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[Tokyo Aoyama] Cloisonne one day experience Fashionable advanced ☆ Pendant brooch making experience ☆ Copper plate + glass course ♪

Plan ID:17861 Tokyo / Roppongi/Aoyama Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Accessory making / Accessory making Provide：ゆう工房　東京青山教室

Age 13～Age 100
1～2 hours
10:30 / 14:30 / 19:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. We make original accessories with Cloisonne. For the copper plate + glass course, we will make either a pendant with a diameter of 2 cm (with a chain) or a brooch with a diameter of 3 cm. Place colorful glaze on a round copper plate. If you fire it in a special kiln, the cloisonne original accessories will be completed! ☆ You can take the completed work home on the day of the experience. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

Rating 5.0

ほぼ身一つで気軽にモノづくりを体験できます。そんなに時間はかけたくないけど何かを作ってみたいなと思った時に最適です。スタッフの方々もとても丁寧でした。

[Amulet Aromatherapy Course] Choose your power stone and chakra oil

Plan ID:59399 Miyazaki / Miyazaki/Aya Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Miscellaneous goods making / Handmade general goods / Perfume / Incense making / Aroma blending Provide：LC宮崎

Age 10～Age 70
Within 1 hour
10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Choose your favorite combination from 12 types of power stones and mix it with chakra-compatible aroma oil to create your own original amulet roll-on. ① There is a guidebook for power stones, so please choose multiple stones that interest you. (Types of power stones as of May 2025: subject to change) Yellow jade, tiger eye, blue agate, amethyst, red jasper, green aventurine, lapis lazuli, sodalite, carnelian, obsidian, rose quartz, clear quartz Choose based on your interests, such as love, relationships, work, financial luck, purification, protection, etc. ② Choose one of the chakra scents + 100 scents. ★If you want to mix the scents, this is an option. (+1350 yen) Chakras represent the entrance and exit of energy. There are scents for the first chakra to the seventh chakra, so choose your favorite scent.・First chakra (represents the connection between the body and the surrounding environment, promoting a feeling of stability and safety.)・Second chakra (enhances sexual energy, creativity, artistry, and joy of living, and maintains balance between mind and body.)・Third chakra (regulates emotions such as self-discovery, ambition, and desire, and promotes harmony with others.)・Fourth chakra (unconditional love. Increases empathy, compassion, tolerance, and peace of mind.)・Fifth chakra (communication and self-realization, gives clarity and the power to speak the truth clearly.)・Sixth chakra (allows you to follow your intuition when using ideas and imagination.)・Seventh chakra (enlightenment and self-realization. Connects with the universe to achieve enlightenment and expand the possibilities of life.)③ Combine the power stone and fragrance, put it in your favorite container, and it's complete. ★Roll-on type and gold and silver lids are available. ・You can also choose the power stone for the roll part. ★Mist type perfume bottle★Dropper type beauty oil★Solid perfume

[Kanagawa, Kamakura] Kamakura Community Dinner Experience with Local Residents - Immerse yourself in the charm of Kamakura life through interaction with locals

Plan ID:59438 Kanagawa / Kamakura Entertainment / Event & party Provide：シェアリビングスペースNIHO kamakura

Age 6～Age 75
1～2 hours
18:00

Wouldn't you like to know the real Kamakura that the locals love, not the tourist-filled Kamakura? At NIHO Shared Living, you can discover the charms of Kamakura that are not listed in travel guides by dining with the diverse locals who live in Kamakura. While enjoying home cooking made with seasonal ingredients, you will discover a new side of Kamakura through friendly conversation, from hidden spots and shops that only locals know about, to the joys and hardships of living in Kamakura. Depending on the interests of the participants, we can invite Kamakura residents with various backgrounds, such as artists, local history buffs, and housewives who love cooking. For example, we will provide a place for interaction that suits your interests, such as "I'm interested in the Kamakura art scene" or "I want to know more about the history of the ancient capital." The charm of this experience is that it is a small group (maximum 8 people) and you can enjoy honest conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. You can also learn about Kamakura's ingredients and cooking methods through a simple cooking experience. ~Experience flow~ 18:30 Welcome time/self-introduction Toast with a seasonal welcome drink. Self-introduction time for the host, local participants, and guests. We will listen to your interests and questions and personalize the flow of the evening. 19:00 Food Culture Lecture/Cooking Experience A mini lecture on the nature and food culture of Kamakura. After an introduction to today's ingredients, you will experience finishing and plating a seasonal dish with locals. We will make various dishes according to the season, such as whitebait rice bowl and kenchinjiru. 19:30 Meal/Interaction Time A fun meal time around homemade dishes. We will talk freely about the life, history, and culture of Kamakura, explaining the origins of each dish. 20:30 Kamakura Information Sharing/Question Time Locals share hidden spots, souvenirs, and restaurant information recommended by locals. We will also give you personal advice tailored to your plans. 21:00 Commemorative photo/Farewell We will end the evening with seasonal tea and sweets. We will take a commemorative photo and see you off in a warm atmosphere. We will also give you a digital souvenir, the "Kamakura Living Guide."

[Tokyo Asakusa] Let's make it with various ingredients! Original taiyaki making experience! (50 minutes)

Plan ID:28505 Tokyo / Asakusa/Ueno Food making / Cooking class Provide：浅草たい焼き工房　求楽

Age 7～Age 75
Within 1 hour
11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

At "GURAKU", we convey Japanese traditions and culture through the making of "Taiyaki", a familiar Japanese sweet that has been loved since ancient times. In the approximately 50-minute experience, each person will make six Taiyaki. (Taiyaki ingredients are not provided for preschoolers and visitors) Necessary tools and various ingredients are provided, so you can participate empty-handed. You can also bring your favorite ingredients! After making them, enjoy the freshly made, delicious Taiyaki! You can also enjoy taking photos and videos with your family and friends. Enjoy a special time with your family, lover, or friends. This experience is very popular with overseas customers! We offer a special time that can only be experienced here at "GURAKU". ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Learn about the history of Taiyaki after choosing ingredients 5 minutes ② Make the dough 10 minutes ③ Bake the Taiyaki 10 minutes ④ Taste the freshly made Taiyaki! 10 minutes *If there are more than two people, steps 2 to 4 above will be repeated multiple times *If you are late, some of the steps above will be omitted. <About clothing> ・There is a possibility that powder or fabric will get on your clothes. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you need one, please bring an apron. ・Please refrain from wearing miniskirts as the store is a tatami room. We also recommend wearing socks. <About accompaniment and observation> In order to reduce congestion in the store, we do not allow free accompaniment or observation, except for preschool children and foreign language interpreters. If you are attending the experience, please pay 2,200 yen on the day as an observation fee. In addition, observers can participate in the experience and eat and drink. <About changing reservation details, etc.> ・There have been cases where emails from Activity Japan were not received. We apologize for the inconvenience, but if you do not receive a reply within 24 hours after sending a message, please call the store directly instead of sending a message. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your cooperation.

Rating 5.0

指導が丁寧でとても楽しく作れました。味の種類も多く、全部が美味しかったです！ I highly recommend this experience. It's an interesting challenge but the staff will help and make it fun too. Plus many great flavors to choose from which were all tasty.

[Kyoto Higashiyama] An experience space where you can enjoy traditional Japanese toys and crafts. Small children are also welcome. Free drinks and simple Japanese clothing are also available.

Plan ID:56854 Kyoto / "Gion/Higashiyama/ Kitashirakawa Area" Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Traditional games Provide：AriHana Kyoto

Age 0～Age 99
Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

This is an experience space where you can play with traditional Japanese toys. In a small house in a row house near Gojozaka, you can experience traditional Japanese play. In addition to popular toys such as kendama and origami, we also have things that even small children can play with, such as building blocks and picture books, so it can be used by a wide range of age groups. There is no time limit in the free space. In your spare time, you can play with traditional Japanese toys in a Japanese atmosphere while enjoying free drinks and simple Japanese clothing. There is also a diaper changing and nursing room, so families with babies can use it with peace of mind. Since it is an indoor playground, you can feel safe even on rainy days. You can paint kendama, yo-yos, tops, and daruma-otoshi, as well as make kaleidoscopes and fans. You can take home a one-of-a-kind original work as a souvenir. (Additional charge)

Tea room exploration plan Explore rare things such as tea ceremony, tsukubai, squeeze mouth, and dora sound in a real tea room

Plan ID:32396 Nara / Nara/Heijo Palace Ruins Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Tea ceremony experience Provide：喫茶去庵

Age 7～Age 90
Within 1 hour
10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

The Daigokuden has been restored to its large appearance in the capital of Nara Year and the ruins of the central palace [Heijo Palace]. If you go northwest from the Taikyokuden, you will find "Cafe Kyoan". Experience the tea ceremony here and explore the various tea rooms. First of all, decide the seating order of the customer. If there are four people, it will be a regular customer, a second customer, a third customer, and a last customer. When you enter the tea room, you will be given a signal by a gong. After that, you will enter the room after cleaning your hands and mouth with the Tsukubai in front of the tea room. The entrance of the tea room is less than 1m square! Enter one by one from the regular customer to the last customer through the entrance (small rectangular entrance). The tea room is a different space. First, you will see (appreciate) tea utensils (everything has a name and meaning) such as hanging scrolls, and then sit down at your own seat. The owner (the person who makes tea according to the fixed method <pointing>) comes into the tea room with tools. The tea party is about to begin! During the tea ceremony, the instructor will teach you how to do it in the tea room. At the end of the ceremony, there is a <seeing> of the light tea bowl (Natsume) and chashaku (Chashaku) used by the host. You will be asked to place the tools in front of you in order from the regular customers. The way of <seeing> is surprisingly careful to handle the tools! This may also be my first experience. Let's listen to the "sound" in the tea room! The sound of boiling water, the sound of pouring and rinsing the cassotte and chasen water, and the indescribable impression! At the end of the tea ceremony, as well as when entering the room, after seeing the tools in the tea room, we will leave from the regular customers through the entrance. I'm used to returning home, so it may be easier to get out! Thank you for your hard work! Originally, it is not possible to take pictures in the tea room, but there is a shooting time after the end. There is no doubt that it will look good on Instagram, as it is in front of you, as a customer!

[Tokyo/Asakusa/Ueno/Skytree/Meiji Jingu/Akihabara area] We welcome groups of up to 200 people to experience Japanese traditional culture!

Plan ID:18998 Tokyo / Tokyo Skytree/Ryogoku Entertainment / Music class Provide：夢アカデミー和太鼓三味線教室

Age 5～Age 94
1～2 hours
09:00 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 18:30 / 19:30

This plan is conducted in Japanese by a Japanese taiko instructor and includes an English translation guide. Wadaiko is a traditional Japanese culture that has been around for over 5,000 years, with close ties to samurai, kabuki, festivals, sumo, and more. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages, genders, nationalities, and even those with no prior experience playing an instrument. It combines elements of sport and brain training, and is used at shrines and temples as an instrument that is inhabited by gods, to ward off evil and pray for happiness, making it a perfect gift or celebration. (*Venue fees may be charged separately depending on the date, time, and number of people, so please check at the time of booking.)

Rating 5.0

Had lots of fun playing with two types of taiko drum and different rhythms. Enjoy the performance from the teacher. The teacher and translator are both great and helpful!

[Ishikawa / Kanazawa] A once-in-a-lifetime dressing ♪ Kaga Yuzen 3-hour rental plan

Plan ID:40941 Ishikawa / Kanazawa/Hakui Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Kimono rental Provide：着物レンタルあかり

Age 18～Age 99
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

Kaga Yuzen, a traditional craft of Kanazawa, is loved by women who like kimono because of its fine patterns and deep colors. As a kimono store that has been in business for over 90 years, Akari has a large selection of carefully selected Kaga Yuzen, from traditional classical patterns centered on fine and live-action five-colored flower patterns to modern and stylish small patterns. You can rent it at a very reasonable price. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① When you come to the store, complete the reception and choose a kimono. Coordinate kimono, obi and bag. If you get lost, the staff will give you advice. ② Dressing It is dressed by skilled staff. It takes about 20 minutes. ③ Hair set (option) This is a hair set by a hairdresser. Please feel free to contact us if you have a desired hairstyle. ④ When you are ready to go out, make payment and go out. Please enjoy the town of Kanazawa slowly. ⑤ Return Please return within 3 hours of going out.

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