lakes scattered in the primeval forest show different expressions depending on the weather and season. On a calm day, you can see the beautiful scenery of the Shiretoko mountain range reflected on the rugged lake surface. Walk while talking about the trees in the forest and looking for traces of animals. * From 5/10 to 7/31, as brown bears are actively active, you can go around Shiretoko Five Lakes only if you accompany an accredited guide with brown bear countermeasures The walk may be canceled or changed.) * The start time may differ by about 30 minutes before and after 8:30 and 13:30.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Enjoy the topic of marine sports SUP by hand Awaji Island It is an experience meeting at Participation in pairs and groups is also OK, such as for friends, couples, couples! (On the day(Tandem or SUP for multiple members) Kobe, Osaka 1 to 2 hours from Awaji Island. Let's enjoy the sea walk slowly surrounded by beautiful sea and magnificent nature! Necessary equipment such as SUP board and paddle Rental Fees and lessons are included in the plan price, so please join us easily!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Enjoy the topic of marine sports SUP by hand Awaji Island It is an experience meeting at Participation in pairs and groups is also OK, such as for friends, couples, couples! (On the day(Tandem or SUP for multiple members) Kobe, Osaka 1 to 2 hours from Awaji Island. Let's enjoy the sea walk slowly surrounded by beautiful sea and magnificent nature! Necessary equipment such as SUP board and paddle Rental Fees and lessons are included in the plan price, so please join us easily!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience course to explore the lake with a guide! Rising popularity! It is a course where you can experience the topic SUP carefully. Experience time is two and a half hours! Please try the challenge at Lake Kizaki!

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

An introductory course to explore the lake with a guide! As it is a one and a half hour course, you can participate with confidence even if you are new to you or if you are concerned about your physical fitness. Please try the challenge at Lake Kizaki!

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

An introductory course to explore the lake with a guide! As it is a one and a half hour course, you can participate with confidence even if you are new to you or if you are concerned about your physical fitness. Please try the challenge at Lake Kizaki!

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience course to explore the lake with a guide! You can move while learning how to ride, so even beginners and children can enjoy with confidence. Please try the challenge at Lake Kizaki!

• Age 11～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is an enjoyable activity for everyone from a beginner to experienced drivers and for your peace of mind we provide helmets and gloves.​ ​ Sunday, half-day course chartered plan of the holiday. Let the fun holiday! When the charter plan, please make a reservation at one month before the scheduled date.

• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is an enjoyable activity for everyone from a beginner to experienced drivers and for your peace of mind we provide helmets and gloves.​ ​ Saturday half-day course private plan. Let's enjoy running full blast! When the charter plan, please make a reservation at one month before the scheduled date.

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

From the water surface underwater It is marine sports except Of course Explanations Practice in a tall place, and about 2-3 hours in total until production. Even if you are the first person, if there is only one swimsuit Yakushima The sea and rivers of Japan gently welcome you.

• Pickup Service

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

On the sea kayak tour, you will go deep inside the Sado version of the “Blue Cave” (Ryuodo), the largest natural lava cave on Sado Island, which can only be entered by sea kayak. can do. You can take a nap on a jari made of lava and enjoy lava baths that are very popular with women. You can also see pillow lava.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 08:30 / 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30 / 16:30

When you hear the word “horseback riding”, you may think of it as a luxury item, but now that horseback riding is booming, it has become a sport that can be enjoyed at a relatively reasonable price. This plan is a horse riding school (4 times course). 1 lesson is about 20 minutes. Experience horseback riding is not enough...I want to know more about horseback riding! If you think that, come to this horse riding school! [Horse riding school 4 times course] ◎ [Winter season] Around January to early March (*May be shortened or extended depending on temperature fluctuations) Mondays and Fridays (10:30-, 13:30-) / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays ( 10:30-, 13:30-) ◎ [Normal business hours] Until the end of June → (*May be shortened or extended due to temperature fluctuations) Mondays and Fridays (9:30-, 15:00-)/ Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (9:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m.) ◎ [Summer season] From around July to early September (*Depending on temperature fluctuations, the summer season may change from around the end of June) Fridays (8:00-9:10, 16:00-16:50) Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays (8:00-9:10, 16:00-16:50) *9/1-9/12 *During the adjustment period, if there are circumstances such as a decrease in temperature, we may change to normal business hours without waiting for the schedule.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Feel free without using heavy equipment and tanks it is recommended to those who want to swim with the fish! ! Since the life jackets are available, please join with confidence for beginners ☆

• Pickup Service

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Naturally touch small adventure of Dohoku riding the majestic flow. It is the first of the canoe, the first time of the recommendation of Teshio canoe tours for those who want to challenge the river.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:45

Why not enjoy a thrilling rafting in Kitayama of Wakayama? If rafting inexperienced, welcome! Of course, even those of experience! Local-born guide will tell the charm of Kitayama. ※ We divided into two courses of part of the morning (9:30) and the Afternoon (12:45).

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

This plan includes kimono rental and a professional photographer accompanying you for a walk around town. It's a waste to just take a selfie of yourself in a kimono, so let's capture that gorgeous kimono in the best photo! The cityscape of Asakusa feels like the entire city has become a studio! With this plan, a photographer will accompany you and take lots of pictures of you in kimono, so you'll be able to take a lot of memorable pictures, including compositions that you wouldn't be able to take with a selfie! [Location Photo Plan] --- 1 hour 50 cuts 30,800 yen tax included (Saturdays, Sundays, holidays + 5,500 yen tax included) --- Approximately 200 photos will be taken in 1 hour, and 50 carefully selected shots will be sent to your email address by data delivery in about a week. We will deliver it. Additional cutting options: 10 cuts ¥3,300 (tax included) 30 cuts ¥5,500 (tax included) If you are booking for 2 or more people, we will offer ``Location shooting + Women's Kimono Standard'' for 1 person and ``Women's Kimono'' or ``Men's Kimono''. Or please make a reservation under "Children's Kimono". [Kimono Rental/Kimono Dressing] With Kimono Rental VASARA, dressing and hair styling are also included, so you don't have to bring anything! You can choose from a variety of kimono patterns for each plan. There are many variations of zori and obi, so please feel free to mix and match. Of course, even after taking photos, you can enjoy walking around town in a kimono until it's time to return the kimono. *The price includes the photoshoot fee (30,800 yen including tax *Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) and kimono rental and dressing fee (3,278 yen including tax for female kimono standard). By booking with this plan, you can enjoy kimono rental, dressing, and photography. *If you arrive late for your reservation time, you will not be able to change or extend your shooting time. Thank you for your understanding. *After delivery, we will not accept complaints from an artistic perspective, requests for reshoots, requests for refunds, etc. Thank you for your understanding. *If you want to take pictures in places where permission is required, please obtain permission yourself. (We cannot obtain permission for photography.) *If you wish to extend the photography time, we may not be able to accept it due to the photographer's convenience. *You cannot nominate a photographer. *We will select the most suitable photo for delivery. Photos cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding. *Retouching such as skin processing and small face processing will not be performed.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Professional cyclists will lead the way and support safe and fun cycling. It is a great opportunity to improve your skills while receiving advice from professionals. Course setting adopted for "Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024": You can participate at your own pace while enjoying the beautiful scenery and tourist spots.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Professional cyclists will lead the way and support safe and fun cycling. It is a great opportunity to improve your skills while receiving advice from professionals. Course setting adopted for "Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024": You can participate at your own pace while enjoying the beautiful scenery and tourist spots.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

This is a bicycle tour that takes you around the historical and cultural sites of Okagaki-machi while admiring the beautiful sea and mountains of Okagaki-machi. The tour will be accompanied by a local tourist guide and a foreign language speaking guide. After the tour, you can stay overnight in Okagaki-machi and refuel while enjoying the local cuisine.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

It's a waste to just take a selfie of yourself in a kimono, so let's capture that gorgeous kimono in the best photo! The streets of Shibuya, a mix of old and new, are a treasure trove of photos you'll want to take in kimono. A photographer will accompany you during your walk and take lots of pictures of you in beautiful kimono, so be sure to leave plenty of photos with compositions that are not just selfies, and photos that blend in with the city in kimono! [Location Photo Plan] --- 1 hour 50 cuts 30,800 yen including tax (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) --- The experience of walking around Shibuya with a photographer in a kimono is something you can't experience many times in your life. Only Kimono Rental VASARA can offer this price and quality! A day with great photos and memories! The photos will be color-adjusted and delivered by mail in about a week. Additional cut options: 10 cuts ¥3,300 (tax included) 30 cuts ¥5,500 (tax included) If you are making a reservation for 2 people, you will receive ``Location Shooting + Women's Kimono Standard'' for 1 person and either ``Women's Kimono'' or ``Men's Kimono.'' Please make a reservation. [Kimono Rental/Kimono Dressing] VASARA's rental kimono comes with dressing and hair set, so you don't have to bring anything! You can choose from a variety of kimono patterns for each plan. There are many variations of sandals and obi, so please enjoy the total coordination. Once you have selected your kimono, decided on your kimono and hair style, enjoy walking around town. Of course, even after taking photos, you can enjoy walking around town in Japanese attire until it's time to return the vehicle. *The price includes the photoshoot fee (30,800 yen including tax *Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) and kimono rental and dressing fee (3,278 yen including tax for female kimono standard). By booking with this plan, you can enjoy kimono rental, dressing, and photography. *If you arrive late for your reservation time, you will not be able to change or extend your shooting time. Thank you for your understanding. *After delivery, we cannot accept requests for reshoots or refunds for artistic reasons. Thank you for your understanding. *If you wish to extend the shooting time, we may not be able to accept it due to the photographer's circumstances. *You cannot nominate a photographer. *We will select the most suitable photo for delivery. Photos cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding. *Retouching such as skin processing and small face processing will not be performed. *We cannot accept complaints from an artistic perspective, requests for reshoots, or refunds. Thank you for your understanding.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

While riding your bike and admiring the beautiful sea and mountains of Okagaki Town, you can enjoy picking seasonal fruits that Okagaki Town is proud of and making sweets using those fruits. This tour will be accompanied by a local tourist guide and a guide who can speak a foreign language. After completing the tour, you can stay overnight in Okagaki Town and refuel while enjoying the local flavors.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 12:30 / 13:30 / 17:30

What's wrong with living your own way! Everyone is moved by the dream pursued by a boy who has awakened to ballet. Daiwa House presents Musical "Billy Elliot-Little Dancer-" ⚫︎Period [Tokyo performance] Opening performance: July 27th (Sat) - August 1st (Thu) 2024 Main performance: August 2nd (Fri) - October 26th (Sat) 2024 ⚫︎Venue Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL (Toshima Ward Arts and Culture Theater) ⚫︎Performance time 1st act: 80 minutes / break: 25 minutes / 2nd act: 75 minutes (total 3 hours) Scheduled * Performance times are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding. ⚫︎Ticket S seat: Weekdays ¥15,000 / Weekends and holidays ¥15,500⚫︎CastBilly Elliot: Ryomai Asada / Eito Ishiguro / Uichiro Inoue / Kayumi Haruyama (Quattro Cast)Father: Toru Masuoka / Tatsugo Tsurumi (Double Cast)Mr. Wilkinson: Kei Aran / Megumi Hamada (Double Cast)Grandma: Tokie Negishi / Satomi Achiha (Double Cast)Tony (Brother): Daiki Nishikawa / Kodai Yoshida (Double Cast)George: Chief ImoaraizakaOlder Billy: Ryohiko Nagano / Yasuo Atsuji / Ryoma Yamashina (Triple Cast)

• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 13:30

This special 2-day/1-night tour led by a fireworks specialist and a local guide is going to be incredible. We'll be visiting an open factory in Tsubame-Sanjo, a town full of professional craftsmen who sharpen knives and so much more! And then, you'll get to experience the absolutely amazing river fireworks at the Nagaoka Festival, which is one of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan! On this incredible tour, you'll get to experience the amazing Japanese artisan skills that have been passed down from generation to generation by countless talented craftsmen.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 19:00

The cruelest, harrowing, and sexiest ``Romeo and Juliet'' by Matthew Bourne, one of Britain's most popular and successful directors and choreographers. Matthew Bourne's company, New Adventures, will make a long-awaited visit to Japan five years after the masterpiece "Swan Lake," which holds the record for the longest run in ballet box office history, was performed in Tokyo in 2019! ■ Matthew Bourne's "Romeo + Juliet" [Performance period] Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - Sunday, April 21, 2024 [Venue] Tokyu Theater Orb ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・<Staff> Original work : William Shakespeare Music: Sergei Prokofiev Direction and Choreography: Matthew Bourne Art and Costumes: Les Brotherston Lighting: Paul Constable Sound: Paul Grouse Orchestration: Terry Davis Organizer: Horipro/TBS/BS-TBS Planning and production: Horipro Sponsored by: British Council/TBS Radio <Cast> New Adventures

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