Things to do in Japan Page 24

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

You can experience Japanese traditional culture and calligraphy. Tools Explanations, How to hold a brush, posture, kanji Explanations After that, you have to decide the character you want to write and practice that character. Write on colored paper or a round fan to finish the original book! ~On the day Flow ① ① Nearest station set → Arrival at home (5 minutes) ② Calligraphy Explanations(Equipment, Kanji, Kana, etc.) (15 minutes) ③ Brush leveling (How to carry the brush before writing, practice of basic lines) (15 minutes) ④ Ask the instructor to select the character you want to write and model I will write and teach points. (10 minutes) ⑤ Practice (30 minutes) ⑥ Kiyosho (finished in colored paper or fan) (10 minutes) ⑦ Send to the nearest station (5 minutes)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 19:00

Why don't you enjoy making "Flower Jelly", a decorated sweet that originated in Peru, South America?

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• In Door Activity

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

Please contact us if you are a group of men only, as we may be conducting a dressing experience for women only in a separate room. **** Experience the traditional techniques of Iwatsuki, Saitama City, a town of dolls with over 100 years of history. Edo Kimekomi doll making. Choose your favorite color and pattern from over 10 types of kimono fabric and create a one-of-a-kind original doll. Beginners are welcome. Anyone who can use scissors and a drill can complete the experience in about 2 hours. You can take the completed doll home on the day. Doll making in a modern Showa-era room and a talk about dolls by a guide instructor. Seasonal top-quality sweets and tea included. **** Traditional techniques handed down since the Edo period in Iwatsuki, Saitama Kimekomi dolls Kimekomi dolls are a traditional craft handed down since the Edo period. A wooden carved doll with grooves is sandwiched with fabric using a special spatula to make it look like it is wearing a costume. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊While working as a tourist guide in Iwatsuki, the town of dolls, leading walks around the town and hosting events, he became fascinated with doll culture and learned how to make Kimekomi dolls. He conveys doll culture to people of all ages through doll making. We incorporate tea time into the painstaking work and value a friendly atmosphere. We do not provide English support, but we do cater to foreign tourists. ■Experience duration/ Approximately 2 hoursPlease choose your desired time when making a reservation. Please choose between 11am and 4pm. If you would like an early morning or evening session, please contact us separately. ■We accept reservations for other experiences from 2 people up to a maximum of 8 people. Only those participating in the experience are allowed inside the store. (Caregivers excluded)

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

Why do not you experience the painting of Hakata Jukyusen? At the home town hall, under the craftsmen, painting experience has become easy to do. How about touching Hakata's tradition and making memories?

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

Why do not you have a painting experience by Hakata Zagako? At the home town hall, under the craftsmen, painting experience has become easy to do. How about touching Hakata's tradition and making memories?

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• Age 9～Age 100
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

How well do you know about 'kendo'? Join our tour to learn about this rare martial art where even beginners can experience a real combat.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:30

The Nago Museum features an exposed display that does not use a case. We are working to make the exhibits feel close to you. On the first floor, you can learn the lifestyles of food, clothing, and housing, including Agu. On the second floor, you can learn the wisdom of predecessors, such as the Nago industry.

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• Age 9～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

How well do you know about 'kendo'? It is a rare martial art where even beginners can experience a real fighting! Quietness of dojo, manners of manners, sounds bamboo sweeps, reverberating calls ... Welcome to the world of a samurai training to improve your skills and refine your heart and body.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

You can experience gold leaf application, a typical traditional craft. In this course, you will choose your favorite vessel and finish the original vessel. Since stickers with various designs are available, it is relatively easy to work with, and you can also use a cutter to create your own design. 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 gold leaf pasting, a traditional Japanese craft, while enjoying a walk before and after the experience?

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00

Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are manufactured on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. This is a valuable experience where you can visit an incense manufacturer that has been manufacturing incense since 1905 and still maintains traditional handmade manufacturing methods, learn about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experience part of the manufacturing process while receiving a lecture from a veteran craftsman. After learning the basics of incense from a fragrance master called a "Koshi" at an incense manufacturer on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of the domestic incense market, you will receive a lecture from a veteran craftsman and experience part of the actual manufacturing process. It is a valuable opportunity to listen to the craftsman's story! *The experience will involve cutting the sticks into bonkiri (a bonkiri stick) and putting them raw on the sticks.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are produced on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. Visit an incense manufacturer that has been producing incense since 1905 and continues to produce it by hand, learning about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experiencing making your own original incense. After learning the basics of incense by visiting a manufacturer of incense sticks on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks, and learning about the history and knowledge of fragrance of Awaji Island incense sticks, as well as the traditional manufacturing process, it's time to make your own incense! Choose the color of the incense, put the ingredients and water in a mortar and knead. Blend your favorite fragrances and knead again, then use a die to shape the incense. Take it home and let it dry thoroughly for about a week, and your incense is ready! You can experience making your own scent at home. [Experience Schedule] 11:00 Meeting Observe the traditional incense manufacturing process at Awaji Umekundo Ei Factory (30 minutes) 11:30 Learn about the history of incense and fragrance knowledge from a Kohshi (producer) and experience making incense (80 minutes) 12:50 Scheduled to end

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are produced on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. Visit an incense manufacturer that has been producing incense since 1905 and continues to produce it the traditional way, learning about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experiencing making your own original sachet. After learning the basics of incense by visiting an incense manufacturer on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of the domestic incense market, and learning about the history of Awaji Island incense stick production, knowledge of fragrance, and the traditional manufacturing process, you can finally experience making an incense sachet. You can mix your favorite fragrance ingredients and make an original sachet to put in your favorite sachet, and enjoy the scent at home. [Experience Schedule] 11:00 Meeting point Observe the traditional incense manufacturing process at Awaji Baikondo Ei Factory 11:30 Learn about the history and scents of incense from a Kohshi (producer) and experience making a scented sachet (50 minutes) 12:20 Scheduled end

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• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

The "Village Revitalization Project" started after hearing from overseas tourists that they wanted to know more about Japanese culture and would like to participate if they had the opportunity to experience it. Located about an hour from Himeji Castle, it is a precious place that preserves traditional Japanese rural scenery and shrines. In addition, due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the local elementary school is also at risk of closing. This is a format that allows everyone to participate in village revitalization through Japanese cultural experiences, and is different from general tours. Please join the "Village Revitalization Project" and let's create the future together. Thank you. This plan includes lunch and dinner. In this tour, you will experience Japanese culture. After the sake brewery tour and tasting experience, you will move to Yasutomi Town and enjoy lunch and dinner (local cuisine) while looking at the rural scenery. At that time, we will play the koto, shakuhachi, shamisen, and Japanese dance. In addition, you will experience the tea ceremony (dessert = tea cake) during lunch. After lunch, we will visit the shrine and hold a dedication.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:30

This is an art calligraphy experience under the guidance of calligrapher Yuyu Makita. You can wear a calligraphy uniform, so there is no need to worry about getting your clothes dirty. First, practice on a piece of calligraphy paper the size of a shikishi. Makita will hold your hand and teach you how to use a brush. Next, you will dynamically draw art calligraphy with a large brush on a large piece of paper measuring 69cm in height and 136cm in width! At the end, take a commemorative photo and take home a souvenir that you can't get anywhere else! It's a valuable experience!

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• In Door Activity
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• 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?

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• 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?

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Kuniyoshi Castle is a mountain castle that was the base when the three great heroes Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Oda Nobunaga attacked Asakura. You will experience the tea ceremony in the room of the Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum, which is designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property. ~Experience procedure~ ① Reception Please tell the museum reception that you will be participating in the tea ceremony and enter the museum. Please wait in the room in front of the room. ② Tea ceremony ③ Tea ceremony experience

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• 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

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! A photographer will accompany you during your walk and take plenty of pictures of you in beautiful kimono, so be sure to leave plenty of photos that are not just self-portraits, but 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 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 ``Women's Kimono'' or ``Men's Kimono'' or Please make a reservation under "Children's Kimono". [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 will not accept complaints from an artistic perspective, requests for reshoots, requests for refunds, etc. Thank you for your understanding. *Please obtain permission for filming at the shooting location 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.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, we will be holding a day trip experience of Sagami Sato Kagura and waterfall training in the quiet mountains of Atsugi. When you hear waterfall training, you may have a harsh image, but we will support you so that even first-timers can take on the challenge with confidence. Training is based on the positive idea that people can start over again and again. Kagura is an ancient Japanese traditional performing art that embodies the wish that people will spend their days in good health. This time, you will watch a lion dance performance and take photos of yourself as a lion dancer. Why not refresh your mind and body through this experience and the stress we feel in our daily lives? ~Experience flow~ 8:00 Meet at Atsugi Central Park We will take you to the experience location by bus! 8:30 Explanation of sutra chanting We will teach you the mantras to chant during waterfall training and the meaning of the mantras. 9:30 Waterfall training at Okama Benzaiten Let's blow away the mental fog that arises from daily frustrations! 11:00 Relax and warm up your body and mind with a hot spring bath at Motoyu Tamagawakan. 12:00 Lunch at Motoyu Tamagawakan Enjoy a meal incorporating seasonal and local ingredients. 13:00 Experience dressing up in the lion dance costumes of the Sagami Sato Kagura Kakizawa Shachu and take a photo. Try on the gorgeous costumes of the historic Sagami Sato Kagura Kakizawa Shachu and take a photo! [Schedule in case of rain] [Meeting place] Atsugi Central Park (Registration from 9:15) [Experience 1] Goma-gyo experience (from 10:00) [Experience 2] Hot spring bath (from 11:00) [Lunch] [Experience 3] Watch a lion dance performance, experience dressing up in the lion dance costumes and take a photo (from 13:00) [Ending place] Atsugi Central Park (scheduled to end at 14:30)

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

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

This is a hands-on class for foreign visitors to Japan to experience the traditional Japanese culture of calligraphy. Located in Jimbocho, the town of second-hand books, this calligraphy class is supported by leading instructors who will help you have a memorable experience of Japanese culture, calligraphy. We will assign kanji to your name and prepare a sample in advance. First, while grinding the ink, the instructor will explain the calligraphy tools, how to sit, how to hold and use the brush, etc. You will be carefully taught how to write the kanji for your name, your favorite characters, or the words you want to write, and at the end, you will finish it into a colored paper or fan to take home as a souvenir. All tools will be provided. Please feel free to join us empty-handed.

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• Age 13～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30

*********************** Information on reservations for Saturdays and Sundays in October and November *********************** During the above period, the experience may be canceled at short notice due to the swordsmith's circumstances. If the experience is canceled, a full refund will be made and there will be no rescheduling to another day. Thank you for your understanding. ------------------------------------ 《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》 ・Why not listen to an attractive young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and make your own Japanese-style knife? ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience schedule》 ①Observing the fire-making process ②Fire-making ③Annealing ④File-finishing ⑤Mei-kiri ⑥Quenching ⑦Polishing ⑧Sword sharpening ⑨Handle making ⑩Completion You can take it home on the day! *The sheath (made of leather) will be made by the swordsmith to match the finished sword. The sheath will be mailed to you at a later date. 《Duration》 4 to 5 hours *Depending on the number of people participating. Regarding the delivery of the leather sheath: The leather sheath will be made by a swordsmith and sent to you by mail later. *Currently, it takes about 10 days to deliver. *Domestic delivery is free, but if it is shipped overseas, an additional shipping fee will be required. Regarding reservations: *We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, so it is difficult to make reservations.

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• Age 16～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

A new experience where you can fully enjoy the traditional beauty of Japan awaits you in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. Hirakata City is located halfway between Kyoto and Osaka and is easily accessible, but it is also a post town with its own unique charm. Here, you can have the fascinating experience of "transforming into a kimono in 3 minutes." The area is dotted with historical roads that have been in existence for over 400 years, temples and shrines, and Japanese traditions and aesthetic sense are alive and well. Walk around in a kimono and enjoy lunch and sweets at a townhouse cafe. You can take wonderful photos that are perfect for social media while enjoying Japanese culture.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy experience class taught by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. Using her experience teaching calligraphy to foreigners, Saori will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques, and you will also receive a one-of-a-kind souvenir. All tools will be provided, so please feel free to join us.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Why not try the moving experience of playing anime songs and world-famous hit songs on the traditional Japanese instrument, the koto? Don't worry if you're a beginner. Professional koto players will teach you kindly and carefully, so even if you have no musical experience, you can enjoy it with peace of mind. First, you will learn the basics of how to play the koto. You can enjoy the beautiful sound of the koto while learning the feel of plucking the strings and how to move your fingers. Then, get the sheet music of an anime song or a hit song and try playing your favorite song. The sound of the koto will give the song a new charm and make it an impressive performance. Once you've completed your performance, record a video and show off your performance to your friends and family. Everyone will be moved by the beautiful sound of the koto. Your first koto experience is a rare opportunity to experience the magic of music and traditional Japanese culture. Why not explore a new world of music while experiencing the joy of playing anime songs and hit songs on the koto?

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

[Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple] Since ancient times, fire, which is indispensable for people's lives, has been revered as a sacred thing that purifies all things. The furnace (kitchen), which handles fire, is the center of the home and company. Kojin faith brings benefits such as family safety, business prosperity, and good luck in warding off evil. Why don't you visit Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple at least once in your life?

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

●Leisurely barbecue in the semi-open-air seats where Beppu Onsen mist drifts! ●Charcoal-grilled meat is exquisite! Please enjoy your favorite ingredients to your heart's content♪ Experience "BBQ" in the hot spring area of Beppu♪ We will start a fire here according to your arrival time. BBQ ♪ You can take a walk along the river as a reward for yourself or your loved ones, or use the attached footbath cafe.

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

Experience the essence of Japanese culture and create a one-of-a-kind piece of calligraphy with a master. Discover a new form of calligraphy that anyone can enjoy with this creative experience led by professional calligrapher, Ms. Akiko. Enjoy an authentic calligraphy experience using Nara brushes and Nara ink, traditional crafts of Nara. This unique method of expression will make for a deeper, more memorable experience. It will vividly color your travel memories in a unique way.

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• Age 11～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a cycling tour of the Ina Valley. Ina Valley has many agricultural and livestock products. Why not try making a galette using buckwheat flour, one of these? Hunt for seasonal ingredients to put on the dough at farmers' shops and farmer's markets! Experience the deliciousness of Ina Valley! ~Schedule for the day~ 9:00 Inasse north side (Lawson side) square / Explanation of the exit route and how to use the e-bike / Depart on the e-bike with the guide's guidance! ↓9:30 Head to the farm to look for fresh vegetables! Hear about the farmer's thoughts on vegetable growing and seasonal recommendations, and purchase fresh vegetables on the spot. ↓10:50 Le Bretagne (Le Bretagne) Following the example of the home of galettes in Brittany, observe the cooking of authentic galettes made only with buckwheat flour from Minamiminowa, salt, and water. Taste the delicious galettes that you make. ↓12:10 Each team is set a "galette budget" and must procure ingredients for the galettes within the set amount. A budget for purchasing ingredients will be set from the participation fee paid. It's fun to spend time discussing things like "What should we buy?" and "This would go well with a galette." ↓13:30 Finally, it's time to try making a galette. Although there are no rules in the recipe, the dough is made from locally produced buckwheat flour fermented with cider and left to sit overnight for an authentic taste. Use a "galette roll" to stretch the dough into a round shape... ↓16:00 End of the tour at KOUTEN (6 minutes' walk from JR Iida Line Tatsuno Station).

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

With a history of 1400 years, tiles have protected Japanese houses, including shrines and temples. Among them, there are "Onishi" who have the skills of a master craftsman who draws a blueprint in his head while looking at the drawing with his own eyes without using blueprints or molds, and finishes it only with the sense of his fingertips and a handmade spatula. You can make a one-of-a-kind oni tile by learning from an "Onishi" how to make oni tile by hand using "name-do" soil that is more than 2 million years old. Awaji Island is one of the three major production areas of tiles in Japan, and is the number one producer of smoked tiles that shine with "silver". Tiles have a history of more than 1400 years, and tile making has been going on in Awaji Island for more than 400 years. Moreover, the soil used for Awaji tiles is still more than 2 million years old, and the very fine particles of "name-do" are used to create smoked tiles that shine with a beautiful silver color by baking (smoking) them in a kiln. In Japan, onigawara tiles have been used to decorate roofs as a talisman since ancient times. Even today, these onigawara tiles are carefully handcrafted by oni-shi (demon craftsmen) without the use of machines. Normally, you don't get to see onigawara tiles being made, but in this experience, you can watch the onigawara craftsmen's skills up close and make onigawara tiles together. Since this experience is limited to one group, you can make onigawara tiles without worrying about other people. If you have any questions or questions about how to make them, you can ask the onigawara maker at any time, and it is an experience where you can experience traditional techniques in a private atmosphere. [Procedure] 1. Draw a rough sketch of the image (you can also bring a draft with you) 2. Decide on the design of the onigawara tile 3. Together with the onigawara maker, use tile clay (nametsu) to create a rough shape 4. Let it cure (eat lunch (each person) during this time) 5. Finish the fine details using a spatula and your fingertips 6. Completed (you can also take a commemorative photo with the onigawara maker) *The work will then be carefully dried and fired and delivered in about two months. *For lunch, you can enjoy Awaji Island's specialty "Kawara-yaki" at the facility (additional charge required).

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy experience class taught by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. Using her experience teaching calligraphy to foreigners, Saori will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques, and you will also receive a one-of-a-kind souvenir. We will visit your designated venue and provide all the tools, so please feel free to join us.

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