Things to do in Japan Page 25

• Age 0～Age 85
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• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Okonomiyaki is a savoury pancake. Okonomiyaki literally means "grilled as you like it". Sounds fun right? Well, it really is! There're several different kinds of Okonomiyaki. In this class, we'll make Osaka-style Okonomiyaki, the most popular and definitely my favorite style! You'll learn how to make not only tasty but also pretty looking Okonomiyaki. I'll teach you the best timing to turn it over and how to use the spatulas to do it! It's also a fun and creative part to decorate your Okonomiyaki with sauce and toppings. ～Plan steps～ ①Assemble / Preparation：10min 　To wear an apron, Name card entry, Self-introduction at welcome tea. ②cooking time!!：45min ③Lunch time with Japanese traditional dessert：35min

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• Age 10～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Would you like to try making a traditional onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about the size of a CD case. Time is about 2.5 hours. The time to complete varies depending on the person. It is about 2 to 2.5 hours. Once it is completed, your name and the year of production will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar from the Aun breathing (Aun) harmony, Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:45

Special cooking class to learn about the traditional Japanese cooking based on the seasoning such as Miso (soybean paste), Shoyu (soy sauce), sesame, rice vinegar.

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• Age 6～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Otenmae" is to make tea in a formal manner when you entertain customers as a host at a tea ceremony. In addition to making tea, we clean (wipe and wash) and make tea in front of our customers with the tools we use in a fixed shape and method. It is a plan that anyone can feel free to experience the lessons that are performed when you start the tea ceremony ♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a course where you can participate as a customer in a tea ceremony in which the owner of this hermit is in a full-scale tea room. Enjoy the tea party while watching the gift! You can fully learn the basic manners such as walking in the tea room and drinking tea ♪

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

You can experience milk fresh creation of butter. You can participate from 4 years old child. Time required is about 1 hour.

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• Age 1～Age 85
• 2～3 hours

You can rent a kimono for up to 3 hours, so you can enjoy a walk around Kawaguchiko Station! Choose your favorite kimono from the many available. You can also take photos in the Japanese-style room and at the photo panels of Mt. Fuji.

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours

This is an experiential calligraphy class for foreign tourists visiting Japan, business travelers, or foreigners living in Japan. Write kanji with a brush while calming your mind in a Japanese-style room in a Japanese-style private house. We have prepared approximately 30 kanji characters that are popular among foreigners, such as love, dream, mother, father, friend, and flower. If you have any requests for kanji that you would like to write, please let us know in advance and we will prepare a model for you! We receive many requests to write their name in kanji, so please let us know in advance the name you would like to write (only one person) and we will prepare a sample! You can use the name of a family member (only one name) instead of your own! In this hands-on class, you will polish the ink you use by yourself. You can see for yourself that the color of the ink gradually becomes darker. In addition, the tools used in calligraphy, such as brushes, paper, inkstones, and ink, are explained in an easy-to-understand manner using panels with photos. The lesson begins and ends with a seated prayer. We will also explain the etiquette of the zarei in an easy-to-understand manner! Start with basic writing techniques such as vertical lines and horizontal lines, practice the selected kanji on paper, and finally write them on the fan. You can take the fan home with you, so it also makes a great souvenir!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours /Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more

It is a family-friendly ski resort with children's rates up to junior high school students. Children under school age are free of charge for lifts♪ Various lift tickets and a 1-minute walk from the slopes! This is a plan that includes bathing at the one-day hot spring facility "Miharashi no Yu Komami".

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• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30

A set of undershirt, yukata, obi, bag, and geta, please enjoy until the return time of 17:00.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

The ultimate eco bag "furoshiki" that Japan is proud of. Not only wrapping when delivering gifts to people, but also shopping bags, rucksacks, fukusa, etc. It is not well known that it can be used in various ways. In this hands-on course, we will explain from various perspectives, such as the history of furoshiki, its uses, actual wrapping methods, and how to use it. We propose a new lifestyle that only one piece of cloth weaves. * Comes with a furoshiki worth 2000 yen. You can also buy Japanese towels, Japanese pattern handkerchiefs, and Japanese miscellaneous goods using chirimen at the store.

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• Age 16～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This is a rice flour cooking lesson taught by the food coordinator in Akita. A cooking class for those who want to use rice flour but cannot easily incorporate it into their daily diet ♪ Held by a small number of people in our kitchen space "Rental Space Wan!". Rice flour has been attracting attention in recent years, but in addition to traditional sweets using rice flour, you can master making rice flour bread and white sauce that can be easily cooked. Yokote is also famous for producing rice. A rich food culture has been nurtured as a source of rice since ancient times, and its tradition and culture have been passed down from generation to generation. Why don't you enjoy learning about the possibilities of rice flour cooking in Yokote, a delicious rice-producing region? ◆ What is rice flour? Rice flour has been in the limelight in recent years for its delicious and healthy use not only as a gluten-free ingredient for people who are worried about allergies, but also as a new way to eat rice. Due to advances in flour milling technology, it is widely used not only for bread and cakes, but also for noodles and fried foods, and the textures that differ depending on the cooking method are gaining popularity, and the possibilities continue to expand. Rice contains nutrients necessary for the body such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, inorganic substances, vitamin B1 and vitamin E, and is re-used as a nutritious and body-friendly ingredient that suits the Japanese diet and culture. It is attracting attention.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You can spend a relaxing and relaxing time while interacting with the hedgehog in the bright and calm interior. The course is for 2 people and the contact time is 60 minutes. Two of the 20 or more hedgehogs in the store will be at your table. The staff fully supports how to interact with the hedgehog, so please be assured even if you are new to it ♪ One drink is included, so you can spend a relaxing time with the hedgehog while chatting with your friends and lover. increase. With a commemorative photo service with a hedgehog! This is a course where you can fully enjoy the charm of hedgehogs! Those who are a little tired recently! How about being healed by a cute hedgehog?

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00

Ryukyuan dance appreciation and Ryukyu cuisine evening presented by Urashima, the Ryugu castle of taste and dance. Enjoy authentic Ryukyu cuisine while watching all 10 Ryukyu dance songs by award-winning dancers in the competition.

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• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Ya's rental plan is full-time, so you can borrow it at any time and return it freely, so you can enjoy a leisurely trip in kimono without worrying about the time. Kimono is one of the few fashion items with a “special feeling”. Please spend a special day in a different way than usual. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Please come by the time of your reservation. ② Choose a kimono Please choose your favorite kimono. ③ Dressing (about 10 minutes) The staff will dress you. * Return will be until 18:00. Until then, please enjoy the town of Nara ♪

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

[Enjoy the local flavor] "Anbo" is a steamed dumpling made by wrapping Nozawana or red bean paste in a skin made from rice flour. It is a local dish in the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture and northern Nagano Prefecture, and is eaten as a staple food or snack. It is said that it was originally made by processing broken rice in the past, and is also part of Japan's MOTTAINAI culture. Nowadays, delicious "anbo" is made using "Koshihikari rice from Uonuma." You can make it together with local mothers while learning from them, so even beginners can feel at ease. If you have difficulty speaking Japanese, our staff will assist you with Google Translate, etc.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

This is a 2-hour plan that includes an experience of weaving a 18cm square brocade silk fabric and a tour of the workshop. You can take your completed work home on the day. Everyone from elementary school students to the elderly can easily weave. Please feel the "texture" of the fabric you have woven yourself. You can see and touch some of Japan's finest works of art, which are world-class, and have a valuable experience learning about their history. *Bonus: Take photos on a restored high aircraft. An original postcard will be presented. You can also go shopping. We have one loom available for you to experience weaving. For 2 or more people, order will be given.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 5～6 hours

Aomori Prefecture Tsunagichi, where our hotel is located, is a town that has a taste of expressing various expressions in spring, summer, autumn and winter. "The coloring of the season heals the mind, hospitality every season" is the motto of [Inagaki Onsen]. Meals will be prepared for a ceremonial meal, a bathing / break (private room), a meal set will be a day-trip plan. Please enjoy the tranquility of the trip with hot spring of source with sinking and enjoy the fragrance of the four seasons. I sincerely hospit that you will be a memory of a wonderful trip.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Very popular with children! Of course, adults are also welcome♪Why don't you take a walk around Matsumoto dressed as a ninja? It is sure to stand out. There is a photo booth in the shop, so you can take a commemorative photo! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Please enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of attractions such as castle towns that retain their old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

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

You can wear a kimono in Kamakura and return it by 17:00! This is a kimono rental walking plan♪It is ideal for visiting Zeniarai Benzaiten, Jufuku-ji Temple, and Eisho-ji Temple. There is a large coin parking next door. [Flow of the day] ・Temperature measurement, hand disinfection, copy of photo ID, fill in sheet ・Choose kimono and obi (kimono accessory set rental ♪) ・Dressing (20 minutes) ・Easy Hair arrangement (10 minutes)・Payment・Commemorative photo with your smartphone (we would appreciate it if you could cooperate with the store record shooting ♪)・Please go out (^-^)・Free time for a walk: 17 Please return by :00.

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

It is a lacquer painting experience where you color the lacquer tray on which the sketch is drawn and sow gold powder. Since we use substitute lacquer, there is no need to worry about getting sick, and anyone can feel free to join us. Time required will take about an hour and a half. It is a store eligible for regional common coupons.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

This is a plan to experience making accessories using the world-famous Japanese art "Nishiki" and to visit the workshop. Choose one from earrings, pierced earrings, brooches, macaron straps, hair ties, and tie pins. You can take home the completed work on the day. You can also go shopping. Textiles used for accessories are available at the workshop. (It cannot be woven.)

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will teach you carefully so that even the first person can dance a Japanese dance a song. You can touch the beautiful Japanese traditional dance and feel charm.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 08:15 / 08:30 / 08:45 / 09:00 / 09:15 / 09:30 / 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 11:15 / 11:30 / 11:45 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 13:30 / 13:45 / 14:00 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:15 / 15:30 / 15:45 / 16:00 / 16:15 / 16:30 / 16:45 / 17:00

○You can choose your favorite lace kimono♪If you are unsure about how to coordinate your outfit, please feel free to consult our staff♪Lace kimonos are a modern style that combines Japanese tradition with Western lace materials. They are popular with the younger generation for their unique beauty. The delicateness of the lace and the elegance of the kimono combine to create a unique charm and sophisticated atmosphere that is not found in ordinary kimonos. ○Characteristics of lace kimonosLightness and transparency: Lightweight material that is comfortable even in warm seasons. The transparent skin emphasizes femininity and gives a graceful and sensual impression. Visual enjoyment: The delicate pattern of the lace combined with the traditional patterns and colors of the kimono is visually appealing. ○Located in a charming townscape that is typical of Kyoto♪Mimosa is located in the charming townscape of Ichinenzaka, and is an excellent location that is just a 2-minute walk from Kodaiji Temple☆ It is also about a 10-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. There are many cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops in the area, so you can stop by while wearing a kimono♪The bus stops "Higashiyama Yasui" and "Kiyomizu-michi" are also nearby, making it convenient for sightseeing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Time] 8:00-19:00 (return time: until 19:00) If you wish to return the kimono the next day or to your hotel, we will do so for an additional 1,000 yen. Please pay at the store on the day. [Set contents] Everything you need for dressing is included, so you can come to the store empty-handed. What is included in the price: Lace kimono, obi (half-width obi), tabi socks, sandals, bag (some are charged), underwear and accessories necessary for dressing *If you would like your hair set, it will be an additional 1,500 yen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All of our staff will welcome you with courteous service so that you can spend a memorable and fun day. Please leave it to us even if it is your first time♪If you have any problems or questions, please feel free to contact us♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In the tea room (table and chair seats), this is a course where you can participate as a customer in a tea ceremony held by the owner of our hermitage and learn about the tea ceremony. Enjoy the tea party while watching the itadakimasu. It is recommended because you can easily learn the tea ceremony without sitting upright ♪

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• Age 1～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Why not paint a fox mask with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Fox masks are a type of traditional Japanese mask, especially related to Shinto and folk beliefs. Foxes are sacred beings in Japanese myths and legends, and are especially worshiped as messengers of the Inari god. Fox masks play an important role in these beliefs and festivals. First, choose your favorite fox mask and paint your favorite colors and designs on the white mask. Use various paints, from acrylic paints, to paint your ideas with paint. The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. The traditional atmosphere of Asakusa and the mysterious elements of the fox mask combine to create a special experience. [Types of fox masks to choose from] ・Full (fox mask) ・Half (fox mask) ▶Fox masks Fox masks are used in Nohgaku (a general term for Noh and Kyogen) and Kagura (dance and song performed to worship the gods). They are often considered to be auspicious, as they are enshrined as messengers of the gods at Inari Shrine. In addition, fox masks are said to bring good fortune such as bountiful harvests, prosperity in business, and safety in the home. *Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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• Age 13～Age 60
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• 11:30 / 14:00

We offer immersive courses on the Omotesenke tea ceremony. Each month, we delve into a unique theme, such as the history of the tea ceremony, renowned tea masters, tea utensils, and the matcha production process. These topics are thoroughly explained with the aid of slides. During the tea ceremony experience, you will practice the guest's movements and understand their significnace. While observing the authentic tea procedures, you will enjoy two servings of thin tea and sweets.~Flow of the experience~11:30 Before entering a tearoomIntroduction and greetings, Tsukubai: Meaning and Usage11:35 How to enter a tearoomhow to open and close a sliding door and bow on a tatami mat11:40 Power-point presentationExplaining a unique theme, such as the history of tea, key tea masters, and tea utensils, using a PowerPoint presentation. Q&A11:55 Tea demonstrationThe host performs an authentic thin tea procedure while explaining each movement. Guests will learn how to eat sweets and drink a bowl of matcha, and each person will be served two bowls of tea.12:30 Wrap-upGuests leave the premises.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

Experience a traditional Japanese event with a mochi-pounding experience in Tokyo. Learn about the history and traditions of mochi-pounding and taste freshly made delicious mochi. Experience a traditional Japanese event that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Learn about the history and traditions of mochi-pounding and enjoy pounding mochi with a mallet and mortar. Taste freshly made delicious mochi. The event begins with an explanation of the history and traditions of mochi-pounding, followed by a demonstration by experienced staff of the basic steps and tips of mochi-pounding. Afterwards, experience pounding mochi using a mallet and mortar. After pounding the mochi, taste a variety of dishes made with mochi.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Kintsugi is a repair technique in which broken parts of ceramics such as cracks, chips, and cracks are glued together with lacquer and decorated with gold and other metal powder. It is also called Kintsukuroi. At our salon, we use simple lacquer instead of real lacquer, and we finish it reasonably. Tableware that holds a special meaning is revived by Kintsugi, and upgraded by gold. We accept lessons and orders. The experience venue is Minoh City, a city rich in nature in Hokusetsu, Osaka. 20 minutes by train from central Osaka Venue: 10 minutes walk from Sakurai Station on the Hankyu Minoh Line or at the cafe in front of Sakurai Station At the cafe, we ask that each person order one drink If a child of junior high school age or younger participates, a parent or guardian must apply and participate with them. We do not allow children to participate alone.

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• Age 4～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Ramen is a dish that combines ingredients such as noodles, soup, meat, and eggs in one bowl and can be enjoyed as either a main dish or a side dish. Here you can experience cooking and eating your own food! When you visit, please tell the staff that you are making a trial reservation. An easy-to-understand explanation including the history of ramen. It also takes several days to make the noodles and soup. Therefore, this experience does not include experiencing the process of making everything. This is a shortened recipe that can be prepared and eaten in about an hour. Let's finally make ramen. All the ingredients used are provided. Don't worry, anyone can do it easily! Choose from 3 different soup flavors. Boil the noodles and add all the ingredients to the ramen bowl. Let's eat delicious ramen that we made ourselves. The experience ends when you finish eating. *Ramen soup contains pork, chicken, and beef. *The contents of the soup cannot be revealed as it is a secret. *Some staff members are not good at English, so we may use an interpreter. *Let's have a fun and delicious time!

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