Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 12

• Age 3～Age 100
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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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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Amamie Kobo is a quiet creative space renovated from an Oshima Tsumugi factory. Here, you can experience making your own original T-shirt using the "Amami Bingata" stencils, which are based on the plants and scenery of Amami. It's a special time to hand-dye your own one-of-a-kind shirt while feeling the nature and culture of the island. It's perfect as a memento of your trip or as a souvenir. ~Schedule for the day~10:00 Choose a T-shirt and decide on a designChoose a T-shirt in your preferred size and color, and decide on a design using the Amami Bingata stencils. There are motifs that are typical of Amami, such as plants and scenery. 11:00 Mix the pigments and start dyeingMix the pigments according to the design you have chosen, and dye the T-shirt with the base color. You can enjoy the unique flavor of handmade work. 11:30 Add a point pattern and finish it off by dryingAdd a point using the Bingata stencil to complete the design. Finally, dry it and your original T-shirt is ready!

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

[Electric potter's wheel experience making a large dish ★] Let's make a curry dish or pasta dish using a potter's wheel ♪ Make a big dish of an electric potter's wheel and be very satisfied ★ (Time required/ 30 minutes) ■ Introduction of owl pottery ♪ Owl pottery Fang is a pottery that inherits the tradition of Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, hometown of ceramics. Please enjoy the wood-fired kiln, which is hard to see, and the mountains of nature surrounded by greenery. From small children, 20-something Female, your Year to better distribution, a wide range of Ageo/Okegawa I have come to those of the layer. Due to the green environment, everyone can feel completely relaxed in 30 minutes ♪ A little away from the hustle and bustle of the day, strive to make things while refreshing in a relaxing time and space How about The experience time is about 1 hour, and you can easily enjoy making owl figurines, which are symbols, and making pottery with an electric potter's wheel. ★ You can make cups, rice bowls, small bowls, etc. You can also enter characters such as names ♪ The instructor with a long history of making ceramics will support you firmly, so even first-time users are safe ♪ Aprons etc are prepared, so please come empty-handed.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

An electric potter's wheel experience where you concentrate on shaping the spinning clay. Even a slight distortion can cause the shape to collapse, so it's not something you can do quickly or easily. We will provide you with the maximum support, so even beginners can feel free to try pottery. The sense of accomplishment you feel when you finish is wonderful. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination to which the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape and size of the vessel you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, you can freely create any shape you like. (The experience time is approximately 20 minutes) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered to you in one and a half to two months.

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• Age 1～Age 120
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

At the local cooking experience class [Fujiya], we offer a hands-on experience of making "Oshino Hakkai Soba", a specialty of Yamanashi Prefecture! ☆★Introducing Fujiya☆★Nice to meet you. Our restaurant is located in Fuji Kawaguchiko Town, located in the Fuji Five Lakes area of ​​Yamanashi Prefecture, and is holding a hands-on class where everyone can make and enjoy Yamanashi's local cuisine. We are open every day with the hope that tourists visiting Yamanashi will learn about Yamanashi's food culture and history, and that it will become one of the memories of their trip to Yamanashi. Our staff will carefully support you so that even beginners in cooking and small children can enjoy participating. We are used by many customers not only for small groups such as private trips, but also for group trips such as school trips, company trips, and sightseeing tours. Please come visit our store when you are in the Fuji Five Lakes area. Why not try making Oshino Hakkai soba noodles using melted snow from Mt. Fuji as a memory of your trip to Yamanashi Prefecture? This is an experience of making traditional Japanese cuisine that has a long history. Oshino Hakkai is a tourist destination with eight ponds fed by Mt. Fuji's spring water. The pond formed by spring water is highly transparent and has been selected as one of the top 100 famous waters, making Oshino Hakkai a very popular spot for delicious seafood. There are many soba making experiences all over Japan, but this is the only place where you can eat soba made with Mt. Fuji spring water. Anyone can easily make Oshino Hakkai soba. In this experience, even those who are new to cooking, such as those who are not familiar with cooking, small children, and those who have never made soba, can participate with confidence. Among the customers who have participated so far, many have made reservations for groups such as family and friends, and the more people there, the more exciting it will be. Not only children but also adults can enjoy the extraordinary work of making noodles. Our store also offers a dyeing experience where you can experience traditional Japanese dyeing techniques using natural materials, which can be used as a set with the hotou experience. During the dyeing experience, we will explain each step in detail, so even those who are new to dyeing and those who come with children can participate with confidence. The natural feel of natural materials and the fact that you make it with your own hands create a one-of-a-kind product that no one else can imitate. ◆ Recommended for the following people ◆ Those who want to try Yamanashi Prefecture's famous dishes Those who want to try making Yamanashi Prefecture's local cuisine Those who are looking for activities at Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi Those who want to experience cooking with their parents and children Plan an experience project If you are looking for someone who is having trouble sightseeing on a rainy day If you are looking for sightseeing with English support *Due to our reservation system, all reservations are by request, but in most cases You can make a reservation at your desired time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please check the reservation status once.

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• Age 6～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

Why not make a wonderful cup as a memory of your Kyoto trip? This plan is characterized by its short experience time of about 20 minutes (15 minutes for the experience + 5 minutes for writing your address and choosing the color). You can feel free to try it out to make memories between sightseeing. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination where the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape of the cup you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, make your desired shape. (Experience time is approximately 15 minutes) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered in one and a half to two months.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This tour takes you around Nishiki Market in Kyoto and experiences making home-cooked meals and sushi rolls in a traditional Kyomachiya. While walking through Nishiki Market, bustling with local people, with an English-speaking guide, you will learn about seasonal ingredients and the unique food culture of Kyoto. After that, move to a quiet Kyomachiya and taste carefully selected local Kyoto sake. Then, try making home-cooked meals and sushi rolls with a Japanese host. You can have a warm experience as if you were invited into a Japanese home kitchen. Even if you are a beginner at cooking, you can do it. We will carefully support you in English, so please feel free to join us. This tour is perfect for families with small children and travelers who want to experience local life. Let's enjoy the taste and life of Kyoto together! ~Schedule for the day~①MeetingWe will wait in front of the Silver Monument at Kyoto Daimaru. ②Walk around Nishiki MarketWe will tour Nishiki Market with a guide. ③Nishiki Tenmangu ShrineWe will pray at the god that watches over Nishiki Market. ④After arriving at the Kyomachiya, we will have a sake tasting experience. We will experience tasting the local Kyoto sake prepared by the host. ⑤Home-cooked meals and sushi rolls experience in a KyomachiyaCooking experience with the host. Making your own sushi rolls is something special.

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• Age 9～Age 120
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Why not try a unique experience where you can enjoy Japanese culture in the heart of Osaka? In this experience, you will complete your own "little Japanese footwear art" by threading a Japanese-patterned crepe string onto a mini ceramic geta that has already been fired. The ceramic has a beautiful glossy texture and is small but has a strong presence. By combining it with soft and gorgeous Japanese crepe, you can create an elegant and cute work that is typical of Japan. Mini geta will also improve your luck when displayed in your home. Displaying them at the entrance will bring "prosperity in business" and "a house where people gather". Displaying them in the bathroom will bring "you can walk healthily forever". In addition, a pair of left and right geta will be a lucky charm for marital harmony, etc. ☆ Please choose your favorite from several types of ceramic colors and crepe patterns. The atmosphere of the finished product will change dramatically depending on the color combination and pattern you choose. One of the fun things is being able to freely choose according to your own sense of taste. Since no advanced skills are required, anyone from small children to the elderly can participate. You can take home the finished work on the same day, so it is perfect as a souvenir to keep as a tangible memory of your trip to Japan! It has the warmth of handmade items, and you can decorate your home or give it as a gift to a loved one. Honmachi is easily accessible from Namba and Shinsaibashi, and is a convenient location to stop by between sightseeing. It is an indoor experience, so you can enjoy it regardless of the weather, even on rainy days. Why not experience the charm of Japanese culture while making Japanese "cute" by hand in a unique experience? Families, friends, and couples are also welcome to participate. We will help you with a wonderful time on your trip to Osaka. We look forward to seeing you! ◎ Access 3 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Honmachi Station on the Midosuji Subway Line. It is also easily accessible from Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Umeda, and is conveniently located to stop by between sightseeing. ◎ You can bring your own items! All the necessary materials and tools are available here, so please feel free to join us. Recommended points: ・Enjoy experiencing Japanese culture by making cute mini geta ・Take home the finished product as is! Perfect as a handmade souvenir ・Perfect for a little free time while sightseeing ◎ ・Great for couples, families, and friends! Recommended for creating memories of your trip

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Beginners are welcome! This is a full-course practice course that includes a 30-minute wheel practice before the actual event, in addition to the easy and simple introductory wheel course. It actually requires quite a bit of training, but with a secret practice method, it is a fun content for today. It's fun because you can try to make a work by turning the wheel yourself and practicing the basics of raising and lowering with practice clay. After the practice, you will create a work with the instructor, so you can be safe and beautiful. Usually 90 minutes. No failure! A full-packed plan that includes "kneading clay, practicing, making, painting, and glaze coloring" in one day! In the actual event, you will knead the clay and make a work with the instructor. It also includes painting and coloring. The colors can be added to a base of white or blue with no mistakes, and pink or green can also be added. Let's make one original piece using 500g of clay. You can make something that you can use every day, such as a tea bowl or glass. You can also make a gift. Please spend your time as you like. We will do it in the old way about 500 years ago! You will make one piece of anything. Please feel free to come and experience it♪ ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal!] In addition to the usual pottery production, you will practice before the actual performance. It also includes painting and coloring, which actually takes 3 days, so it's a great deal! You can use 500g of whitening cosmetic clay ☆ Seto Kunyu clay. ← I want to make the work light, so I'll use less clay. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, knead the clay + practice on the wheel Create what you want to make with an electric wheel. (In principle, you will make it with the instructor. Don't worry!) ② Patterning (carve and paint with a thin stick or stamp to draw pictures and patterns) ③ Glazing (paint the whole with a brush with a transparent or blue glaze, etc., and paint as many green and pink glazes as you like.) * We will ask you on the day if you want to add or change colors. * Pick up in about 2 months. If you would like it to be mailed, please let us know on the day. This plan is for pottery beginners, so it is a course that can be enjoyed by beginners as well as children. Close to the station ☆ A convenient 80-minute experience in your spare time ♪ Feel free to come and experience it even if you're just with your children. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★[Price] 5,000 yen. [Experience time] Maximum 100 minutes. Faster 80 minutes. [Clothing] There is no particular designation, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. [Target age] From 3 to 80 years old. Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy it. [What to bring] There is nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *Rental is 400 yen.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Beginners are welcome! This is an easy, simple and beautiful introductory potter's wheel course. *This is a potter's wheel experience at a general tourist spot. *For the time being, reservations are limited to 3 people or more. You can make things that you can use every day, such as tea bowls and mugs. You can also make gifts. Please spend your time as you like. This plan is a plan to concentrate on pottery making with a teacher one-on-one. But you can also practice a little before the real thing! You will make one piece of anything from 500g of clay. You can make it quickly with the teacher, so you can rest assured! No mistakes! Please feel free to come to the experience ♪ You can practice on the electric potter's wheel before the real thing. +One-on-one production. You can make one piece of anything one-on-one with the teacher! You can make it quickly in the shortest time. Leave the rest to us! It's OK in between sightseeing and dates. Products to be made: Tea bowls, teacups, and bowls are recommended! Other special items will incur an additional fee. Number of pieces to be made: Up to 1 piece You can add more. Color, pattern, and other changes can be made on the day. Please consult with the instructor. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal!] We will make pottery using clay that is also used in whitening cosmetics. ☆ We will use 500g of Seto semi-magnetic clay. ← We will also practice a little before the actual performance. Lecture: Yes This is a plan to make one piece properly with the instructor. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, practice core removal on an electric potter's wheel. ② Create what you want to make. (You will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) The date and signature will be put on the back. ③ The color of the glaze, etc. will be left to you (the finished product will mainly be white vessels, etc.) *In addition, you can specify the pattern and color or paint it yourself in the color you want for an additional fee. Please consult with us on the day. (About 500 to 1000 yen) *Pick up in about 2 months. If you would like to have it mailed, please ask on the day. This plan is for absolute beginners, so it is a course that can be enjoyed not only by beginners but also by children. ☆A convenient experience that takes 30 to 45 minutes♪ Feel free to come and experience it even if you only have children. *Please note that if you are only watching without accompanying a preschool child, the tuition fee of 2,000 yen/person will be charged. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★【Fee】3,800 yen. 【Experience time】About 30 to 45 minutes For the time being, 3 people or more 【What to bring】Nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. Rental is 400 yen.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Beginners are welcome! This is an easy, simple and beautiful introductory pottery wheel course. You can make any kind of vessel. This is an electric pottery wheel course that is packed with the basics of pottery. This is a plan that is sure to satisfy you, as you can shape, paint, and color your work. This is a plan that is perfect for beginners and will not fail. Knead the clay and create a work with the instructor. Then it comes with painting and coloring. The base color is white or yellow, and you can also add pink or green. Use 500g of clay to create an original work. You can make something that you can use every day, such as a tea bowl or a mug. You can also make a gift. Spend your time as you like. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal! ] In addition to regular pottery production, it is a great deal with painting and coloring, which would normally take 3 days! You can use 500g of whitening cosmetic clay ☆ Seto Kunyu clay. ← I want to make the work lighter, so I use less clay. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, knead the clay and create what you want to make with an electric potter's wheel. (In principle, you will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) ② Patterning (Carve and paint with a thin stick or stamp to draw pictures and patterns) ③ Glazing (Apply clear or yellow glaze to the whole with a brush, and apply as much green and pink glaze as you like.) *Pick up in about one month. If you would like to have it mailed, please let us know on the day. This plan is for beginners in pottery, so it is a course that can be enjoyed by beginners as well as children. Close to the station ☆ Easy and convenient experience in your spare time that takes 80 minutes ♪ Feel free to come and experience it even if you are just a child. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★[Price] 4,500 yen. *If you want to practice using the potter's wheel properly, please choose the full-scale potter's wheel plan for 5,400 yen or 6,400 yen. [Experience time] Maximum, about 90 minutes. Faster, about 60 minutes. [Clothing] There is no particular designation, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. [Target age] From 3 to 80 years old. Anyone can enjoy it, regardless of age or gender. [What to bring] There is nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *We try not to get too dirty. Rental is 400 yen.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Choose your favorite vessel from the many available, choose one of the 100 types of transfer paper, cut and paste it! Easy and high quality! It's fun to choose from over 100 stickers, where to put the stickers, and how finely to cut them. Once you try it, you'll want to try it again and again, and there are many repeat customers. Choose one of your favorite bases from plates, mugs, tea bowls, etc. and make it. You can make it into a gift that will make you happy to receive. Of course, it's OK for yourself. You can use other European transfer stickers as much as you like. It can also be used as a handmade souvenir! We will give you a lecture that is easy to understand even for beginners, so anyone can make a wonderful work. First of all, try to experience the charm of porcelain overglaze painting through the experience! You will be captivated by the transparent and beautiful work. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a good deal! ] This plan gives a luxurious feel. You can easily make it look like a brand. It looks like something you can buy. Perfect for those who want to make something good easily! In addition, you can use as many European decals as you like, and they are great as souvenirs. [Experience flow] 1. Explanation, choose your favorite dish (since it is a pottery class, both pottery and porcelain are available.) 2. Choose the main decal from over 100 sheets. You can stick other small stickers as much as you like! 3. Cut the sticker into small pieces with scissors, soak it in water and remove the glue. 4. Stick it on the dish. You can also stick it on the back or handle. (You can re-stick porcelain as many times as you like even if you make a mistake.) 5. Pick it up in about 1 to 3 months. If you would like it to be mailed, please let us know on the day. [Chiyo's commitment] Making pottery in the Nagoya style! We are particular about Seto clay and firing methods, and we also have a plan to paint pictures with a brush and a special plan to make your own dish and stick stickers on it. *We are also happy to hear about bringing your own dishes and other commitments. [Chiyo's policy] We recommend that you complete all experiences, including pottery glass beads, with the aim of completing all works 100% without any mistakes. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★[Price] 3,980 yen [Experience time] Approximately 1.5 hours [Clothing] No particular requirements. [Target age] Anyone can enjoy this activity, regardless of age or gender, from 3 to 80 years old. [What to bring] Nothing in particular, but if you are concerned about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *Rental aprons are available (an additional 400 yen).

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

We will create a plate using the Tatara technique. Using 550g of clay, stretch and mold the clay into your desired shape (round, heart, square). This plan also includes painting and coloring as standard. Scratch the pottery you made with a stick to create a picture. The colors are transparent, blue, pink, or green. Other colors are available. You can use it at home or as a gift. Enjoy making your own original work.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Beginners are welcome! This hand-shaping course is packed with the basics of pottery, and you can shape, paint, and color your work, so you're sure to be very satisfied. You can make any shape you like, such as a teacup or a bowl. Use 550g of clay to create an original piece. *This plan also includes an electric potter's wheel experience at the Suzuka classroom. To make glass beads, melt the glass with a burner and wrap it around a stick to form a shape. Add your favorite pattern and let it cool for 20 minutes to finish! You can take your glass beads home on the day♪ We will also include a colorful string.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

An electric potter's wheel experience where you concentrate on shaping the spinning clay. Even a slight distortion can cause the shape to collapse, so it's not something you can do quickly or easily. We will provide you with the maximum support, so even beginners can feel free to try pottery. The sense of accomplishment you feel when you finish is wonderful. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination to which the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape and size of the vessel you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, you can freely make any shape you like. (The experience time is about 45 minutes. 2 to 4 pieces are the guideline) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ After the experience, choose two pieces to be fired (firing the third piece and beyond costs an additional 2,000 yen per piece). ⑧ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered to you in one and a half to two months.

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• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 16:00

At the local cuisine experience class [Fujiya], you can experience making "Houtou", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture! ☆★Introduction to Fujiya☆★Nice to meet you. Our restaurant is located in Fujikawaguchiko Town, in the Fuji Five Lakes area of Yamanashi Prefecture, and we offer an experience class where you can make and eat Yamanashi's local cuisine. We are open every day with the hope that tourists visiting Yamanashi will learn about Yamanashi's food culture and history and that it will become one of the memories of their trip to Yamanashi. Our staff will carefully support you so that even beginners and small children can enjoy participating. We are used by many customers not only for small groups such as private trips, but also for group trips such as school trips, company trips, and sightseeing tours. Please come to our restaurant when you stop by the Fuji Five Lakes area. ☆★Introduction to the Houtou Making Experience☆★Houtou is a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture that is loved by many people. There are few local foods that are as popular as this one, and for a long time, "oneri for breakfast, barley rice for lunch, and pumpkin hoto for dinner" seemed to have been the standard for daily life in the rural areas of Koshu. In 2007, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Local Dishes of Rural Areas" organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, which are known in farming, mountain and fishing villages all over Japan and are widely supported by the people. Unlike regular noodles, hoto noodles do not need to be left to rest. Therefore, you will make the noodles by hand from the powder state. It will be quite a voluminous meal, so please come hungry. We also offer a dyeing experience where you can experience the traditional Japanese dyeing technique using natural materials, which can be used as a set with the hoto experience. In the dyeing experience, we will carefully explain each step, so those who are new to dyeing and those who come with children can participate with peace of mind. The natural feel of natural materials and the fact that you make it with your own hands will create a one-of-a-kind product that no one else can imitate. ◆Recommended for◆Those who want to try famous Yamanashi Prefecture dishesThose who want to make local Yamanashi Prefecture dishesThose looking for activities at Lake Yamanaka or Lake KawaguchiThose who want to experience cooking with their childrenThose looking for an experience programThose who are having trouble sightseeing on rainy daysThose looking for sightseeing in English*Due to the nature of our reservation system, all reservations are by request, but in most cases we can accept reservations at the time you wish. Please check the reservation status once.

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• Age 5～Age 80
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• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

At the "Kokusai Street Glass Shop," you can experience sandblasting Ryukyu glass, mugs, teacups, and vases. You can create glass pieces that will remind you of the Okinawan sea and are perfect as a memento of your trip!

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• Age 4～Age 90
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• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

At the "Kokusai Street Glass Shop," you can experience making your own original shisa using Ryukyu glass. You can make a glass piece that will remind you of the Okinawan sea and is the perfect memento of your trip! You can take it home on the same day!

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• Age 1～Age 120
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At the local cooking experience class [Fujiya], we offer a hands-on experience of making "Yoshida Udon", a specialty of Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture! ☆★Introducing Fujiya☆★Nice to meet you. Our restaurant is located in Fuji Kawaguchiko Town, located in the Fuji Five Lakes area of ​​Yamanashi Prefecture, and is holding a hands-on class where everyone can make and enjoy Yamanashi's local cuisine. We are open every day with the hope that tourists visiting Yamanashi will learn about Yamanashi's food culture and history, and that it will be one of the memories of their trip to Yamanashi. Our staff will carefully support you so that even beginners in cooking and small children can enjoy participating. We are used by many customers not only for small groups such as private trips, but also for group trips such as school trips, company trips, and sightseeing tours. Please come visit our store when you are in the Fuji Five Lakes area. ☆★Introducing Yoshida's udon making experience☆★Yoshida's udon is a local dish of udon that is loved around Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is an unusual type of udon that is characterized by its hard and chewy noodles and toppings such as horse meat and cabbage. It has also been selected as one of the ``Top 100 Local Dishes from Rural Areas, Mountains, and Fishing Villages,'' selected from among the local flavors of each region. Yoshida's udon noodles are characterized by thick and chewy noodles, toppings made with horse meat and cabbage, and a soup made with miso and soy sauce. This is the only place in Japan where you can eat it with a spiciness called suridane. Yoshida's udon was originally a home-cooked dish, so each restaurant has its own characteristics. For example, some restaurants use beef or horse meat, and the sides vary in hardness and length. Although there are general rules, there are no clear rules, so the freedom of making them may also be a characteristic of Yoshida's udon. In this plan, customers will make udon noodles from powder. Enjoy with hot soup and toppings such as cabbage, fried tofu, and wakame. The content is quite extensive, so please come hungry. Our store also offers a dyeing experience where you can experience traditional Japanese dyeing techniques using natural materials, which can be used as a set with the hotou experience. During the dyeing experience, we will explain each step in detail, so even those who are new to dyeing and those who come with children can participate with confidence. The natural feel of natural materials and the fact that you make it with your own hands create a one-of-a-kind product that no one else can imitate. ◆ Recommended for the following people ◆ Those who want to try Yamanashi Prefecture's famous dishes Those who want to try making Yamanashi Prefecture's local cuisine Those who are looking for activities at Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi Those who want to experience cooking with their parents and children Plan an experience For those who are having trouble sightseeing on a rainy day Those looking for sightseeing with English support *Due to our reservation system, all reservations are by request, but in most cases You can make a reservation at your desired time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please check the reservation status once.

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can experience it right from the day you arrive in Miyakojima! You can make a reservation on the day! If you're not sure whether to try it, give it a try! First come, first served! Reservations on the day and walk-ins are also welcome! You can try it immediately after coming to the store! (If there are customers with reservations, priority will be given to customers with reservations.) We recommend a craft that you can experience without any problems even on rainy days! ・Make a Shisa figurine as a memento of your time in Miyakojima! ・This is a plan to make a Shisa figurine, the guardian deity of Okinawa, using coral and shells. ・You will complete a cute mini Shisa that is about 8 cm tall! ・The production time is about 1 hour! You can participate in a short break from sightseeing in Miyakojima. ・How about making some memories with your parents and children? It is also recommended when you can't play in the sea due to weather.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a pottery experience using the popular electric potter's wheel. We will carefully guide not only experienced people but also beginners. You can challenge not only everyday vessels such as teacups, bowls, and plates, but also vases! You can create up to 2 per person within the price. (+550 yen from the 3rd one.)

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• Age 5～Age 90
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• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30

At the "Kokusai Street Glass Shop," you can experience making photo frames, lamps, and nameplates using Ryukyu glass. You can make glass works that will remind you of the Okinawan sea and are perfect as a memento of your trip!

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• Age 7～Age 99
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

~Experience flow~ ・Meet at the studio ・Preparation, explanation ・Start production (don't worry, we will give you a thorough lecture!) ・Disband ■ Naha handmade accessory experience! ・A short experience class to make original accessories using the gold lacquer technique! Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can participate casually! ■In this gold lacquer workshop, you can enjoy making accessories using traditional techniques. Let's make your favorite bracelet or necklace while learning the gold lacquer technique to repair broken pottery. No experience is necessary, so it's perfect for beginners and those interested in Japanese culture! The instructor will support you and help you turn the chipped parts into a unique design. By the end of the session, you will have a one-of-a-kind accessory that combines traditional and modern designs. Take it home as a wonderful memory of your trip! ・Even beginners can easily participate, and you can take the completed accessory home as your own original work! ・It can be enjoyed in a short time, so it is recommended for travelers and first-timers.

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

{Japanese dance 20 minutes from Shinjuku} 16 minutes on the Odakyu Line express from Shinjuku Station, 1 minute walk from Seijo Gakuenmae Station. Learn how to wear kimono, learn manners, and learn dance. You can choose from "Sakura Sakura," "Ue o Muite Arukou," and "First Love" as lesson songs. If there are other participants, the song will be "Sakura Sakura." Participation by 4 people is recommended. If you wish to participate with 5 or more people at the same time, please book 2 lessons consecutively. Lessons will be taken in turns. There is also a space for non-participants to observe. You can wear clothes! Free for children under 5 years old.

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• Age 7～Age 99
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Handmade experience in Naha! Make your own original accessories using the gold lacquering technique. A gold lacquering experience class that can be enjoyed in a short time. Choose either a chopstick rest or a key strap and create your own original item! Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can easily participate. Right next to Miebashi Station! Why not experience the beauty of Japanese culture through your own hands?

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• 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!

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

This is a course where you can participate as a customer in a tea ceremony in which the owner of this hermit is in a full-scale tea room. Enjoy the tea party while watching the gift! You can fully learn the basic manners such as walking in the tea room and drinking tea ♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
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This is a course where you can participate as a customer in a tea ceremony in which the owner of this hermit is in a full-scale tea room. Enjoy the tea party while watching the gift! You can fully learn the basic manners such as walking in the tea room and drinking tea ♪

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• 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.)

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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