【In December】 Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 55

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Experience sushi making with EDGE OF NIIFATA in the center to port-town Niigata. Niigata is the best place to enjoy high quality sushi. The fresh seasonal fish and Niigata Koshihikari rice make for a life-alteringly delicious combination. People not only from all over Japan, but from all over the world come to Niigata for a taste of Niigata sushi. When you have a chance to enjoy the best sushi in the world, why not expand the experience by also learning to make it? A professional sushi chef will teach you about the history of Niigata sushi, how to make it, and how to properly eat it.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

At Yasumasa Sangyo, we are holding an event where groups of 10 or more can actually experience sushi nigiri. You can enjoy the world of sushi chefs through demonstrations, experiences, and meals. The craftsmen will guide you kindly and politely, so even beginners can enjoy it with confidence. You can enjoy delicious sushi. The taste of the sushi you hold yourself is exceptional. Why don't you have a good time while eating with your own sushi?

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 14:00

You can experience transcription, which is one of the painting techniques in Arita porcelain. Anyone can easily attach a sticker ★ Original work can be completed depending on the combination! Please enjoy the atmosphere of a long-established factory! ◆ Recommended points of this plan ◆ One of Arita porcelain's painting techniques, "transfer", where you attach a sheet painted with paint to a new container and paint it. Here, you can experience this "transfer technology". receive. Anyone can easily make a cute vessel because it is a method of sticking a sticker with paint. Depending on your idea, only one work in the world is completed.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

You can experience sketching with a brush and paint on unglazed dough. If you experience a surprisingly difficult brush stroke, you will be amazed by the craftsman's technique and will surely be fascinated by the delicacy of the pattern! Please enjoy the atmosphere of a long-established factory! ◆ Recommended points of this plan ◆ Did you know that there are two types of "painting" in one word? One is overpainting. It is a method of coloring the baked bowl. This method is generally called porcelain. And the other is sketching. I will draw with a brush and paint on a unglazed vessel. It is surprisingly difficult to draw a thin line because it requires delicacy and attention, but if you make a draft with a pencil or if you make a mistake, you can scrape it with a bamboo spatula. Work on it for an unlimited amount of time.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Koraku kiln where you can experience various pottery English and French OK! Here, you can experience the potter's wheel with direct guidance from Arita craftsmen. ◆ Recommended points of this plan ◆ You can experience a full-scale electric potter's wheel in the pottery town "Arita". Please enjoy the atmosphere of a long-established Koraku kiln factory where you can experience various pottery! Our kiln craftsmen will also teach you how to draw a potter's wheel, so you can experience it with satisfaction! * After completion, the waist will be thicker for beginners. The shape changes due to shaving. Please note that. Easy access, 5 minutes by car from Arita station We have various contents other than the potter's wheel experience. It is a charming space that you will want to visit many times.

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

★ Zoom to Miyakojima / Alternative Farm Miyako's experience-based tourist farm and your home ONLINE, and use the experience kit delivered in advance to directly experience "the charm of sugar cane" from sugarcane cultivation to brown sugar making. I will guide you. ➤ We have commercialized the “delicious, fun, and learning” brown sugar making experience that is Miyakojima ➤ Miyakojima Okinawa-Brown sugar production-Farmers who practice hands-on tourism will guide you, so you will be surprised and convinced of "Hey-ho-". ➤ (1) Cultivation of sugar cane and planting of seedlings- (2) Chewing on stems- (3) Burning brown sugar, we will guide you through the experience remotely. ➤ Sugarcane Year and follows cultivation techniques with the aim of chewing on sweet stalks. ➤ Understand "from the field to the table"! Gently explain the process of making brown sugar and granulated sugar from sugar cane movie, photos, and pamphlets. ➤ One set of experience kits can be enjoyed by 1 to 4 people.

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• For Family

• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

■ Experience flow 1. 1. Change into Iaido gi / hakama 2. 2. Visit Hayashizaki Iai Shrine, the number one shrine in Japan 3. 3. Commentary on Iaido 4. Watch the performance of Iaido by a high-ranking instructor 5. Iaido's "first sword" experience 6. Tatami mat slashing experience 7. Commemorative photo shoot (taken with your own camera, etc.) ◆ Additional option: Tameshigiri tatami mat 1 bottle 3300 yen (please let us know when you apply) ■ Target people Junior high school students and more, height 150 cm and more ■ option You can attach an interpreter in English, Chinese, etc. * Please contact us for languages other than the above. Interpretation fee 15,000 yen (excluding tax) (1 experience, 1 group) (Please pay separately from the experience fee) ■ What is Iaido? Iaido is a martial art that originates from the sword-drawing technique created by Hayashizaki Shigenobu Year It has been developed as a technique to slash the enemy by pulling out the sword when the enemy attacks without pulling out the sword. The era of war is over, and the characteristics of Iaido, which can respond flexibly from a state of not being in a fighting posture, have sublimated into the spirit of "non-fighting technology" that does not unnecessarily hurt the opponent, and the enhanced one becomes Bushido. It has influenced me. Because Iaido uses the mind and body rationally, it is now widely loved as a martial art that is used by both men and women of all ages to train their minds and bodies and lead their daily lives well.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:30

■ Flow of experience 1. Visit at Japan's No. 1 Hayashizaki Iai Shrine 2. Commentary on Iaido 3. Watch the performance of Iaido by the teachers 4. Commentary on sword removal 5. See the trial cutting technique 6. Commemorative photo shoot (taken with your camera) ■ option Interpreters such as English and Chinese can be attached. * Please contact us for languages other than the above. Interpretation fee 15,000 yen (excluding tax) (1 experience 1 group) (Please pay separately from the experience fee) ■ What is Iaido? Iaido is a martial art that originated from Jinsuke Shigenobu Hayashizaki about 450 Year ago. It has been developed as a technique to remove the sword when it is attacked by the enemy without removing the sword and to kill the enemy. The era of war is over, and the characteristics of Iaido that can respond flexibly from a state of not being in battle Sublimated into the spirit of "technique that does not fight" that does not hurt the opponent unnecessarily, the elevated things have influenced Bushido. Iaido is used widely as a martial art that is used by both men and women of all ages to train their mind and body and to lead their daily lives because they use their mind and body reasonably.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will guide you through the streets of Udatsu by Rickshaw with explanation. Why don't you take a stroll around the town elegantly while listening to the deep history that you cannot understand just by passing?

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will guide you through the streets of Udatsu by Rickshaw with explanation. Why don't you take a stroll around the town elegantly while listening to the deep history that you cannot understand just by passing?

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will guide you through the streets of Udatsu by Rickshaw with explanation. Why don't you take a stroll around the town elegantly while listening to the deep history that you cannot understand just by passing?

• For Family

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 17:00

■ Flow of experience 1. Change clothes to Iaido 2. Visit at Japan's No. 1 Hayashizaki Iai Shrine 3. Commentary on Iaido 4. Iaido performance demonstration 5. Iaido's experience of "first sword" 6. Take a commemorative photo (taken with your camera, etc.) ■ Holding time ① 10: 00 ~ ② 13: 30 ~ ※ Because of wearing the dogi, please gather 20 minutes before ① and ②. ■ Time required About 90 minutes ■ Target audience Junior high school students and more ・ Height more 150 cm ■ option Interpreters such as English and Chinese can be attached. * Please contact us for languages other than the above. Interpretation fee 15,000 yen (excluding tax) (1 experience 1 group) (Please pay separately from the experience fee) ■ What is Iaido? Iaido is a martial art that originated from Jinsuke Shigenobu Hayashizaki about 450 Year ago. It has been developed as a technique to remove the sword when it is attacked by the enemy without removing the sword and to kill the enemy. The era of war has ended, and the characteristics of Iaido that can respond flexibly from a state of no combat posture sublimate to the spirit of "non-fighting technology" that does not hurt the opponent unnecessarily, and the enhanced one affects Bushido Has been given. Iaido is used widely as a martial art that is used by both men and women of all ages to train their mind and body and to lead their daily lives because they use their mind and body reasonably.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

■ Flow of experience 1. Change clothes to Iaido 2. Visit Japan's No. 1 Hayashizaki Iai Shrine 3. Zen Zen 4. Courtesy commentary 5. lunch 6. Iaido's “First Sword” commentary and practice 7. Trial cutting experience 8. Commemorative photo shoot / certificate presentation (15:00 end taken with your own camera) ■ Holding time ① 10: 00 ~ ■ Time required about 5 hours ■ option Interpreters such as English and Chinese can be attached. * Please contact us for languages other than the above. Interpretation fee 15,000 yen (excluding tax) (1 experience 1 group) (Please pay separately from the experience fee) ■ What is Iaido? Iaido is a martial art that originated from Jinsuke Shigenobu Hayashizaki about 450 Year ago. It has been developed as a technique to remove the sword when it is attacked by the enemy without removing the sword and to kill the enemy. The era of war is over, and the characteristic of Iaido that can respond flexibly from a state not in battle sublimates to the spirit of "non-fighting technology" that does not unnecessarily hurt the opponent, and the enhanced one affects Bushido Has been given. Iaido is used widely as a martial art that is used by both men and women of all ages to train their mind and body and to lead their daily lives because they use their mind and body reasonably.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Tea people have long been fascinating, and it feels like the heart of Kyoto. Why don't you follow their day and taste the world of Kyōto? Tea ceremony experience In the morning, like a tea person called to a tea party, you enter the tea ceremony and receive tea and Japanese sweets. After seeing the front, you can talk about tea utensils, Explanations You can try the front side of the book and listen to the instructions. Gojozaka guided tour We will guide you around Gojozaka called “Chawanzaka” by gathering shops handling various ceramics. You can see tea utensils in real stores, visit Japanese confectionery shops, go around the famous places ... You can relax and experience a place where you can feel the heartbeat of Kyoto. The first three methods You can learn the first three methods in the same way as a tea person who cherishes practice learns how to use tea utensils everyday. Students who learn the proper amount of tea leaves, teacups, the beautiful handling of tea utensils and the spirit of Sencha-do in full-scale trial lessons will receive a certificate. Why don't you brew delicious tea like a tea person?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00 / 20:00

For those who have participated in the forefront experience course, if you want to further interact with the world of Sencha, you can move on to a full-scale trial lesson. We will teach you the first three methods carefully so that you can serve delicious tea at home. Based on basic knowledge and elements such as the amount of tea leaves, hot water bath, required time, and how to pour the right tea, you can learn how to brew tea properly and the spirit of hospitality. Those who complete this course will receive a certificate. Why do not you experience the traditional culture of Sencha-do and try the delicious tea?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

In front of the tea is a delicate event performed with beautiful and precise work. Why don't you try this technique, which is said to be one of the most “Japanese-like” cultures? You can enjoy the tea and tea confectionery while wrapping in the unique atmosphere. You can then use the tea utensils directly and follow the teacher's instructions to make your own tea. And as an introduction to the profound world of tea utensils, we looked at each utensil and picked it up one by one. Explanations You can receive.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00

“Toucha”, a tea drinking comparison, is considered the origin of Japanese tea culture, Kamakura It was very popular in the times. Why do not you go back in the history of this custom that opened the door to the popularization of the tea ceremony? This is a course with breakfast and Japanese confectionery where you can enjoy a full-fledged front of Sencha-do, learn about various types of Japanese tea, and enjoy 3 types of tea and meals that suit each of them in a relaxed and relaxed space. Feel free to experience the way of making Sencha while enjoying fresh tea and Japanese sweets that match the season.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Enjoying photography with Maihime and planning to appreciate "Mai" performed by Maihime.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Marine Kids is a private houseboat for small groups only. Please make a reservation for 12 people or more. 13,500 yen per person (162,000 yen per boat) Food and all-you-can-drink included If you use it for 12 people or less, it will cost (162,000 yen per boat) Food and all-you-can-drink included How about experiencing Japanese food and a Tokyo banquet on a houseboat? We recommend Tokyo's Keihin Canal, the longest canal in Tokyo, which is 7.5 kilometers long, where you can enjoy the waterways of Tokyo Port, a canal city boat trip, warehouse districts, container wharves, and orange lights. You can see the Metropolitan Expressway and monorail from the boat, so both adults and children can enjoy a private houseboat. The sunken kotatsu style tatami room is a relaxing space.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 89
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00

It is a townscape walking tour of the world heritage Iwami Ginzan. On this tour, you will walk around the historic townscape of the World Heritage Site with a local guide from the Iwami Ginzan Guide Association. *Please note that this tour does not visit the mine shaft where silver was mined. The people of the town have continued to live in consideration of the landscape while protecting the ruins. As you walk through the town, you can feel the way of life that unites the community and values the town. During the tour, you will stop by a long-established confectionery shop that has been around since the Edo period and enjoy interacting with the locals. At Kanzeonji Temple, you can see the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine ruins and the townscape lined with red Sekishu tiles. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with your guide. One bottle of mineral water is provided for each participant. After the tour, you will receive a souvenir of your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

In Japan, we eat sushi rolls on special occasions such as celebrations and festivals. It looks beautiful and has an excellent nutritional balance, making it one of Japan's hospitality dishes. Let's make such traditional sushi rolls together! In addition, you can also learn recipes for miso soup and chawanmushi. Lectures will be given in English, so please do not worry if you are not comfortable with Japanese. It's very easy once you get the hang of it! Everyone from children to adults can enjoy it. We are looking forward to seeing you all. Venue: The event will be held at a cooking studio near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato Ward. We will contact you about the location after booking. Menu: ・How to make soup stock ・Maki sushi ・Chawanmushi ・Miso soup ・Dessert (white sesame pudding)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

A plan that allows you to experience a traditional Japanese bride by wearing a pure white shiromuku and a gorgeous colorful dress with glossy Japanese hair! "I wanted to wear Shiromuku!" "I couldn't wear it at a wedding, so I want to wear it!" "I want to take a picture in a bridal gown!" Let's go♪

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 13:00

This is a workshop where you can experience calligraphy in a short time in Namba. Even if you are a beginner, you can rest assured that the instructor will give you detailed instructions. Writing Japanese using a brush and ink is an unforgettable experience. In this workshop, you will not only experience calligraphy, but also learn how to write your own name in kanji or katakana. At the end of the workshop, students will create a one-of-a-kind handwritten souvenir by writing their name on colored paper or on a name tag. Write your own name in Japanese and take it home with you, along with your memories of Japan. Dotonbori, Nihonbashi, and Kuromon Market are close by, so you can go to those areas before or after the workshop, so you can make the most of your day!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Have you ever seen a huge calligraphy performance? Opportunities to experience calligraphy performance are limited, and it is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Calligraphy performance is more than just writing, it is an art that reflects your heart. You can also relieve your daily fatigue and stress and have a dynamic and powerful experience. In this calligraphy performance experience, you will be able to write on one full sheet of paper (69cm x 136cm) and two pieces of paper cut in half (34.5cm x 136cm). You can take home your finished work. At the end of the experience, please add your name to the giant calligraphy work that I created, measuring approximately 2.5m x 5m. Experience location: The event will be held at a former Japanese confectionery store in Sadogashima, Niigata Prefecture. You can reach us by car or bus, and the bus stop is a 5-minute walk away. There is also free parking, which can be reached in just 30 seconds on foot. Language: You can choose from Japanese or English. Note: If the experience is for about 4 people, it will take about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We can accommodate groups of 10 or more, but it may take longer than planned, so if you have a large group, please contact us in advance. Also, since you will be using ink in the experience, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. The experience includes: 1. Introduction 2. Demonstration 3. Practice 4. Add your name to the giant calligraphy I wrote 5. Certificate 6. Matcha time, Q&A, photo shoot, etc.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

This is an experience program unique to Shizuoka, the tea-producing region, where you can learn about tea from farmers at a tea plantation where high-quality tea is produced using the Chagusaba farming method, a World Agricultural Heritage site, and enjoy a sencha ceremony where you brew delicious tea yourself in a teapot. In addition, this plan will visit the production areas of two of the three major tea brands in Shizuoka, ``Mountain Tea Kawane Tea'' and ``Fukasteamed Tea Kakegawa Tea'', hear from the producers, and have the opportunity to taste and compare teas. Recommended for those who love tea! ~Procedure of the experience~ 10:00 Gather at Higashiyama Ipuku-dokoro and compare the tastes of Higashiyama tea (approx. 30 minutes) 10:40 Tea plantation Explanation about Chagusaba farming from the farmers (approx. 30 minutes) 11:40 Local cuisine: ``Japanese yam yam soup'' ” Lunch (approx. 40 minutes) 12:30 Tea Miyako Museum Learn about Japanese green tea and teas from other countries (approx. 60 minutes) 14:30 Tea plantation Interact with farmers who produce Kawane tea (approx. 60 minutes)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

World Agricultural Heritage Site Learn about tea from farmers at a tea plantation where high-quality tea is produced using the Chagusaba farming method, learn about tea distribution from a tea shop called a tea merchant, and meet the masters of tea-tasting tea distributed in the market. This is a special experience program to enjoy. ~ Flow of the experience ~ 10:00/13:00 Gather at Tabinosha/Reception 10:15/13:15 Interaction with tea farmers at the tea plantation (during tea season, you can experience tea picking) Approximately 30 minutes 10:55/13 :55 Tour of the processing plant and tea tasting experience at a tea shop Approximately 60 minutes 12:00/15:00 Receive tea bottles and tea bags as souvenirs at Tabinosha, then dismiss.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

You can experience the traditional Japanese art of geisha entertainment while enjoying delicious food and drinks at a restaurant in a traditional Japanese house built over 260 years ago! ・Directly connected to Kazamatsuri Station, or a 10-minute taxi ride from Odawara Station ・Experience the traditional Japanese culture of geisha entertainment ・Tailor-made kaiseki cuisine prepared by the head chef ・You can taste local sake and juices from Hakone and Odawara (additional charges apply) ・You can grill sweetfish on the hearth in a 260-year-old traditional Japanese house, and enjoy tea in the tea room. Since the Edo period (1600-1868), geishas have been indispensable at banquets at traditional Japanese restaurants, such as dancing and playing the shamisen to liven up the party. Such restaurants have an image of "no first-time customers" and "price is up to you," so many people who wanted to experience geisha entertainment may have been hesitant to take the plunge. With the aim of protecting the traditional culture of Odawara and Hakone and conveying its charm, a "Traditional Culture Experience Plan" has been created at Kaiseki Oshimizu in Suzuhiro Kamaboko no Sato, where you can experience geisha dancing and geisha play while dining. Hakone Yumoto boasts the second largest geisha culture after Kyoto. Experience the traditional Japanese culture of "geisha" while enjoying Japanese food and sake prepared by the head chef in an old gassho-style house built over 260 years ago.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30

☆ Watch Japanese knife making on a 240-inch large screen You can watch powerful videos about Japanese manufacturing, the skills of knife craftsmen, and the passion behind Japanese knives. ☆ Experience using a "sashimi knife" used by professionals You can experience cutting tuna with a sharp Japanese knife that is difficult to use except for chefs. ☆Make your own tuna bowl using the tuna you cut yourself You can also enjoy Japanese sake and miso soup along with the tuna bowl made using professional grade tuna ordered from Toyosu.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Let's explore various Japanese cultures! This is a 2-hour course where you can learn about and experience Japanese culture using a theme of your choice. You can choose a theme that interests you, such as tea ceremony, kimono, or Japanese music, and learn about it. Please use it for various purposes such as training with friends, family, students, and workplaces.

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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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