Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 52

• Age 6～
• 4～5 hours

Experience the procurement of ingredients at the famous local restaurant, Takigawa in Ishinomaki, and the cooking experience of the traditional Ishinomaki food, Kamameshi. Beginning with a tour of the Ishinomaki market, you will be able to select your favorite ingredients in season while connoisseuring with the master of the restaurant at the local fresh fish counter. You will experience the processing and cooking of the ingredients, and then you will actually eat. The dishes are Ishinomaki's traditional food, such as "Kamameshi", miso soup, steamed tea bowl, and ozuzuke.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Visit Komatsu's only remaining clover and experience stone processing! Takigahara-cho, Komatsu City is the production area of ​​Takigahara stone, which has a beautiful blue-gray color. Komatsu City's numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of over 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are a major reason why Komatsu City has been designated as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone shop that currently manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, where there were once many stone quarries. In this program, under the guidance of Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yuki Araya, the owner of Ishizai Araya Shoten, we will tour the traditional arch bridges around the stone quarry and the inside of the quarry, while visiting Komatsu. You can see, learn about, and experience stone culture and history. Experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone as a material that is used in a variety of places, from ancient tombs and grave sites to bridges, home entrances, and stylish cafes. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be provided in Japanese only.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

A great value tourist passport that can be used for about 30 popular tourist spots on the main island of Okinawa, as well as more than 100 menus such as marine activities, meals, and transportation. I want to enjoy the whole local experience, not just visiting sightseeing spots! Recommended for those who say.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Leave the stone thing to me! From processing to stone-baked potatoes! ? Onishi Stone has been processing various stone materials, mainly local stone materials. Because stone is heavy, the technology for processing stone in that region has been developed and developed specifically in the region. In this program, Mr. Onishi, who is a stone geek who can talk about stones all the time, will guide you around the factory. While explaining the graves and stone works that Onishi Stone has made so far, you can experience the local stone culture. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

The only place in Komatsu where you can visit a farm and experience stone processing! Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. The cave mining site is cool in summer and warm in winter, and maintains a consistent temperature year-round. In this program, an arch bridge and quarry made of Takigahara stone will be guided by Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a sculptor and geoguide who uses Takigahara stone for creative activities, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the current owner of Stone Aratani Shoten. It is a unique experience where you can see and learn about Komatsu's stone culture and stone history while visiting the original. ☆ There is also a plan with a stone carving workshop ☆ After the tour, those who wish can touch and feel the stones at the stone carving workshop. *Reservations for the sculpture workshop have ended. We only accept visits. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

It was also used in that famous cafe! What is the functionality of Takigahara stone? Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. In this program, Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the owner of Stone Aratani Shoten, have teamed up to guide you through the traditional arch bridge and inside the quarry. This is a tour where you can fully experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone, which is used in various places, from burial mounds and graves to bridges, the dirt floors of ordinary homes, and stylish cafes. After the tour, we will hold a consultation meeting where you can consult us if you are considering using it as a building material. *If you would like to participate in the workshop after the tour, please apply below. Plan name: [Ishikawa / Komatsu City] Visit the only remaining farm in Komatsu and experience stone processing ★Workshop included★ *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

The Junmai sake, brewed with locally harvested sake rice and the traditional Akita-style cold brewing method by Toji Yamauchi, is highly regarded as "the sake of the divine dance village." It won the gold medal at the 2023 New Sake Tasting Competition and the "Excellent Award" for the third consecutive year at the 2024 Akita Prefecture Sake Competition in the Akita Prefecture Rice Division. With the full cooperation of the brewery "Oonogawa" in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, you can experience sake brewing from rice planting to harvesting, fermentation, pressing, and bottling. The second part is an experience of "washing rice", "steaming rice", "making koji" and "making yeast starter"! After learning about the Akita-style three-stage brewing method and the mechanism of sake fermentation and multiple parallel fermentation, you can enjoy a tour of the brewery with the brewers. There will also be a tasting and sales event for precious sake! =====================================================The third installment is finally the "New Sake Pressing Experience" ★ Look forward to it! A special edition, "New Sake Enjoyment Party (scheduled to be held on December 19th)" will also be on sale! =========================================================9:00 Meet at Oonagawa Co., Ltd. (169 Omori, Omori-cho, Yokote-shi, Akita Prefecture), followed by orientation and changing clothes, etc.9:30-10:30 Experience sake brewing (contents change depending on application period)10:30-11:30 Tour of the brewery (until Oonagawa sake is made)11:30-12:30 Tasting and sales, then disband

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Professional cyclists will lead the way and support safe and fun cycling. It is a great opportunity to improve your skills while receiving advice from professionals. Course setting adopted for "Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024": You can participate at your own pace while enjoying the beautiful scenery and tourist spots.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

This is a bicycle tour that takes you around the historical and cultural sites of Okagaki-machi while admiring the beautiful sea and mountains of Okagaki-machi. The tour will be accompanied by a local tourist guide and a foreign language speaking guide. After the tour, you can stay overnight in Okagaki-machi and refuel while enjoying the local cuisine.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

While riding your bike and admiring the beautiful sea and mountains of Okagaki Town, you can enjoy picking seasonal fruits that Okagaki Town is proud of and making sweets using those fruits. This tour will be accompanied by a local tourist guide and a guide who can speak a foreign language. After completing the tour, you can stay overnight in Okagaki Town and refuel while enjoying the local flavors.

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 13:30

This special 2-day/1-night tour led by a fireworks specialist and a local guide is going to be incredible. We'll be visiting an open factory in Tsubame-Sanjo, a town full of professional craftsmen who sharpen knives and so much more! And then, you'll get to experience the absolutely amazing river fireworks at the Nagaoka Festival, which is one of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan! On this incredible tour, you'll get to experience the amazing Japanese artisan skills that have been passed down from generation to generation by countless talented craftsmen.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 15:00

You will be able to observe a special ritual called the ``knife ceremony'' at Japan's only shrine dedicated to the god of cooking. Using a knife and chopsticks, you can cook carp, red sea bream, etc. without touching them at all. His movements in accordance with ancient methods and his knife handling are the skills of a master. It is a solemn ceremony that conveys the traditions of Japanese cuisine to this day. In addition, please relax and enjoy the hot springs while enjoying representative Japanese cuisine such as sushi at the nearby Japanese-style inn "Ginrinso Kotobuki".

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

・"Meal for Shinto and People" At the "Gonden" hall of Tanzan Shrine, we will eat a kaiseki bento box made from the "goshinsen" of the shrine's prayers.・Official worship will be held at the main hall of the shrine.・Enjoy the light-up reserved for participants.・We plan to provide a guide in English. ``Shinto-jin kyoshoku'' is a remnant of the past, now known as ``Osechi ryori'' for New Year holidays. It is a Shinto ritual that has been held at shrines for a thousand years, and there is a legend that by eating food with the gods, you will receive divine power.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

**Enjoy a full day trip from Tokyo to Nikko with our special combo tickets!**We will deliver the tickets to your hotel in Japan before traveling to Nikko. With this tickest, you can go on a smooth trip!!First, take an express train from Asakusa to Nikko. The view from the train window from Tokyo to Nikko will be one of the most memorable parts of your trip.Once you arrive at Nikko, feel free to explore Nikko at your leisure including Nikko Toshogu Shrine, one of the main sightseeing spots in Nikko.After that, visit Nikko Edo-muraFeel the atmosphere of Japan in the 1600s, as if they were suddenly transported back in time to Edo (present-day Tokyo). You may even meet ninja and geisha! Return to Tokyo on Tobu Railway's limited express trainyou'll definitely have a lot of fun in Nikko!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:30

Hakata dolls are a local craft with a history of over 400 years. On this tour, you will visit the most famous Hakata doll shop in Hakata and experience painting Hakata dolls with an instructor (Japanese speaking). The one-of-a-kind doll is perfect as a souvenir for yourself as a memory of your trip to Fukuoka!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Enjoy the experience of grinding matcha with a stone mill. An organic Chiran tea specialty store born from a tea garden with a history of about 100 years. Chiran Nouen's tea has been handed down to the present day through efforts to coexist and co-prosper with nature, starting with the cultivation of tea that is particular about not only pesticides, but also fertilizer (soil preparation). Enjoy the deliciousness of safe and secure organic tea. - Duration: 30 minutes - Opening hours: 10:00 ~ 18:00

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 10:00

＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Don't forget 3.11 Connect to learning for the future ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Former Nobiru Elementary School, which was damaged in the Great East Japan Earthquake and closed its curtains, was reborn as “KIBOTCHA”, a disaster prevention experience accommodation facility, and a place to create the future of “disaster prevention” with childrenーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー◆◆◆Supervised by the Self-Defense Forces OB! A full-fledged disaster prevention camp where you can learn while playing! ◆◆◆--------------->> Schedule example Facility guidance, lunch Disaster prevention education (practical skills) Making a disaster prevention map Training in Otakamori BBQ & campfire Accommodation ◇ Next day From the occurrence of the earthquake, tsunami evacuation instructions are transmitted, evacuation experience, evacuation center: Osatoyama Breakfast Fishing experience, uninhabited island experience, etc. Disaster prevention education , Cooking rice and eating by experiencing fire-making and water purification.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

- Sengan-en has a stunning Japanese garden overlooking majestic Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay.・You can experience matcha at a cafe with a wonderful atmosphere. - This activity includes admission to Kagoshima Sengan-en. - The duration of the workshop is approximately 2 hours.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

Arrange flowers in Yasokichi's vase, eat from Yasokichi's vase, and let the story bloom. Until now, many craftsmen involved in Kutani have studied under the first and second generation Yasokichi Tokuda, and many master craftsmen of yesteryear have also trained at this kiln. Mr. Yasokichi Tokuda, the 4th generation owner of Kutani ware. Together with Yasokichi 4th, who continues to create pottery energetically, he says, "We are born from the earth and return to the earth. We use earth, our mother earth, as a material, and then return to the earth." , By arranging flowers in Yasokichi's works and actually using them as vessels, it is a program where you can enjoy Kutani ware not only by watching but also by fully using your five senses. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Zazen is the basis of Soto sect teachings. Dogen Zenji, the founder of the Soto sect of Buddhism, states the following in his Fukan Zazengi: "The zazen I am talking about is not a meditation practice. It is simply a joyful and peaceful practice, a realization of the practice of full enlightenment." It is the entrance to The essence of Koshoji's zazen is elegant and elegant simplicity. When you want to calm your body and mind in a busy day. When you want to be free from pain and mental anguish. It doesn't matter what the reason is for starting zazen. Sit with a quiet mind and make time for yourself.

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Kyoto Myoshinji sub-temple Taizoin worship and lunch plan at Kashin

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

This is a plan where you can enjoy the local cuisine of Gozan using seasonal ingredients at Ugetsu Chaya in the precincts of Daigoji Temple in Kyoto. Mountain cuisine created based on the traditional cuisine of Daigoji Temple. Please enjoy it with the taste of Kyoto full of taste. Daigoji Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is also famous as a cherry-blossom viewing spot because Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the ruler of Taiko, held a splendid "Daigo Hanami". The numerous cultural assets and gardens that dot the vast grounds are must-sees during seasons such as autumn foliage.

• Age 5～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

A pottery experience you'd like to try once... Why don't you experience the world of pottery a little deeper this time? Firing in a kiln is the process of firing a piece in a kiln after it has been molded and dried! ! The kiln firing will be done twice in total (unglazed and main fired), but this time we will have the unglazed experience. Would you like to take this opportunity to have an experience that you can't do anywhere else? Participation in the kiln firing alone can also be applied as an option for the regular plan (painting, electric potter's wheel, hand forming)! *The work you made on the day will need to be dried, so your work will not be fired in the kiln.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:45

You can enjoy a fashionable Urasenke style matcha experience in the lounge of NISHIYAMA RYOKAN in the center of Kyoto. A luxurious plan where you can enjoy and enjoy delicious matcha and drink it wonderfully ♪ Would you like to fully enjoy Kyoto matcha? You can experience up to 8 adults or up to 4 pairs of parents and children in one experience. The host will give a polite lecture, so even first-timers are welcome! [For each group] One booklet of "First Tea Ceremony Experience" will be presented as a souvenir ♪

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 18
• 1 Day or more
• 09:00

Summer camp details (others) Recruitment target age: 10 to 18 years old (5th grade and above) * Gender does not matter (room allocation is gender-separated) Participation conditions: I like sports. A person who can cherish his teammates. Experience with basketball is not required. (Levels available) Number of applicants: Approximately 20 / Camp (4-5 students accompanied by 1 adult) Camp Venue: Lake Yamanashi, Yamanashi Prefecture

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

<Agricultural experience content> You can experience the process of growing vegetables in a series of three sessions. In the first session, you will plant seedlings. In the second session, you will manage tomatoes and rake leaves, and in the third session, you will experience the actual harvest. Of course, you can participate only once, but we recommend participating consecutively so that you can see the growth. Let's also hear about how to grow tomatoes and trivia! *The work may change depending on the condition of the crops. <Great points> ☆ Delicious tomatoes or tomato products are included as souvenirs ☆ You can learn about the growth of vegetables! ☆ Recommended for those who live in the Nishitokyo area! ☆ The strongest microtourism, try an agricultural experience that you can't experience in everyday life! ☆Family, friends, and solo participants are all welcome.<Dates>1st: 12/04 (Sat) 10:00-12:002nd: 01/08 (Sat) 10:00-12:003rd: 02/26 (Sat) 10:00-12:00 *Changed from 2/19 (Sat)*Dates and times may be changed due to crop conditions. *Special options will be available for the final 3rd session★・Empty-handed BBQ plan (local vegetables and Tomato cuisine) at an old folk house hearth ・Accommodation plan at Iwakura Onsen "Tamataya"<Number of people>Applications are limited to a maximum of 10 people for each date. *Age restrictions: Elementary school age and above. <Facility overview>・Restrooms・Luggage storage・Parking space*There are no changing rooms, showers, or lockers.*Please keep your valuables with you.*The event will be held rain or shine as work will be done inside a greenhouse. [Inquiries] Corporate Sales Division Incentive & Conference Division Tabisuru Yasai Secretariat

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

Farmer's vacation rental and farming experience in Tohoku's satoyama surrounded by nature in the "prefecture north region" of Fukushima Prefecture * Farmer's vacation rental cannot be specified. Please understand that it will be accepted as a request. A two-night, three-day plan that fosters the blessings of nature and gratitude for food and agriculture through seasonal village forest / agricultural experiences and interaction with people at the guest house ★ Experience plan at the farm house-winter Season- ★ Example (1st day) 15:30 Nihonmatsu Station (for pick-up and drop-off) ↓ 16:00 To each farmer ↓ 17:00 Breakfast preparation ↓ 18:00 Dinner / bath Interact with farmers ↓ 21:00 Go to bed (2nd day) ) 7:00 Wake up / Breakfast ↓ 9:00 Agricultural experience (contents vary depending on the season) ↓ 12:00 Lunch break ↓ 15:00 Agricultural experience (making local dishes) ↓ 18:00 Dinner / bath Interact with farmers ↓ 21:00 Go to bed (3rd day) 7:00 Wake up / Breakfast ↓ 9:00 Roadside station Fukushima Towa Souvenir purchase ↓ 10:30 Nihonmatsu station dissolution * The above course is a model course when you come by train increase. * If you come by car, you will meet directly at "Roadside Station Fukushima Towa" at 15:30. Note) It is not possible to specify an experience farmer. We will contact you at a later date to inform you of the farmer you are accepting.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:30 / 13:30

<What you can experience> ▼Experience contents-1 hour sushi making experience using ZOOM- ① Instructor self-introduction ② Explanation of precautions, goals and points for sushi making experience ③ Sushi ingredients Let's study Japanese! ④ Start making sushi 8 pieces of sushi (7 nigiri sushi and 1 gunkan) ⑤ Take a picture of the finished sushi and send it to the teacher! It's OK to share on Instagram! ⑥Graduation Ceremony *Participants from overseas must prepare the ingredients for making sushi in advance. *Regarding the preparation of material and shari We will contact you directly from the day you make a reservation until the day of the experience. *For those who participate from Japan, we have a pattern that you prepare yourself above and a separate delivery service for Sushi Kid from the official website, so you can purchase it from there. <Ingredients for making sushi> Shari 200g per person *How to make sushi rice: Add vinegar to freshly cooked rice. (1kg=70ml) After that, use a rice paddle to cut and mix. Mix well and let cool for 20-30 minutes.

• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

At "Experience-based old private house inn Tabinosha", we will guide you through the seasonal Shizuoka mountain village experience! This is a special program that you can enjoy together with the farmers in one of the leading tea-growing areas in Shizuoka, a tea-producing region, where tea fields coexist with nature, animals and plants using the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System Chagusaba farming method.

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• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

★★ Tom and Rimi's English Homestay is implementing an educational program for children that utilizes the nature of Kume Island and English ★★ Taking advantage of long vacations such as weekends, spring break, summer vacation, homestay and study abroad experience in Japan Have you ever wanted the confidence to speak with a foreigner using English conversation? It's difficult to take a break from school or spend money when you fly abroad, but with this program, you can improve your English conversation skills and increase your confidence while you are in Japan! Not only will you be able to experience English and different cultures while you are in Japan, but you will also have the opportunity to visit places you have never been to in the southern countries of Japan and discover nature and Okinawan culture that you have never met! Those who are considering studying abroad are also recommended to participate as a rehearsal exercise ♪ ◆ Target: Elementary school students-junior high school students-high school (regardless of nationality) ◆ Tour schedule: Summer vacation 6 nights 7 days course ・ August 22, 2021 (Sun) ) -Saturday, August 28

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