Calligraphy experience in Japan

• Age 8～
• 2～3 hours
• 11:30

After the calligraphy experience, a kaiseki lunch course will be served. There is also sake. (Drinks are charged separately.) Instagram: Kayo.shodo ~ Experience flow ~ 1. Calligraphy Explanations 2. Basic line and basic kanji practice 3. Practice your favorite kanji (you can choose from the examples provided. Other kanji you like) 4. Practice your name in kanji (make it here and write a sample) 5. Write your favorite kanji and your name on colored paper and press the stamp to finish the work. We will give you a hanging scroll for colored paper so that you can decorate your home immediately.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00

A 2-day, 1-night tour of Omikawa-tei, an old folk house with a history of over 150 years since the Edo period, located in Tako-cho, Chiba Prefecture, with overnight stay. On the first day, participants enjoyed sweets and coffee at a cafe in the town, followed by a tour of a Japanese temple and a Japanese sweets making experience. After checking in, guests will enjoy Japanese cultural experiences (tea ceremony, calligraphy, etc.), Tako rice rice ball making experience, and dinner at the accommodation facility, Omikawa-tei. The next day, we will stop at roadside stations and other places while touring the rural scenery of the town.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 110
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30

The activity is a place of encounter. Enjoy a day with Monk Pierre, combining discovery, lecture and meditation, in a day of Zen culture that has shaped Japan. This is a rare opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful temples in Japan, Kosho-ji in Uji, with a private visit from an expert. Pierre is a permanent guest of Kosho-ji. Zen is an invitation. You are therefore Pierre's guest, but also Kosho-ji's. Monk Pierre, who has been a monk for 40 years, will guide you through the corridors and gardens that he knows so well, and will share with you the secrets of the tradition that continues through the generations. He will tell you the story of the temple and its founder, Zen Master Dogen, convey the subtle meaning of the architecture, and help you decipher its rich meaning. In front of the garden, you can get a glimpse of the meaning of the landscape and, above all, explore your own curiosity about nature through a contemplation of stones, trees, water and space. In the garden, which is worthy of meditation and wonder, you can also experience haiku and Zen koans. Or you can simply savour tea. At the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, we invite you to a meditation session where you can honestly face yourself, which is usually only available to monks. Let's try the direct experience of Shikantaza on the platform. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Start 10:00 Temple guide 10:40 Zazen experience 12:00 Meal (lunch box) 13:00 One of the favorite workshops: Haiku and Koan workshop, magic, and finally calligraphy... Disband (Pick up at the station)

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 110
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 09:30

This activity is a place of encounter. Enjoy a day with Monk Pierre, combining discovery, lecture and meditation, in a day of Zen culture that has shaped Japan. This is a rare opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful temples in Japan, Kosho-ji in Uji, with a private visit from an expert. Pierre is a permanent guest of Kosho-ji. Zen is an invitation. You are therefore Pierre's guest, but also Kosho-ji's. Monk Pierre, who has been a monk for 40 years, will guide you through the corridors and gardens that he knows so well, and will share with you the secrets of the tradition that continues through the ages. He will tell you the story of the temple and its founder, Zen Master Dogen, convey the subtle meaning of the architecture, and help you to decipher its rich meaning. In front of the garden, you can get a glimpse of the meaning of the landscape and, above all, explore your own curiosity about nature through a contemplation of stones, trees, water and space. In the garden, which is worthy of meditation and wonder, you can also experience haiku and Zen koans. Or you can simply savour a cup of tea. At Japan's oldest Buddhist temple, we invite you to a meditation session where you can honestly face yourself, which is usually only available to monks. Let's try the direct experience of Shikantaza on the platform. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Start, temple guide 10:30 Zazen experience 10:40 Garden viewing, Buddhist history workshop 12:00 Meal (lunch box) 13:00 Choose three favorite workshops from the workshops: haiku and koan workshop, magic, and finally calligraphy... 16:00 Disband (Pick up at the station)

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Would you like to experience home cooking and calligraphy while wearing an authentic kimono? You can choose your favorite kimono and get dressed in a typical Japanese home. Experience and enjoy home-cooked meals while wearing traditional sashes. (We will also give you a brief introduction to soup stock.) In the calligraphy experience, why not write your favorite characters on colored paper or a folding fan to create a commemorative work? Please feel free to join us. We also have a home cooking experience plan wearing a kimono, a home cooking experience and a tea ceremony experience plan wearing a kimono. Please take a look there too.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

For 4 days only, we will be offering a plan where you can enjoy a special lunch prepared by a top chef and a Japanese cultural experience at the VIP lounge of the National Stadium. In addition to the "fusion of French and Japanese cuisine" by chef Iwao Asamizuya of the French restaurant and deli "Maison de Cerise" in Daikanyama, and Japanese cuisine by owner Sadaharu Nakajima of "Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima", we will also offer a Japanese cultural experience, including calligraphy by guest Aoyagi Misen, and karate including demonstrations and practical experience (kata). In addition, you will have the valuable experience of seeing the VIP area of the National Stadium, which is normally not accessible. *Consecutive interpretation from Japanese to English will be provided. ■Profile: Iwao Asamizuya (French: November 18th, November 25th) Owner chef of "Maison de Cerise". Born in Tokyo in 1971. He discovered the fun of cooking when he was in high school and became involved in cooking after graduating from a vocational school. At the age of 22, he was fascinated by French cuisine and traveled to France. After that, he studied under Toki at Terra's, Auberge Kusunoki, and Ginza Lecan, and at the age of 29, he opened Maison de Cerise in Setagaya. After seven years of activity, he moved to his current location in Daikanyama. It was renovated in January 2017 and continues to operate today. His philosophy is to always approach cooking with an attitude that puts the ingredients first. He travels around the country every day in search of delicious food and ingredients. ・Nakajima Sadaharu (Japanese cuisine: November 6th, November 20th) Owner and head chef of Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima. Born in Hiroo, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo in 1956. His grandfather was Nakajima Sadajiro, the first head chef of Hoshioka Saryo, run by Kitaoji Rosanjin, and he was born and raised in a family of chefs. After training in Kyoto, he succeeded his father, Sadazo, as the second-generation owner of Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima in 1980. With the taste and technique he has honed since he was a child, he expresses both traditional and new Japanese cuisine. He is highly regarded in the culinary world. He is active in many areas, including media appearances and writing. ・Aoyagi Misen (Japanese culture experience/calligraphy: November 18th, November 25th) He began learning calligraphy at the age of 4 under the influence of his grandmother. He has performed calligraphy performances in over 10 countries around the world. In Japan, he has written calligraphy for the TV anime "Dororo" based on the original work by Osamu Tezuka, the famous hunting game "Monster Hunter Rise", and other games. In 2020, he performed an opening calligraphy performance in front of approximately 58,000 spectators at the "99th Emperor's Cup Final", which was held as the opening sporting event at the National Stadium. The following year, he worked on the VIP room work and the wall work in the flash interview zone at the National Stadium, and has a deep connection with the sacred National Stadium. In 2023, he will perform a dedication calligraphy at the World Heritage Site "Koyasan". He works under the motto of tradition and innovation and has appeared on TBS's "Jonetsu Tairiku." He has been serving as a PR ambassador for the "Shodo Performance Koshien" since 2022. ・Japanese Culture Experience/Karate: November 6th and November 20th * Performances and practical experience (kata) are planned. * Kata performance performers: All Japan Championship contestants (high level)

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