Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 11

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Experience making sushi at a sushi roll restaurant just a one-minute walk from the north exit of Yonago Station in Tottori Prefecture! Experience making sushi rolls using local and seasonal ingredients. You will be taught by the owner, who has over 10 years of experience. He will explain everything carefully, so even beginners can make sushi rolls skillfully and enjoyably. We also have over 30 types of sake available. You can also enjoy sake with the sushi rolls you make. (Additional cost required)

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

Learn how to greet, walk, and behave from the head of the Shinkawa School of Japanese dance. Shinkawa School has a wide variety of dances, from classical Japanese dance to Kabuki dance and Bon Odori. Head of the school, Shinkawa Ogio, will provide careful instruction so that everyone from children and students to the elderly can enjoy the dance. Yukata rentals are available, so please change into one first. We will teach you how to tie an obi and how to wear a beautiful yukata. If you come to the store wearing Japanese clothing, you can participate in the class in your favorite clothes. We also have yukatas for men and children, so families are welcome to participate! We will practice the ancient Japanese popular song "Sakura Sakura" in the Shinkawa style. After practice, all participants will dance through the whole dance at the end. Enjoy dancing Japanese dance with your heart and discover a new you!

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• Age 0～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00

============◇Private old house space! Empty-handed BBQ◇================If you could enjoy a delicious BBQ while traveling easily^^ You want to eat delicious food unique to the area♪ Since it's a vacation, you don't want to have to prepare or clean up! This luxury can be realized! The BBQ site is completely private! La Cachette is a rental villa that was renovated for outdoor use from an old house built in 1886. The entire site is reserved for your use. When you arrive, all the pre-prepared ingredients will be prepared in the refrigerator. After that, all you have to do is light the stove and bonfire on the wooden deck and enjoy. La Cachette's BBQ is not "outdoor yakiniku". Because the ingredients are pre-prepared, we offer an authentic BBQ that even our customers can enjoy. [Menu example/Autumn] ◆ Shinshu's pride! Thick Donko mushrooms◆Autumn vegetables and Gitaroo Shamo chicken gizzard ajillo◆Grilled craft sausage and asparagus◆Village special spare ribs◆Potato butter◆Grilled Shinshu beef and oyster mushrooms with sudachi◆Grilled apples [Please cooperate with our ethical travel] We provide all carbon-neutral outdoor tableware, such as wooden plates, wooden slats, and bamboo chopsticks. Please refrain from bringing plastic plates and cups. [Rental items included in the plan] Outdoor table, chairs, bonfire stand BBQ grill, net, charcoal tongs, fire starter, food tongs, outdoor tableware, outdoor lighting 10 pieces of firewood for bonfire, charcoal [Not included in the plan] The following items can be selected as options Tent sauna, draft beer server, Goemon open-air bath [Usage time] The site is available for exclusive use for 4 hours from the time of arrival. [End time] The end time at night is 9 p.m. The last reception is from 5 p.m. to 3 hours of experience, but it cannot be extended even if you arrive late. If you choose the optional tent sauna, the last booking is at 4pm.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Would you like to try dancing the mysterious and beautiful shrine maiden dance? Shrine maiden dance is passed down from generation to generation by shrine maidens at shrines. Shrine maiden dance is often performed at Shinto rituals and Shinto ceremonies, so I think many people have never seen it. Originally, it was said that the gods would descend to the shrine maiden who was dancing the shrine maiden dance and give them divine guidance. In other words, by dancing the shrine maiden dance, you can become one with the gods and nature. Shrine maiden dance is filled with the "feeling of respect for the gods" and "beautiful manners" that have been cherished by ancient Japanese people. For both Japanese and foreigners, it will be an opportunity to experience Japan's beautiful culture and learn about the spirituality that Japanese people have cherished. "Why do people find shrine maiden dance beautiful?" We will also look into the secret of its beauty. In this experience, a former professional shrine maiden instructor will carefully teach you the basics of shrine maiden dance. First, after changing into a shrine maiden costume, you will watch a shrine maiden dance performance by the instructor. Learn about the origin and history of shrine maiden dance and the dance, and actually dance to the solemn tunes of Kagura. Your experience at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

You can experience assembling your own original abacus. We are also preparing a class experience where you can learn about Japanese culture through the completed abacus. The class is a valuable experience where you can actually take part in classes attended by local children. Please rest assured that the instructor will be teaching in English. After the experience, you can take home your abacus and a certificate in Japanese.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

[Experience the mysterious Kyoto] A seasonal event that brings in the fortune that Kyoto people are sure to do. Experience on a monthly basis! Kyoto, the sacred place of Japanese culture. Boasting a history of more than a thousand years, this town continues to carry out various customs, customs, events, and customs as wisdom for living that has been preserved and passed down from ancient times. Evil, demons, mononoke, demons, and the magic that is unique to the people living in Kyoto who have coexisted with them, are required more than ever in the modern age of corona. For example ... How to spend the day of Setsubun to get rid of evil, the meaning of celebrating like a playhouse at the Hinamatsuri, how to pray when the inside of the house is noisy, etc. A lot of cute, mysterious and mysterious seasonal events at the turning point. They are the roots of events that are familiar to modern life. "Obon is a memorial service for ancestors." "At the time of Gion Matsuri, it's good to call it a sweets." I would like you to experience the true face of Kyoto, which has been passed down as a matter of course. This course is especially popular with women, but it is also recommended for couples. January: Kyoto's New Year's greetings welcome Toshigami-san, who grants happiness February: Kyoto's festival, defeating demons with a "shouldered sword" March: Hinamatsuri is a woman's self-polishing April: Cherry blossom viewing Communication with the gods May: Cut off the devil with irises and hoses June: Secretly "Natsukoshi no Harae" at home July: Gion Festival is a Shinto ritual to disperse the plague that has continued since the Heian period August: Enjoy scary and scary Kyoto September: The festival of chrysanthemums (Shigeyo) that polishes the beauty of women October: Jyugoya and Jusanya Have the moon grant their wishes. November: Power charge with red sword December: Shizuru's manners End the old year and receive the New Year's fortune <About Kyoto Wabichakai> Takagamine, the northern part of Kyoto. About 8 minutes on foot from Koetsuji Temple and Genko-an. The "Kyoto Wabi Tea Party" is held in a tea room quietly nestled along the river in an old inn surrounded by trees. In the forest that leads to the foot of Mt. In spring, you will be surrounded by dazzling fresh greenery, and at nightfall, fireflies will be in your room. In the summer, you can enjoy the private riverbed at the upper reaches of the Kamiya River, which flows beside the tea room where the dragon god lives. Surrounded by the nature of Kyoto, we will talk about the wisdom of traditional Kyoto seasons, events and customs, and beautiful monthly customs so that you can experience them. There are places in Kyoto that you want to visit many times, such as shrines and temples. However, it is not possible to know Kyoto by itself. Kyoto is a town where you can enjoy yourself deeply by facing the beauty and way of life of the Kyoto people who have protected them. Please enjoy Kyoto, which is a private place, away from the hectic daily life, where you can experience the heart of the ancient city, which is deep and graceful, which is not found in tourist spots.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

Experience a traditional Japanese event with a mochi-pounding experience in Tokyo. Learn about the history and traditions of mochi-pounding and taste freshly made delicious mochi. Experience a traditional Japanese event that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Learn about the history and traditions of mochi-pounding and enjoy pounding mochi with a mallet and mortar. Taste freshly made delicious mochi. The event begins with an explanation of the history and traditions of mochi-pounding, followed by a demonstration by experienced staff of the basic steps and tips of mochi-pounding. Afterwards, experience pounding mochi using a mallet and mortar. After pounding the mochi, taste a variety of dishes made with mochi.

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• Age 7～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Would you like to experience the heart-shaking Japanese drumming together? This workshop is filled with the thoughts of Mr. Junya Tsukamoto, a representative Japanese drummer who says, "I want to convey the greatness of Japanese drumming to the world." After enjoying the story behind Japanese drumming and the dynamic performance of a professional, you can actually experience playing Japanese drums. Learn how to play directly from a professional and practice, and finally have an emotional finale with a session with everyone. Let's create unforgettable memories in Tokyo together! 2 hours, free drinks included! ~Experience flow~ ① About the history and types of Japanese drums Mr. Tsukamoto will talk about Japanese drums. ② Mr. Junya Tsukamoto, live performance Enjoy the powerful professional performance! ③ Playing lessons, song practice From here on, you are the main character! Learn how to play Japanese drums and practice the session. ④ Everyone's session! At the end, everyone will play one song! Enjoy the fun and excitement of matching the sounds. You will feel like you're on stage!

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• Age 4～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 15:25

1.Introduction to origami2.Watch a demonstration3.Make your own origami with advice from your guide4.Take home your creations

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

For those staying or planning to stay at Kurokawa Onsen. Would you like to make souvenirs and memories unique to Kumamoto? "Kurami Shibu Uchiwa Making Experience" is an experience to make a traditional Kumamoto Prefecture craft "Kurami Shibu Uchiwa" using fan bones, Japanese paper, and persimmon tannin. If you coordinate with yukata, kimono, and jinbei, you can enjoy summer festivals and hot spring town walks in your own way. It's a big success at home every year. You can cool off with a gentle breeze without worrying about your electricity bill. ■Points of the experience■・You can choose from 8 types of patterns and 2 types of frames. Recommended experiences: ・For a break while visiting the hot springs ・For the pleasure of walking around the hot spring town ・For making memories with your family, lover, couple ・For those who are staying at Kurokawa Onsen for several days ・For those who are interested in Japanese manufacturing To << What is Raitami Shibu Uchiwa? 》It has a history of more than 400 years and is counted as one of the three major uchiwa production areas. Currently, the only manufacturer "Kurikawa Shoten" is making Kuritami Shibu Uchiwa in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30

A set of undershirt, yukata, obi, bag, and geta, please enjoy until the return time of 17:00.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 20:30

Take a trip back in time indulging in classic Japanese culture and entertainment with Geishas! ■ What is Geisha? Geisha provide the finest entertainment and hospitality to guests. They are also known to wear stunningly beautiful Kimonos and have impeccable hairstyles and makeup. They will be the facilitators throughout the night, making sure the party runs smoothly and the guests have a delightful time. ■ What is special for this experience? --Only a 5 minute walk from Hakone Yumoto station. It is very difficult to find a Geisha theater in such a convenient location anywhere else in Japan. --Our experience is held in a very established and historical Geisha theater. In fact, we rent out the theater for the guests! --The Geisha actually practice and perform daily in the theater of the event venue, so you will be guaranteed to have an authentic, intimate experience. --Have private conversation with the Geishas! You will also have time to take pictures with them as well. Notice: In order to prevent the Novel Coronavirus, we may take some measures to consider the health and safety of every guests and our staff. Our experience are held based on the calendar availability. Please come and see us in Meet Geisha!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 20:30

Meet Geisha is a geisha show Events Hakone. I have the impression that the place for the tatami room is mainly for Male customers, but this show starts with a talk by the elder sisters, and also shows Japanese dance, so that even people who have never come to the tatami room can enjoy it. The content is also enjoyable for Female and families. Venue is, Hakone is a place, such as the geisha of office "Yumoto Kenban" a 5-minute walk from Yumoto Station. It is a historical place that has continued since the Showa period, when the Hanayanagi world is said to have prospered the most. Let's have a good time with the geisha's light talk, watching the graceful dance, and playing in the tatami room together. Why don't you step into the deep local Hakone ・ People who have never been to a tatami room are fine. Female and families are welcome. The geisha Hakone and geisha lightly, including their true stories. ・ Let's play in the tatami room. There are also original games by geisha from "Tosenkyo" and "Okaisan" that you actually play in the tatami room. ・ Experience held at the historic "Yumoto Miban". You can enjoy the experience at a relatively small venue at a close distance with the geisha. ・ At the venue, we also have contents such as movie to learn how to make white makeup and how to dress.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 14:00

In Japan, ballpoint pens and pencils are commonly used as writing instruments for writing letters and documents, but calligraphy is a traditional Japanese culture that artistically expresses kanji and other characters using the ancient writing instruments brush and ink. It is one. In addition to the arrangement of letters, calligraphy is viewed from the viewpoint of how to carry the brush, the shade of ink, and the beauty of the overall arrangement. Calligraphy was originally developed in China, but in Japan it began in earnest around the 6th and 7th centuries when it was introduced from China along with how to make brushes, ink, and paper. At that time, it was considered an indispensable culture for aristocrats and samurai who were Japanese leaders. In the calligraphy, kanji and kana are written accurately one by one, and the typeface "Kaisho" is written in a square shape. There are various writing styles such as "cursive script", which is the most flexible and fluid typeface, and by learning calligraphy, you can write one character carefully, and the writing order is meaningful for the brush. Can be understood.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:30

"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. ☆ This is a course where you can create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ Handmade one plate with a diameter of about 14 to 15 cm. Handmade dishes that can be used to separate side dishes and serve sweets and cakes ♪ You can enjoy home-cooked rice with the bowls you made. You can choose the glaze color from three types: earth ash glaze, celadon glaze, and Kiseto glaze. Design freely with white makeup, iron painting, and nail carving ☆ You can also engrave your favorite characters ♪ ☆ 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 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Would you like to try making a traditional onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about the size of a CD case. Time is about 2.5 hours. The time to complete varies depending on the person. It is about 2 to 2.5 hours. Once it is completed, your name and the year of production will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar from the Aun breathing (Aun) harmony, Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:15

This tour allows you to visit a Japanese sumo stable. An experienced guide will explain the culture and traditions of sumo. After watching the practice, you can enjoy taking a commemorative photo with a real sumo wrestler! After watching the sumo practice, you will also have the chance to visit a vast Japanese garden and a museum that recreates Japan in the Edo period, providing a valuable experience of immersing yourself in Japanese history.

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• Age 13～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 08:40 / 09:40 / 10:30 / 11:50 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 18:00

Join this 2-hours experience and learn KYUDO, Japanese archery martial art.Don a traditional beautiful KYUDO uniform, channel your inner samurai. and challenge for the target!Usually when the beginner take up KYUDO in earnest, it takes several months of practice before they are allowed to actually shoot at a target.However, this class lets you go straight into action.But please understand that you are required to practice basic training for 1 hour and basic manners, before you shoot at a target.I will guide you through every step to help you hit the target.Not everyone can hit the target, even people who training over 10 years.There's more to kyudo than hitting the target; performing these fundamental movements correctly is also considered important.Caution: We have some facilities to deal with this experience, depend on the date.Then after reservation, please be careful. We will info you the location and details after your booking has been confirmed.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30

Why not experience creating Japanese scents at Yurasukaori's atelier in Seijo, a quiet residential area? In this plan, we will create incense sticks using only fragrant agarwood, sandalwood, and other incense ingredients that are used in medicine and food, preserving the ancient scent. Incense sticks began to be made in Osaka around the early Edo period. Please use it in a variety of situations, such as when relaxing, when you want to change your mood, or by scenting it in your room before welcoming guests. Fragrance is said to transform everyday spaces into extraordinary ones. A Japanese scent that feels nostalgic, but also a new scent. You can enjoy it in various situations. Yurasu Kaori creates original scents using only natural fragrance ingredients that have been used since ancient times, without using synthetic fragrances. Also, turning an image into a scent is something you can't experience anywhere else. Please come and create your own scent. We have bags and boxes available for you to take home.

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• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-scale tea ceremony experience at the resort area "Kobuchisawa" of Yatsugatake. You can enjoy dark tea and light tea and experience making matcha yourself. You can enjoy dark tea and namagashi, and light tea and dried sweets.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-scale tea ceremony experience at the resort area "Kobuchisawa" of Yatsugatake. I've tried tea (light tea), but I think many people don't have dark tea. Do you all drink dark tea? Isn't it thick and bitter? For those who think that dark tea is a high-quality tea, it is not bitter. And at Yumean, we will serve one bowl per person. Enjoy dark tea and main sweets, light tea and dried sweets.

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• Age 0～Age 120
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30 / 18:45

You will be able to enjoy a Bunraku performance in December at the Kanagawa Prefectural Youth Center (Momijizaka Hall). ~~ ... The second part, which starts at 14:30, will be a luxurious double feature of the period masterpiece "Ichitani no Nengunki" (The Tale of the Battle of Ichitani), the Kumagai Sakura no Dan and Kumagai Jinya no Dan, and "Dannoura Kabuto Gunki" (The Tale of the Battle of Dannoura Kabuto), which depicts Akoya's sad feelings as she worries about her husband. The third part, which starts at 18:45, will feature the masterpiece "Sonezaki Shinju" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon! The show starts at 18:45, so it's perfect for watching a show after work. Please enjoy Bunraku's most popular performance! ~~ ... We look forward to seeing you there! *Please check the National Theatre website for details of the performance. *Please note that the venue is not the National Theatre (Hanzomon). *The start and end times are subject to change. *You cannot choose your seat.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 13:30

"Arayu Pudding" is a pudding made by boiling it in a hot spring at 98℃. I was born at Yumura Onsen in Shinonsen Town, Hyogo. You can try your hand at making pudding mainly on weekends. Please come and enjoy our freshly made pudding. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and reception (5 minutes) ② Explanation (5 minutes) Flow of the day, confirmation of allergies to eggs and milk ③ Experience (35 minutes) After mixing the ingredients well, pour the pudding liquid into a balloon container using a large syringe. I'll pack it up. After that, put the pudding in a hot water bath net and put it in the hot water. While you wait until the Yugaki is finished, we will guide you through the streets of Yumura Onsen, which retains its Showa-era retro feel. We also recommend boiling eggs in the hot springs and soaking in the footbath. ④Eating (15 minutes) Return to the cafe and enjoy the pudding. Comes with coffee or juice. ⑤Disband After disbanding, please take a walk around Yumura Onsen. We will also show you recommended places.

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• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:00

Why don't you make a charm that suits you at the cafe and school "Machiya Juku" in Higashi Chaya District? It is an experience of renting a tea room of a 100-year-old Kanazawa townhouse for each group. Listen to dozens of precious herbal incense ingredients and fragrant wood, and incense and psychology experts will counsel you in a relaxing atmosphere. In addition, we will also offer a relaxing incense experience by burning natural fragrant wood (sandalwood, agarwood, etc.) with incense charcoal and listening (smelling). Custom-made incense and incense are created according to each person's emotions and physical condition. This is a valuable course where you can also experience how to use the incense you made at the end. For one person, it is very popular because you can have a deep one-on-one conversation with Tomoyoka-sensei.

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• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

How about trying on a kimono at Machiya Juku, a Japanese space and time near Higashi Chaya District, and enjoying the world that spreads out from a cup of tea? Escape from everyday life and step into a quiet tea room to discover a new side of yourself. It seems that there are not many houses with tatami mats these days, and the Japanese-style space of a machiya is nostalgic like grandma's house, and it will be fresh for young people. You can learn various Japanese gestures that are useful to remember, such as how to say hello, open and close the fusuma, how to walk and sit on the tatami. This is a Japanese lesson that will definitely come in handy when you are invited, in a slightly formal seat, or in a business setting. Why don't you experience it as a memory of your trip? Not only women but also men are welcome. [Experience flow] ① Dressing (about 30 minutes) ↓ ② How to enter the tea room, see the alcove, tools, how to walk (10 minutes) ↓ Follow the flow of the tea ceremony (about 40 minutes) ③ Have the main sweets ↓④How to have tea↓⑤How to have dried sweets↓⑥How to have tea

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• Age 18～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

You can actually use a Japanese sword, which is said to be the soul of the samurai, and try cutting it. The experience of touching the soul of the samurai will surely transform you. Tennen Rishin-ryu swordsmanship, which began in the Edo period, is still passed down today, and at the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo, students of the school hone their swordsmanship skills. You too can learn Tennen Rishin-ryu at an actual dojo. The swordsmen who trained Tennen Rishin-ryu in Hino formed the Shinsengumi, which was said to be the strongest group of swordsmen at the end of the Edo period, and were called the last samurai. By experiencing swordsmanship in Hino, the hometown of the Shinsengumi, you can feel the history and culture of the last samurai. The experience program is led by Masao Inoue, a descendant of Shinsengumi leader Genzaburo Inoue and chairman of the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

This is a hands-on class for foreign visitors to Japan to experience the traditional Japanese culture of calligraphy. Located in Jimbocho, the town of second-hand books, this calligraphy class is supported by leading instructors who will help you have a memorable experience of Japanese culture, calligraphy. We will assign kanji to your name and prepare a sample in advance. First, while grinding the ink, the instructor will explain the calligraphy tools, how to sit, how to hold and use the brush, etc. You will be carefully taught how to write the kanji for your name, your favorite characters, or the words you want to write, and at the end, you will finish it into a colored paper or fan to take home as a souvenir. All tools will be provided. Please feel free to join us empty-handed.

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Welcome to Kawaguchi, one of the first post towns on the ancient Nikko Onari Kaido highway, which once connected Edo (modern day Tokyo) with the temple and shrine-filled city of Nikko. Your guide will meet you at Shakujouji Temple, just a short walk from the station, ready to take you into a day in the life of a shogun traveling to Nikko to pay their respects at Toshogu Shrine. Generations of Tokugawa shoguns, who ruled over Japan during the Edo period, stopped here during their journeys. Your guide will give you an overview of this history, before taking part in a Buddhist blessing ritual. Then get a true taste of Edo cuisine, by enjoying the same meal that shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ate during his visit to the temple on April 13, 1728. The menu was recorded in a historical chronicle, and an Edo food expert recreated each individual dish based on recipe books from the period. Finally, you will have the unique opportunity to try on a Takasagozome kimono, featuring elaborate patterns that were all the rage in the inner quarters of the shogun's court. Most people in Japan have never seen, let alone worn, a Takasago-dyed kimono!

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

Would you like to experience body painting of Japanese kanji and katakana? This is a body painting that draws realistically using a unique technique using an airbrush. An airbrush is a type of spray painting tool used for painting. It is completed in a short time (10 to 15 minutes) and the special paint is safe for the skin, so it is safe for children. First, choose your favorite Japanese and pattern design from the sample collection. After that, professional artists will use their skills to complete the body art, from applying the color to the final finishing. All you have to do is sit back and relax. You can observe how wonderful art is created. Body painting can also be designed with your own name or picture other than the sample collection. If you would like a design other than the sample collection, please contact us at the time of reservation. * Original designs other than the sample collection will incur an additional charge. Enjoy your trip to Japan coolly by wearing kanji and katakana that express the spirit of Japan!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00

Why don't you try calligraphy in the room of Motoyotei, which overlooks Kamogawa River in Kyoto...We welcome not only foreign customers but also Japanese customers! Traditional calligraphy in Japanese culture makes you feel better.Let's try writing Kanji or your favorite character with sumi inkYou can write your favorite characters or apply your name to kanji and take them home as works.If you wish, we can give you a calligraphy certificate. It comes with tea and Japanese sweets as a gift.

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