Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 40

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

Learn about kimono trivia while wearing a kimono in Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture, known as the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu, and after dressing and taking photos, you will have free time. Recommended free time is to enjoy lunch at Yama Cafe, a famous Japanese restaurant nearby, or take a stroll through Kamoyama Park, which is home to Aomi Shrine, where Uesugi Kenshin's mother is said to have visited monthly when she was pregnant with Uesugi Kenshin, and the squirrel park (April to November). You can also see 500 carp streamers swimming in the Kamo River from April to early May, and salmon swimming upstream in November. The shopping street where our shop is located has an arcade called Gangi, and you can stroll through the shopping street known as Longevity Street, and enjoy taking photos with the historic Kamo buildings in the background. ~Experience flow~10:25 Meeting reception (start time is an example) We will confirm your name, number of people, etc. 10:30 Dressing, hair and makeup, photo shootChoose which kimono you would like to wear and we will dress you in it with accessories. If necessary, we will take a snapshot photo after hair and makeup. You will be given the data only. 11:30 Free timeWalk around Kamo, the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu.We recommend lunch at Yama Cafe in Yamaju, which is listed in the Michelin Guide. 17:00 Return your costumeReturn to our shop and change your clothes. Then the session ends.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is a manga lesson by a professional manga artist. You will create original characters and four-panel manga. (2 hours required) Head instructor: Kazuo Maekawa A manga artist with 25 years of experience. His representative works are "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" and "Ace Attorney Investigations," which have been translated and sold around the world. He participates in anime and manga events in the United States and Europe to promote manga. There are many other manga instructors on staff. Children and adults can learn about the history of manga and draw manga in the traditional way. We also provide tools for drawing manga (pens, ink, manga paper, etc.). Let's experience manga, one of Japan's most representative pop culture, together! English interpretation will be provided during the lesson.

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• Age 12～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 13:30

Akigawa Valley in Akiruno City, Tokyo, is a great natural area 60 minutes from the city center. Hidden areas that you wouldn't expect to find in Tokyo are scattered here, and you can enjoy an adventure on a day trip. A local hunter will guide you through the limestone caves and waterfall training, and you can enjoy a BBQ of local ingredients including wild game for dinner. This is a nature experience event that will refresh your mind and body. ◎ ■ Event details Refresh yourself with waterfall training and BBQ to relieve your daily fatigue, work stress, worries and distractions from relationships, and lack of exercise. ◎ The event will be held in Akigawa Valley, a great natural area 60 minutes by train from the city center. After meeting at the station, we will pass through a secluded valley and head for the waterfall. It is a place full of a sense of secludedness that will make you exclaim, "What!? Is this Tokyo??". ● What is waterfall training? It is an ancient Japanese concept that means "purifying the mind and body with water." Historically, it is said to have been performed since the Nara period, and was a purification ritual before ascetic training began. It seems that it was also sometimes held as a ritual to pray for rain or a good harvest. In this event, there will be no difficult ritualistic manners or actions, and you will be able to splash under the waterfall in any way you like. Dress code is free. Snorkels, swim rings and other play equipment will be provided, so you can look for fish and crabs, float on the water's surface and have fun playing in the water. ● BBQ with local ingredients such as wild game After exploring the limestone cave and working up an appetite by going to the waterfall, it's time for a BBQ. Enjoy a BBQ menu that incorporates Akiruno City's local produce, including "game meat" from Chichibu Tama Kai National Park, "Akigawa beef," a local specialty of Akiruno City, and "corn" (※), also a local specialty of Akiruno City. *Only during corn season. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 18:30~ Arrive at the BBQ venue. Meat! Beer! We'll also roast marshmallows over a bonfire ◎21:00~ End of the event. Disband at the station ~~ ...

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

The swordsmanship that astonished the world is here at its finest. The ultimate samurai experience, supervised by "the world's best iaido master" Machii Isao. A man who has been talked about on TV, in movies, and in overseas media, and who can even cut 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed - Machii Isao. We will deliver a real samurai experience supervised based on his overwhelming skills. The instruction will be carefully given by a rank holder of Shushin-ryu iaidojutsu heiho, of which Machii Isao is the head. In the grounds of Tada Shrine, where history and sanctity live, you can learn the mannerisms, spirit, and tactics of ancient samurai, and gain deep and authentic knowledge, including the structure and handling of Japanese swords. After wearing training clothes and mastering the basics of iaido, you will be specially allowed to stroll around part of the grounds while wearing your sword. In a space surrounded by silence and history, you will have a moment to meet yourself as a samurai. *Based on the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this experience does not include "test cutting" for anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture is a prosperous city famous for its landscaping and planting industries. Among them, the plants produced in the Hosokawa area are characterized not only by their wide variety of varieties, but also by their resistance to withering when transplanted. You can learn about bonsai at Yoshoen, which was founded in the early Showa period in the same area and has received high praise both domestically and internationally, and create your favorite pot using your favorite containers and plants.

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• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00

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• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00

This is a performance by the Kunihirokai (National Exposition Association), which inherits and disseminates traditional Japanese culture through Bon Odori and stage dancing. Enjoy a fun experience of Japanese tradition! Bon Odori is a seasonal feature of the Japanese summer. This dance, in which everyone dances in a circle to the sound of drums, is characterized by the fact that anyone can enjoy it casually. Folk songs are traditional songs that have been sung in various parts of Japan, and you can feel the scenery and history of the land. At this event, you can not only watch Bon Odori and folk songs, but also actually participate and dance! The dance is easy, so even beginners can do it! Enjoy a wonderful and memorable time in a fun festival-like atmosphere! Along with the stage performance, you can also enjoy Japanese street food. Experience the Japanese festival atmosphere ♪ Popular tourist spots are also nearby! One of the attractions is that it is easy to make plans to visit popular tourist spots such as Namba, Dotonbori, and Shinsekai before and after the experience.

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• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00

Bon Odori and Stage Dance Performances The Taoyuan Folk Dance Club, which has a 38-year history in the Taoyuan area, will perform local folk songs from all over Japan through dance. Enjoy the powerful performances they have cultivated on the big stage and the familiarity that only Bon Odori can offer! Experience corner where you can dance together The audience can also participate in the Bon Odori. Feel free to join in if you say, "Let's dance together!" Please enjoy the moment of experiencing the charm of local folk songs and dances that are a mix of nostalgia and newness! We look forward to seeing you!

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

This is a workshop in Asakusa, Tokyo, where you can make traditional Japanese seals. All tools are provided, so you can come empty-handed! You will carve your own design into a special stone to create an original seal. You will be carefully taught everything from coming up with the design to how to carve the stone, and it will be completed in two hours. The luxurious stone is the perfect original souvenir from Tokyo! You can have a special experience while chatting or carving with your mind focused. (Please bring glasses if you need them for detailed work.)

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• 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.

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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

Inuyashiya 's store is on the way to the castle town from the station. In the rental plan, underwear and geta are also included in the set of kimonos and you can come by hand. Please enjoy ♪ by all means walking in town of Inuyama and festivals with the indulgence of kimono ♪

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

In a way to bond the colorful glass in a high fever, to arrange the Italian Venetian glass (millefiori), you can create your own original chopstick rest. Perched small but, there is a strong presence chopstick rest. Experience is simple. Venetian glass is put on top of the base, only temporarily fixed with glue! Colorful glass is melted together, why not make a beautiful chopstick rest.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Experience authentic samurai culture under the supervision of Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master who uses iaido slashes with 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. This is a valuable experience where you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing a large armor and feeling like a Kamakura samurai in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old history and venerable Tada Shrine. Under the guidance of Machii Isao, you can learn the etiquette of a true samurai and enjoy a memorable time while experiencing samurai culture.

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• Age 8～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:30 / 13:35 / 15:40 / 18:30

伝統技法の鍛金で、銅皿を作るプランです。切断機やガスバーナー、木づちなどを使うので、より職人に近づけたように感じます。制作中は安全性を意識しつつ、個別にしっかりアドバイスします。小物入れとして家に飾ったり、実際に食器として使うこともできる一品です。 * Courses may not be held due to unexpected events (natural disasters such as typhoons, sudden illness of instructors) etc. In that case, we will contact you by phone, e-mail etc before noon of the day. Please acknowledge it beforehand.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to greatly change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Nose Electric Railway's "Tada Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 8:50 Arrive at Tada Shrine. Move to the Mandokoroden. 9:10 After changing clothes, you will receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will begin. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious banquet meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice begins 16:00 Practice ends. After changing clothes, you will disband. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper skills and understanding. The instruction will be provided by the Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the focus is on how to actually use your body and move efficiently without exerting force. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After this experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of the samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and you will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide sword-cutting instruction to anyone other than disciples.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

Using electric powered rattles, we make two "tea bowls, tea cups, beer mugs, mugs, dishes", select one piece and bake it! Our staff will support you so that you can work with everyday use. If you use something you made your taste may change more than usual! Is it?

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• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Experience a charcoal grill inside a kamakura! You can eat freshly grilled rice cakes. At night, candles are lit in the kamakura. *Fireworks and sake tasting are available as options. *You can grill the anbo (rice cake) from the anbo experience on a charcoal grill and eat it. Our staff will be able to speak simple English and use a translator. If you are unsure, we can also assist you with an interpreter (fees apply).

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

In 'Sancha no Sato Ceramics Classroom' we are holding a pottery experience plan that even beginners can experience easily. Anyone who wants to start something, those who are interested in pottery, please feel free to join us.

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• For Groups

• Age 14～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 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

This is a kimono/yukata rental plan that includes a cute and trendy hair style. Kimono, obi, underwear, sandals, bag, dressing, hair setup, hair accessories, and baggage storage.

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• Age 4～Age 99
• 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 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

Make original works with an electric potter's wheel. With 500g of clay, you can make a cup or bowl.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

I want to try pottery too! I want to try English too! I want to try Spanish too! I want to hear about Japanese culture in English or Spanish! If so, it might be a good idea to challenge yourself in Catalan. ! This course is recommended for people who want to have a variety of hobbies, while learning the language while experiencing pottery. Supported languages are English, Spanish and Catalan. The ceramic artist is from Catalonia, Spain. What words should I say when I travel to Spain? How would you describe pottery in English? I want to try something different! I want to try it, but I don't know if it will work! Don't be afraid of what to do if you're in trouble. The teacher can also speak Osaka dialect. Don't worry, we also have web designers from Osaka! (I can speak English and a little Catalan) Now, please come and experience a different culture in Ikuno Ward, Osaka City. 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜Experience time〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜Please choose anywhere from 10:00 am to 16:30 pm.

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• Age 13～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

Sun or a greeting in this language, Sun you will learn the propriety of this type. Through type practice, you will acquire batting / throwing techniques and sleeping. We will practice self-defense with assumption of stuttering. In some cases, we also practice weapons techniques.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Shosenkyo Sawarabi It is a restaurant of hot to beat experience, soba hit experience, slap hit experience and authentic charcoal grilled food.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

It is a very advantageous course that you can bake two works by hand. It comes with a pottery lecture, so you can try things that may be a little difficult with confidence. You can make a wide range of favorite things such as matching cups, couple bowls, figurines, etc. with your family. You can make it from 1 kg of soil (as a guide, two bowls). The work will be baked in about one to one and a half months.

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

The owner of a Japanese restaurant will demonstrate the technique of "decorative cutting" to add a touch of color to Japanese cuisine, and customers will have the opportunity to try out simple decorative cutting. He will also explain the types and uses of knives, which are essential to Japanese cuisine, and hope to have customers experience the four seasons of Japan created with knives. At the end, the customers will accompany the owner's dish with the decorative cutting they made, and enjoy the Japanese cuisine they created together.

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• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Only available from March 29th to April 30th! This is a limited-time plan for you to go for a cherry blossom viewing stroll in a kimono. This plan includes kimono rental and dressing only. Recommended for those who want to wear their favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. *Footwear, bags, and other accessories can be rented as an option.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Only available from March 29th to April 30th! This is a limited-time plan for you to go for a cherry blossom viewing stroll in a kimono. This plan includes kimono rental and dressing only. Recommended for those who want to wear their favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. *Footwear, bags, and other accessories can be rented as an option.

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• In Door Activity
• 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.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00

You can experience becoming a SAMURAI at the "Sengoku Warlords EXPO 2025" to be held in Ueno Park from February 21st to 24th, 2025! This annual event in Tokyo aims to ignite the samurai spirit while also educating more people about this important part of Japanese history and culture! There will be a packed schedule, including samurai-themed performances and shows, activity booths where you can experience being a samurai, and stalls selling samurai-related goods and delicious Japanese food.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Feel like a high school girl in Harajuku, the "holy land" of cuteness♪ ・2 minutes walk from JR Harajuku Station! A uniform rental service from CONOMi, a uniform brand popular among students ・We have a wide selection of popular sailor suits and school uniforms, as well as checkered skirts, ribbons, and ties, so you can enjoy combining them as you like ・If you change into a uniform and take photos with anime holy sites and Tokyo tourist spots, it's sure to become an unforgettable memory ♬ ・All the necessary items are provided, so you can come empty-handed. ・We also have uniforms for men. ~Flow of the day~ ① Gathering and reception: Please come to the store and complete the reception. ② Uniform selection: We have a wide range of sizes from SS to 3L. If you would like to add rental items such as loafers and school bags, please let us know. ③ Change of clothes: Please change in the fitting room inside the store. ④ Settlement & luggage storage: If you have additional rental items, please settle at the reception. ⑤ Free stroll: Take commemorative photos while sightseeing and strolling around pop culture holy land "Harajuku" and trendy "Shibuya" and have a fun time. ⑥Please return the item to the store by 6:00 p.m. on the last day of the rental period.

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