【In September】 Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 48

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 18:00

Why don't you try to create a work with a long-awaited electric wheel? You can reserve 1 to 6 people. Although it is difficult for beginners, electric instructors are well supported by experienced teachers. It is Ichiban to try actually to have the real pleasure of the pottery. Please try it by all means!

• Age 15～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

What is Dohchoo? Kimono DochuYou may have heard the term "Oiran Dohchoo." Dohchoo means "parade." Wear a gorgeous kimono and take part in a parade around Tokyo or at the foot of Mount Fuji. Wear a high-class kimono and join a procession at Fujiyoshida Retro Shopping Street or in Tokyo.What is Dohchoo? You may have heard the term "Oiran Dohchoo." Dohchoo means a parade. Wear a gorgeous kimono and take part in a parade around Tokyo or at the foot of Mount Fuji. Wear a high-class kimono and join a procession at Fujiyoshida Retro Shopping Street or in Tokyo.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand are called "onishi", and it is a valuable experience to be able to see the craftsmanship of the onishi, who know the soil. Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand, which are indispensable for temples and shrines, are called "onishi", and their numbers are decreasing, with only about 10 on the entire island of Awaji (about 50 nationwide). Tatsumi Co., Ltd., which you will visit on this plan, has five onigawara. The factory tour is a private plan limited to one group per time. With the guidance of the potter's president, Okitsu Yusuke, you will observe the tile manufacturing process and the techniques used by the onigawara craftsmen to make the onigawara tiles. You will also be able to talk to the onigawara craftsmen, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Afterwards, in the exhibition area, valuable pieces made during the Azuchi-Momoyama period are on display, giving you a glimpse into the evolution of this traditional craft that has continued for 400 years. Another attraction is that all the onigawara craftsmen's works from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the present day are on display in one place. After the experience, you will be given a souvenir aromatic tile to choose from and can take home with you. Below is the experience schedule. You will be guided through the tour as follows: 1. Manufacturing site 2. Onigawara craftsmen at work 3. Onigawara collection (exhibition area)

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• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Surrounded by nature at the foot of a small hill, Shunyoso shows off the graceful expressions of the four seasons that are unique to Japanese-style architecture. The owner, who is also a certified old house appraiser, will guide you through the house and explain the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the design that highlights the playfulness of the craftsmen, and the immeasurable historical and cultural value. After the tour, Shunyoso will quickly transform into a sweets shop. Enjoy an elegant moment with tea and Japanese sweets in an elegant space. Shunyoso is a masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture that was designed in 1941 by architect Toyoen Yamamoto, an authority on the study of home orientation, based on the ideas of feng shui, and was completed over a period of seven years by local carpenter Sankichi Saito and others. Further on, in 1983, the walls, gateposts, doors and gardens were renovated by architect Izue Hiroshi, who was even called a "master" by the famous architect Kurokawa Kisho, and they now harmonize beautifully to create a magnificent architectural landscape. The vast grounds of 1320m2 (approximately 1,400m2) contain eight buildings, including the guest house, storehouse, reception hall, sleeping hall and permanent residence, and in 2004 it was designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and in 2017 it was designated as an important structure for the formation of the Hyogo Prefectural Landscape. However, with the aging of the population and a social trend in recent years that only pursues efficiency, it became difficult for the previous owner to maintain and manage the buildings, and they gradually deteriorated, leading to a long period of time when the gates were closed. The turning point came in 2015. In order to preserve this precious cultural asset for future generations, the fourth-generation owner purchased it and began repairs and renovations. Finally, in October 2016, Shunyo-so was revived and reborn as a new international tourist resource for Awaji Island. In this experience program, the owner himself will guide you through the house, explaining the charms of the house, such as the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the building materials that are also difficult to obtain today, the designs that highlight the playfulness of the craftsmen scattered throughout, and the elegant furnishings, based on the historical background of Shunyo-so. Please enjoy this space, which is filled with history and culture and represents the best of traditional techniques, to the fullest. After the tour, you will be served tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room or one of your choice. Please enjoy not only as a precious cultural asset, but also as a sweet shop. *Guides in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. *A five-minute walk from Shunyoso is the historic and prestigious "Takenoguchi Hachiman Shrine," which celebrated its 1,100th anniversary in 2021. Why not visit the shrine as well? You can also enjoy a stroll through the historical and atmospheric streets of the Takenoguchi area. Experience schedule (The schedule below starts at 10:00, but please read the time differently if starting at 13:00) 10:00 Meet on site 10:05 Check-in and briefing Guided tour of Shunyoso 11:00 Enjoy tea and Japanese sweets in the teahouse. 11:30 End

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At Senkoji Temple, which boasts a history of 1100 years and has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, a sacred mountain on Awaji Island, you can visit the main hall while enjoying the view of Sumoto City, one of the eight scenic views of Sumoto, and experience a sutra copying experience in a mysterious silence, which is an extraordinary experience. If you wish, you can also visit Iwato Shrine after the experience. Sakiyama, also known as Awaji Fuji, is said to be the first mountain created in Japan in the legend of the creation of the world by the gods Izanagi and Izanami. At Senkoji Temple, which has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, you can experience copying sutras. First, you can climb about 200 steps to tour the grounds of Senkoji Temple, learn about the origins of Senkoji Temple, and see the place where the Awaji Island custom of "Dango Korogashi", which is rare nationwide, is performed at the temple. You will also be greeted by a lion-like boar, instead of a lion-dog, enshrined in front of the main hall. Because it is a temple on the mountaintop, you can see the central and southern part of Awaji Island, and if the weather is good, you can see the Naruto Strait and Wakayama. Return to the temple office and go to the "Daishido" to experience copying sutras. In copying sutras, you will copy the general Heart Sutra. Place the paper on top of the model Heart Sutra and copy it with a brush pen. Beginners are also welcome. By copying the characters in a solemn space, you can spend a valuable time reflecting on yourself. You can donate the copy to the temple or take it home. After the experience, you can also visit "Iwato Shrine", a popular power spot that enshrines a huge rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself, about 10 minutes down from the temple. (Please note that this is a full-scale mountain path) Experience schedule (for example, if the tour starts at 13:00) Meet at 13:00 *Walk around the temple grounds, including visiting the main hall (guided by the head priest Okazaki) 14:00 Experience copying sutras at the Daishido (approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the tour, you can walk around the temple grounds and visit Iwato Shrine (on your own). It takes about 10 minutes to walk one way up the mountain path to Iwato Shrine.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

One rabbit will be made using the Awaji knot, which is the basis of mizuhiki crafts. We use a new type of fluffy mizuhiki to create a brooch that looks great in the cold season. Please choose one color out of three colors. ～Flow of the day～ ① Seating and explanation (5 minutes) ② Opening the kit ③ Production (30 minutes) ④ Drying the glue (10 minutes) ⑤ Packaging and cleaning up (5 minutes)

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• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30

Stroll with your guide around the Cliff Kannon (official name Daifukuji), a rare Kannon temple built on a cliff halfway up a mountain. After enjoying the spectacular view of Tateyama Bay, you will pass through the streets and coastline of Funagata, a town that has long prospered as a fishing town, and visit a local fish shop. Enjoy lunch in a private room at a private restaurant run directly by the fish shop on this short 3-hour course. It's the perfect light activity to do after checking out of your hotel!

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

You will experience the traditional culture of flower arrangement in a Kyoto townhouse. After learning the basics, you are free to arrange the flowers as you like. After that, you will eat a Kyoto kaiseki bento lunch while looking at the flowers you have arranged with the head of the school. Children from kindergarten age can experience this. All flower arrangement tools, such as scissors, will be provided here.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 90
• 1 Day or more

This healing experience is recommended by the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Club. You can walk the pilgrimage route with a little effort, cook authentic Buddhist cuisine, and relax at the tea ceremony. You can also combine training and cultural experiences. Considering the purpose and the number of participants, we will have a meeting in advance and decide the plan. For this experience, you will use accommodation facilities within Koyasan.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

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

It is a soba making experience at Kayabuki-no-Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. Speaking of Shinshu, handmade soba noodles! A local soba master will teach you the secrets of making soba! Kayabuki no Yakata is an inn located in the valley of Shinshu Tatsuno Town. It is a plan that everyone can enjoy, such as families with children, couples, couples, girls traveling. A local soba noodle master will teach you carefully! Please be assured ♪ You can enjoy the soba noodles you made yourself on the spot. In addition, we will also attach seasonal tempura, which is the pride of our chef, so please enjoy it together. If you experience this, you will be a soba master from tomorrow !? You can feel the happiness of making and eating through the food culture of Shinshu ♪

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

A Japanese culture experience plan (tea ceremony, kimono, kimono walk) where you can experience Japanese culture at a convenient location just a 1-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station. After the tea ceremony experience, it is a plan where you can enjoy walking and taking selfies while feeling the bustle and seasons around Lake Kawaguchi. The minimum number of participants is 2 people. This plan allows children and men to experience the experience without wearing a kimono. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Easy dressing & costume selection 15 minutes ② Tea ceremony experience Matcha & Japanese sweets tasting 20 minutes ③ Walking around Lake Kawaguchi wearing a kimono 90 minutes ④ Changing clothes 3 minutes

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• In Door Activity

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

A 60-minute course to make a plate by stretching the clay. 10 people more Group-specific course. It is easy to make, but the finished product is a very delicious Oribe. Make a plate of the shape you want with 500 grams of white clay, draw a picture with red makeup soil, and you're done. When baked, the picture drawn in red turns dark brown and has a transparent glaze. If there is no painting, it will be covered with Oribe (green glass glaze). I imagined the Oribe dish of Sasayamajin.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

Using the 120 minutes of the time, it is a plan that you can experience up to painting from pottery in hand forming. If you want to keep the feeling of gratitude in handmade goods, to present to your parents at the wedding, the celebration of the silver wedding anniversary, in commemoration of the birthday of the child, how about commemoration and celebration of the sixtieth birthday. It is a popular plan.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

It is a plan of a total of three days to make two rice bowls. Make it in white soil on the first day, and dry it on the second day after it is half dry. After unglazing, on the third day, apply a glaze with a picture below. The 3-day schedule will be decided upon consultation in accordance with the convenience of the customer. (※ During the 2nd and 3rd days, it will be in line with the schedule of unglazing, so a week more If you would like something other than a rice bowl, please contact us.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

This is a plan where you can have a large Shino plate or an Oribe plate. It looks great with assorted sushi or sashimi, or Japanese sweets. It is also recommended for those who are particular about pottery. Modeling Rosanjin's Shino, you can use Shigaraki clay to make a plate of your choice. Roughly 1.5 kg of soil is used to create a large, earthy work. If you wish, we can also make a matcha bowl for you. It is completed by drawing a pattern with makeup clay. Shino glaze (whitish glaze) or Oribe glaze (green glaze) is applied and baked.

• For Groups

• 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 13～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30

*********************** Information on reservations for Saturdays and Sundays in October and November *********************** During the above period, the experience may be canceled at short notice due to the swordsmith's circumstances. If the experience is canceled, a full refund will be made and there will be no rescheduling to another day. Thank you for your understanding. ------------------------------------ 《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》 ・Why not listen to an attractive young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and make your own Japanese-style knife? ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience schedule》 ①Observing the fire-making process ②Fire-making ③Annealing ④File-finishing ⑤Mei-kiri ⑥Quenching ⑦Polishing ⑧Sword sharpening ⑨Handle making ⑩Completion You can take it home on the day! *The sheath (made of leather) will be made by the swordsmith to match the finished sword. The sheath will be mailed to you at a later date. 《Duration》 4 to 5 hours *Depending on the number of people participating. Regarding the delivery of the leather sheath: The leather sheath will be made by a swordsmith and sent to you by mail later. *Currently, it takes about 10 days to deliver. *Domestic delivery is free, but if it is shipped overseas, an additional shipping fee will be required. Regarding reservations: *We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, so it is difficult to make reservations.

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• 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.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

1. The first step of the Himeji Castle tour is a visit to Himeji Castle, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. Himeji Castle is a famous castle that represents Japan, and you can experience its beautiful appearance and historical background. You can enjoy the wonderful scenery while touring the castle and learning about Japanese history and culture. 2. Village scenery and shrine tour We will move to an area where old-fashioned rural scenery spreads, about an hour's drive from Himeji Castle. Here, you can see traditional Japanese scenery. You can relax in a quiet environment while feeling the original scenery of Japan. 3. Low birth rate and aging population and regional revitalization This region is facing a low birth rate and aging population, and the local elementary school is facing the threat of closing. Therefore, the village revitalization project aims to revitalize the region through tourism and provides an opportunity for everyone to play a part in it. By participating, you can help create the culture and future of the region together. 4. Japanese culture experience After lunch, there is time to experience traditional Japanese culture, which changes daily. For example, you can learn traditional Japanese music and dance, such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Through these experiences, you will be able to deeply experience Japanese arts and culture and feel its charm. 5. At the end of the sake brewery tour and tasting tour, you will move to a local sake brewery. Here, you can see the traditional sake brewing process and then enjoy tasting. It is a valuable experience to actually enjoy the taste of sake while learning about the history and how it is made. 6. Participation in village revitalization This tour is not just sightseeing, but it is meaningful to participate in "village revitalization". As part of the revitalization of the region, your participation is a direct contribution. You can learn about Japanese traditions and culture and at the same time contribute to the future of the region.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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♪

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

Kakashi no Sato uses the school building that was closed. It's a great place to learn. We will hold a soba making school at Amakusa, so please try it. The soba you hit yourself is exceptional! * 1 It will be an experience with one desk and one bowl. (There are 4 tables)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are no longer accepting reservations. Express the words you want to write and the feelings you want to convey with an original art calligraphy that is one of a kind in the world. You can create kanji art for various occasions, such as your favorite words, your child's naming book, birthdays, anniversaries, wedding celebrations, and other messages. In this experience, instead of learning the stroke order and strokes, you will relax, enrich your imagination, and stimulate your brain to create your own unique "kanji" art work. First, think of the kanji you want to write and the scenery (picture) that inspires you. If you can't decide on an idea, creative calligrapher Koji Takano will support you. Once you have decided on an idea, use ink and paint to practice color flow and composition. Finally, write it down on a colored paper or fan for the actual performance, and your own art book will be completed. In addition, you will receive your own original art book by creative calligrapher Koji Takano! Why not enjoy traveling with us through the infinite and free world of art calligraphy?

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• In Door Activity

• 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.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 16:00

You can learn how to make okonomiyaki, the soul food of Osaka. Make and eat okonomiyaki while having an English conversation with an Osaka native! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Preparations such as washing hands and wearing aprons, participants self-introduction 10 minutes ② Explanation of okonomiyaki, introduction of ingredients 10 minutes ③ Cooking 60 minutes ④ Exchange while eating 20 minutes ~

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Today, let's experience making salt together while enjoying the fun of the sea and nature! "I want to eat delicious food and live happily in any era!" We look forward to sharing with you our story of aiming for a self-sufficient life and our life with nature. ### Experience Overview In this experience, we will gather at Nodahama Beach in Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture, and collect seawater. After that, we will cook salt in an outdoor stove between the bakery "Namamai Pan" and the private lodging "Piyopiyo House Kumikami" in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. On the way, we will prepare a fluffy sandwich made of raw rice bread using local ingredients for lunch. It is easy for children to do. We hope you will feel the change of seasons through activities in nature. The taste of freshly cooked salt is exceptional! ### Time Schedule- **10:00 - 10:30** Meet and move to the sea- **10:30 - 11:30** Collect seawater- **11:30 - 12:00** Move to Piyopiyo House Kumikami- **12:00 - 13:00** Lunch (sandwiches made with local ingredients)- **13:00 - 15:00** Cook seawater- **15:00 ** End and disband ☆Times may vary depending on the meeting place. ### Date of eventEvery fourth Sunday of every month (except July)Can also be held on days other than the above. If you wish, please contact us by message. ### Location/Access【Meeting place】Any of the following:Soda Airport Terminal 2, 1F outside pick-up space, Sawara Station, Seven-Eleven Noei Notehama Store【Salt cooking place】Piyopiyo House Kumikamihttps://buzzbuzzlife.theshop.jp/There is free parking for those who come by car. [Important] If you are coming by car, any number of people can participate. If you would like to be picked up and dropped off, the maximum number of seats is 3 depending on the size of the car. Children will be counted as 0 seats if they are held in their arms, and 1 seat if they are sitting alone. ### What you need- Change of clothes (clothes that can get wet or dirty)- Towel- Hat and sunscreen (outdoor work)- Water bottle (please bring your own drink)### What is included in the fee- Experience fee- Lunch (raw rice bread sandwich made with local ingredients)- Material cost### Q&A- **Q: Can I swim in the sea? **A: This is not a swimming area, so you cannot swim. - **Q: How do you collect seawater? **A: You will be asked to enter the sea up to your knees and fill it with seawater. The water temperature is based on the temperature approximately two months before. The water temperature is expected to be low from February to April. - **Q: Will the activity be canceled due to weather? **A: This is an outdoor activity, so it will be canceled for safety reasons if it rains or the waves are high.

• With Pets
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00

A female diver from Shima will act as your personal guide as your "Ama Butler" and guide you on a fishing expedition to obtain your own ingredients. Go out to sea with the female diver and enjoy an authentic fishing experience using basket fishing. After fishing, move to your own private beach. There, you will be served a special original menu using fresh ingredients from Shima by the famous restaurant "Tempura Tobari," run by a chef who has been awarded one Michelin star for five consecutive years. You will enjoy a rental villa, a private beach, and full support from a dedicated staff just for you. And, with the hospitality of the female diver from Shima and a top chef, we will deliver a premium experience that can only be experienced here.

• 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