Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 25

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Why don't you make your own potter's wheel with an electric potter's wheel? If you touch the soil and become absorbed in making pottery, all your daily stress will be blown away. Sharpen your fingertips with your concentration and freely produce the soil! A healing space where the sea breeze is fragrant. Would you like to relax with the soil, people, and the sea? Shishito is a gallery and ceramic art class with a free style.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 11:30 / 14:00 / 15:00

Gold leaf experience to put gold leaf on a plate and finish it as a gorgeous work. It is popular with those who want to take home their works on the same day and those who want to apply real gold leaf. The plates were handmade by the teachers. Draw a pattern with an adhesive on the do Togeikan original plate (approximately 16 cm in diameter), and then apply gold leaf on top. The gold leaf is authentic and imported from Kanazawa. Foreigners will also be delighted with the gorgeous gold leaf on the black tea plate. You can take it home on the day.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 19:00

You can experience a live Koto performance in an intimate, small-group setting. You will also learn about the history of the Koto and the deeper meanings behind this beautiful instrument.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 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

The kaleidoscope was invented by a Scottish optician, and was a toy that had already been imported to Japan during the Edo period. Taking advantage of the prism of light, the topping of small beads originally packed inside creates a world you've never seen before. You can really see the ``flowers'' blooming. You won't be able to take your eyes off it♪

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

kimono rental A professional photographer will take beautiful pictures of your kimono. Dresser with high quality kimono and reliable technique. You can experience the wonderful culture of Japan. You can also have a full-fledged shooting experience.

• For Family

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

How about wearing a beautiful Japanese kimono and enjoying the city of Kyoto? At Smile photo office, we have a large selection of gorgeous and beautiful kimonos from carefully selected antique kimonos. A dedicated dresser and hair and makeup staff who can dress you in a variety of photogenic kimonos that are also used for photo shoots will coordinate everything for you. Various arrangements are possible according to the customer's request. A kimono experience like no other.

• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

It is a location shooting plan for couples. It is ideal for use and making memories for your anniversary, birthday, etc. Why don't you take a special memory photo with two people who are different from usual in a gorgeous kimono and hair makeup in the beautiful streets of Kyoto? We will deliver wonderful photos and a fun time while listening to your requests.

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• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Our most popular location shooting plan. Gion located about 10 minutes from our shop area I will take time to take pictures slowly and so on. Every season Kyoto You can get beautiful pictures in the landscape. ※ A set of tools that you can walk outside in a kimono Rental All charges are included in the price.

• Age 16～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Would you like to try making a traditional Japanese onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about palm-sized. It will take about 3 to 4 hours, but the time it takes to complete varies from person to person. Once it is completed, your name and the year it was made will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar to us as the harmony of Aun (Aun's harmony), Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like. *I have been studying English for the past 3 years.

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• Age 18～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

This plan is centered around Nakanoshima Park. The bicycle ride takes about an hour. After the bicycle tour, you will actually wear a kimono and experience being a samurai or ninja. Enjoy Osaka by bicycle! A local guide born and raised in Osaka will guide you to fun and unique spots. We will not only provide you with sightseeing, but also a special experience where you can enjoy the city of Osaka with all your senses. The bicycles used on the tour are from "PALMGARAGE", which was founded in 1976. With a comfortable ride and stylish design, the journey itself is fun. The course not only takes you around parks, temples, and shopping streets, but also includes activities unique to Osaka, such as pottery experience. Discover the new charms of Osaka and make unforgettable memories! We will be conducting a monitor tour in preparation for the full start in April. Please come and make some fun memories!

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• Age 15～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30

*This is a junihitoe (twelve-layered ceremonial kimono) experience plan at Nariko Tenjin Shrine in Nishi-Shinjuku. It is not available at our Kagurazaka store. Experience the coveted Heian period costume, junihitoe (twelve-layered ceremonial kimono). It's popular with a wide range of people, including photography enthusiasts, foreign visitors, kimono and Japanese clothing lovers, and those celebrating their 60th birthdays, birthdays, and other entertainment. Perfect for treating yourself, taking selfies before or after your wedding, taking wedding photos, or taking photos for social media! Enjoy the freedom and freedom of choice. [Notes] *Please choose from two colors for the junihitoe: Aoi or Chitose. *Recommended height: 140cm and up, clothing sizes 19 and 21. *This plan is for women. *We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Kintsugi is a repair technique in which cracks, chips, and other damaged parts of ceramics are glued together with lacquer and decorated with gold and other metal powder. It is also called Kintsukuroi. At our salon, we use simple lacquer instead of real lacquer, and we finish at a reasonable price. Tableware that holds a special meaning can be revived by Kintsugi, and upgraded by applying gold. We accept lessons and orders. The experience location is Minoh City, a city rich in nature in Hokusetsu, Osaka. 20 minutes by train from central Osaka Location: 10 minutes walk from Sakurai Station on the Hankyu Minoh Line, or at the Sakurai Station Cafe (At the cafe, we ask that each person order one drink) If a child of junior high school age or younger participates, a parent or guardian must apply and participate with them. We do not allow children to participate alone. If you bring your own, you are limited to three chips per person.

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• Age 1～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This is an agricultural experience event in Midori Ward, Chiba City, where you can experience farming, harvesting, rice planting, and rice harvesting. A veteran farmer with 12 years of experience in agricultural experience events will provide you with an agricultural experience that will satisfy you in any weather and season. In addition to agricultural experiences such as harvesting and rice harvesting, you can also cook rice in a rice cooker using a feather pot and firewood, cook soup or miso soup with harvested agricultural products in an outdoor atmosphere, and sometimes hold a life-changing "rice ball making" workshop. Those who wish can also purchase agricultural products and processed products such as naturally grown vegetables without fertilizer or pesticides, which are rarely available for purchase, and sun-dried rice. ~Experience flow~10:00 Gathering Smile Village Someya Farm Home10:00-10:30 Move to rice field or field10:30-11:00 Self-introduction, explanation of toilets, etc.Self-introduction of each participant, including participants, and guidance to toilets (toilets are only in the field)11:00-12:00 Agricultural experienceDepending on the season and time, we will do harvesting, farm work, rice planting, rice harvesting, etc.12:00-13:00 Cooking riceLike outdoor activities, all participants will cook rice in a kamado (a rice cooker) or a rice cooker with firewood, and make soup or miso soup with agricultural products available at the time13:00- Lunch (In some cases, we will hold a workshop on making rice balls or give a theme to make friends.)14:00 Fill out a questionnaire14:30 Those who wish to disband can purchase agricultural products and processed products available at the time.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

This is a special and luxurious experience plan to visit a real female diver's hut. You will enjoy fresh seafood grilled over charcoal right in front of you by female divers who continue the traditional free diving fishing method, while listening to them talk about the actual fishing process and how they interact with the sea. The time spent around the fire, talking and tasting in a rustic hut with the scent of the sea wafting will be a unique cultural experience that you can't get anywhere else. In 2023, female divers' fishing techniques will be registered as a "Japan Heritage" and it is a rare fishing method only found in Japan and Korea. This is an extremely rare private plan that allows you to experience the "real sea" with all five senses while experiencing the life of female divers.

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• Age 2～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

Why not take a stroll around the town in a kimono? We also have kimonos for children (height 85cm and above). Please feel free to come with your family, friends, or as a couple. Komon, Homongi, Men's Kimono, Children 3 to 15 years old Boys and Girls Plan: 6,600 yen Furisode Plan: 11,000 yen

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Why not try writing characters with all your heart and soul using a large brush held in both hands, like the ones you only see on TV and in magazines? The characters you create as you run around barefoot on a piece of paper bigger than a tatami mat will be a lifelong memory! The instructor, calligrapher Mikami, has a father and mother who are also calligraphers, and has been familiar with calligraphy since childhood. Mikami is very creative and energetic. Not satisfied with ordinary calligraphy paper, he runs around freely on the large calligraphy paper with a large brush held in both hands, and the characters he creates with his whole body are soon becoming a specialty of Naganuma Town. He also performs at Naganuma Town's summer festival and sunset market, and sometimes collaborates with local musicians. This program was created not only to show people this fun, but also to let them experience it. Participants are first surprised by the weight of the brush filled with ink, and are very satisfied with the characters they write with all their heart, sweating. The written characters take time to dry, and there are limitations on where you can hang them. You may only be asked to take a photo in front of the work. If you would like to take the work home with you, please contact us in advance, although we may not be able to accommodate your request.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

You can experience making your own original calligraphy T-shirt in Naganuma Town, an hour's drive from Sapporo. Why not create a one-of-a-kind T-shirt by drawing with ink made for fabrics that won't come off even after washing? You can freely create your own original calligraphy T-shirt using washable ink for fabrics. It's different from regular ink, so you can wear it for a long time without worry. Practice your original calligraphy, write your favorite characters on a T-shirt, and add a red seal-style stamp. The instructor, Satoko, is a cheerful and powerful calligrapher. She is a real calligrapher who has exhibited at numerous exhibitions, but she is a wonderful person (and a big eater) who is not at all pretentious. She is a popular big sister in Naganuma! Your T-shirt is sure to become one of your favorites!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Naganuma Town is a town of art! There are many artists and craftspeople here. Naganuma Town is about an hour's drive from Sapporo, and you can experience the finishing touches of the traditional craft "Wakasa chopsticks"! The final step in making Wakasa chopsticks is polishing. Colorful painted patterns and mother-of-pearl appear on the black lacquered chopsticks.

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• For Groups

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

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

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• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00

■PreparationThe Japanese sword is the most effective sword to date and can only be worn by Samurai. We will first change into the Samurai costume of Dogi and Hakama and become a Samurai.■The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword."The son of a samurai is a samurai, the son of a farmer is a farmer."From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. It was then that he became aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and c■Trial SlashingTry your hand at cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.In the Edo period, the "corpse" of a criminal was used for test cutting.■Practice the basics with the iai practice sword.■Armor ExperienceIn April 1615, the Tokugawa forces marched on Osaka Castle. The "Osaka Summer Campaign" begins here. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear armor and helmet to participate in the battle. You will be the best soldier in Japan and shoot indoors. All previous iaido experiences have been filmed.■SouvenirsPlease take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:00

[Summary] Learn traditional Tokamachi cooking from local mothers. Not only will you cook, but you'll also help harvest and source ingredients, creating a delicious feast made with fresh ingredients! [Schedule] Meet at a designated location in Tokamachi City at 9:00 AM. After gathering the ingredients, you'll move to the cooking venue and prepare the food under the guidance of the instructor's mother. The menu will generally consist of three side dishes, rice, and miso soup. As seasonal ingredients will be used, the menu will be a surprise until the day of the tour. Once the food is ready, enjoy a chat with the instructor's mother as you savor the meal! (You may discover a new flavor.) The tour will conclude around 1:00 PM, with a drop-off location. *Available in Japanese and English only.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

[Regional common coupons (electronic only) are available! ] It is an experience to make a traditional craft "Chinkoro" handed down in Tokamachi. [What is “Chinkoro”? 】Every Tokamachi citizen has made “Chinkoro”, a small colorful doll made of rice flour. The word chinkoro means “puppy” and is often made in the shape of a puppy or the Chinese zodiac of the year. It is made around January every year and displayed in the house, but because it is made of rice flour paste, it cracks and breaks in a few weeks. It is said that the more broken pieces there are, the better the luck. The culture of making chinkoro is said to have started in the Edo period, but the original origin is not well understood. [What you can do in this experience] In this program, you will make Tokamachi's traditional craft Chinkoro while being taught by a local Chinkoro craftsman. You can make your own original penis, such as anime characters, mascots, animals, etc., regardless of the traditional puppy or zodiac. It is an experience that everyone can enjoy regardless of age or gender. Please make sure to make a lucky charm, Chinkoro, as a souvenir. *Only Japanese and English are supported.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

We will guide you through one of three themes: "Fields," "Cows (Dairy Farming)," or "Horses." You will be involved in the "farming work" that farmers actually do at that time on that day. Experience the forefront of food and learn how the food you eat every day is produced.

• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

One of the major themes of Kitsuki tourism is "a town that suits Japanese clothes". This castle town, which has also been called Little Kyoto, has the atmosphere of Edo everywhere in the city, giving visitors the charm of taking a time trip to Edo. What is fun is that we support this "mood" as a community development.

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 08:30

A full-scale training tour of "Sumo", Japan's national sport. There are various rules for watching sumo training, and if you watch alone, you will often be warned by officials and wrestlers, and in the worst case, you may be forced to leave. At "Sumo Pro", we will accompany you with a guide who is familiar with sumo. In order not to make you feel uneasy, we will enter between the sumo stable and the customer, so you can watch with peace of mind. In addition, a dedicated guide will provide explanations in writing during the training. Although it is strict, you may get bored just by watching the monotonous training, but we will explain in detail what they are doing and what they are talking about. Unlike other companies, it is not a tour that just lets you watch. We have planned it with the aim of making it fun for customers to understand "sumo". We hope you will use it. *Normally, private conversations are strictly prohibited during training observations, but our interpreters will communicate in writing (in English) to answer questions from customers, such as explanations of the current training content, conversations between the masters, explanations of matches, and questions from customers. After the training, you can also communicate with the active wrestlers through the guide, and we will answer questions until your questions are resolved. Unlike training observations where you just watch the training and then it's over, we will have a guide specialized in sumo accompanying you and guiding you to the end. ~How it works~① Contact us the day before the day to let us know the location of the sumo stable you will be visiting, the meeting time, and important points.② On the day of the observation, meet at the entrance to the sumo stable. *Please be punctual.③ Observe the training for about 40 minutes to 1 hour (the observation time will vary depending on the training content and the physical condition of the wrestlers).④ During the observation, questions will be answered by writing with the English interpreter guide.⑤ After the training, take a commemorative photo with the wrestlers and answer questions in front of the entrance.⑥ Disband in front of the entrance to the sumo stable. *Please be sure to read the "Important points" and "Special notes" at the bottom of this page, and apply only if you agree. Please note that we will assume that you have agreed to all of the above when you apply. *The images are for reference only. The number of wrestlers participating in practice and the content of the practice may vary depending on the sumo stable you visit or the time of the visit. Please note that the health of the wrestlers takes top priority during practice.

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• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:30 / 08:00

〜Schedule〜【07:30】Take the train from JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit【08:00】Take the bus from in front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Shinjuku West Exit【10:00】Itinerary 1: Mt. Fuji 5th Station (about 40 minutes) (This itinerary is from April 26th to November 30th of the same year)Itinerary 2: Arakurayama Sengen Park, a popular check-in spot and a great location for a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji (about 90 minutes) (Itinerary is from December 1st to April 25th of the following year)【11:30】Enjoy the sweet spring water at Jiuzhaigou and Oshino Hakkai at the foot of Mt. Fuji【13:00】Choose between outlet shopping and hot spring bathingOption 1: ▼ Gotemba Premium Outlets (about 2 hours, starting October 10th, 2023)Gotemba Premium Outlets is a shopping mall with a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji. It is home to many franchise stores of famous Japanese brands. Luxury brands such as Gucci and Prada have a wide range of styles at very low prices. If you want to enjoy shopping, this is a place you can't miss. *You can choose to get off at the outlet mall and stay there or go to the next attraction, the hot spring. ▼Option 2: Day trip hot spring bathing experience (about 2 hours) If you would like to take a hot spring bath instead of the outlet, we have a shuttle service available and will take you to the hot spring "Kinohana no Yu", which just opened at the end of 2019. The name of the hot spring comes from the goddess "Kinohana Sakiyahime" enshrined at Mt. Fuji and Fuji Sengen Taisha Shrine. You can enjoy an overwhelming view of Mt. Fuji from the hot spring, and you can enjoy a large open-air bath while looking at Mt. Fuji with high-quality hot spring water from the private source. [15:00] Return to Tokyo [17:00] We arrived at the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation entrance at the Marunouchi North Exit and Shinjuku West Exit of JR Tokyo Station, and finished our fun day's journey! ▼ Self-pay: Day trip hot spring bathing experience: Estimated bathing fee: 1,600 yen on weekdays, 1,900 yen on weekends and holidays (1,700 yen on weekdays from September 1st, 2,100 yen on weekends and holidays). If the facility is closed, you can enter Gotemba Fuji Hakkei (1,000 yen for a 3-hour ticket) or Gotemba Municipal Hot Springs (500 yen for a 3-hour ticket). This is a shared tour, and participants come from all over the world.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

In the Kaga Yuzen coloring experience, anyone can enjoy the seemingly difficult traditional techniques in a short amount of time and create their own original items. On the day of your trip, you can return home with a one-of-a-kind item in your hand and wonderful memories of your trip. Through these experiences, you can deepen your understanding of Japanese tradition and local culture, and increase the value of your own trip. Experiences like this will be part of your memorable trip. If you come to Kanazawa! You can have fun on both sunny and rainy days! Kanazawa is a city where kimonos look great, but it's a waste to just go sightseeing! It rains a lot in Kanazawa, so I was worried about whether I would be able to wear a kimono and take a leisurely stroll...With the Kaga Yuzen coloring experience, you don't have to worry about that at all! -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------<Plan details> ①Reception. Our store has a very homely atmosphere and our friendly staff (so friendly that they always get along with our customers...LOL) will guide you around. ② Add color to the fabric. Start coloring under the guidance of the Kaga Yuzen artist. There is no answer to how to paint! There are many ways to paint boldly and carefully! We will add color using the real dye used in Kaga Yuzen. ③Finishing process Once the coloring is complete, the Kaga Yuzen artist performs the final steps such as washing with water. You can take it home on the same day. Anyone from children to adults can experience it.

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• Age 11～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ The electric potter's wheel experience makes you feel like a potter ♪ I was surprised at the movement of the soil as if it were alive! ☆ The staff in charge of the ceramic art course will give a polite lecture ☆ Yu Kobo's original textbooks and teaching materials are prepared ☆ ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ One customer is produced from a small bowl. * Experience date, management number, etc. will be engraved on the back of the work. ☆ You can enjoy home-cooked rice in the finished container ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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

Draw a biscuit dough free cup Sarah mug 1 Ten'erabi, out of the box, such as pictures and letters is a plan to create an original dish. Since the draw after the draft with a pencil, it tackled without tension. Experience is about one hour. It is very popular in the school trip students and group travelers.

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