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• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Let's wear a yukata and experience authentic Japanese traditional dance in Asakusa, a district of Tokyo which is the hub of arts!​ ​​ ​ Yoko Namishima - a teacher with over 30 years of experience gives instructions with joy and great attention to each learner.​ ​ In case of 2 or more participants, she performs a nihonbuyo-dance after the lesson! We are delighted to have everyone from beginners to even those who find hard to wear yukata! Feel free to join us!​ ​ 【Namishima Yoko Nihon Buyo Class】 ・You can learn about the spirit of harmony and hospitality through the nihonbuyo-dance. ・By easy-to-understand instructions you can learn dancing with an easy mind. ・Lesson held in a perfect environment: a 3-minute walk from the main station and Asakusa district which is the hub of arts. ・Professional instructions are provided by Namishima teacher from traditional and contemporary dances to yukata dressing.​ ​ Japanese traditional dance "nihon-buyo" is a part of "kabuki" called "shosa-mono" which means movement.​ ​ Yoko Namishima left Nihon-buyo school and created her own stage performance,​ ​ and became a representative of「Shin-buyo」which is a new style of dancing. Her concept is to promote the Japanese spirit of harmony and hospitality through the dance and she is involved as an instructor of dancing, sword battling and kimono dressing in performances held all over the country and across the world .

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

You will experience the Japanese traditional arts "fighting (fighting)". Starting with a kimono, starting from a seat, a representative type is guided by an active murderer (actor). In the end, I will perform a play for about three minutes. (1 hour required)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Experience first hand the mysterious power and essence of Aikido.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This time, it will be a tea ceremony performance in the garden of the History and Culture Exchange Center, a hidden spot in Kamakura with deep ties to the samurai family. The event will be held at Flow-an (Ikusaku Watanabe), a mobile artistic tea room that is illuminated. Our style of tea ceremony is a tea ceremony performed by samurai families, and incorporates movements that are connected to the martial arts of samurai. Enjoy samurai-style tea ceremony in Kamakura, the samurai capital.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 59
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30 / 17:00

Japan Long outside Year An experienced action team Tokyo ・ In the gym next to Akira Kanda, I will teach "Wire Action" which has only been possible for special people. I want to increase the number of pleasant memories for foreign tourists who came to Japan Activity Planned. "Get real ninja with professional skills" Fun and exciting Activity Please enjoy!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

■A tea party held in the garden of the History and Culture Exchange Center, a hidden spot in Kamakura that combines the sea and mountains of Kamakura. You can enjoy it at the mobile artistic tea room "Uronan" (Ikusaku Watanabe) or at the outdoor tea ceremony room. The garden is surrounded by the greenery of the mountains, and there are ruins of caves and shrines, and from the hill you can see the sea of ​​Kamakura, allowing you to experience the fusion of the sea and mountains of Kamakura. ■Kamakura, the birthplace of the tea ceremony Tea began when the Zen monk Eisai brought it to Kamakura. Kamakura has the largest number of beautiful celadon tea bowls from that time discovered in Japan. Our style of tea ceremony is a tea ceremony performed by samurai families, and incorporates movements that are connected to the martial arts of samurai. Enjoy samurai-style tea ceremony in Kamakura, the samurai capital. ■Shonan House Cultural Festival 2023 Due to its scenic beauty, the Shonan district has been a vacation home area for business people since the Meiji era. Although usually closed to the public, various events are held at each residence from September to December. This is a rare opportunity to tour a historic mansion and gardens. Please enjoy other venues if your schedule allows. ■We hope you will enjoy a quiet time away from everyday life surrounded by early autumn nature, enjoying warm matcha and sweets. Whether you are an inexperienced drinker or a child, we will carefully teach you how to drink it. Please feel free to visit us.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

I propose a touching tour in YANAKA area, which will give you the chance to know a good old-days Japanese life-style and its traditional culture!I am ready to propose you the followings;・Being dressed Yukata(summer cotton kimono) in summer, and Kimono in winter time. (Now Yukata)※ I offer authentic kimonos made from silk, produced in the traditional way.※ You can choose from more than 50 Yukata or Kimono to wear on the day.・Taking a walk dressed with Yukata or Kimono together with AKIZAKURA's Kimono Upcycled Umbrella.・During a walk, I show you the stylish walking-manner with Yukata and Kimono, way of sitting-down, and pattern of behavior.・Of course, you can have a lot of commemorative photos at each photogenic spot in YANAKA, for your unforgettable experience in Japan.Japanese Kimono culture has long history and it was deeply accepted into Japanese life-style, Kimono was not only the clothes but also a good showcase of idea for sustainable. AKIZAKURA's Umbrella is not just the accessory but the part of our identification to show up your class.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

8/13 Enjoy the one-night-only special event, "Nikko Edomura", where you can enjoy the Oiran procession and fireworks at night! Visit the world heritage city power spot Nikko Toshogu! Enjoy summer in Nikko to your heart's content! Located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko Edomura is a historical theme park that retains vestiges of the Edo period. Once you step inside, you will be transported back in time to the Edo period, where samurai in topknots and ninjas will appear. You can walk around the streets and have various experiences.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

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

Because I am going to Kamakura called Kamakura which is an ancient capital of the samurai, I want the experiences unique to Kamakura and experiences that can only be done in Kamakura. How about Kamakura Takeo experience? There are various experiential content services such as costumes experience, bow and arrow experience, bow making experience, board Sugoroku experience, armor making mini experience and so on.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A water tea ceremony will be held at Ooka River, a famous place for cherry blossoms in Yokohama. Tea Ceremony on the Water Two days when full bloom is expected. From Maita Park, head to the cherry blossom viewing point (between Idogaya Bridge and Maita Bridge) with a large SUP. As the boatman rowes, you can enjoy the scenery slowly. It will be held with a small number of 1 to 3 people at the super-large mega SUP, which is very stable and has a feeling of floating just above the surface of the water. Kimono that looks great in photos is welcome! Enjoy tea and sweets slowly while enjoying the cherry blossoms from the quiet water. We welcome foreigners and parents and children to participate, and if you are new to us, we will give a polite lecture on etiquette. Please feel free to join us. In addition, guests who participate in kimono will take a lot of pictures in particular. ★ Please be assured that this year we will not be sharing a table with anyone other than acquaintances as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection.

• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Yanaka has a nostalgic Showa era atmosphere. Recently, it has become famous in a town where cat lovers gather. This tour introduces you to places to take pictures and eat while walking around traditional commercial facilities and buildings. Why don't you enjoy a different sightseeing in Tokyo? Yanaka has many old houses that survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and the war. Walking distance from Ueno Park. It's only about 5 kilometers away from Tokyo Station, but it's like a different world. 1) Photo spot tour There are old buildings that remain from before the war, so you can feel like you are on a time machine. If you're lucky, you might meet a cute local cat. We will take you to a local cat haunting spot. There are cat goods in the town, so it's good to walk with the theme of "cats". 2) Yanaka Walking Let's take a walk in the peaceful Yanaka town where you can forget the hustle and bustle while being located in Tokyo. It is a tour that feels the humanity of downtown. There are also many traditional crafts. For example, the finger puppet "Ekichi", which is popular with foreigners visiting Japan, bamboo craft shops, stamps, and candy crafts. You can go to "Ueno Sakuragi Atari". 3) Introduction of Yanaka food Kikumi senbei, donuts with the motif of "Yanaka Shippoya" cat tail, local beer at "Yanaka Beer Hall", eating comparison of various menchi-katsu, natural shaved ice of "Himitsudo" .. .. Enjoy gourmet exploration! 4) Detour calligrapher [Option] A 20-minute casual calligrapher by a calligrapher in the town of Yanaka. We will also give you simple guidance. Why don't you enjoy brushes for the first time in a long time while feeling nostalgic for your childhood calligraphy? At the end, you can take your favorite "calligraphy" on Shikishi to commemorate it!

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

We deepen our understanding of Japanese culture through calligraphy. An experienced calligraphy instructor will help you carefully. Foreign guests are very well received. In addition, we can respond to experiences in groups (maximum 24 people) visiting Japan for seminars and Events. You can enjoy it in combination with Yanaka walk. There are also option to print on colored paper, write your name, and print on your T-shirt. Please feel free to Contact us us. Today, when you rarely have the chance to use a brush, how about recalling your childhood? Or I hope you can calm down in calligraphy and touch the Japanese tradition. There are only a few people who learn traditional culture in modern times, but you can understand the spirit inherited in daily life.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30

This is a public bath culture experience tour for foreigners visiting Japan. We will introduce you to the culture of public baths at Kogane-yu, located in Kinshicho, Sumida Ward. On the day of the event, we will provide an explanation about public bath culture for about an hour and a half, followed by a bathing and sauna experience. ~ Experience flow ~ 9:30 Sento culture experience At the changing room or lounge, we will provide detailed information about public bath culture, bathing methods, the background of Kogane-yu's renovation, and information on Kogane-yu's facilities. We will also have a simple quiz on the day. There are many stories that can only be learned at Koganeyu! 11:00 Bathing/sauna experience After receiving the public bath culture experience, let's try our hand at actually taking a bath. You should be able to learn about public bath culture firsthand. 12:00 Dismissal time is an estimate. They will each be disbanded. After bathing and experiencing the sauna, enjoy free time to your heart's content at Kogane Kitchen and craft beer.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 16:00

This is a performance where you can enjoy Shirabyoshi singing and dancing and Kaiseki cuisine. Kamakura's Hachinoki, a famous restaurant in Kita-Kamakura surrounded by famous temples, recreates the samurai's sunny meal, ``Kamakura samurai celebration meal (period food),'' and the Shirabyoshi song and dance beloved by the samurai. . The musicians, drums, bronze beaters, and flutes that Shizuka of Shirahyoshi dedicated to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine will be present to perfectly recreate the autumn banquet of ``Kamakura in the Kamakura period.'' All performers are active on the front lines. This is a performance that we deliver with confidence. Please join us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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
• 00:00

Travel back in time to Japan in the 17th century and experience the interesting culture of the Edo period! At Nikko Edo Village, you can enjoy delicious Edo cuisine, fun activities, attractions and inspiring performances.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30

Wheat project, who is active in the nature-rich Minuma rice field in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, challenges soba for the first time! And the other day, the new soba that I was able to harvest for the first time! Why don't you make Toshikoshi soba using such new soba from scratch together? The wheat used for the binder is also new wheat hunted this year (`･ ω ･ ´) b Soba is made in a well-ventilated greenhouse, so you can rest assured even in the rain! It's warmer than the outside ♪ * If it's cold, let's bonfire! We welcome families, individuals, and even beginners!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

At Minuma Tanbo, which is located in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, we were able to harvest high-quality wheat (Norin 61) again this year! Why don't you make ramen using such new wheat from scratch? Family members, one person, and even beginners are welcome!

• 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 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!

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

Experience School at Sayama 's tea farmer, Yokotaen. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. While enjoying simple rural scenery and nature, you can study tea.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

A tea farmer at Iruma, an experiencing School at Ikenoya-en. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. You can study tea while watching the vast tea fields.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

A tea farmer at Iruma, an experiential School at Nishizawa Garden. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. You can study tea while dropping in nearby Zen temple.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

Experience School at Sayama 's tea farmer, Yokotaen. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. While enjoying simple rural scenery and nature, you can study tea.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

An experienced School at Sayoshien, a tea farmer at Sayama. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. While enjoying simple rural scenery and nature, you can study tea.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

Tenazawa's tea farmer, an experiential School at Wada Garden. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. While enjoying simple rural scenery and nature, you can study tea.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

Tenazawa's tea farmer, an experiential School at Wada Garden. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. While enjoying simple rural scenery and nature, you can study tea.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

An experienced School at Sayoshien, a tea farmer at Sayama. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. While enjoying simple rural scenery and nature, you can study tea.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Would you like to become a samurai in the Kamakura period and walk through Kamakura together? Visit the historical sites of Kamakura while wearing traditional costumes such as armor worn by Kamakura samurai during the Kamakura period and women's kimono. There is also a photo session in the camp (campaign, flag, bonfire, etc.) and lunch with the battle meal that Kamakura samurai once ate in the Kamakura period. Would you like to walk around Kamakura as a samurai from the Kamakura period? ◆Kamakura Mononofu Experience and Photo Session ◆Monofu Guided Tour ◆Monofu no Meshi ～This is a great value and fun tour where you can experience 3 events together!!～

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups