Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 24

• 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 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00

The west side of Awaji Island: Ayuhara district is the strawberry producing area of Awaji Island. The experience location, Hoshino Kajitsuen Bloom, is an experiential complex with a cafe run by a strawberry farmer in the Ayuhara district. You can learn how to make strawberry jam by talking with a craftsman. In addition to making jam, decorate a cake made in the cake studio with freshly picked strawberries as you like! After the experience, you can eat the decorated cake while having tea in the cafe space attached to the studio. You can take the jam you made home as a souvenir. Why not try making jam with freshly picked strawberries? Making jam in a cute studio is sure to be a special memory. The west side of Awaji Island: Ayuhara district is the strawberry producing area famous in Awaji Island. There, strawberry farmer Hoshi no Kajitsuen: Matsumoto-san was born in Tokyo and worked as an office worker in Osaka. He was fascinated by the nature and the slow flow of time on Awaji Island, and moved to Awaji Island. He has an unusual career history, thanks to his connection with local strawberry farmers. After that, together with Harima-san, who was his senior in Osaka, he opened Dessert & Confiture Studio Hoshi no Kajitsuen, which sells sweets made with strawberries picked at the farm. It has become a popular sweets shop in the local area. After that, they opened Hoshinokajitsuen Bloom, an experiential complex with a sweets cafe and experience workshop, where you can enjoy a relaxed space where you can enjoy the strawberries made by Matsumoto and the sweets made by Harima-san. When making confiture, the craftsman will carefully teach you from the beginning, such as the amount of sugar to use for the weight of the strawberries and the timing of adding the ingredients. Along with the confiture experience, you can also decorate a cake made by Arima with the freshly picked strawberries made by Matsumoto. Afterwards, you can have tea with the decorated cake. Cakes and drinks can be purchased separately on-site. Enjoy a fun time with friends, family, or as a couple. Below is the experience schedule (the schedule below is from 13:00, but if it is from 15:00, please read the time accordingly) 13:00 Meet (please come to the Hoshinokajitsuen Bloom store) 13:05 Move to the experience studio (2nd floor) to prepare, workshop on making strawberry jam from Hoshinokajitsuen ・Decorate a cake using strawberries from Hoshinokajitsuen 13:40 Move to the cafe space on the 1st floor and taste the decorated cake 14:00 End

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

This is an experience tour where you can learn about Japan's fragrance culture and create your own original fragrance together with a master incense maker. Awajishima is the number one incense producing area in Japan. Take a stroll through Eiura, a town where incense production began around 1850, and visit an incense stick workshop where traditional handicrafts are still used. Together with a master incense maker, you will mix your own original fragrance using natural incense ingredients used in high-quality incense sticks. You will also create your own sachet and incense.

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

-Wagashi is traditional Japanese confectionery that expresses the seasons. Wagashi is strongly characterized by colorful designs and beautiful craftsmanship, each created by hand by artisans.-Learn about the history and culture of JapanWagashi is a unique food to Japan and reflects the Japanese spirit of appreciating the four seasons, and it is said to have a beauty that is similar to that of wabi and sabi.- “They are too beautiful to eat.The first thing that strikes you when you are confronted with wagashi is how beautiful they look. They are filled with a delicate and gentle charm that is immediately recognizable as handmade, expressing the four seasons.-They reflect the Japanese people's love of the four seasons and their sense of beauty.Wagashi value the “seasons” ” so much that we cannot talk about them without mentioning spring, summer, fall, and winter, and express the seasons through three elements: appearance (design), ingredients used, and names.- “Delicious” is written as beautiful taste.First , enjoy it visually, then imagine from the name, weave a story, and enter the world of taste. Wagashi is not something that is just served and then taken in a snap.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

At Ryokusaikan, where tourist spots including Aobayama, including the ruins of Sendai Castle, the foundation of Sendai City, and Aobayama facing the Hirose River that runs through the center of Sendai City, are concentrated, you can experience the unique culture of Sendai, and through the experiences of the townspeople and samurai of the castle town of Sendai, you can reminisce about the glorious past. It is said that when Sendai Castle was built, stonemasons performed the "Sparrow Dance" in front of Date Masamune. On this tour, you can experience the "Sparrow Dance", which is still performed in Sendai today.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

Zuihoden is a representative tourist spot in Sendai and the residence of Date Masamune, the samurai who built the foundation of Sendai. This private tour will be held at night, when it is usually closed to the public. Guided by the Oshu/Sendai Hospitality Group Date Busho-tai, you will walk through the illuminated approach to the temple and enjoy the gorgeous Zuihoden, which symbolizes Date culture, while unraveling the story of the Date clan in a fantastic space. On this tour, we will specially open the main hall of Zuihoden to the public. After viewing the main hall, we will play Japanese musical instruments in a solemn atmosphere, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Japanese space. At the end of the tour, you will also receive a goshuin stamp from Zuihoden. In autumn, you can hear the sounds of insects amid the vivid autumn leaves, and in winter, you can enjoy the sparkling lights in the clear air. Please enjoy Zuihoden, which is not just a tourist spot but a very important place for Sendai. *This tour will be guided by professional English, Chinese and Thai interpreters.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 17:00

Only on October 26th! This program allows you to experience the history, culture, and performances of Kabuki, a traditional performing art from the Edo period. Kabuki actor Onoe Ukon will be guesting as a lecturer. He will provide detailed explanations on the history, cultural background, performances, costumes, actors, and more of Kabuki. Experience and learn choreography under the guidance of a professional. Images on this page provided by Shochiku Co., Ltd. and Kabukiza Co., Ltd. ★ Onoe Ukon Born May 28, 1992. Second son of Kiyomoto Enjudayu, the seventh head of the Kiyomoto family. His great-grandfather was Onoe Kikugoro VI, and his maternal grandfather was actor Tsuruta Koji. At the age of 7, he made his debut as Matsumushi in the Kabukiza play Maizuru Setsugekka under his real name Okamura Kensuke. At the age of 12, he took on the name Onoe Ukon II in roles such as Chobei's daughter Okusa in Ninjyoban Bunshichi Motoyui at the Shinbashi Enbujo. He took on the stage name Kiyomoto Eijudayu in January 2018. This tour offers foreign tourists the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Kabuki, a classical theater performance from the Edo period. Professional Kabuki actors will act out selected scenes and provide detailed explanations of the history of Kabuki, theatrical performance, costumes, and the cultural significance of the actors. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn choreography under the guidance of the actors. ~Experience procedure~ Course A: (14:00) Meet in front of Inari Shrine in front of the Kabukiza Theatre Visit the gallery on the 4th floor of the Kabukiza Tower ➡ Go down the Goemon Stairs to see the Japanese roof tiles and rooftop garden ➡ 5th floor Kobikicho Hall (14:30-16:30) Experience Kabuki at Kobikicho Hall Course B: (17:00) Meet in front of Inari Shrine in front of the Kabukiza Theatre Visit the gallery on the 4th floor of the Kabukiza Tower ➡ Go down the Goemon Stairs to see the Japanese roof tiles and rooftop garden ➡ 5th floor Kobikicho Hall (17:30-19:30) Experience Kabuki at Kobikicho Hall

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

[Dressing in a yukata and calligraphy art experience in Uji, Kyoto] A collaboration of Japanese experiences, yukata and calligraphy art, why not try this valuable experience of touching Japanese culture! You can choose three yukatas (yukata, obi, geta) on the day, and a professional will dress you in the yukata and do your hair and makeup. All yukatas you choose will be given as a gift! You can take them home, so why not wear a yukata and stroll around Kyoto and Uji ( ?˙ ᴗ˙?) You will experience calligraphy, a Japanese culture, as a set with dressing in a yukata. The instructor is a master and will carefully teach beginners from the basics! Practice your favorite characters, write them on colored paper, and arrange them with Japanese patterns and pressed flowers! Why not create your own original work with a unique arrangement? I think it will be a very valuable work that is uniquely Japanese!

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• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Enishi Horse Park offers special courses where you can experience the tradition and culture of equestrianism. This course is designed to help you feel a deep connection with your horse. ⚫︎Safe instruction for beginners: This is a walking experience so that beginners and inexperienced people can participate with peace of mind. Experienced staff will support you while leading your horse. Participants can safely enjoy a sense of unity with the horses. ⚫︎Basic bow and arrow practice: Before riding a horse, learn how to use a bow and arrow. Develop concentration and balance while learning the techniques and spirit of traditional archery. ⚫︎Horseback riding practice: Practice basic horse riding techniques in a safe environment. This will deepen your collaboration with your horse and increase your confidence. ⚫︎ Yabusame experience: Finally, we will have a practical experience of Yabusame. This traditional technique of hitting a target while riding a horse provides thrills and a sense of accomplishment. ⚫︎ Yabusame costume experience: Participants will have the opportunity to wear traditional Yabusame costumes. You can enjoy a more authentic Yabusame experience while wearing this costume. Get deeper into the history and culture of equestrianism by wearing this traditional costume.

• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This is a plan where you can experience Japan's first martial art, ``Iaido''. Why not learn about the spirit of the samurai through the "Iaido Experience" held by Hogyoku-kai, which has a history of 340 years? This is a great opportunity to experience the long history of Japan's last samurai by learning about authentic swords. Why not experience the feeling of being a samurai once?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

A karate experience right near Abeno Harukas, a tourist spot in Osaka! Please come dressed in clothes you can move in!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Ninja Show The Ninja Legion ✦ ShippuThis is a ninja show for children and adults alike.A story about a scroll!A fierce battle unfolds between the Iga and Kouga Ninja as they search for a secret book that has been handed down from generation to generation. Which hand will the scroll fall into?In addition to the fierce battle up close, there will be a "Ninja Training Corner" for visitors to experience.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppir_-j1ohoNinja Show [Shinobi Corps✦Shippu] This is a ninja show that everyone from children to adults can enjoy. A story about scrolls! A fierce battle between Iga and Koga ninjas takes place in search of a secret book that has been passed down from generation to generation. Whose hands will the scroll end up in? ? In addition to the intense fighting up close, there is also a ``Ninja Training Corner'' where customers can try their hand at it.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Mutsunohana is a Japanese restaurant that is open only for lunch two days a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays), located in Kawada-cho, Sabae City, which is known for producing Echizen lacquerware. The owner, who wanted to deepen his knowledge of Japanese culture, trained as a chef in Kyoto and also experienced Italian cuisine in Tokyo. While the cooking style is not limited to Japanese or Western cuisine, we use plenty of Fukui's seasonal ingredients centered on cha-kaiseki (tea kaiseki cuisine). I am serving. Please spend an elegant and extraordinary time while listening to the story and thoughts of each dish.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can make your own sunglasses by fitting your favorite lenses into your favorite spectacle frames. There are more than 300 kinds of colors, frames and lenses that intersect at the end of a lot of trouble, and when you wear sunglasses that were born in that way, you will find yourself that you have not seen yet. Also, after the experience, take a break with soft serve ice cream or special coffee at the cafe in Lens Park!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Children as young as 3 years old can make their own semi-custom glasses! You can make your own glasses while learning about "glasses" in the studio tour. Would you like to give your child a special experience and glasses?

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

Nishikori Lacquerware Store is a lacquerware shop run by brothers in Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware. In this experience, you will receive direct instruction from Mr. Masataka Nishikikori, a craftsman at Nishikikori Lacquerware Shop, and experience wiping lacquer on a wooden tray. The tray, which can be used for serving meals or as a tray for breakfast and snacks, will make your usual little time your favorite time. *The tray in the photo is an image. The shape of the actual experience is different.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

"Reiwa 3rd Year of Reiwa Tourism Content Creation Project Utilizing Nature such as National Parks" Certification Program This is an electric assisted cycling tour accompanied by local guides such as Yamabushi guides around Mt. Haguro located in Dewa Sanzan. If you wish, you can experience Miyatabo's vegetarian cuisine, trekking experience, and Zen experience. (Separate fee) ~ Flow of the day ~ ①Departure from the temple lodging "Miyatabo" ②Mt. Haguro Mt. (If you wish, you can visit "Idea Bunka Kinenkan" and admission fee will be charged separately.) ③Gassan Kogen Ranch ④Arrival at Miyatabo (If you wish to have Shojin cuisine, please contact us at the time of application. Fees will be charged separately.)

• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 15:00

The popular Japanese food "Sushi and Tamagoyaki Experience Tour" is a highly difficult tamagoyaki experience. Since the toppings of nigiri sushi are toppings that are included in top nigiri, it is a great value tour where you can experience making toppings at a Japanese restaurant (with tatami flooring) and eat top nigiri as well.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

When most people think of Takarazuka, they think of the Takarazuka Revue, but surprisingly, there are not only operas, but also hot springs, memorial halls, and other attractions around Takarazuka Station. After the performance in Takarazuka, why don't you take a walk around the city from a different side with a tour guide? There will surely be new discoveries! ~Time schedule~ 13:00 [Meet in front of the Hankyu Takarazuka station ticket gate] The tour starts here! Although the road is flat, you will walk about 2 kilometers, so please wear comfortable shoes on the day. 13:10 [Birthplace of Carbonated Rice Crackers and Wilkinson Vending Machine] The popular carbonated water "Wilkinson Tansan" when drinking a highball. Did you know that this "Wilkinson Tansan" originated in Takarazuka? In front of Takarazuka Onsen, there is an all-Wilkinson vending machine only here in Japan. 13:20 [Takarazuka Onsen Hotel Wakamizu] During the Showa era, Takarazuka Family Land and hot springs were located along the Muko River, and it was a prosperous resort. There are only a few hotels in operation now, but the atmosphere of the hot spring town of yesteryear still lingers in the air. 13:40 [Takarazuka Ohashi] After passing Takarazuka Onsen, a large tower apartment is currently under construction on the site where the "Takarazuka Hotel", which was founded in 1923, used to be. Please take a look at the town of Takarazuka, which has been renewed with the changing times. The view from Takarazuka Bridge is a great photo spot. The set of Takarazuka Opera, Hankyu Railway and Mukogawa can only be seen here. The sidewalk of Ohashi is also spacious, so you can take pictures slowly. (Every 30 minutes on the hour, the fountain "Big Phoenix" rises from the Muko River, so if you're lucky, you can see it.) 13:55 [Tezuka Osamu Memorial Museum] Did you know that Mr. Osamu Tezuka was actually from Takarazuka? Uka Born in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture in 1928, I lived in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture from the age of 5, when I was just starting to understand things, to my sensitive boyhood, and until I was about to enter adulthood when I was 24. A museum has been built in Takarazuka to commemorate his achievements, not only as a city where he once lived, but also as a city that gave the underlying theme of all Tezuka manga. 14:40 [Hana no Michi] I think it goes without saying for Takarazuka fans, but it seems that Hana no Michi also means a flower path to the Takarazuka Grand Theater. It is truly a “flower path to the world of dreams”. There are bronze statues of opera performances such as "The Rose of Versailles" and a bronze statue of "Ichizo Kobayashi", the founder of Hankyu Corporation and the Takarazuka Revue. 14:50 [Takarazuka Hotel] There is a newly relocated Takarazuka Hotel in the middle of Hananomichi. In 2009, the Takarazuka Hotel was selected as the official hotel of the Takarazuka Grand Theater with the concept of "continuing your dreams here." Please take a look at the dignified appearance. 15:00 [Arrival at Takarazuka Station]

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a Japanese sweets making experience at the long-established confectionery store "Morishita Shofuan" in Naganuma Town. Mr. Morishita, a confectionery master, will teach you carefully, so even beginners can experience it with confidence. You can eat the Japanese sweets you made on the spot or take them home as souvenirs. The Japanese sweets you make will be more attached to you and will feel more delicious than usual! Please try it.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

A 20-minute drive from Furano, you will experience digging up cabbage that overwinters under the snow of Mr. Endo Farm in Nakafurano Town. A vegetable storage method unique to snowy countries, winter vegetables are allowed to overwinter under the snow. Will winter vegetables freeze under the snow? Winter vegetables How do you go through the winter? What is a farmer's winter life? ?? Of course, the dug out cabbage is sampled on the spot! Let's compare the taste with normal cabbage. Handmade sausages made from Kamifurano pork, onions and carrots produced in the Furano area, and potatoes that Endo Farm is proud of are added and served in pot-au-feu. Let's warm your body and soul with a snow picnic lunch on the snow!

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

This is a fresh fruit Daifuku making experience by a cook who has experience teaching not only Japanese but also Indonesians, Japanese Brazilians, Vietnamese, and Taiwanese. Matcha is also served after the sweets are made. Basically, we will explain in easy Japanese (we may use tools such as translation apps as a supplement) and we will also give you recipes, so even those who are studying Japanese can participate with confidence.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00

Why don't you experience the art of flower arrangement in Omotesando at the fashionable flower salon in Omotesando? This salon is the first salon in Japan where you can learn flower arrangements of multiple schools. Until now, the flower arrangement industry could only be learned from one school and one teacher, but this salon has abolished these industry conventions and opened in April 2021 as a place where anyone can easily experience flower arrangement. did. Currently, there are nine schools of flower arrangement, most of whom are the heads of flower arrangement, the successors of each school. There is no place other than our salon as a place to experience flower arrangement for the first time. We provide an opportunity to interact with nature in the city center even when it is difficult to travel outside the city. Please enjoy the luxurious time to refresh your mind. *** Details of flower arrangement experience *** "Feel the flowers as you please. ～ Easy flower arrangement lesson ～ ”For those who want to start flower arrangement but are worried that the threshold will be a little high. You can learn the basics while having fun, such as how to handle and select flowers, and the combination of colors and flower materials. Have a relaxing time to get in touch with the flowers of the four seasons and open your mind. You can relax your shoulders and touch the flowers to experience the fun of flower arrangement. Learn the basic flower patterns that can be made with a small amount of flower material.

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 AD it was used in religious ceremonies. For almost 1000 years, sake was mainly produced in Shrines and temples. Even now, Sake is one of the main offerings left for Shinto Gods. Learn all about the history of this ancient relationship, while tasting the delicious Niigata Sake in the heart of a Shinto Shrine.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

At Yasumasa Sangyo, we are holding an event where groups of 10 or more can actually experience sushi nigiri. You can enjoy the world of sushi chefs through demonstrations, experiences, and meals. The craftsmen will guide you kindly and politely, so even beginners can enjoy it with confidence. You can enjoy delicious sushi. The taste of the sushi you hold yourself is exceptional. Why don't you have a good time while eating with your own sushi?

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

You can experience sketching with a brush and paint on unglazed dough. If you experience a surprisingly difficult brush stroke, you will be amazed by the craftsman's technique and will surely be fascinated by the delicacy of the pattern! Please enjoy the atmosphere of a long-established factory! ◆ Recommended points of this plan ◆ Did you know that there are two types of "painting" in one word? One is overpainting. It is a method of coloring the baked bowl. This method is generally called porcelain. And the other is sketching. I will draw with a brush and paint on a unglazed vessel. It is surprisingly difficult to draw a thin line because it requires delicacy and attention, but if you make a draft with a pencil or if you make a mistake, you can scrape it with a bamboo spatula. Work on it for an unlimited amount of time.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Enjoy a tour of a wasabi farm and a wasabi processing experience (making wasabi soy sauce) amid the clear air and beautiful scenery of Okura Village. You can also taste all-wasabi dishes.

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