Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 16

• Age 6～Age 60
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a service that allows foreign tourists to experience the good old days of "Showa schools", one of the hidden charms of Japanese culture, at our abandoned school campground, CAMPiece Kimitsu (Kimitsu City, Chiba). A certain rural town in Japan, the era is Showa... Enroll for one day at a school nestled in a rural landscape surrounded by nature. A “homeroom teacher” will actually teach the class in the classroom. Participants wear school uniforms and sailor uniforms. It starts with the entrance ceremony, morning homeroom, day shift, calligraphy and history classes, school lunch, sports day, and finally the graduation ceremony where the students receive their diplomas. You will experience a simulated "school life" that Japanese students have experienced. *The “homeroom teacher” will basically conduct the class in English 1. Morning homeroom 2. Japanese language “Calligraphy” 3. Lunch 4. Social studies “History” 5. Physical education “Sports day” 6. Cleaning time 7. Graduation Ceremony 8, Festival *Optional options include camping in the schoolyard and staying at a hot spring inn.

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• Age 9～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

"Yaeyama Minsa" is a textile made of cotton, plain weave, and produced in Ishigaki City and Taketomi Town. The biggest feature is that the five and four kasuri patterns embody the idea of ​​``Forever and ever, until the end of the five (five) worlds (four).'' Yaeyama Minsa-ori goes through many processes to create a single piece of fabric, but just like in the past, many of these processes are done by hand with great care. At the Minsa Crafts Museum, customers can actually experience ``weaving'', one of the processes of Yaeyama Minsa weaving, for themselves. Our instructors will provide direct and detailed guidance, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with confidence.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Each person can make 3-4 pieces using 2kg of clay. Choose your favorite piece from the pottery, have it bisque-fired and final-fired, and then hand it over to you after 3 months. This is a course where you can experience the fun of pottery throwing. We will provide thorough instruction even to first-timers.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can enjoy full-fledged pottery with an electric wheeler from novices to seniors. From 2 kg of soil, choose within 2 pieces of work and bake it. Only hot water, bowls, etc. yen You can make a bowl of shape in earnest. The baking of the work takes about one month to one and a half months.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 9～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Yaeyama Minsa" is a textile made of cotton, plain weave, and produced in Ishigaki City and Taketomi Town. The biggest feature is that the five and four kasuri patterns embody the idea of ​​``Forever and ever, until the end of the five (five) worlds (four).'' Yaeyama Minsa-ori goes through many processes to create a single piece of fabric, but just like in the past, many of these processes are done by hand with great care. At the Minsa Crafts Museum, customers can actually experience ``weaving'', one of the processes of Yaeyama Minsa weaving, for themselves. Our instructors will provide direct and detailed guidance, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan that you can taste both light and dark tea. You can thoroughly enjoy the world of tea. Even one person can participate, but it is cheaper if there are 2 to 10 people. Time required Takes about 90 minutes to 150 minutes.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

The foundation of your favorite biscuit, which was served in a large hut We wish you 1 point, you can painting under paint. Paints you can use from six types. Let's put the picture in free pottery in your sense! The oven of the work will be after about one month to one and a half months.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• Within 1 hour

It is a petite training that takes only 5 minutes to go around the dark corridor. However, through this experience, you will be surprised at the movement of your own mind that you did not notice in your daily life. (Time required 5 minutes) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Brief explanation about the ordination platform tour 5 minutes ② Practice of the ordination platform tour 5 minutes

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

Sun or a greeting in this language, Sun you will learn the propriety of this type. Through type practice, you will acquire batting / throwing techniques and sleeping. We will practice self-defense with assumption of stuttering. In some cases, we also practice weapons techniques.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 15:30

"Yaeyama Minsa" is a textile made of cotton, plain weave, and produced in Ishigaki City and Taketomi Town. The biggest feature is that the five and four kasuri patterns embody the idea of ​​``Forever and ever, until the end of the five (five) worlds (four).'' Yaeyama Minsa-ori goes through many processes to create a single piece of fabric, but just like in the past, many of these processes are done by hand with great care. At the Minsa Crafts Museum, customers can actually experience ``weaving'', one of the processes of Yaeyama Minsa weaving, for themselves. Our instructors will provide direct and detailed guidance, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Hand forming, is a ceramic art experience plan that can pottery making in the Tatara making or a full-fledged electric potter's wheel, such as your favorite recipe,. Cups and dishes, Model can be made a thing you want to make of their own, such as vases. To work with a handmade seems to taste a hand forming and Tatara building, so you can make the works of uniform finish in the electric potter's wheel, please try to challenge the things you want to make of your own.

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Welcome to Shodo Cafe 7557 in Roppongi, Tokyo!We'd like to everyone enjoy Japanese calligraphy with matcha latte. This is an important and traditional cultural experience in Japan.It is kind of meditation and hope you it relaxes you.Let's make art with us!〜Flow of experience〜①The instruction video5min-The history, tools, mindset, etc…② Practicing basic strokes15min-Learn the basic techniques with instructor③Writing your favorite kanji character20min-Please choose in our original Shodo book④Writing on the special papers 20min-You can bring back home your artwork

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• Within 1 hour

Why don't you calm down and write in the main hall of a large temple? When it's done, it's all about the sense of accomplishment! (Time required 30-60 minutes) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Brief explanation about sutras or Buddhas 10 minutes ②Sutras / Buddha practice 50 minutes

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

You can put a brush directly by yourself and make only one work in the world. Since it can be repaired and repainted any number of times, beginners can dare to draw. An artist with more than 40 years' experience will kindly tell you. It takes about 1 hour for the experience. Since small children can participate, how about trying to make works as family memories memories and child's growth memorials? Since the painted work enters the kiln, it takes about two weeks for roasting, so it will be shipped later, so the shipping fee will be charged separately.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Because you can use plenty of clay, you can make 3-4 works such as teacups and teacups! Since it's mainly hand-kneaded, even beginners can easily participate. Let's challenge making original vessels while having fun with family and friends!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will serve you mainly with sweets and dark tea in the tea room. Enjoy a quiet and relaxing moment with a full-fledged dark tea. One person can participate, but two people more Then it becomes cheap. Time required Takes 45 minutes to 120 minutes.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

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

八木山高原の豊かな自然の中で、自分だけの陶器を作ってみませんか。 当陶房の名前は、青く輝く天目を作り始めてから「せいくうかん」と名づけました。 みなさまが自由に陶芸作品を作れるように、作陶の基本を伝え、サポートいたします！ 「電動ろくろじっくり体験プラン」は、基本から学んで、3個まで作品を焼成するコースです。 一度「電動ろくろ」を体験してみたい方、ぜひ挑戦してみてください。 陶芸の楽しさを十分に楽しめるプランです。 初心者の方も安心してご参加いただけます！ ぜひ青空間へ遊びにお越しください。

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

Flow of the day You will be accepted at the entrance of our store. An employee will guide you to your seat. Please arrive 30 minutes before the show. *If you arrive after the show has started, the curtains will be closed, so please go inside and proceed to the front of the torii gate. A staff member will come to pick you up. ◎From the time you arrive until the start of the sumo show, you can enjoy meals and use each booth while wearing the haori kimono that we have in stock in the store. You can also take photos on the sumo ring. ・Konishiki Booth You can view and actually touch the Konishiki booth, which displays the crested hakama, geta, and zabuton that Konishiki, the first foreign sumo wrestler to reach the rank of ozeki, used to wear during his active career. ・Kimono Booth You can wear a kimono* for a fee (from 2,000 yen), and you can also purchase kimonos and obi (from 2,000 yen). *You can try on the kimono for free. You can also order and enjoy Chanko nabe (2 servings from 4,000 yen) supervised by a sumo stable, street food, Japanese food (from 800 yen), and drinks (500 yen) at your seat. *If you would like to eat or try on a kimono, we recommend that you arrive 60 minutes before the show starts. ◎Full-scale sumo show with sumo experience supervised by former ozeki Konishiki (approx. 50 to 80 minutes *5 minute break) ①Demonstration of sumo basics, movements, and rules (approx. 20 minutes) You can watch a full-scale sumo show supervised by Konishiki, a former sumo wrestler. You can learn about the basic movements of sumo, rules, winning moves, and prohibited moves. There will be a quiz competition related to sumo and sumo wrestlers along the way, and if you answer the quiz correctly, everyone will receive a prize (sweets) ★ ③Three-match match (approx. 5 to 10 minutes) A serious three-match match by former sumo wrestlers. It's a serious fight without any improvisation, where you don't know who will win or lose. Everyone throws a celebratory beanbag to the winning wrestler instead of a cushion. ④ Photo shoot (about 5 to 10 minutes) You will go up to the ring and take a photo with the former wrestler. *The photo will be taken with your mobile phone. You can also create a memorial label drink on the spot using the photo of your memories of today (1000 yen) ⑤ Sumo experience (about 10 to 20 minutes) Wear a sumo suit or mawashi and wrestle with a former wrestler. You can feel the amazing power of the wrestler with your whole body. After the experience, you will take a photo with the wrestler in a sumo suit or mawashi. *Only those who wish to use it on the day can use it. Please refrain from using it if you are pregnant, have a chronic illness, are physically disabled, are injured, or are good with mud. We may refuse use at the discretion of the staff. We would like to guide as many customers as possible, but if the number of people who wish to use it reaches the capacity, it may be first come first served. Thank you for your understanding. ⑥ Calming Form ~Ending~ (about 2 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Would you like to experience matcha at Ochadokoro Sanwa? Our matcha experience is not a tea ceremony, but is based on the concept of "enjoying matcha deliciously" that is unique to a tea shop. This experience is aimed at those who have never tried matcha before, those with small children, and those participating alone, and is aimed at those who can casually try matcha. ~Experience flow~① We will explain the tea utensils set on the tray. ② Pour hot water from the kettle and sift the matcha using a sieve while the tea bowl is warming. ③ Put the matcha into the tea bowl. ④ We will explain how to hold the tea whisk, and you will actually make matcha with the staff. ⑤ We will bring you our proud matcha fresh cream daifuku, so you can eat it with matcha. When you leave, you will take home a small souvenir such as a sweet made with matcha.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 65
• Within 1 hour
• 09:15 / 10:30 / 11:45 / 13:15 / 14:30 / 15:50

2-minute walk from Ito Station The lowest price in the Izu area because the firing fee is included. You can choose the finish from a total of 200 types, 16 basic and 184 options. ▼Delivery: Approximately 90 to 150 days ★There are individual differences in comprehension skills★Even if you are outside the recommended age, you are welcome to participate as long as you think "It's difficult to use a potter's wheel" and "It feels good to use clay", regardless of whether you're "making a good work" or "being able to understand and understand the production instructions and enjoy it on your own". ★ If you participate outside the recommended age and post irrelevant reviews such as "I can't make it because I don't understand the explanation because it's XX", it will be subject to "removal request". ★Others ・Children and elderly people with weak grip may not be able to make it well.・It takes about 90 to 150 days for delivery (depending on the season).・We will attach an instruction manual that describes how to care for it, so please use it for a long time. ★★National Travel Assistance・Shizuoka Genki Tabi★★If you wish to use the regional coupon, please check the details on the plan page "Other special notes".

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /5～6 hours
• 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30

This is a plan that allows you to just take photos on rainy days or if you don't have time to go out. It is also recommended for customers from overseas as it allows them to easily experience Japanese culture. Photos taken in the in-store studio will be sent to you via data transmission (2 poses, 10 cuts). Flow of the experience 1. First, choose your costume, and it will take about 30 minutes to complete, including getting dressed and setting your hair. 2. A photographer will take pictures in the studio.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Feel like a high school girl in Harajuku, the "holy land" of cuteness♪ ・2 minutes walk from JR Harajuku Station! A uniform rental service from CONOMi, a uniform brand popular among students ・We have a wide selection of popular sailor suits and school uniforms, as well as checkered skirts, ribbons, and ties, so you can enjoy combining them as you like ・If you change into a uniform and take photos with anime holy sites and Tokyo tourist spots, it's sure to become an unforgettable memory ♬ ・All the necessary items are provided, so you can come empty-handed. ・We also have uniforms for men. ~Flow of the day~ ① Gathering and reception: Please come to the store and complete the reception. ② Uniform selection: We have a wide range of sizes from SS to 3L. If you would like to add rental items such as loafers and school bags, please let us know. ③ Change of clothes: Please change in the fitting room inside the store. ④ Settlement & luggage storage: If you have additional rental items, please settle at the reception. ⑤ Free stroll: Take commemorative photos while sightseeing and strolling around pop culture holy land "Harajuku" and trendy "Shibuya" and have a fun time. ⑥Please return the item to the store by 6:00 p.m. on the last day of the rental period.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A lacquer workshop in Maejima, Naha City, offers a "simple gold lacquer" experience class for tourists and those who want to try gold lacquering even though they don't have much time. This class incorporates traditional gold lacquering techniques, but is a shortened version that anyone can easily enjoy. You can have a unique experience of using the gold lacquer technique to repair broken vessels and other broken items and breathe new life into them. "Simple gold lacquer" is perfect for travelers with limited time, and even beginners can participate with confidence. By decorating the broken parts as "scenery", you can create original works full of personality. However, since the works created in this experience are simplified versions, they cannot be used for eating or drinking, but they are perfect as interior art that you can enjoy as decoration. Vessels that you have repaired and designed yourself will become a special one-of-a-kind item, and by displaying them in your home or office, they will become wonderful art pieces that will brighten up your space! Full-scale gold lacquer experience classes using real lacquer are also held regularly every month. You can take your time to repair vessels and broken items while carefully learning traditional techniques, and experience discovering new beauty.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

If it is made by hand, it will inevitably look Japanese if it is not made neatly. If you use it regularly, it won't fit well with your daily life. How about making a memorable mug on an electric potter's wheel? I'm sure you'll be able to create a vessel that naturally blends into your daily life. We operate with the idea that we want you to spend a fulfilling "Quality Time". We value each person's time. You can relax and play in the dirt in a relaxed atmosphere. We will support you in creating memories of your trip ☆ - It's okay to fail as many times as you like using the electric potter's wheel! You can use as much clay as you like♪♪・Basic price includes firing fee to complete 2 mugs You can choose the handle of the mug with Cafe black brown glaze or white semi-matte glaze without any additional options. (See plan photo) ・Additional firing OK! If you would like to bake 2 or more items (other than mugs are OK), please let us know when you are finished.・Moved from Shonan Chigasaki. We strive to create a comfortable space.・The owner is a former backpacker who loves hot springs, fishing, surfing, and traveling. Please feel free to come by☆■□Pottery experience□■①Reception Free parking available As soon as we see you, we will welcome you with a smile②Confirm your plan Wear a free apron! Check the experience contents and prices and get started! ③ Start of the experience We provide peace of mind support for first-timers. Lectures are tailored to your level of experience. If you have any requests, such as ``I want to make a mug like this,'' please feel free to do so. go for it. After the customer's molding is completed, semi-drying ⇒ Shaving and processing on a high platform (back side of the vessel) ⇒ Main drying ⇒ Bisque firing ⇒ Glazing (coloring) ⇒ Main firing ⇒ Completion ⑤ Delivery It will be completed in about 1 to 2 months. Direct delivery or delivery available with separate option ☆

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Let's freely make pottery with hand-made pottery. Creation of works only for you. Cups, bowls, dishes and figurines. Please finish it with your favorite work. If you become engrossed in pottery by touching the soil, all of your daily stress will be blown away. A sea breeze healing space. Would you like to relax with the soil, the people, the sea? Shishi pottery is a free-style Gal & pottery class.

• For Groups

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

A pottery experience using lava glaze that is probably not found anywhere else in the world. Starting with Lucie Lee in the past, Adam Silverman of NY is famous for lava glaze in modern times. Please search for it. This is the expression of the glaze surface of works that are traded for tens of thousands to 300,000 yen. At MONO FACTORY, I have created a glaze that effervescent glaze that I have sublimated to my own taste after 17 years of failure. The effervescence is large and you can create unique flower pots, objects, and other works. If you are a fan of succulents such as agaves, why not try making one yourself on your way back from Shaboten Park? *Other than the effervescent glaze, it is the same as a regular pottery experience. Please feel free to join us☆*I am currently exploring the possibility of presenting works using this type of expression to the world. This is a limited-time plan. We operate with the idea that we want you to spend a fulfilling ``Quality Time''. We value each and every person's time. You can play in the soil calmly in a relaxed atmosphere. We will support you behind the scenes to make memories of your trip☆・You can fail as many times as you want on the electric potter's wheel! You can use as much clay as you want♪♪ The basic fee includes the firing fee for one piece of work within the size of half an A4 sheet of paper (A5), and you will create one piece of work with a lava glaze (bumpy) finish without any additional options. Normally, the glaze option costs 11,000 yen/piece.・Hand-made work requires 1 kg of clay. You can add 100g/160 yen. ・Additional firing is also OK! If you would like to fire two or more pieces, please let us know at the end. ・We moved from Chigasaki, Shonan. We aim to create a comfortable space. ・The owner is a perennial beginner surfer who loves hot springs, fishing, and traveling. Please feel free to come☆~Experience flow~①Please come at the reception reservation time. ②Confirm the plan contentsConfirm the experience contents and price. Put on an apron (free rental) and start the experience! ③Start of the experienceStaff will carefully support even first-timers. If you have any requests or an image of the work you want to make, please let us know. ④ An announcement will be made 10 minutes before the end of the session. After the customer has completed the shaping, the process will be semi-drying, carving (if necessary), final drying, bisque firing, special processing to make lava glaze, final firing, and completion. ⑤ The finished product will be delivered in about 1 to 2 months.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

It is said that "Japan's last clear stream"Shimanto The river Houseboat It is a plan to go sightseeing sightseeing. As it is a regular flight that departs every hour, it is the best for those who want to enjoy casually, such as few groups, couples and couples, and single use. We can participate from 3 years old and are popular with family. Shimanto Conversation with other passengers who got on in the beautiful scenery of the river may brisk. Please spend a moment to become a memory of the trip.

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• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to make your own chopsticks in a nostalgic space? For making memories of your trip to Kyoto, for a girls' night out, or as a gift for your loved ones... You can take the product you made home with you on the day.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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 After choosing ingredients, learn the history and how to make Taiyaki 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, repeat steps 2 to 4 above multiple times. <About clothing> ・There is a possibility that powder or fabric may get on your clothes. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Please bring an apron if necessary. ・Please refrain from wearing miniskirts as the store is a tatami room. We also recommend wearing socks. <About changing reservation details> ・There have been cases where emails from Activity Japan were not received. We apologize for the inconvenience, but if you have not received a reply within 24 hours after sending a message, please contact the store directly by phone instead of by message. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your cooperation.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

Wedding shooting on the beach and forest on the white sandy beach of Okinawa main island, taken by a professional photographer! There is no doubt that you will be satisfied with the casual light course, the standard course including hair and makeup, and the premium course with correction ♪ Recommended for those who want to take wedding photos casually and happily in Okinawa, those who want to take couple photos as a souvenir, honeymoons, etc. ♡ Snorkeling It is also possible to hold a set with marine activities such as diving ♪ Women can wear dresses, men can wear tuxedos, shirts and vests and shoot on the beach, forest or town in Okinawa. Depending on the costume, it is possible to take a picture of getting wet while riding a SUP while wearing a dress costume. The photos will be taken with our shop's single-lens reflex camera, and all data will be shared in the LINE album later. *If you wish, we can send you the download URL by e-mail. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to take a solo photo shoot by yourself, a publicity photo, or for an artist.

• Date Spot
• For Groups