Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 25

• Age 13～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Would you like to try making tea in a tea room? This is a long-established kimono shop, and includes rental and dressing in an authentic kimono. You can come empty-handed and try the tea ceremony wearing a kimono. After enjoying sweets and tea while enjoying the atmosphere of a tea ceremony, you will actually shake the tea whisk and make tea. Please enjoy seasonal sweets and tea. Even if you cannot sit in seiza, we will prepare chairs, so it's okay. Please feel free to join us alone or with friends. ~Experience flow~ (One example. The order of the tea ceremony experience may change depending on the situation) 10:00 Choose your favorite kimono and dress up Choose a rental kimono. Once you have decided, we will dress you. 11:00 Tea ceremony experience First, you will experience a tea ceremony. We will make tea, so you can enjoy sweets and tea while feeling like a customer. 11:45 Try making tea yourself. You can choose your favorite tea bowl from among the many available. You will then actually whisk the tea and prepare it. Please taste it yourself to see if it is delicious. 12:30 End of experience Optional: Stroll around Kamakura in a kimono. After the experience is over, you can go out for a stroll around Kamakura in your kimono if you wish. There is a time limit. Additional fees apply. ★How to make a reservationPlease check the available dates on the calendar and make a request to make a reservation. This is not yet a confirmed reservation. We will send you another email.

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• Age 5～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 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

Our ancestors were shinobi samurai who started to serve Tokugawa Ieyasu (the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate) in 1582. The clan served the shogunate for 265 years. In 1868, the clan declined the invitation from the Meiji Government and became independent. We are the only lasting shinobi clan in Japan. We invite you to come to our clan dojo where real master practitioner and professional interpreters take charge of all workshops and seminars. This is good for people who want to get a deeper insight into our ninja and samurai cultures . We still handcraft our tools and weapons. Feel free to ask any questions as we have kept our shinobi samurai tradition for over 450 years.Our ancestors trained locals and their servants to be shinobi.(Ninja is a new word used in movies. Shinobi is the word which was commonly used in the feudal times,)The term "shinobi samurai" is not well-known, but you can be one of the few who knows the history and shinobi philosophy and mindsets. The shinobi samurai trained ninjas and lead ninjas as their mastermind.You will wear a ninja outfit to learn ninja techniques and learn samurai sword techniques and manners in samurai garb.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You will learn our dojo etiquette, how to walk and stand properly using a bokken (wooden sword).At the end of the session, you'll throw boshuriken. (our clan's stick-type shuriken wearing)Program1. Opening ceremony & a samurai attire : 10min2. & A (If time allows, shuriken throwing can be introduced)6. Photo session: 5min

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

* Regional Use a coupon available. This is a course where you can choose your favorite shape from unglazed plates, bowls, and teacups, and draw pictures and letters using blue paint. Draw patterns, write messages, take baby's handprints and footprints, etc. Why don't you make your own original design as a memory of Yugawara Hot spring The unglazed dough (plates, bowls, teacups) is ordered from an Arita porcelain specialty store, so it is finished in pure white porcelain.

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• Age 10～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Not only will we teach you how to wear a kimono, but we will also teach you how to walk, stand, sit, and even pose for photos! Would you like to have fun together and experience the beautiful movements taught by actresses who are active in historical dramas? We will teach you how to walk beautifully while wearing a kimono, and tips on how to look beautiful when photographed. A slightly different program that you won't find anywhere else! Fun kimono experience! ! Create unforgettable memories in a beautiful traditional Japanese house! Please pose in a kimono and we will give you a photo!

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

A first for Okinawa! Experience art in a studio on the beach while watching the spectacular ocean! A completely new activity that can only be experienced in Nanjyo, Okinawa! While watching the beautiful ocean spread out before your eyes, why not relax with a drink in a studio on the beach that feels like you are on an Okinawan beach and create your own painting of the beautiful scenery of Okinawa? ? This is a unique experience that can only be done at Artbar Okinawa! Don't worry if you are not good at painting! There is no right answer in art! At our studio, experienced instructors will guide you carefully, so even those who are not good at painting can fully enjoy the world of art. Very popular with families and couples! You can participate empty-handed! It can be enjoyed by children and adults, so it is perfect for making memories of your trip to Okinawa. It can be enjoyed comfortably regardless of the weather, so it is a particularly popular spot when it rains ◎ Perfect as a memento of your trip! Spend a luxurious time to remember your trip to Okinawa as your own painting! (The content of the painting will vary depending on the date and time. Please check the Artbar Okinawa website for the schedule.)

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

Let's learn a set of movements of our clan's basic sword techniques. Also, you know how to handle a sword and walk and stand properly using a bokken (wooden sword). In the next part, you'll learn to shoot an arrow with a traditional bow. In the final part a thorough explanation of samurai armor． Program1. Opening Meditation2. Instructor Demonstration3. Changing to a Samurai Attire4. Namba Style Walking5. Introduction to Samurai Weapons6. Long Sword practice6. Explanation and Donning Japanese Armor7. Photo session

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• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

You will start with meditation in ninja outfit and learn 5 entry level techniques with our ninja instructor. Our English interpreter is available in all sessions. The basic principles of the Ninshido (shinobi-samurai philosophy) is introduced in a dynamic and mindful way. Program 1. Opening Ceremony & wearing a ninja outfit 2. Introduction to weaponry 3. Experience Stealth Steps 4. Short sword techniques 5. Shuriken Ninja Star 6. Blowgun and Kujikiri 7. Photo session

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• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In "Handbags soba Umehara" not only at the stores in Arashiyama, but also at Sotetsuji temple, we hold a soba noodle experience class. How about a soba noodle experience during sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

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• Age 18～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

The Inuyama weather store is on the way from the station to the castle town. The rental plan includes underwear and clogs in the yukata set, so you can come empty-handed. Please enjoy walking around Inuyama and the festival with the elegance of Japanese clothes ♪

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• Age 16～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

"Discover your individuality" Since the day we were born, we have accumulated a lot of knowledge and skills, and we have been burdened with the stress of everyday society and the sense of obligation that comes with the daily tasks we have to do. Has your true "individuality" been buried deep within the earth over time? Through this design calligraphy, you can discover your individuality and regain feelings and sensibilities that you have almost forgotten. We hope that this will lead to daily richness and joy. At the end of the experience, you will be asked to create a work of art by "finalizing it." Express your thoughts in the form of a work of art, such as "I want to give my own calligraphy to a loved one as a gift" or "I want to create a work to display in my room." ▼▼▼Experience Course▼▼▼"Gift" Course"Explanation of design calligraphy" using a task → Practice design calligraphy of your favorite characters & advice → Finalize the productProduct: You can choose from a fan, colored paper, or hanging scroll

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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 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

The Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater will be hosting a performance called "Noh Viewing Evening," where you can enjoy authentic Noh. The program will also include an explanation of the plot and highlights, so even beginners can easily enjoy the performance. The price is also reasonable! Before the performance, a Noh experience (4 times in total) will be held for those who will be attending on the day [advance reservation required]! The experience content will vary depending on the date of the performance, so please check the details on the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater website before applying. In addition, you can use the subtitle commentary service "Noh Support" for free. This service is recommended for beginners and foreigners who are new to Noh, as it automatically displays lines and commentary (in Japanese and English) on your smartphone! Please take this opportunity to experience the traditional performing art of Noh. *Reservations on this site can be made up to 3 days before the performance. For reservations after that, please contact the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theater (076-264-2598). *Please note that applications for Noh experiences can only be made by phone to the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre (076-264-2598). Reservations cannot be made through this website.

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• Age 10～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /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 / 16:00 / 16:30

T-shirt Keychain Why not make matching uniform keychains for your club team or hobby friends? Recommended for friends and events! You can make your own original T-shirt keychain! Use kimono scraps in your favorite color and paste them onto a pattern. You can design it freely, so it's a completely original keychain! From 700 yen (tax included) ■Reservations accepted for 5 people or more ■Age required for scissors ~ ■Time required Approximately 30 minutes ~ *Please make reservations at least 3 days in advance. *If you would like to make a reservation on the day, please contact us by phone.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 15:30

This calligraphy class is located in Kamitori Arcade, near Kumamoto Castle and the Kumamoto Traditional Crafts Museum, in the center of Kumamoto City.A professional licensed instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience will teach you how to use calligraphy tools and how to write with a brush.Enjoy traditional culture like a local in a Japanese-style room that feels like a Japanese home, while looking out at the Japanese garden. It's a valuable experience that can only be had in Japan!Everyone is welcome, regardless of nationality, as well as Japanese people. I can speak Japanese and basic English, but I will use a translator if necessary. If you have any questions, please message me.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Yachimun x lacquer painting necklace plan Lacquer painting art experience using colorful Yachimun parts! Draw your favorite design and make a one-of-a-kind necklace ✨Plan highlights An art experience that makes use of colorful Yachimun! There are sample illustrations so you can easily copy and write them! Even those who are not good at drawing can rest assured ♪ Even beginners can enjoy making them! No specialized skills are required ◎ You can make your own original accessories! Freely express your favorite design ✨ Perfect as a memento of your trip or as a souvenir! A special piece packed with the charm of Okinawa ♪ Create your own art and create a wonderful piece!

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• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Yachimun x Urushi-e Small Item Plan Experience lacquer-e art using colorful Yachimun parts! Draw your favorite design and create a one-of-a-kind original accessory ✨Plan highlights An art experience that makes use of colorful Yachimun! There are sample illustrations so you can easily copy and write them! Even those who are not good at drawing can rest assured ♪ Even beginners can enjoy making them! No specialized skills required ◎ You can make your own original accessories! Freely express your favorite design ✨ Perfect as a memento of your trip or as a souvenir! Make a special piece filled with the charm of Okinawa ♪ Create your own art and create a wonderful piece!

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• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Fish (Iyu) or Shisa Urushi Painting Plan This plan allows you to paint your favorite lacquer painting on Yachimun parts. You can choose from the following two shapes. a. Fish (Iyu) Course: Paint your favorite pattern on a fish-shaped Yachimun. You can either copy the sample pattern or paint your own favorite pattern! It is also recommended as a keepsake or gift with a name and date. Once completed, you can take it home as a magnet or strap. b. Shisa Plan: Paint your favorite lacquer painting on a Shisa-shaped Yachimun. You can paint not only Shisa (female and male), but also dogs, cats, frogs, bears, and other animals you like. Once completed, you can take it home as a magnet, strap, or brooch (badge).

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• Age 18～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /Over 6 hours on the day
• 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

You can now park your car on the first floor of our building and go out! If you would like to park your car and go sightseeing in Kanazawa, please come to our store. The daily fee is 800 yen (tax included) and we are limited to one car per day, so it's first come, first served! Reservations are required! *Please note that the parking lot may not be available during events held in our building, so please be sure to check with us. The "Nagadzubei" bus stop is right next to our store.

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

This is an experience facility in an old house in Takayama, located at the foot of Hie Shrine, the center of the Takayama Spring Festival. It is within walking distance from the center, making it ideal for sightseeing. Experience Japanese culture with a 40-minute pottery experience centered on the potter's wheel.

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• Age 18～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours
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Would you like to take photos at a spot where you can enjoy the scenery in Kanazawa? Our shop is a 5-minute drive from Kanazawa Station! There is free parking on the first floor of the building, so you can take your equipment and luggage with you at your leisure (^^♪ Of course, live streaming is also possible from the rooftop, so you can bring Kanazawa in real time! (^^)/! ・ 1 person ・ 30 minutes ￥ 550 ~ (tax included) It is perfect for dates, quick photo shoots, live streaming, and changing your mood! Our shop is the only one that rents out a rooftop with a great view under the open sky (^^♪ Please contact us if you want to hold, plan, or collaborate on an event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kimono Salon Cross by phone. <Plan details> ① Check in on the 2nd floor ② Confirm the number of people, time, and purpose ③ Move to the rooftop space ④ Use the space ⑤ When the time comes, return to the 2nd floor and pay (^^♪ * Please let us know the purpose and number of people when making a reservation. * If minors or younger are using the space, they must be accompanied by a guardian and use it safely.

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

In keeping with the delicate changes of the four seasons in Japan, there are materials and patterns that can only be worn for a limited period of time. Some patterns are considered auspicious, while kimonos with flowers, animals, and insects have their own meanings. Kimono is something that Japanese people are familiar with, but isn't there a lot of knowledge they don't know about it?

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• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 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

There are many attractive experiences to experience the good old days of Japan when you visit Kanazawa, but here we will introduce one of them, the "oiran experience". "oiran" originally refers to geisha, who were the most highly ranked and attractive geisha in the Edo period. They attracted many people with their beautiful kimonos, refined behavior, and artistic skills, and their appearance and style still influence many people today. In the oiran experience, you can transform yourself into an oiran with their distinctive costume and makeup and experience that world. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------＜What is an oiran experience? ＞You can have a fascinating experience as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period! You will feel great and enjoy it! You will discover a new you! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------＜Plan contents＞① Reception will be on the 2nd floor. ② Choose a kimono on the 4th floor. Our shop has a very homey atmosphere and friendly staff (they are so friendly that they always become friends with customers...lol). Choose your favorite kimono from several types of kimono, put it on, and we also have a dedicated hairdresser on site, so you can leave your hair set with your favorite hair accessories! ③ After dressing, we will take a photo at the Oiran Studio. There is no answer to the pose! Some people choose bold poses, others modest poses! Become an Oiran! The photos will be taken using the smartphones of the customer and staff. If you would like to be photographed by a professional photographer, please let us know when you make a reservation. (※Reservation required, additional 12,000 yen and up) ④ Take off your kimono and change clothes. Enjoy Kanazawa to the fullest! (You can also go sightseeing in Kanazawa before the experience) Sudden rain changed your plans... But you really want to wear a kimono and play! If you are such a person, how about an Oiran experience? *At our shop, we will set your hair with your own hair, so please make sure you have a bob (shoulder-length) or longer. *We cannot accommodate short hair, so please be careful when making a reservation.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

"Studio Seikan" is a facility with a workshop, shop and cafe, where you can visit the manufacturing site of Yamanaka lacquerware, experience woodturning, shop, and enjoy cafe and sweets with lacquerware. This course includes a workshop tour (with explanation) - making a vase - lacquerware experience at the cafe (one drink included). Lacquerware craftsmen work here every day. In this experience, you can observe them up close and learn about lacquerware production. The staff will explain it in an easy-to-understand way. Next, you will make your own original lacquered chopsticks at the place where the craftsmen actually work. Think about the design of the chopsticks and paint them with real lacquer. You can experience authentic lacquer painting. The lacquer craftsmen will teach you carefully, so you can make them yourself until they are completed. You will surely be satisfied. It's fun. After that, you can enjoy drinks made with lacquerware at the cafe and taste sweets. Please relax and enjoy the lacquerware experience. Please feel free to ask the staff or craftsmen if you have any questions. Lacquer can cause a rash, but we check beforehand and use gloves to prevent it from coming into contact with the skin, so even small children can experience it. If you notice any abnormalities on your skin, please tell a member of staff immediately. Please note that we cannot take responsibility in the unlikely event of a rash occurring. Please be aware that lacquer may also adhere to clothing, and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. *The information and photos posted may not be the latest information. Please be sure to check for yourself before using.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

The Rocro experience is made from a large block of clay. If you are the first person, make it from a teacup and practice to spread the clay lightly. You can try it again without being bothered by failure. The time limit is about 2 hours after a break.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

In the hand corner, you can make plates and cups while stretching or stacking them using 1 kg of clay. It's easy, so you can be safe with your children.

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• Age 14～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Authentic Uji Matcha Tea Room Tea Ceremony Experience Plan (Kimono Rental Included) Enjoy making (brewing) Uji Matcha in a kimono Many women's and men's kimonos Recommended for friends, couples, and families Uji Matcha Tea Room Tea Ceremony Experience Fee (including sweets and matcha) Included Kimono rental: Kimono, half-width obi, under-kimono, haori, tabi, sandals Hair set is available for +1,650 yen Please ask at the store on the day Men will be charged +1,000 yen for kimono and yukata Please ask at the store on the day Popular items such as lace kimono, lace accessories, antique kimono, and organza heko obi are also available Photographing by a photographer at tourist spots is 40 minutes +22,000 yen If you would like to be photographed, please contact us in advance by Instagram DM. Instagram account @rental_kimono_mai

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

数量限定！！京都の郷土料理である「茶蕎麦」と奈良の郷土料理である「柿の葉寿司」「葛餅」を作る体験が、単品価格より￥1.650-もお得になる【当店一番人気のセットプラン】になります。 体験会場は関西の中心に位置する和束町となります。 日本の美しい村100選に選ばれ、見渡す限り茶畑風景が広がる和束の町でのアクティビティを満喫してください。 和束町の特産品である和束茶を実際に蕎麦に練りこむ茶蕎麦打ちを体験いただけます。 柿の葉は奈良まで買い付けに行っており、新鮮な香りをお楽しみいただけます。 デザートの葛餅は自然と笑みがこぼるおいしさです。 楽しみながらも郷土料理の歴史を肌で感じることができる貴重な体験となります。 もちろん打ち立て・できたての郷土料理は実食いただけます。 食事も兼ねた体験となり家族・友達・カップル・団体様におすすめの体験となります。 また和束町は奈良公園まで約30分で到着するので奈良観光も兼ねたプランが組みやすいです。 是非みんなで楽しみながらも歴史を肌で感じることができる郷土料理体験をしてみてください。 団体様のご利用も多数お受けしており、最大200名様までご対応させていただけます。

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• Age 9～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 18:00 / 19:30

We perform and inherit activities in the field of Japanese drum and shamisen music and art with the aim of contributing to society. Tokyo Enjoy sightseeing, family, lovers, friends, group company company training, school school trip memories, and Japanese traditional culture. Please feel free to join us ♪

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 00:00 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 17:45 / 19:00

We offer Shinobue experiences for 1 to 100 people, from 7 to 80 years old, all over the world.・You can enjoy it according to your style, such as families, couples, couples, friends, etc. ・You can use it in conjunction with sightseeing in Tokyo such as Ueno, Asakusa, Sky Tree, Akihabara, etc. ・Perfect for corporate training programs and teambuilding! !・Schools Can also be used as teaching materials for extracurricular learning at educational institutions and traditional Japanese culture experience programs. - Shinobue is especially popular among Japanese people because it is easy to take home, but the Shinobue is lightweight and can fit into an A4 size bag, making it a great choice as a souvenir! ! Please also use it for inbound foreigners!!

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