Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 12

• Age 12～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00

A traditional event that has been going on for over 800 years in Takeo City. You can have a simulated experience at Takeo Shrine Yabusame approach. Even those who have no horseback riding experience can participate because it is an experience while the staff carries a towline. Held on Sundays at 11:00 and 12:00.

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• Age 0～Age 120
• 4～5 hours
• 13:00

You will watch a kabuki performance at the New National Theatre Middle Theatre. ~~ ... It's easy to get your tickets! Once you have applied and paid online through Activity Japan, on the day of the performance, just tell the theater receptionist that you applied through Activity Japan, tell them your name, and receive your tickets! We look forward to seeing you there! *Please check the National Theater website for details of the performance. *Please note that the venue is not the National Theater (Hanzomon). *The start and end times are subject to change. *You cannot choose your seats. *The photos shown are from a performance in January 2024.

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• Age 10～Age 255
• Within 1 hour
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

At Yoko Furuya's solo exhibition (focusing on her gold-lacquered works), we will be holding a tea ceremony by Nakamura Josen, head of the Kogetsuku Enshu school of Zen tea ceremony. The tea ceremony will use gold-lacquered tea bowls. Why not enjoy a cup of matcha in a hideaway in Ginza surrounded by solid wood? It will be a tea ceremony held on a table, so please feel free to come.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

This is the annual New Year's tea party of Tsubozuki Enshu Zen Tea Ceremony. The event will be held at the Jiro Obutsu Memorial Hall, located in the scenic Port View Hill Park. It doesn't matter what style of manners you follow. Anyone can participate. It's okay even if you have no experience or don't understand the etiquette. Please come dressed in comfortable clothes, even if you are not wearing a kimono. We will teach you how to drink tea from scratch. While strolling around Motomachi, Chinatown, Yamate, and Yokohama, why not refresh your thoughts on the new year by drinking matcha?

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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Special price for a limited time only! ⇒ The cheapest price around Kyoto Station! Introducing the basic kimono rental (pair plan). Recommended for kimono and yukata dates in Kyoto, as well as girls' trips and men's trips! Please feel free to apply as a pair, whether you are a friend, partner, or couple. Applications for multiple pairs are also possible! In addition to basic patterns, we have a wide variety of kimonos, including antique and retro styles. For an additional 1,100 yen, you can also choose a lace kimono! We are located about a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, and we also offer a luggage storage service, so when you arrive in Kyoto, you can change into a kimono and get into sightseeing mode! If you are having trouble with your outfit, please feel free to consult our staff. [Route introduction from our store to tourist spots] Kyoto Station and a taxi stand are right in front of you, so you can get to tourist spots in various ways!・Fushimi Inari Taisha: 9 minutes from JR Nara Line, 20 minutes by taxi ・Kiyomizu-dera area: 15 minutes from city bus 206 / 10 minutes by taxi ・Kinkaku-ji: Take JR Sagano Line to Marumachi ⇒ Take city bus 205 to Kinkakuji-michi, 25 minutes in total *Approximately 45 minutes if you take city bus 205 only / 15 minutes by taxi ・Arashiyama: Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11 minutes / 30 minutes by taxi ・Toji: 15 minutes on foot / 5 minutes by taxi [Set contents] ・Women's kimono or yukata, obi (half-width obi), tabi, sandals, bag (some fees apply), underwear and accessories necessary for dressing, obiage and obijime service ・Men's kimono or yukata, underwear, obi, tabi, sandals, bag [Return time] Kimono rental by 18:00 on the day Please return the item to the Mimosa Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi store. If you are going to be returning the item by the designated time, please contact us. *We also have a next-day return option, so please ask at the store. [Other options available]・Hair set, up style 1,100 yen, down style 1,650 yen・Bag upgrade 550 yen・Fur small 550 yen, large 1100 yen・Lace inner 550 yen・Lace sleeve 550 yen・Add wrinkled heko obi 550 yen・Add obi decoration 550 yen・Half obi (male) rental fee 550 yen・Lace haori rental fee 1,100 yen・Half obi ⇒ Fukuro obi Taiko knot 3,300 yen・Half obi ⇒ Fukuro obi Kazami knot 4,400 yen・Change return time to 9:00-10:00 the next day 1,100 yen・Extend rental by 1 day (return next day 10:00-18:00) 2,200 yenYou can also change to a lace kimono, black tomesode, or furisode on the day!・Change to lace kimono +1,100 yen ・Change to black kimono +4,400 yen ・Change to long-sleeved kimono +8,800 yen

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

A Japanese culture festival will be held near Shinjuku Station where you can enjoy exhibitions of swords and weapons, demonstrations by armored warriors, storytelling, and more. ★Display of real and valuable weapons such as swords, armor, matchlock guns, naginata, etc. and easy-to-understand explanation courses! ★Powerful performance of armored warriors! Ancient martial arts and self-defense experience classes are also available♪★Lecture by Matsumaro Kanda! The exhibition can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The stage program is as follows.・11:00 Lecture ・11:50 Armor demonstration + course "Swords and Arms" ・13:00 Ancient martial arts experience (trial fee 500 yen) ・13:40 Ancient martial arts demonstration ・14:00 Self-defense and crime prevention course (trial fee 500 yen) )・15:00 Lecture “Bushido in modern times”

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• Age 7～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It will be a plan to make matcha by yourself. ① Please complete the reception 10 minutes before the start time. 2.Explanation about the experience 3.Experience making matcha (if requested, we will guide you through the order)

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Strawberry picking experience & nabeyaki udon set plan! A set plan where you can make nabeyaki udon! Additional free up to 3 balls of raw eggs and udon! ! All-you-can-eat vegetables! There is no time limit, so please enjoy it together with the strawberry plan ♪ You can also make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfaits, tarts, and daifuku with fresh strawberries you picked yourself! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh strawberries to your heart's content! Selectable plan Strawberry picking experience (200g) & nabeyaki udon making: 1,500 yen/person Strawberry picking (200g) & nabeyaki udon making & strawberry sweets making experience: 2,500 yen/person each Please gather. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②Please pick your favorite strawberries with a guideline of 200g. * After that, we will weigh it, and if it exceeds 200g, we will ask you to pay for the excess amount. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, a parfait, or a tart that you make yourself, you can use the strawberries you pick yourself to make it in your favorite shape and enjoy it. * Various fruits are also sold at the shop, so you can also purchase them. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! The surrounding area is the orchard of Nakamura Kanko Orchard. Please enjoy the atmosphere of the countryside. The restrooms have also been beautifully refurbished. There is also a toilet for wheelchairs. Come with your family or as a couple! ! About Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

All-you-can-eat fresh pears prepared here for unlimited time & nabeyaki udon set plan! Add up to 3 eggs and udon noodles for free! All-you-can-eat vegetables ♪ You can also make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfaits, tarts, and daifuku! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh pears to your heart's content! All-You-Can-Eat Pears & Nabeyaki Udon Making: 1,500 yen/person ♪・Atago: The largest of the pears, it keeps for a long time and has a high sugar content.・Shinko: Native to Niigata Prefecture. It has a long shelf life and a good balance of sweetness and acidity.・ Le Lectier: Western pears with the No. 1 market share in Niigata Prefecture. *Experience flow* ① Please gather at the cash register. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②You can eat as many pears as you like. *We may not be able to harvest depending on the timing. At that time, you can eat and compare various pears. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, tart or parfait that you make yourself, you can make daifuku, tart or parfait with pears and enjoy it. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! Unlimited time! ! Please eat your fill! Open from 9:00 to 17:00 / No regular holidays ・ Come anytime during business hours.・There is no time limit for all-you-can-eat.・Renovated and clean restrooms and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available. About Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

For this calligraphy experience, I'll begin with an introduction to the art and some buckground of Japanese language. Then I have a calligraphy performance as my way to express myself. Then you have a chance calligraphy performance by yourself. After that, I will give you calligraphy certificate with your name in Japanese. And at the end of the show, you'll receive my calligraphy as a souvenir.

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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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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

Learning about Japanese tea ceremony means much more than just learning to make matcha. Come, step into the world of profound spirituality and set your soul free.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

Have fun learning about the history of Iga ninjas while experiencing "ninja training"! Ninja training is not just about competing in physical strength. You will learn how Iga ninjas trained at Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls, where Momochi Tanba-no-kami trained. *Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian to assist them. Ninja training involves climbing high walls, crossing unstable logs, climbing rope ladders, and other activities that can lead to injury if you are fooling around. Please be careful when training. Ninja training equipment is free to use, but please follow the rules and use them safely.

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• For Groups

• 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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• Recommendation for Foreigner
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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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• For Rainy Days
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• Age 10～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30

[2 minutes by car from Takefu IC] Experience soba-making in the birthplace of Echizen soba! Most popular! Even small children are welcome! You can eat the soba you made as Fukui's specialty oroshi soba, or take it home. 1 hit (about 2 servings): 2,200 yen

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

This is a plan for you to experience trial cutting using a Japanese Sword with a general length. You can learn the basics of trial-cutting basics. It will be about 90 minutes experience.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
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• Age 5～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Kintsugi is a repair technique in which broken parts of ceramics such as cracks, chips, and cracks 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 it reasonably. Tableware that holds a special meaning is revived by Kintsugi, and upgraded by gold. We accept lessons and orders. The experience venue is Minoh City, a city rich in nature in Hokusetsu, Osaka. 20 minutes by train from central Osaka Venue: 10 minutes walk from Sakurai Station on the Hankyu Minoh Line or at the cafe in front of Sakurai Station 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.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30

Japanese scent Yusura Would you like to experience creating Japanese scents at Atelier Kobo? Recommended for those who like authenticity. In this plan, we create scents using only high-quality sandalwood from India and over a dozen natural incense ingredients. You will end up with one scented bag and two items in a washi paper bag. You can enjoy a gentle and gentle scent that is completely different from commercially available synthetic fragrances. In ancient times, scented bags were also called clothing incense, and were used for their ability to transfer fragrance to clothing and to repel insects. In modern times, it has various uses. You can enjoy the scent not only in a chest of drawers for clothes, but also as a welcome scent at the entrance, or by putting it in a bag and transferring the scent to documents and notebooks. If it's a thin type, put it in the inside pocket of your suit and enjoy a stylish look. As a gift, it is also possible to create a fragrance based on the image of the recipient.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

A very popular traditional bento served at tea parties that has been passed down for about 100 years. Bento is a menu that has been passed down at Tomidaya for 100 years. A tour of the townhouse, which is a cultural property, is also included. We will show you around the 140-year-old townhouse "Tomitaya" in Nishijin, Kyoto. Tomidaya was designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property in 1999, and as a ``Museum of Nishijin Life'', the building is open to the public and the customs of Nishijin, Kyoto are introduced. Machiya life has been shaped by unchanging prayers, wishes, and gratitude since ancient times. Tomidaya started out as a production wholesaler in Nishijin about 140 years ago. This building is built by mixing charcoal into the land and closing the demon gate with amulets and salt, and enshrines Kojin (the god of fire), Benten (the god of water), and Yaoyorozu gods. Masu. In addition, there is a treasure trove where the spirit of gratitude that the 11th generation received when he jumped into the fire and saved the deity during the great fire at Ise Jingu in the Meiji period is enshrined, and is used in daily life. We are here to show you the spirit of hospitality that lives on in the past, the spirit of valuing God, and the way people have lived through generations, such as drinking tea, dancing Noh, and valuing culture.

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• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

The oldest things remaining at Mount Koya are the Buddhist scriptures that Kobo Daishi brought back from China. Prayers are based on these scriptures. We listen to all kinds of concerns, including chronic physical and mental symptoms, improving relationships, and finding the bright side of things.

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

Neriko is a black pill-shaped incense that was widely used during the Heian period. In The Tale of Genji, there is a scene in which Hikaru Genji, Murasaki no Ue, and other characters are actually created and evaluated, and it is still known as one of the Six Kinds of Kaorumono. It is also used in front of the charcoal in winter during tea ceremonies. Nerika is not something to be used at room temperature, but rather to be warmed to enjoy its aroma. We placed lit charcoal in an incense burner filled with ashes, placed incense sticks on top of the warmed ashes, and enjoyed the scent that wafted through the air. Enjoy the relaxing time and space as the charcoal warms the ashes, along with the scent. It is also recommended before welcoming guests. We have boxes and bags for you to take home, as well as charcoal and incense burner ash for you to use at home.

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

Create your own original incense paste using only natural incense ingredients such as powdered sandalwood, dragon brain, and clove! Zuko is a powdered incense that monks apply on their palms as a purifying scent in Buddhism. Among the Japanese scents that are used by transferring the scent to something, it is the only one that can be applied directly to the body. In ancient times, people used to collect the first morning dew that had accumulated on lotus leaves, mix sandalwood with the water, and apply it to their bodies. Unlike liquid scents, it is a powder type, so it has low volatility and does not easily diffuse into the surrounding area, making it a convenient scent that can be used without being noticed by those around you. Recommended for relaxing between work. Also, since you only need to use a small amount and don't apply too much, this item is perfect for those who can't get a strong scent in a place where there are people, but still want to add something. *Some sects, such as Zen Buddhism, do not use incense.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

It is a plan where you can experience a thrashing. You can learn the techniques from the famous hurricane hawk warriors to the serious hawk warriors. It will be about 90 minutes experience.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Parents and children can enjoy a ninja experience using safe tools. Please join us to commemorate your trip to Japan! It is a tour for foreigners, but Japanese people can also attend with them. It will be about 90 minutes experience.

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• Age 14～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a plan for foreigners. This is a complete program that you can experience "Skilled by Japanese Swords (serious)" and "Ninja Shuriken toss", and also award certificates, commemorative photography, and ninja goods shopping. It will be about 90 minutes experience.

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• Age 7～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:10

<Schedule> We will hold a trip to the history and culture of Asakusa. Asakusa is a downtown area of ​​Tokyo that still retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. Enjoy the charm of Japan to the fullest while visiting places where Japanese tradition and culture live on, such as Kaminarimon, Nakamise-dori, and Sensoji Temple. 10:00 Meet at Asakusa Kaminarimon. Duration: 30 minutes Kaminarimon is the iconic entrance gate to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. It is famous for its giant red lanterns and the statues of the wind god and thunder god. 10:30 Walk from Nakamise-dori: 1 hour The long shopping street called Nakamise is the best place to buy traditional Japanese souvenirs in Tokyo. 11:30 Walk from Sensoji Temple: 45 minutes This area, which flourished as a temple town of Sensoji Temple since the Edo period, is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations. It is also a great place for photography and you can create beautiful memories. <Kaiseki cuisine, Japanese dance performed by geisha> 12:15 Sensoji Temple → Restaurant (Kappo Tonbo or Saryo Ichimatsu, etc.) 12:30 Kaiseki cuisine at a restaurant + Japanese dance performed by a geisha. Duration: 2 hours Enjoy a luxurious time enjoying kaiseki cuisine and Japanese dance performed by a geisha. Enjoy the fusion of Japanese gourmet food and art. Kaiseki cuisine is traditional Japanese cuisine served at banquets and other events. It is known for being low in calories and healthy. Japanese dance is a traditional Japanese performing art that began in the early Edo period and mixes dance and pantomime. The geisha will wear an elegant kimono and have a beautifully tied Japanese hairstyle. 14:30 Restaurant → Arrive at Kaminarimon 15:00 End of tour at Kaminarimon.

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

This is a course where you can experience "Modern Kintsugi" at a long-established lacquerware store. In this course, unlike full-fledged kintsugi, which uses real lacquer, substitute lacquer is used to restore the pottery. It is resistant to rashes and dries quickly, so you can take your work home with you on the same day. In addition, in this course, you can prepare a vessel for restoration, so you can easily experience Kintsugi empty-handed. Of course, you can also bring the vessel you want to do kintsugi. The shop is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops gather. During the Edo period, it prospered as a base for commerce and logistics, and even now you can feel the atmosphere of Edo culture everywhere. Why don't you experience Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese restoration technique, while enjoying a walk before and after the experience?

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

Systema is a military martial art based on traditional Russian martial arts. Systema has the following four characteristics. Breathing: Breathing is very important in Systema. Deep breathing helps oxygenate your entire body and relax your muscles. Relaxation: In Systema, it is important not to tense your muscles. If you tense your muscles, your movement will be restricted and your opponent will be more likely to attack you. Posture: Maintaining good posture is important in Systema. By maintaining the correct posture, you will be able to maintain your balance and be less likely to be attacked by your opponent. Keep moving: At Systema, it's important to keep moving. By continuing to move, it becomes difficult for your opponent to predict you, making it easier to dodge attacks. Systema is a practical martial art that assumes various situations in modern warfare. It incorporates a wide range of techniques, from martial arts using weapons to bare-handed martial arts. Systema is a martial art that is popular not only with the military, but also with the police, security guards, and the general public.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a Koto (Japanese traditional string instrument) experience plan about 80 minutes. During the 80 munites, you will have a precious opportunity that learn Sakura - a famous Japanese traditional song with the professional. Drink Japanese green tea, communicate with the professional, it will be a special memory for your tour. The lesson will be held in Kyomachiya-- a wooden house with 110 years old. Let's close the elegant instrument, be healed by the beautiful melody. This plan comes with a high recommendation for anyone from children to elders, and even families.

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