Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 46

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 11:30 / 14:00 / 15:00

The dish of unglazed, is the course to draw pictures and letters. Babies and young children of the bill, you can also take a footprint. Feel free to leave a record of the memories and the growth of the journey. Draw a picture on clay dish with a diameter of 16cm in zaffer (pigment of the Blue). Tint with a beautiful depth of shade is characterized. It raises baked as dishes that actually use. If there is no time, it is recommended for those who like to draw pictures and letters.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Sakaneya is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Izumo, which was founded in the 5th year of Meiji. Such a long-established Japanese confectionery store opened Kissa&co Sakaneya in April 2017. At Kissako Sakaneya, we are holding a Japanese sweets making experience for groups of 3 or more people. While the craftsman will tell you about Japanese sweets and anko, you will make 2 each of 2 types of seasonal namagashi (4 in total). After the experience, you can relax slowly as it is at the cafe. Choose from matcha, coffee, black tea, matcha latte, orange juice, or yuzu squash.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

This plan popular with girls' trips, school trips, and families ♪ Let's play stucco Shisa-lion making in the power spot of nature surrounded by sea and forest. Tiles, Yachimun, and coral parts are placed on plaster dumplings to create the desired shape. Let's complete the original Shisa! ! Also, I'm glad that the created Shisa can take home On the day ♪ Please spend a relaxing time while watching the sea.

• Girls Trip
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy experience class taught by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. Using her experience teaching calligraphy to foreigners, Saori will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques, and you will also receive a one-of-a-kind souvenir. We will visit your designated venue and provide all the tools, so please feel free to join us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy class held at your home by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. We will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques. Recommended for: People who want to attend classes but can't; Elderly people; People who don't like being in groups. Pencils, brush pens, and calligraphy (regular script, cursive script, and various kana characters) People living in Tokyo and Kanagawa.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who grew up on Awaji Island. He is also a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and at Kokusei Zenji Temple, which he rebuilt, you can enjoy a beginner-friendly zazen experience and appreciate Gyokusei's friendly Nanga paintings that he personally painted. After the 60-minute zazen experience, you will listen to the current chief priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, then move to Minami Awaji City Takikawa Memorial Museum Gyokuseikan (5-minute walk) and view the diverse works of Naohara Gyokusei that are housed in the museum. This is a special experience that expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen, and allows you to feel the spirit of "kugazenichinyo" and reflect on yourself. Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who has ties to Awaji Island. He was also a painter and haiku poet, and a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and became the chief priest to rebuild the dilapidated Zen temple Kokusei-an (later Kokusei Zenji) on Awaji Island where he grew up. At Kokusei Zenji Temple, which was magnificently rebuilt by Gyokusei, you will first complete a beginner-friendly zazen experience (about 60 minutes), after which you will listen to the current head priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, and then view Gyokusei's intimate works, which are privately painted by Gyokusei and housed in a storehouse within the temple grounds. You will be able to view rare sliding door paintings and other works up close without any partitions. After that, you will move to the Takikawa Memorial Museum of Art Gyokuseikan (about a 5-minute walk, 200m), where many of Gyokusei's paintings are on display, and finally view the masterpieces housed in the museum's collection. You will be able to experience a special time to reexamine yourself through the spirit of "Kuga Zen Ichinyo," which expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen that Naohara Gyokusei loved.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Hello everyone! Welcome to Katori City! Today, let's enjoy the fun of nature and take a look into the mysterious world of Japanese honeybees together! "I want to eat delicious food and live happily in any era!" We moved from Tokyo and are looking forward to sharing our story of becoming self-sufficient and our life with nature. ### Experience Overview In this experience, you will look inside a Japanese honeybee hive in the open land of Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. It is easy for children to do. We hope you will feel the change of seasons through activities in nature. After that, you will enjoy making lip balm using Japanese honeybee beeswax indoors (bakery)! Natural beeswax is said to have moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and healing effects, and has various uses other than body care. After the experience, you can relax on the spacious wooden deck. Nearby are the tourist destinations of Koedo Sawara and the power spot of Katori Shrine. ### Time Schedule- **10:30 - 11:00** Reception- **11:00 - 11:30** Visit to Japanese honeybees- **11:30 - 12:00** Making lip balm- **12:00** End/Disbandment### Location/Access【Location】Rice Bread/Piyo Piyo House Kumikamihttps://buzzbuzzlife.theshop.jp/Free parking available. ### Required Items- Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty (usually, they don't get dirty very often. Japanese honeybee droppings can be washed off)### What is included in the fee- Experience fee- Cost of materials (beeswax, etc.)### Q&A- **Q: Is it okay for children? **A: Of course! Please experience with an adult. - **Q: Can I be stung by Japanese honeybees? **A: If you touch them gently, they won't sting you. If they are in a bad mood, they will attack before stinging, so if they attack you, just keep your distance. If a hornet is nearby, it is fighting, so do not reach out. Please follow the instructions of the staff. -**Q: Can I stay overnight? A. Piyopiyo House Kumikami is a private lodging facility located 0 minutes walk from the event venue. If you would like to stay overnight, please make a reservation. https://buzzbuzzlife.theshop.jp/-**Q. Is there a shuttle service? A. For those staying at the private lodging, we provide a shuttle service as a private lodging service. Please note that we do not provide a shuttle service for other people. Thank you very much for watching this event! I hope that you will be able to reaffirm the importance of nature through this experience. I look forward to meeting you all!

• For Groups

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

Why not experience Japanese culture to make memories of your trip? You will be able to write your name (we will help you match it to kanji), your motto, your favorite words, and the names of anime characters in calligraphy. It's okay even if you are a beginner. We will teach you how to use the brush. Calm your mind and listen to the sound of the brush flowing. Calligraphy will be done in a traditional Japanese sitting position. *If you would like to sit on a chair, please let us know when you make your reservation. We may not be able to accommodate your request. Let's enjoy practicing on Japanese paper, then writing on colored paper and origami together! ~Experience flow~①Explanation of the experience planDecide the kanji you want to write while looking at the sample (5 minutes)②If there is no sample for the kanji, create a sample. (5 minutes)③Start practicing on Japanese paper (20 minutes)Practice the characters you want to write freely. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④ Lecture before finishing the final work and explanation of the points to finish the work / Final copy (10 minutes) ⑤ Origami experience (10 minutes) Choose your favorite chiyogami paper and fold your favorite origami work (lecture included) Attach it to the calligraphy colored paper and complete the work ⑥ Commemorative photo (10 minutes) The time is only a guide. Even beginners can feel at ease. Start by practicing slowly on the Japanese writing paper. Write with your feelings while looking at the model Create a colored paper work to take home as a souvenir for a loved one or for yourself.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:30 / 15:00

Let's make a parfait using fresh fruits picked in Mihama Town. ~Experience process~ 1. Tell the staff at the reception desk that you are visiting. 2. Make the parfait by following the instructions of the fruit parfait making instructor. 3. Enjoy your homemade parfait♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00

A female diver from Shima will be your guide, and you will go out to gather your own ingredients and go basket fishing with the female diver. After fishing, you will move to a private beach and enjoy an original menu prepared by a top chef and Shima ingredients cooked right in front of you.

• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

The instructor, a nationally certified guide-interpreter, will teach you how to make sushi rice, cut tuna, grate wasabi, and make three types of sushi (nigiri, rolled, and gunkan) at his home (a tower apartment directly connected to Higashi-Ikebukuro Station), and have you actually make them. After that, you will eat the sushi you made with the miso soup made by the instructor. You will receive a gift of the instructor's recipe and an easy-to-make kit used to make the rolled sushi. ~Experience flow~ ① Sushi making (about 1 hour 40 minutes) You can experience making sushi rice, cutting fish, grating wasabi, and making three types of sushi. ② Sushi party (about 1 hour 10 minutes) Eat the sushi you made with miso soup prepared by the instructor. The instructor is a guide-interpreter, so please feel free to ask any questions. The time it takes to make sushi varies from person to person. Since it is one group, we can respond flexibly and will not charge for extended hours.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 90
• 4～5 hours

The instructor, who is a nationally certified guide-interpreter, will guide you through the Tsukiji Outer Market and buy fresh fish (tuna, salmon, sea bream, yellowtail) and wasabi. After that, you will travel by subway to the instructor's home (a tower apartment directly connected to Higashi-Ikebukuro Station). At the instructor's home, you will learn how to make sushi rice, how to cut tuna, how to grate wasabi, and how to make three types of sushi (nigiri, rolled, and gunkan), and you will actually make them. After that, you will eat the sushi you made with miso soup made by the instructor. You will receive a gift of the instructor's recipe and an easy-to-make kit used to make rolled sushi. ~Experience flow~ ① Stroll around Tsukiji (about 1 hour) The instructor will explain Japanese ingredients, etc. to you. If there is something you want to buy, the instructor will take you to the store. ② Travel to the instructor's home (about 40 minutes) by subway. It will take about 40 minutes, but during that time, the instructor will explain about Japan. ③ Sushi making (about 1 hour 40 minutes) You can experience making sushi rice, cutting fish, grating wasabi, and making three types of sushi. ④ Sushi party (about 1 hour 10 minutes) Eat the sushi you made with miso soup prepared by the instructor. The instructor is a guide-interpreter, so please feel free to ask any questions. If guests go shopping in Tsukiji, the party will take longer. We will shorten the party time so that it will end in 4 and a half hours. Time extensions are available free of charge.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 49
• Within 1 hour

This is a yukata rental service provided by Hokkaido beauty salon "Hemp Beauty." Sightseeing in a yukata is now one of the most popular plans! You can choose your favorite yukata from about 20 types, and we will help you put it on. We can also provide hair styling and makeup! We also support next-day return under certain conditions, so you can enjoy sightseeing and taking photos on the day you get dressed without worrying about time!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a simple BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn that has been renovated from an old folk house! You will be very satisfied with the sweet and delicious rice "Koshihikari from Niigata Prefecture" from Niigata, the rice producing region! Enjoy meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors ♪ ① Reception/preparation You will receive and prepare at our hotel. ② BBQ starts! Once you're ready, enjoy your meat and rice in the midst of nature! ③Cleaning up/Dismissal You can use the restroom or change your clothes at the hotel.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a casual BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn renovated from an old house! You'll be completely satisfied with the delicious and meaty brand pork "Echigo Mochi Pork" and "Koshihikari rice from Niigata Prefecture"! Enjoy the meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors♪① Check-in and preparation Please check-in and prepare at our inn. ② Start the BBQ! Once you're ready, enjoy the meat and rice in the great outdoors! ③ Clean up and disband You can use the restroom and change clothes at our inn.

• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

✨ GreenTeaTokyo's "Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience" - A casual introduction to the traditional beauty of Japan "Tea ceremony is difficult to get into..." Why not put an end to that notion today? At GreenTeaTokyo, there is no need for any strict etiquette or special preparation. It's okay if you're not good at sitting formally, don't have a kimono, or have zero knowledge of tea ceremony. ? A unique and special experience: Don't just watch, make it yourselfWhile many tea ceremony experiences are "observation-type," our company allows you to actually make matcha yourself. We deliver the joy of not only "watching" but also "experiencing" Japanese culture. ? Leave it all to usOur experienced instructors will prepare everything you need, from tools to carefully selected matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets. All you have to do is participate empty-handed. ?️Anywhere Tea RoomInstructors will visit your desired location. Hotel rooms, rental spaces, your home... your favorite place will be transformed into a special tea room. With the spirit of a once-in-a-lifetime encounter, we will deliver a special tea ceremony experience just for you. Come to GreenTeaTokyo to experience the essence of Japanese culture that will stay in your memory for longer than a photograph.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

A cycling tour around the town while enjoying the nature and rural landscape of Tako Town. By cycling, you will tour the town with a local guide, including the rolling farmland and the Kuriyama River, which can be described as the original scenery of Japan. You will also interact with the locals and make thick rolls using Tako rice, a specialty of Tako Town.

• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

20 minutes from Narita Airport! This is a tour where you can experience kimono and Japanese sweets making in Tako Town, where the original Japanese scenery spreads out. We will put on a kimono at a quaint inn in Tako Town, and tour the surrounding rural landscape and historic temples and shrines, taking photos. This is also a tour where you can experience making Japanese sweets at a confectionery shop in the town. You can enjoy learning about the history of the town with the guide's commentary.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30

The Yunokuni Cruiser, which was born as a new activity in Beppu, is an electric vehicle that requires a regular driver's license. There are seats for two people, but I'm sorry, it's only for one person. It's a fun car to drive, and it looks cute! The "Beppu DEEP Sightseeing Course by Yunokuni Cruiser" that we propose * with a guide takes advantage of the characteristics of the vehicle (vehicle width 1m, vehicle length 2m), and will not appear in the navigation route search. As you drive along narrow roads, you can enjoy hot springs, lunch, spring water coffee, views of rice terraces, and Beppu's specialty hell steam experience. We offer a total of 10 courses that are sure to leave you satisfied no matter which one you choose. *I am not a tour guide. ~Experience flow~ (Morning/Afternoon) 10:00/14:00 Meeting time Fill in application form ~ Operation lecture *All times are approximate 10:30/14:30 Depart for departure purpose 11:00/15:00: 00 Arrival ~ Enjoy your destination 13:30/17:30 depending on your destination Arrive at departure point Thank you for your hard work!

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

☆Castle Town Okoto Experience☆The princess of Matsumoto Castle may have played the koto...Let's experience the koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument! After taking koto lessons, you will be able to play the Japanese traditional song "Sakura Sakura"♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

☆ Shiromachi Okoto Experience ☆ The princess of Matsumoto Castle may have played the koto...Experience the tones of traditional Japanese instruments such as the koto, shakuhachi, and sangen (shamisen) up close. Let's go ♪ "Shiromachi Okoto Experience" live This is a live performance of Japanese musical instruments provided by the long-established store specializing in Japanese musical instruments in Matsumoto City, Kokodo Wagakkiten, which was founded in 1880. Let's listen to performances by professional koto/sangen and shakuhachi musicians who are active in Matsumoto. Only at Shimoumadashi Hall (Shimoumadashi Hall), you can enjoy playing while feeling the breath of the performers in front of you♪★Recommended for those who want to get in touch with traditional Japanese culture Those who are interested in traditional Japanese musical instruments such as the koto and shakuhachi ★Price ★￣￣￣￣5,000 yen per person ★Closed days★ ￣￣￣￣￣Irregular ★Experience time★￣￣￣￣￣￣ 10:00-11:0013:00-14:0015:00-16:00 (Please arrive 5 minutes early) This plan is approximately 1 hour (60 minutes).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

☆Castle Town Okoto Experience☆The princess of Matsumoto Castle might have played the koto as well...Let's wear a kimono and experience the koto! After taking koto lessons, you will be able to play the Japanese traditional song "Sakura Sakura" ♪☆ A collaboration plan with kimono rental "Hanakomichi" is now available! ! "Kimono experience x Shiromachi Okoto experience" - Flow of the experience - ◎Please visit Hanakomichi (3-5-13-2F Ote, Matsumoto City).・After completing the reception, choose a kimono. ◎Hair styling: After using the restroom, get your hair styled. (Approximately 10 minutes) ◎Kimono dressing/dressing. (approx. 20 minutes) --- approximately 1 hour --- ◎ Travel time to the koto experience facility (approx. 15 minutes) *We will explain how to get to the koto experience facility on the day of the event.ーーーーーーーー ◎After arriving at the experience location ① Adjust the size of your nails ② Learn the basic posture ③ Practice Sakura Sakura ④ Finally, let's play an ensemble with the teacher Finally, you will receive a ``Certificate of Completion'' ♪ --- Approximately 1 hour --- ★ Recommended for the following people ★ Those who want to experience traditional Japanese culture, those who are interested in the koto, and those who want to wear a kimono and take pictures while playing the koto ☆ ☆Event is being held☆☆ ・We are distributing kimono one-day passports to those who wear kimonos★ Listed at 40 stores! (Lots of miscellaneous goods, pubs, cafes, etc.!!) *Depending on the day of the week you apply, some stores may be closed. Please note. *・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆ Kimono, obi, half-collar, obi ornaments, and other items necessary for dressing are available here. Experience it empty-handed! 2. Dressing time is about 20 minutes. After walking around the town, you can return it until 17:00 on the day.3. A 1-2 minute walk to Matsumoto Castle, a popular sightseeing spot. Sightseeing will be a special memory♪4. If you wish, you can add a small hair set for an additional 1,700 yen (payable on the spot on the day).Up to 2 hair ornaments are also free♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30

In our sushi experience, you can learn how to make nigiri sushi and rolled sushi. Every morning, we use fresh ingredients procured from the Kyoto Central Wholesale Market and freshly cooked sushi rice. Some of our sushi chefs are veteran craftsmen, and some have wine sommelier qualifications. We can accommodate from 2 to 35 people. The price venue will change depending on the number of people. It is also possible to have a business trip sushi experience at a hotel or designated venue. Once your sushi is ready, you can enjoy it on the spot. Please refrain from taking it home for hygiene management. 〜Experience flow〜 ①Explanation Wash your hands thoroughly (10 minutes) ② Make sushi (20 minutes) ③ Make thin rolls (10 minutes) ④ Serve (10 minutes) ⑤ Eat your own sushi Masu (40 minutes)

• For Rainy Days

• Age 15～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:15

We offer a kimono rental experience at Rika Wafuku Kyoto Ekimae store. Yukata rentals are provided in the summer. We have more than 300 kimonos and yukatas, from lace kimonos to retro kimonos. For women, the service includes a hair set.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 15～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:15

We offer a kimono rental experience at Rika Wafuku Kamakura store. Yukata rentals are provided in the summer. We have more than 300 kimonos and yukatas, from lace kimonos to retro kimonos. For women, the service includes a hair set.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 15～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:15

We offer a kimono rental experience at Rika Wafuku Kawagoe store. Yukata rentals are provided in the summer. We have more than 300 kimonos and yukatas, from lace kimonos to retro kimonos. For women, the service includes a hair set.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

At the quaint samurai residence Chofu Mouri Residence, you can casually experience matcha hospitality while gazing at the Japanese garden.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:30 / 16:00

You will learn how to make a mizuhiki band and how to tie a flat plum knot, and decorate a gift envelope. You can take home the gift bag you made. komorebi This is the contents of Mizuhiki course C2. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Seating, explanation (5 minutes) ② Kit confirmation (10 minutes) ③ Production (45 minutes) ④ Wrapping and cleaning up (5 minutes)

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00

Odate City, Akita Prefecture, which is the center of the northern Tohoku region, has a rich food culture. Why do not you visit the seasonal ingredients at the public market that handles vegetables and fish at the same time, which is the only one in the north of Akita prefecture that supports the food culture? There are many spots to enjoy such as the powerful local vegetable auction and the fresh fish caught from the local Akita sea. Get up a little early, come to the market instead of exercising early in the morning, eat delicious breakfast, and enjoy Odate even more! * Because it is a public market, general people cannot shop. note that.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups