Things to do in Japan Page 117

• 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 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

[Chatan, Okinawa] Couples and men are welcome! Ryukyu facial & foot massage 100 minutes. Facial massage with mud "Kucha" used in Okinawa since ancient times and deep sea water cosmetics. Refresh your tired mind and body between dates and sightseeing. It is close to American Village and the famous Okinawa soba restaurant "Hamaya" is also nearby! You can enjoy sightseeing together. Those who come by car can also extend the parking lot. Why not experience the blessings of Okinawa at a salon in a good location? Refresh your tired feet with a foot massage. Safe to use natural materials from Okinawa. You can leave a memory with a photo. Singles are also welcome! Enjoy a blissful moment with the blessings of Okinawa. ~ Flow of the day ~ 14:00 Counseling / Choose aroma oil and color Before the treatment, you can choose your favorite scent from 13 types of aroma oil. 14:15 Relax with a foot bath using natural salt from Okinawa You can also choose your favorite color of handmade bath salt made from natural salt from Okinawa. Enjoy a more personal healing time with fragrant aromas and colorful bath salts. 14:25 Ryukyu Facial Starts Uses cosmetics containing "KM-DSWP", an ingredient extracted from Okinawa's deep seawater. It works on skin cells and supports procollagen production. It enhances firmness and moisture from the inside, and is effective for anti-aging care. With the blessings of Okinawa's sea, you can have fresh bare skin. ・Ultrasonic skin cleaning and full-scale massage with lift-up machine Gently care for pores with ultrasonic cleaning. The lift-up machine enhances the firmness and elasticity of the skin. A full-scale facial with skilled hand massage for deep healing and beautiful skin. Experience a higher level of beautiful skin with professional techniques. ・Experience mud pack with Kucha Sea silt (Kucha) collected from the sea of Okinawa. Its particles are finer than pores, making it ideal for packs. Kucha, which means "mud" in Okinawa dialect, gently absorbs old keratin and excess sebum, cleansing the skin and making it refreshing.・Photo-taking of memories You've experienced a mud pack. Why not commemorate this unique experience? We will borrow your smartphone or camera to take a memorable photo. If you wish, you can also share the data via airdrop. ・Deep healing with oil foot massage The ultimate healing for tired feet. Carefully massage from the soles of your feet to your calves, promoting blood circulation and deep relaxation. With a light step, you can enjoy sightseeing in Okinawa even more. ・Deep healing with neck, shoulders, décolleté, hands, and head massage Carefully massage your neck, shoulders, décolleté, hands, and head, which have accumulated fatigue from traveling. Deep healing promotes blood circulation and deeply relaxes the fatigue of traveling. ・Finishing touch & tea time Okinawa shell ginger lotion, wild rose milk lotion, and seaweed moisturizing cream enhance the penetration of the skin. After the treatment, take a break with Okinawa's fragrant Sanpin tea. Relax and soothe your mind with tea time.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Try your hand at making an authentic parquet keychain by cutting and gluing parquet blocks that make use of the natural wood color! Wood comes in a variety of colors, from brown, red, yellow, and even purple. The parquet block bars that form the basis of parquet work are made in advance by instructor Matsuura. You cut them with a craftsman's saw and combine them to make hearts, leaves, and any other shape you like. Once firmly glued together, polish them with sandpaper and finish with oil to complete the piece. Instructor Matsuura of Studio Kaede is a talented artist who won the top prize at the Dobi Exhibition in 2019. He will kindly teach even beginners the authentic craftsmanship!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

In Naganuma, a town of flowers, there are people who collect beautiful flowers, carefully press them, and create various works of art. Among the various crafts, the pressed flower group "Yuri" will provide clear files for the experience, which even beginners can easily make beautifully. The flowers are collected in advance and pressed beautifully through a delicate process, and with the help of the teacher's design sense, participants will transform the pressed flowers into convenient clear files. The clear files used are specially ordered and can also be used as clipboards, so that they can be used for a long time. Please have a look at the photos to see what kind of works will be made.

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• In Door Activity
• 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!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Naganuma Town, an hour's drive from Sapporo, produces beautiful flowers. Why not try to be soothed by flowers in Naganuma Town? With the advice of an instructor, you can freely arrange seasonal flowers from the surrounding area in a special box set with absorbent sponges. It's fun! Naganuma Town is famous for its rice and vegetable production, but in fact there are many wonderful flower producers. So Maoi, a flower shop that fell in love with the flowers of Naganuma Town, moved from Sapporo to the town. Their outstanding flower arranging sense has attracted the attention of various industries, and they were even entrusted with the flowers for the opening of a certain luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Shikotsu that recently opened. The shop is always full of fresh flowers. When you order a bouquet, they will ask you, "Who is this for?" and arrange it to suit the recipient and the image of the sender. As they fell in love with the flowers of Naganuma, they have built strong relationships with local flower farmers. There are many flowers that are only grown in Naganuma. In the box flower making experience, you can freely arrange seasonal flowers in the specially prepared box, and learn the tricks of flower arranging and the rules for arranging beautifully. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the friendly instructor. The boxed flower arrangement you made will surely be a very welcome item to display in your home or give as a gift!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Naganuma Town is a town of art! There are many artists and craftspeople here. Naganuma Town is about an hour's drive from Sapporo, and you can experience the finishing touches of the traditional craft "Wakasa chopsticks"! The final step in making Wakasa chopsticks is polishing. Colorful painted patterns and mother-of-pearl appear on the black lacquered chopsticks.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

It's a new type of shooting sport that can be enjoyed by people aged 18 and over. Experienced staff will be with you full-time, from explaining the rules to the end of the game, so you can play safely and enjoyably.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

This is Yakatabune Kawaguchi. We can guide you to the fireworks at Disneyland, Tokyo Port, Odaiba, Sumida River, Skytree, etc. We are fully equipped with air conditioning, washlet toilets, and karaoke. You can dine with colleagues, friends, lovers, family, etc. while watching the scenery.

• For Groups
• For Family

• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Starting from Ichikawa Park MTB Field in Ichikawamisato-cho, you can enjoy mountain biking to your heart's content in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture. This is a premium mountain bike guided tour.

• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is the first program for enjoying the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, based at Ichikawa Park MTB Field in Ichikawamisato Town. This is a premium mountain bike guided tour for beginners, families, and children to learn the basics of mountain biking from scratch and learn how to ride mountain bikes safely and enjoyably on mountain trails.

• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 13～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

Mikata Five Lakes are five lakes with five different colors. A 30km bicycle ride around the lake is called Gokoichi. Take a guided cycling tour around Gokoichi on a rental bicycle. We will show you the highlights of each lake and recommended photo spots. If you cancel in the event of rain, we will provide a full refund. ~Experience Outline~ ① Reception: Check in at the tourist information center inside JR Mihama Station. You will decide on a rental bicycle and be informed of the day's itinerary and important points to note. ② Let's Cycling: Start with your guide ③ Rest, photos, and shopping along the way: Take breaks at the highlights and photo spots. You can also buy souvenirs along the way. ④ Lunch Guide: We can recommend lunch options (additional cost)

• Age 8～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

By using the special sole and pattern, you can choose your favorite pattern, sole, and material to make a pair of original shoes that is one of a kind in the world in one day! Children are welcome! If you would like to participate with more people than the capacity, we can hold the workshop at the workshop cafe, which is a 5-minute walk from the atelier, so please feel free to contact us. ⚫︎Workshop flow 1: Choose a pattern For those making shoes for the first time: ・Derby ・Macalon ・Plain ・Open For those who are making shoes for the second pair and have experience in handcrafting: ・Hi-Top ・Lofer ・Sneaker *Rubber comes in 5 colors (black / beige / pink / khaki / navy) *Can be customized to lace-up shoes *If you would like to make tassels as well, an optional fee (+¥3,500) will be charged. 2: Choose a sole You can choose from 3 types.・Flat/White Size 33-45・Platform/White *Sizes are from 35 to 40・Platform/Black *Sizes are from 35 to 403: Choose a sizeWe offer unisex sizes from 22.5cm to 29cm in 0.5cm increments. Please refer to the size chart and let us know your desired size in advance. On the day of the workshop, you can try on samples and make changes.4: Choose a materialWe offer a variety of materials, including embossed, foiled, patent, and printed leather such as crocodile and ostrich, mainly domestic and Italian leather, pony, PVC, tweed, ribbon lace, antique kimono obi and old cloth.5: Make itCut out the pattern↓Place the pattern on the leather and secure it with masking tape↓Use leather scissors to cut the leather along the pattern↓Use thread and needle to sew the leather and sole together↓Complete! ⚫︎Loper Shoes Design BookWe offer an e-book that introduces materials and a collection of shoe designs. Please visit our website. Website: https://lit.link/mamashappymarcheInstagram: leather.atelier.haruka*The materials available vary depending on the workshop instructor. If you have any special requests, please contact us in advance. ●Information to be provided when making a reservation Please let us know your desired size, sole, and pattern in advance. Changes can also be made on the day.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

This is a plan to tour Miyajima and other islands on a luxury cruiser. Since it is a private charter, you can enjoy sightseeing smoothly without worrying about crowds or waiting times. Up to 10 people can board the boat. Please feel free to contact us.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Our shop is a marine shop where you can rent jet skis at a beach directly connected to a hotel, which is rare even in Okinawa Prefecture. Our experienced instructors can show you hidden spots and tours to Minna Island! Go straight from the beach to the ocean of Okinawa! If you're looking to rent a jet ski on Okinawa's main island, leave it to 75Mare.Umiasobi! ~Experience flow~9:00 Meet and departYou will board the boat at the location designated by our company! Welcome to our exciting tours♪9:30 Enjoy the ocean of Nago♪ We will show you various hidden spots! On the way to Minna Island, we will show you various hidden spots! Please enjoy the hidden spots that our experienced instructors can show you! 10:00 Arrive at Minna Island♪ Arrive at Minna Island, which is very popular on Okinawa's main island♪ Enjoy the spectacular views to your heart's content! 11:00 Play around Minna Island♪ You can play around Minna Island on the accompanying jet ski! Enjoy a special time in the best location! 12:00 Depart Minna Island! Return to Nago! On the way back, we will return to Nago, taking in the spectacular views! (This is the timetable for the half-day plan above!)

• Age 10～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Our shop is a marine shop where you can rent jet skis at a beach directly connected to a hotel, which is rare even in Okinawa Prefecture. Our experienced instructors can show you hidden spots and tours to Minna Island! Go straight from the beach to the ocean of Okinawa! If you're looking to rent a jet ski on Okinawa's main island, leave it to 75Mare.Umiasobi! ~Experience flow~9:00 Meet and departYou will board the boat at the location designated by our company! Welcome to our exciting tours♪9:30 Enjoy the ocean of Nago♪ We will show you various hidden spots! On the way to Minna Island, we will show you various hidden spots! Please enjoy the hidden spots that our experienced instructors can show you! 10:00 Arrive at Minna Island♪ Arrive at Minna Island, which is very popular on Okinawa's main island♪ Enjoy the spectacular views to your heart's content! 11:00 Play around Minna Island♪ You can play around Minna Island on the accompanying jet ski! Enjoy a special time in the best location! 12:00 Depart Minna Island! Return to Nago! On the way back, we will return to Nago, taking in the spectacular views! (This is the timetable for the half-day plan above!)

• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• 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 5～Age 99
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:00

[Summary] Learn traditional Tokamachi cooking from local mothers. Not only will you cook, but you'll also help harvest and source ingredients, creating a delicious feast made with fresh ingredients! [Schedule] Meet at a designated location in Tokamachi City at 9:00 AM. After gathering the ingredients, you'll move to the cooking venue and prepare the food under the guidance of the instructor's mother. The menu will generally consist of three side dishes, rice, and miso soup. As seasonal ingredients will be used, the menu will be a surprise until the day of the tour. Once the food is ready, enjoy a chat with the instructor's mother as you savor the meal! (You may discover a new flavor.) The tour will conclude around 1:00 PM, with a drop-off location. *Available in Japanese and English only.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

①Meeting/reception Gather at the site, complete the reception, and walk to the flight location. ② Explanation I will explain how to operate. ③ Contents of the experience Aerial shooting experience using a drone starts! (About 30 minutes) Finally, take a drone commemorative photo. ④ Dissolution After the experience ends, it will be disbanded. *The flow above is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

It is a 4-hour course for sightseeing in Otaru by the finest Lexus taxi. We will show you the famous places of Otaru such as Otaru Canal, Kitaichi Glass, Sakaimachi Dori, LeTAO, Otaru Kihinkan. For lunch, why not try the gorgeous seafood and sushi from the port city of Otaru? Please enjoy Otaru, the city of history.

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Transfer to New Chitose Airport by the finest Lexus taxi. You can reach your destination in central Sapporo in about an hour from the reserved taxi stand at the airport. Since you do not have to walk a long distance, even small children, the elderly, and people with disabilities can move easily. Let's enjoy sightseeing in Hokkaido while watching the nature of Hokkaido seen from the highway.

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• For Family

• Age 10～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Experience the culture and history of Tokamachi, a town of heavy snow and kimono, on a stroll through the town. A local guide will show you hidden gems, including backstreet art and architecture unique to a snowy region. [Tokamachi: A Town Walk in Tokamachi, a Heavy Snow Region and Kimono Town] Tokamachi is Japan's leading kimono-producing region. Explore the history of the town and its unique architecture, focusing on the past and present of its architecture, as you walk with a guide, learning about the town's history and the unique structure of a town unique to one of Japan's heaviest snowfall regions. Example: Meet at Tokamachi Station. See architecture and "ganki" (traditional Japanese-style walkways) that reveal life in a snowy region. Explore the backstreet art! Stop by a local Japanese confectionery shop for a break. See the stone carving monuments scattered along the greenway before heading to the Tokamachi Museum and Information Center. After the tour, shop at Cross Ten, a roadside station with a wide selection of local products and souvenirs. [What You'll Do] Starting from Tokamachi Station, you'll walk through the town with a guide. Discover the hidden charms of the city, including recommendations for spots only locals know about and art in backstreets that cars don't go through! Courses vary depending on your preferences and the season. The tour lasts approximately 120 minutes. *The tour can be carried out at any time you like, so please let us know your desired start time when you apply. *Prices do not include food, drinks, or admission to museums, etc.

• With Pets

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

[Regional common coupons (electronic only) are available! ] It is an experience to make a traditional craft "Chinkoro" handed down in Tokamachi. [What is “Chinkoro”? 】Every Tokamachi citizen has made “Chinkoro”, a small colorful doll made of rice flour. The word chinkoro means “puppy” and is often made in the shape of a puppy or the Chinese zodiac of the year. It is made around January every year and displayed in the house, but because it is made of rice flour paste, it cracks and breaks in a few weeks. It is said that the more broken pieces there are, the better the luck. The culture of making chinkoro is said to have started in the Edo period, but the original origin is not well understood. [What you can do in this experience] In this program, you will make Tokamachi's traditional craft Chinkoro while being taught by a local Chinkoro craftsman. You can make your own original penis, such as anime characters, mascots, animals, etc., regardless of the traditional puppy or zodiac. It is an experience that everyone can enjoy regardless of age or gender. Please make sure to make a lucky charm, Chinkoro, as a souvenir. *Only Japanese and English are supported.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 20:50

This is a direct cruise taxi between Universal City Port and Dotonbori! It is a one-way cruise between Universal City Port and Dotonbori! Enjoy sightseeing on the boat! This is a course where you can enjoy Osaka from the river while relaxing on a lounge sofa type boat. *Due to construction work on the Dotonbori River Water Gate from October 16, 2024 to March 31, 2025, we will operate on a special route. Please contact us as there are times when we cannot accept your request depending on the tide level.

• For Groups
• For Family

• 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.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• 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.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Floating offshore headquarters town main island north, Minna. Coral grade is said to Kerama Islands and equal to or higher than that. If there is hope, such as "Nemo want to see" and "coral want to see", "turtle want to see", please contact us. In addition, access to the "Churaumi Aquarium" is also convenient to the aquarium tourism after preeminent diving.

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