Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 5

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Kajo Shiroshita "Hide-yaki Fujiwara Aoi" is a workshop where you can buy delightful pottery Hiji-yaki such as dishes made of Shiroshita (Shiro) flat form.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

[Regional common coupon available plan] *Please contact Hinokuniya by phone for applications in the near future. *One group per day. This course is for shuriken throwing only. ▼Shuriken throwing (about 30 minutes) (¥500/person) Explain the history of shuriken and throw an iron cross shuriken. Children over the age of 10 can experience the difficult stick shuriken. *Separate entrance fee for visitors and attendants (¥500/person). ▼Blowgun experience ・Arrow making (approximately 30 minutes) (¥600/person) Make an arrow in 10 minutes and aim at a target 5-15m away. If you have time, blow darts from an unstable state with a rolling log. ▼Ignition with a flint (about 30 minutes) (¥600/person) Show a model and practice by hitting flint and flint. Ignition with spark → crater → fire source. *Participants wear leather gloves and tongs. ▼Kyujutsu (Ninja's handmade bow and arrow) (about 30 minutes) (¥600/person) For those who are in the lower grades of elementary school or younger and lack physical strength, they will shoot with the ninja. Depending on the situation, there is also a double shot while walking. *If you apply from the Hinokuniya website, you can shoot with a trolley. ▼Ninja costume rental (¥1,100 each/person) Change into a costume and practice drawing and sheathing your sword.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

Use the electric potter's wheel "rice bowl, cup, beer mug, mug, take dish, vase, bowl, pasta dish, prime bee" Let's create four and more! Staff will support to be able to work that can everyday use. Be than usual taste when you use the ones that you create change! ?

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

You can experience the "hands and hands" that is the basis of pottery. Would you like to make your favorite pottery, such as coffee cups and dishes? You can experience pottery for about 2 hours in a homely atmosphere. It is also recommended to take a walk around Shuzenji, which is famous as a tourist destination!

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

This is a one-day pottery experience plan where you can experience electric rolling wheels as well as hand swings and hand rolling wheels. In the experience, you can make four points, such as a container that can be used daily. As well as everyday care, it will be one of the world's gifts and other souvenirs. You can choose from 5 colors of baked color.

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

Even beginners can enjoy half-day Pottery experience. The instructor will support you carefully, so why not taste the taste of creating your work? Even if you are a pottery for the first time, you can have a full-fledged pottery experience. Change the shape of the soil freely, and form ideas and imagination! A work full of originality touches the charm of pottery and is sure to be a page of memories! You can choose from 5 colors of baked color.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At Senkoji Temple, which boasts a history of 1100 years and has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, a sacred mountain on Awaji Island, you can visit the main hall while enjoying the view of Sumoto City, one of the eight scenic views of Sumoto, and experience a sutra copying experience in a mysterious silence, which is an extraordinary experience. If you wish, you can also visit Iwato Shrine after the experience. Sakiyama, also known as Awaji Fuji, is said to be the first mountain created in Japan in the legend of the creation of the world by the gods Izanagi and Izanami. At Senkoji Temple, which has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, you can experience copying sutras. First, you can climb about 200 steps to tour the grounds of Senkoji Temple, learn about the origins of Senkoji Temple, and see the place where the Awaji Island custom of "Dango Korogashi", which is rare nationwide, is performed at the temple. You will also be greeted by a lion-like boar, instead of a lion-dog, enshrined in front of the main hall. Because it is a temple on the mountaintop, you can see the central and southern part of Awaji Island, and if the weather is good, you can see the Naruto Strait and Wakayama. Return to the temple office and go to the "Daishido" to experience copying sutras. In copying sutras, you will copy the general Heart Sutra. Place the paper on top of the model Heart Sutra and copy it with a brush pen. Beginners are also welcome. By copying the characters in a solemn space, you can spend a valuable time reflecting on yourself. You can donate the copy to the temple or take it home. After the experience, you can also visit "Iwato Shrine", a popular power spot that enshrines a huge rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself, about 10 minutes down from the temple. (Please note that this is a full-scale mountain path) Experience schedule (for example, if the tour starts at 13:00) Meet at 13:00 *Walk around the temple grounds, including visiting the main hall (guided by the head priest Okazaki) 14:00 Experience copying sutras at the Daishido (approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the tour, you can walk around the temple grounds and visit Iwato Shrine (on your own). It takes about 10 minutes to walk one way up the mountain path to Iwato Shrine.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30

Stroll with your guide around the Cliff Kannon (official name Daifukuji), a rare Kannon temple built on a cliff halfway up a mountain. After enjoying the spectacular view of Tateyama Bay, you will pass through the streets and coastline of Funagata, a town that has long prospered as a fishing town, and visit a local fish shop. Enjoy lunch in a private room at a private restaurant run directly by the fish shop on this short 3-hour course. It's the perfect light activity to do after checking out of your hotel!

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

You will experience the traditional culture of flower arrangement in a Kyoto townhouse. After learning the basics, you are free to arrange the flowers as you like. After that, you will eat a Kyoto kaiseki bento lunch while looking at the flowers you have arranged with the head of the school. Children from kindergarten age can experience this. All flower arrangement tools, such as scissors, will be provided here.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

Using the 120 minutes of the time, it is a plan that you can experience up to painting from pottery in hand forming. If you want to keep the feeling of gratitude in handmade goods, to present to your parents at the wedding, the celebration of the silver wedding anniversary, in commemoration of the birthday of the child, how about commemoration and celebration of the sixtieth birthday. It is a popular plan.

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

The instructor, a nationally certified guide-interpreter, will teach you how to make sushi rice, cut tuna, grate wasabi, and make three types of sushi (nigiri, rolled, and gunkan) at his home (a tower apartment directly connected to Higashi-Ikebukuro Station), and have you actually make them. After that, you will eat the sushi you made with the miso soup made by the instructor. You will receive a gift of the instructor's recipe and an easy-to-make kit used to make the rolled sushi. ~Experience flow~ ① Sushi making (about 1 hour 40 minutes) You can experience making sushi rice, cutting fish, grating wasabi, and making three types of sushi. ② Sushi party (about 1 hour 10 minutes) Eat the sushi you made with miso soup prepared by the instructor. The instructor is a guide-interpreter, so please feel free to ask any questions. The time it takes to make sushi varies from person to person. Since it is one group, we can respond flexibly and will not charge for extended hours.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a simple BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn that has been renovated from an old folk house! You will be very satisfied with the sweet and delicious rice "Koshihikari from Niigata Prefecture" from Niigata, the rice producing region! Enjoy meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors ♪ ① Reception/preparation You will receive and prepare at our hotel. ② BBQ starts! Once you're ready, enjoy your meat and rice in the midst of nature! ③Cleaning up/Dismissal You can use the restroom or change your clothes at the hotel.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a casual BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn renovated from an old house! You'll be completely satisfied with the delicious and meaty brand pork "Echigo Mochi Pork" and "Koshihikari rice from Niigata Prefecture"! Enjoy the meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors♪① Check-in and preparation Please check-in and prepare at our inn. ② Start the BBQ! Once you're ready, enjoy the meat and rice in the great outdoors! ③ Clean up and disband You can use the restroom and change clothes at our inn.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

☆Castle Town Okoto Experience☆The princess of Matsumoto Castle might have played the koto as well...Let's wear a kimono and experience the koto! After taking koto lessons, you will be able to play the Japanese traditional song "Sakura Sakura" ♪☆ A collaboration plan with kimono rental "Hanakomichi" is now available! ! "Kimono experience x Shiromachi Okoto experience" - Flow of the experience - ◎Please visit Hanakomichi (3-5-13-2F Ote, Matsumoto City).・After completing the reception, choose a kimono. ◎Hair styling: After using the restroom, get your hair styled. (Approximately 10 minutes) ◎Kimono dressing/dressing. (approx. 20 minutes) --- approximately 1 hour --- ◎ Travel time to the koto experience facility (approx. 15 minutes) *We will explain how to get to the koto experience facility on the day of the event.ーーーーーーーー ◎After arriving at the experience location ① Adjust the size of your nails ② Learn the basic posture ③ Practice Sakura Sakura ④ Finally, let's play an ensemble with the teacher Finally, you will receive a ``Certificate of Completion'' ♪ --- Approximately 1 hour --- ★ Recommended for the following people ★ Those who want to experience traditional Japanese culture, those who are interested in the koto, and those who want to wear a kimono and take pictures while playing the koto ☆ ☆Event is being held☆☆ ・We are distributing kimono one-day passports to those who wear kimonos★ Listed at 40 stores! (Lots of miscellaneous goods, pubs, cafes, etc.!!) *Depending on the day of the week you apply, some stores may be closed. Please note. *・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆ Kimono, obi, half-collar, obi ornaments, and other items necessary for dressing are available here. Experience it empty-handed! 2. Dressing time is about 20 minutes. After walking around the town, you can return it until 17:00 on the day.3. A 1-2 minute walk to Matsumoto Castle, a popular sightseeing spot. Sightseeing will be a special memory♪4. If you wish, you can add a small hair set for an additional 1,700 yen (payable on the spot on the day).Up to 2 hair ornaments are also free♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

●We will visit your favorite place and have you watch a soba-making demonstration and eat the freshly made soba on the spot. ●1kg (about 10 servings) will be made on the spot, but you can add a soba meal. ●If you wish, you can also have a simple experience such as stretching the soba. ●We will borrow a kitchen to boil and wash the soba. ●You will need to prepare the venue, or if we prepare the venue, an additional fee will be charged. ~Experience flow~① Preparation Bring a set of soba-making tools and prepare them at the venue. (30 minutes) ② Soba-making demonstration We will demonstrate how to make soba while explaining it here. Water turning → Kneading → Rolling → Folding → Cutting (60 minutes) ③ Boiling the soba Boil the freshly made soba and wash it. (30 minutes for 10 servings) ④ Soba meal Everyone will taste the freshly made boiled soba in the order in which it is made. (30 minutes) *Soba soup and green onions will be prepared here. 5. If you wish, you can try out some simple experiences such as boiling and stretching soba noodles.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

Even beginners can experience the "Date Inzai-ryu" archery that has been passed down since the time of Date Masamune! The Date clan, based in Sendai, practiced a traditional archery style called "Hiki-ryu Inzai-ha". This style emphasizes effectiveness on the battlefield over ceremonial beauty. In particular, it employs shooting techniques that utilize mobility, single or group tactics, and powerful shots that can penetrate armor. In this archery experience, you will travel back in time to feudal Japan and train like a Date clan soldier. After hearing about the history and battle tactics of the time, you will be taught how to safely shoot an arrow in a modern martial arts center. This experience will be led by Ken Kurosu, representative of the "Date Inzai Archery Research Association," which also performs at the Sendai Aoba Festival.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:20

Guided tour around the mysterious cave "Funatsu womb tree shape" woven by nature! "The shape of a tree in the womb is a cave in which the remains of a burned tree trunk remain as a hollow after taking in a tree when lava flows down. The shape of the interior resembles a human rib." It was called "Otainai" and became an object of worship, and a religious act called "Tainai Meguri" came to be performed. People who believe in Mt. Fuji, which has been called "Fujiko" since the Edo period, are said to have purified themselves by going around the cave of "Funatsu Tainai" on the day before climbing Mt. Fuji, which is the object of worship. From the entrance inside Mutomuro Sengen Shrine, nestled in a sea of trees, you can see the Mother's Womb, where Konohana Sakuya Hime is enshrined, and Ninogi Mikoto. You can tour the "father's womb" where Nigi no Mikoto is enshrined. This is a valuable tour where you can feel with your whole body the source of faith created by the mystery of nature! [About KURURI Fuji-san] What is KURURI Fuji-san? It is a one-day tour around Fuji-san that departs from Kawaguchiko Station and is planned and implemented by Mt.Fuji Prefectural Tours. We have multiple plans, so please join us for your favorite tour.

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:40

Guided tour around scenic spots where you can see "Mt. Fuji and five-storied pagoda" introduced all over the world! Mt.Fuji, a landscape in the hearts of Japanese people, is one of the most attractive sightseeing spots not only for Japanese people but also for foreigners. Among them, you can enjoy a city walking tour around Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, where you can see the superb view of "Mt. Fuji and a five-storied pagoda" that has been introduced all over the world! Take the local local line "Fujikyuko Line" to the nearest station to the scenic spot and spend a relaxing time♪ It is a day tour around Fuji-san. We have multiple plans, so please join us for your favorite tour.

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is a manga lesson by a professional manga artist. We will create chibi characters, create 4-panel manga, and have a Q&A session. (2 hours) Head instructor: Kazuo Maekawa A manga artist with 25 years of experience. His representative works are "Ace Attorney" and "Ace Attorney Investigations", which have been translated and sold all over the world. He participates in anime and manga events in the United States and Europe to promote manga. There are many other manga instructors on staff. Children and adults can learn the history of manga and draw manga in the traditional way. We also provide tools for drawing manga (pens, ink, manga paper, etc.). Let's experience manga, one of Japan's most representative pop culture, together! English interpretation will be provided during the lesson. This course allows you to learn more specialized manga techniques.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30

[Plan for groups of 20 or more] This plan is suitable for group tours, as it is a simple dressing session, and the entire process from meeting to returning takes 3 hours. Kimono is popular among foreigners, but in reality, most people don't want to wear it for that long, and the majority of people are satisfied with just taking a quick photo in a kimono at a photo spot in Asakusa. This plan is recommended for busy guides who take photos in kimono at tourist spots in Asakusa in the morning, eat lunch, and then move on to the next step. (Example) Group of 30 people 10:00-10:40 Kimono selection and dressing 10:40-12:40 Stroll around Asakusa 12:40 Return Up to 60 people can be accommodated. We will split into two groups or make suggestions according to your wishes. Plan contents Kimono (yukata) / Obi / Undergarment / Footwear (including tabi socks) / Drawstring bag / Dressing / Luggage storage

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Draw calligraphy or a painting and have it turned into a traditional Japanese "kakejiku" (hanging scroll). By finishing it as a kakejiku, your work will be beautifully preserved for over 100 years and will become a lifelong memory to decorate your home. By turning your handmade work into a kakejiku, you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Our company was founded in 1936 and has been providing traditional crafts for over 80 years. By drawing calligraphy or a painting with a brush and ink, you can enjoy a unique Japanese experience. Kakejiku uses techniques with over 1000 years of history to create a work of wabi-sabi that is refined for beauty and preservation. You can choose to make a full-fledged kakejiku or a simple magnetic tapestry, and take home the work you made that day.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

A fragrant bonsai that anyone can enjoy casually ♪ Opportunities (products/experiences) for enjoying life with bonsai by narrowing down to tree species, sizes, and tailoring that are relatively easy to care for on a daily basis. It offers. "Kajuaru Bonsai Making Experience" is held in Midori Ward, Saitama City. Please join us! 〜Experience flow〜 1. Create an image of the finished product from the combination of seedlings and pots♪ Choose your favorite from the 3-4 types of seedlings and pots available at the venue, depending on the season. ② Arrange the bonsai seedlings. ③ Put the seedlings in the pot and reconfirm the image. ④ Plant the seedling in a pot and fix it. ⑤ Water and moss. ⑥ After rework, take a commemorative photo ♪ Taking a picture of the completed state will be useful for maintenance.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

This is a sushi class where you can make nigiri sushi by yourself in one day. It takes 2 hours for everything from adjusting the sushi rice to preparing the rice, cutting the toppings, making the rice, and tasting the food. We will carefully teach you the unique recipes and know-how of professional sushi chefs. Children ~ Families, groups, couples can enjoy. You can learn elegantly in a kitchen studio with a European interior. Feel free to join us for lunch.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30

Houseboat It is a plan of 2 hours 30 minutes more luxurious than "Wakamiya" where you can enjoy plenty of Visit the bridge of Sumida River 14, Tokyo tower· Tokyo Across the skytree towers and the space between Edo and modern times Cruising Is a series of new discoveries. All-you-can-drink and karaoke are also unlimited. Enjoy the night view on the deck overboard, or sing karaoke on board. Both are the best ♪ ※ The tour course is the same as Kasuga

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30

This is a 2 hour and 30 minute plan that is a little more luxurious than Kasuga and allows you to fully enjoy the houseboat. Cruising across time and space, traveling back and forth between Edo and modern times, is a series of new discoveries, such as visiting the 14 bridges of the Sumida River and visiting the Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Sky Tree. All-you-can-drink and all-you-can-sing karaoke. You can enjoy the night view from the deck outside the ship, or sing karaoke inside. Both are great♪ *The tour course is the same as Kasuga.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30

Day and is a 2-hour 30-minute standard plan of plenty enjoy the houseboat and night. Sumida River 14 Tour of bridges, and the tower tour of the Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Sky Tree, cruising beyond the space-time to and from the Edo and modern series of new discoveries. All-you-can-drink and karaoke also sing unlimited. On the deck that is outside the ship and enjoy the night view is also good, even to sing karaoke on board is good. Both are the best ♪

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

As the name suggests, "Blue Indigo Kiln", which is a quaint workshop where a 100-year-old Japanese house was renovated by itself and the second generation Toshiyuki Matsushita works on ceramic works, is blue, indigo, and dark blue. It features an elegant work that uses the glaze of the above as an accent color. The indigo bowl goes well with both Japanese and Western dishes and enhances the deliciousness of the dish. In the experience plan, you can experience both the "hand-kneading" technique, which even beginners can easily work on, and the "electric potter's wheel". ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. About the charm of "blue indigo kiln" and beautiful works 2. Ceramic art work production by "hand-bending" and "electric potter's wheel" (1 piece each) 3. Custom-made work production by kiln * Takeaway Gifts ・ Own work by "hand-bending" and "electric potter's wheel" (1 each) -Made-to-order work by ceramic artist Toshiyuki Matsushita (1) * The work will be mailed at a later date

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

"Okubo Blacksmith" made with traditional techniques is a field blacksmith that has been around for 100 years. Each carefully made kitchen knife is easy to cook, sharp and delicious, so it is popular with the general public and is also used by professional cooks. It is Mr. Kimasa, the 3rd generation, and Mr. Ryuichi, the 4th generation, who continue to make kitchen knives that cannot be parted once used. Mr. Kimasa has a wonderful skill that was selected as a master craftsman of the present generation, and there are many customers from all over the country who come for kitchen knives. In a workshop that feels like you have traveled back in time to the world of old tales, you can observe the making of kitchen knives with brilliant craftsmanship and bring back one all-purpose kitchen knife to the world. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. Blacksmith Okubo Parents and children about techniques (Characteristics of iron knives, how to sharpen, how to handle) 2. Experience of cutting vegetables with Japanese knives and checking the sharpness and taste 3. Tour of the knife making workshop * Takeaway gift ・ Take away one desired all-purpose kitchen knife. * You can enter your name if you wish.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

Everything from tea picking to processing is done carefully by hand, and each producer has different properties of lactic acid bacteria and fermentation period, and you can enjoy various tastes such as acidity, sweetness, and aroma. , Made only in small mountain villages, the technology is designated as a national important cultural property. In this experience, you can fully experience the charm of lactic acid fermented tea while visiting the tea plantation while listening to Mr. Takagi, a young leader of Awa evening tea producers, about Awa evening tea. The content of the experience changes depending on the time, and from July to August, you can mainly experience the picking of tea leaves, and from September to October, you can taste delicious new tea. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. About Mr. Takagi's thoughts on Awabancha 2. Awa evening tea tasting 3. Tour of the tea plantation 4. Put tea leaves (200g) in a special bag * Takeaway gift ・ Tea leaves packed by yourself (200g) )

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /2～3 hours

・ The calf feeding experience is for families. Feed the newborn calf with milk and food from the mother cow. It's very popular with children, saying that it's cute and that it drinks with a lot of fun. Calves are born every month, so you can do it regardless of the season.・ Vegetables can be harvested from grandma's farm. Some people say, "I like vegetables."・ Oshizushi experience will be made with the mother of the Tanaka family. Foreigners think that SUSHI has fish on top, but it is said that "this sushi is more delicious". It is a traditional food of Region everyone makes. I am very pleased.

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