Things to do in Japan Page 331

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30 / 10:40 / 13:00

This is a private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". *If there are more than 5 people, please contact us. This is a 4-hour private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified local guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". If there are no particular requests from customers, we will guide you with the following model course. [Model course] Fukura Port / Uzushio Dome Nanairokan ~ Awaji Ningyoza ~ Fukura Fishing Port Area ~ Strolling around Fukura's old townscape ~ Machinaka Aquarium Gyogyo Town ~ Fukura Marche ~ Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall, etc. *The above is only a model course and can be arranged. If your reservation is approved, the local guide in charge on the day will contact you in advance, so if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, please communicate with the guide in advance via email or LINE, etc. to confirm the itinerary. Please note that when making arrangements, the stops will be limited to Minami Awaji City.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 10:40 / 13:00 / 14:30

This is a private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". *If there are more than 5 people, please contact us. This is a 3-hour private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified local guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". If there are no particular requests from customers, we will guide you with the following model course. [Model course] Fukura Port / Uzushio Dome Nanairokan ~ Awaji Ningyoza ~ Fukura Fishing Port Area ~ Strolling around Fukura's old townscape ~ Machinaka Aquarium Gyogyo Town ~ Fukura Marche ~ Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall, etc. *The above is only a model course and can be arranged. If your reservation is approved, the local guide in charge on the day will contact you in advance, so if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, please communicate with the guide in advance via email or LINE, etc. to confirm the itinerary. Please note that when making arrangements, the stops will be limited to Minami Awaji City.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Fish caught in the Nada area, south of Awaji Island, are eaten in sushi restaurants in Tokyo. You can board a fishing boat with a veteran fisherman who makes a living from fixed net fishing. He usually landes his catch at 15 locations a day, but on this tour you will visit one of them. It is a valuable experience to learn how fixed net fishing works, the secret of the deliciousness of the fish caught here, and the hardships they endured. You can also purchase the fish caught that day. You can board a fishing boat with the fisherman and observe fixed net fishing up close. When you arrive at the fishing ground where the fixed net is set, the fisherman will pull up the net called a box net with the fish caught in it. He uses a machine halfway, but at the end he pulls up the heavy rope by hand. Normally he does this work at 15 locations a day. After a while, you can hear trivia such as how to distinguish between male and female fish and the species of fish caught that day, the secret of their deliciousness, and the hardships they endured. Apparently, some of the requests are quite unusual, coming from affiliated aquariums who say, "If you catch this fish, please let us know!" After that, the fish return to port and are lifted into the tanks at the landing area. This is hard work, but it's a cool sight to see the fishermen smoothly unloading the catch. After the experience, you can also purchase the fish that were landed that day and go home. ■Experience Schedule10:00 Meet up (This may change depending on the tides on the day. In that case, the Awaji Island Tourism Association will contact you.)10:05 Preliminary briefing (about fixed net fishing and safety precautions)10:15 Depart from Nada Fishing Port (Depart for fishing experience)11:15 Return to Nada Fishing Port11:20 Landing and sorting of fish12:00 Scheduled end

• 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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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

Experience program You can experience Kodo, one of the representative arts of Japan. 1. A medicinal tea blended with fragrant ingredients will be served as a welcome drink. 2. You will sit in a chair at a Noir Cafe with a flower shop run by a top Japanese flower artist. I will give you a brief explanation about incense. 3. You will be asked to smell the incense of Kyara, Agarwood, and Sandalwood, which are representative fragrant woods. After that, you will experience listening to the scent of incense and applying the scent. Four. After listening to incense, enjoy matcha green tea and sweets.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

Experience program You can experience Kodo, one of the representative arts of Japan. 1. A medicinal tea blended with fragrant ingredients will be served as a welcome drink. 2. Choose your favorite flowers at Noir Cafe, which has a flower shop run by a top Japanese flower artist. Let's put flowers in the incense seat while receiving instructions (flowers and containers can be taken home). 3. Make an ash mold for the incense burner. (The customer makes an ash mold, puts charcoal in it, and burns the incense.) We listen to the typical incense woods, Kyara, Agarwood, and Sandalwood. Four. Make matcha. (I will tell you how to make delicious matcha, so please enjoy it with the tea and sweets that you have made yourself.)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

[Akitsuno Garten] You can make fragrant hand cream and room spray using precious oil of locally produced citrus fruits. Experience in the classroom inside the wooden school building of the green tourism facility "Akitsuno Garten", which is a renovation of the wooden school building of a former elementary school. Even small children can easily make it. There is no doubt that you will be pleased with souvenirs and gifts by drawing illustrations and messages on labels that you can handwrite yourself!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

[Akitsuno Garten] Jam is made using locally harvested seasonal citrus fruits in a classroom inside a wooden school building of a former elementary school. Chop tangerine peels and fruits and squeeze in a pot. For small children, the staff will carve it for you. Write an illustration or message on the lid of the jam jar and use it as a gift!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

This is a mine tour and nature experience tour in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, on a buggy. This tour will take you around the vast 250,000 square meter mine in a new buggy introduced in February 2025. You can enjoy the highlights of the mine, the rocks that are collected, and the native plants. This may be the only "extraordinary space" that active families and couples can enjoy in Japan. Legacy and Innovation ~ Continuation and Challenge ~ With the SDGs and carbon neutrality being called for, it is not unreasonable to see mines as environmental destroyers. However, our company, which is engaged in mountain regeneration, opens the mountain during the closed period and wants people to know the current situation and efforts. With that in mind, we have implemented various efforts. Our mine mines mine raw materials and develop quarries for pottery, tiles, concrete materials, and landscaping. The role of mines has changed with the times. However, this place still has stories to be passed down and hidden charms. This may be the only experience in the country where you can feel the breath of the mine again and experience its history. As more and more mines are closing, we are taking on the challenge of bringing new light to the area. This means continuing to run with respect for the past and hope for the future. We will weave a new story about the mine together with the buggy. Tour information~Information~Period: April to November (excluding winter when snowfall and roads may freeze)Dates: Saturdays and SundaysTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 3:00pm (2 hours each)Fee: 3,500 yen for adults, 2,200 yen for childrenEligibility: 10 to 60 years oldMinimum number of participants: 2 peopleMaximum: 3 people per groupReservation deadline: 7 days in advanceMeeting place: Marufuyogyogenryo Co., Ltd., 383 Nodagahira, Togo-cho, AichiAccess: 30 minutes from Sanage IC on Sanage Green RoadWhat to bring: Long sleeves, long pants, hat, sunglasses (optional)Inquiries: We do not accept inquiries by phone or emailOthers : Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. This is an outdoor event, so it will be canceled if bad weather such as rain or thunder or strong winds are forecast. There is only one toilet on the premises, and the nearest convenience store is about 10 minutes away, so please use the toilet before participating.

• Age 6～Age 60
• 2～3 hours

*Experience the sea of "Susaki" while walking leisurely with a local guide *Lunch is not included in the participation fee *Please apply in groups of 4 people *Schedule ・9:00 Susaki City Tourist Fisheries Center (meeting) *Parking space available ・9:10 About the life after moving and the appeal of fishing (from the local revitalization cooperation team) ・9:30 About fishing methods, fish species, etc. near the market (no entry to the market) ・10:00 Tsunami evacuation tower (climb) ・10:20 Start playing in the sea (stone picking, casting fishing, etc.) ・11:10 Marumiya Shoten (shopping for delicacies and dried fish, etc.) ・11:30 Susaki Sakana Honpo (lunch) *After entering the store, order from the menu and pay directly ・12:30 Disband after lunch

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

There used to be many dried fish shops in Abashiri, the town of dried fish, but now there are only a few left. Masuda Suisan is a long-established handmade dried fish shop that handles overnight dried Atka mackerel, mackerel, and herring. In this program, which is held every week, you can learn not only how to make dried fish, but also how to select delicious dried fish and tips on selecting fish, which you can use in your daily life. The dried fish you make will be delivered along with dried kinki, a high-class fish from the Okhotsk Sea, carefully made at a factory, so you can enjoy the dried fish of this northern port town in the comfort of your own home. ~Experience Schedule~14:00~Learn about types of fishing, why fish are dried, the richness of the Okhotsk Sea, why the owner took over the fish shop, types of Atka mackerel, about Kinki, and "Grandma's Handmade Meshi Sushi"14:20~Atka mackerel filleting experience14:45~Soak the filleted Atka mackerel in salt water~Put it in the dryer14:55 Learn how to select the best dried fish and delicious fish

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• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Embark on a transformative journey to uncover the essence of Zen in Kamakura Kamakura is an historic city connected deeply to the spiritual tradition of Zen. Powerful samurai clans worshipped at Zen temples during the Kamakura period, making it a center for Zen practice. The city's serene temples and gardens embody Zen principles, offering visitors a peaceful and contemplative experience.

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Purify your mind, body, and spirit in Kyoto. Start your day with a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Start your day refreshed and energized with a private yoga session in a peaceful temple hall near Kyoto Station. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere and let go of stress as you practice gentle yoga poses. Our experienced instructor will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to improve flexibility, balance, and mindfulness.

• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Purify your mind, body, and spirit. Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga session in a serene temple, followed by a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

■Experience overview・This is an experience where you will fillet and grill a whole raw bonito・You will cut it yourself and arrange it on a plate・You will be able to eat the grilled bonito that you have filleted and grilled on the spot■Experience procedure1. Fillet a whole raw bonito2. Grill the raw bonito (the segments after it has been filleted) over straw3. Cut the grilled bonito4. Arrange the bonito and you're done5. Enjoy a lunch of freshly grilled bonito over straw (seared bonito, rice, miso soup)■Experience fee per person 4,900 yen (tax included) *Same price for elementary school students and above *Participation is possible from upper elementary school students ■Number of people that can be booked per reservation is 4 to 6 people ■Experience period April 1st to October 31st ■Experience location Susaki City Sports Center Canoe Field Experience Learning Building Access: <Car> About 50 minutes from Kochi Station, about 55 minutes from Kochi Airport

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 65
• 1 Day or more
• 07:15

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Diving license acquisition plan limited to the summer of 2023 ♪ The world's largest diving educational organization "PADI" with pre-learning + 2 days of practical training can be licensed! *We will arrange e-learning materials in advance. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - After meeting at the reception, move to the beach and start the course Afternoon: Continue the course at the beach after lunch Evening: Return to the lounge and disperse after the shower Continuing the course Evening: Return to the lounge to celebrate passing ☆ Dissolution after shower or transfer * Wagyu beef barbecue dinner is also available as an additional option.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

Recommended for those who want to prepare all the BBQ stoves and do BBQ on their own! Only beach locations can be rented. Facilities such as beach use and toilets are available. Rental of desks, chairs, umbrellas, etc. from 300 yen (advance reservation is not possible) Depending on the reservation status on the day, rental items may not be available. Garbage collection 1 bag ¥ 500 * Only when sorting is completed.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

Recommended for those who want to have BBQ with the ingredients they bought! We have BBQ stoves, nets, tongs, charcoal, plates, chopsticks, tables, and chairs. (One set of plates and chopsticks per person) Please bring seasonings and consumables. Styrofoam cannot be brought in. * We also sell additional seasonings. You can bring your favorite ingredients and enjoy the original BBQ. There is no kitchen or washing area, so please bring your cooked ingredients. Please note that we do not lend out cutlery or cutting boards.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

Super easy course to come by hand and save time and labor to cut vegetables! It is! We prepare all BBQ set, charcoal, table, chair, dish, chopsticks and so on. (Dishes and chopsticks will be one set per person) Please come empty-handed. Drinks and ingredients are OK to bring in (☆ There is no cooler box) We have a drink menu so you can order as well ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

[All-you-can-drink included! (90-minute glass exchange system)] A super-easy course that saves you the trouble of cutting vegetables by coming empty-handed! !! We have BBQ stoves, nets, tongs, charcoal, plates, chopsticks, tables, and chairs. (One set of plates and chopsticks per person) Please come empty-handed. You can bring in the ingredients you want to bake!

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• For Groups
• For Family

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

Sandblasting is a technique of spraying sand with the pressure of compressed air to shave the surface. Cut the masking tape stuck on the glass container to your favorite design in a way that draws a picture and process it into frosted glass with a special machine. Even fine designs are clearly beautiful and the designs are beautiful. Put a message, it is also ideal for gifts.

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• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:50

-Plan Information- *Fruit Picking The type of fruit varies depending on the season. Please check when making a reservation. Mid-June to mid-July: Cherry Picking Early August to mid-September: Peach Picking Early August to mid-October: Grape Picking Please note that the itinerary may change depending on the weather and harvest conditions. ■Fruit Picking Yamagata's "cherries" account for about 70% of the national production. 5th in production! Sweet "peaches" are made by taking advantage of the Tohoku climate, where nights are cool even in summer. 3rd in production! Grape cultivation in Yamagata began in the early Edo period! Delaware in particular is the largest producing area in Japan. ■Cherry Land Sagae The largest tourist product center in the prefecture where you can get souvenirs from all over the prefecture! At the Sakuranbo Kaikan on the same premises, gelato made with local fruits such as cherries and specialty products is very popular! ■Ginzan Onsen Ginzan Onsen is said to be the model for a popular Japanese anime! The nostalgic and beautiful townscape is beautiful no matter where you look, and there are plenty of photo spots. The hot spring town is filled with cafes, places to eat, and souvenir shops, so you can have a great time. If you get tired of walking, you can take a break on the free platforms along the Ginzan River. The hot spring water is sourced from the same source as the other inns, so it's extremely effective! When you visit, be sure to bring a towel or handkerchief to wipe your feet.

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• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:50

■Jogi Nyorai Saihoji TempleMany worshippers visit this temple since ancient times as a Buddha who can grant even the greatest wish of a lifetime. It is said to be particularly beneficial for matchmaking, fertility, and safety, and it is customary to make a wish while receiving a prayer. The Tennozuka, where Emperor Antoku's belongings are said to have been buried, is also a power spot for matchmaking. ■Please try the legendary ohagi that sells 5,000 pieces a day, which can only be eaten at Housewife's Store Saichi Sendai! Three types are sold throughout the year: red bean paste, kinako, and sesame. This supermarket has a line of people waiting to eat ohagi even on weekdays. ■RaiRai GorgeA beautiful gorge with huge rocks and strange stones eroded by the Natori River looming over it. Looking down from the Nozokibashi bridge, you will see a naturally formed heart-shaped depression in the rock, which has been certified as a "sacred place for lovers," and is also a popular photo spot. ■Akiu Otaki Falls is a 6m wide, 55m high waterfall that has been selected as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls in Japan" and is also designated as a national scenic spot. You can see the whole waterfall from the viewing platform, or you can go down to the waterfall basin in about 5-10 minutes by descending the promenade from the side of Fudotaki Bridge. The waterfall's spray around the basin creates a mist that is very impressive. *The promenade to the basin is a steep slope. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. ■Akiu Village Agrie no Mori Miyagi is a complex where you can purchase Miyagi's famous sweets, local products, and fresh vegetables and fruits. Please buy your Miyagi souvenirs here.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Cleanse your soul and elevate your fortune with our 1-day tour in Hiroshima. Begin with a private Goma fire ritual and create a protection sachet at a historic temple. Then, explore local sake breweries and enjoy sake tastings.

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

It will be a 90-120 minute pottery plan where you can experience from molding to painting You can make whatever you like, such as rice bowls, small plates, and chopstick rests.

• Age 12～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is the first course for those who want to start scuba diving. It is a course that assumes diving to a depth of 18m, and after completing the course, you can enter a recommended depth of 12m and a maximum of 18m. You can take the academic courses and exams necessary to obtain a diving license at any time from your home computer or mobile phone. After passing the written exam, take the practical training. After completing all programs, you can get a diving license (C card)! Please feel free to use! Step1 <<On the Internet…>> -Self-training- All courses can be used by accessing the STARS Net Diver School from your computer or mobile phone. Step2<<On the internet…>> -Final check- After reading the manual, try the final check. When you answer the quiz and click the submit button, the result of pass/fail, the answers and explanations of the questions you got wrong will be displayed immediately in your browser. Successful applicants will receive a certificate of completion by email. If you fail, you can check the manual again and try again. (There are 5 patterns of quizzes in total) Step3<<On the slopes...>> -Practical training-Training includes orientation, confined water practical training (training in safe waters), and marine practical training. Step4<<Diver Certificate>> - Acquisition of C card - When all the training is completed, you can acquire a diving certificate "C card". Enjoy diving in the oceans of the world. One piece of swimsuit is OK. OK for one person! The course is a small number of people! After care is also perfect! Membership club with benefits! In addition, original goods will also be presented! Would you like to experience the feeling of weightlessness underwater? This course introduces the basic knowledge and techniques necessary for underwater diving for those who are diving for the first time. Private group training just for you. Couples, families, and good friends can take classes. I'm worried about my physical strength... I want to study slowly. For those who are like that, we will do it until the end of the course! A flawless course! A course just for you! A veteran instructor will guide you safely and guide you to the underwater world. All you need is one swimsuit! (Acquisition period is within 2 months)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 15:00

This is a special program offered twice a month by Japanese restaurant Yuzuri, a popular restaurant in Abashiri. You will watch as the owner, Saito, who was the head chef at a hotel in Abashiri city, the city of food, prepares dishes using seafood from Abashiri, and receive instruction in the art of Japanese cuisine. Enjoy his superb knife skills and exquisite cooking. After learning about the differences and tips for preparing seasonal fish, as well as how to use professional seasonings, you will experience making salmon roe pickled in soy sauce (or oysters pickled in oil depending on the season). You will also enjoy Yuzuri's proud Japanese cuisine. It is a fulfilling program. ~Experience schedule~14:50 Meet at location 15:00-15:30 Orientation ① A chef's knowledge of actual cooking 1. Learn how to fillet fish 2. Learn how to use salt 3. Learn how to use seasonings 15:30-16:00 ② Cooking experience (Making salmon roe pickled in soy sauce or making oysters pickled in oil) 16:00-18:00 Interval (free time) 18:00-20:00 ③ Enjoy the owner's proud seafood dishes!

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