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• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 16:00

A new type of sushi in Japan. Roll it with the teacher and it will be a great success! Let's try making it using a rolling mat, a tool used to roll sushi!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

This is a hands-on class for foreign visitors to Japan to experience the traditional Japanese culture of calligraphy. Located in Jimbocho, the town of second-hand books, this calligraphy class is supported by leading instructors who will help you have a memorable experience of Japanese culture, calligraphy. We will assign kanji to your name and prepare a sample in advance. First, while grinding the ink, the instructor will explain the calligraphy tools, how to sit, how to hold and use the brush, etc. You will be carefully taught how to write the kanji for your name, your favorite characters, or the words you want to write, and at the end, you will finish it into a colored paper or fan to take home as a souvenir. All tools will be provided. Please feel free to join us empty-handed.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 2～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 12:00

The Chichibu Night Festival, which has a history of over 300 years, is a designated important folk cultural asset of the country and a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The local people have enjoyed and protected this historic Chichibu Night Festival. There are six floats that attract a lot of attention at the festival, so why not join the locals in pulling them? The floats, built in the 1700s, are said to weigh several tons, and everyone joins forces to pull them through the town of Chichibu. The shout is "Wasshoi!" After the float pulling is over, we will show you a deep place that only locals know and is not even a tourist spot! After that, enjoy alcohol and Chichibu gourmet food as a banquet experience with the festival people. It's no problem if you can't drink alcohol. Be sure to ask how the people of Chichibu welcome the festival and what the meaning of the festival is! A special experience that can only be had here in Chichibu!

• 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 18～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00 / 21:00

We will hold a sushi making experience event where the skills of authentic craftsmen shine in a comfortable space in Ebisu. At this event, you will learn how to make traditional Japanese sushi under the guidance of an experienced sushi chef. It is possible to participate at a low cost and is a great opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture firsthand. Furthermore, it provides a valuable experience where you can see the craftsmanship up close. For sushi lovers, this event will be a valuable time to learn about traditional Japanese techniques and experience the joy of making delicious sushi with your own hands. We look forward to your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This is a plan that allows you to experience making "Flower Chozumizu" at Oshijo, which has been used as a setting for novels and movies♪ You can make it with your favorite flowers! You can take a commemorative photo with your own work! Let's enjoy together a valuable experience that can only be done here! For customers from foreign countries, an English-speaking guide will accompany you. [What is Hanachōzu? ] A chozubachi with flowers floating in it before worship.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Experience traditional ceremonies and meals at Kanda Myojin, which has a 1,300-year history as the guardian deity of Tokyo. The current building was rebuilt in 1934, and you can enter the precious building designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and experience a ritual performed by Shinto priests and shrine maidens called Shoden Sanhai. After the ceremony, it is time for a meal called Naorai. This meal is also included in the traditional ceremony, and you can have a delicious meal while having a valuable experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Why don't you wear kimono, which is Japanese culture, and take a stroll through the streets of Gyoda? ? You can choose from a wide variety of kimonos and yukatas to wear. You can also choose an original kimono with a pattern related to Gyoda City♪We can keep your luggage, so you can change into a kimono at "Fujiya Gofukuten" and walk around the Japanese heritage city empty-handed! For those who participate, we will present a set of 3 konpeitou (color is up to you) as a souvenir with the motif of "Hana Temizu", which is a new highlight in Gyoda City.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to make your own Kimekomi work? We will prepare the bare wood in a carved state in advance, so you can make your own product just by choosing your favorite cloth and applying the wood grain. Experience the "Paulownia Kimekomi Zaiku" that can only be experienced at Hakocho. We will prepare a box that has already undergone the "carving" process, so you can freely choose the fabric yourself, and then "color" and "kimekomi".

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 101
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 18:00

How about an online pottery experience from your home? After making a reservation, you will receive the pottery soil and production kit. When it's time to experience, you can make plates while interacting with the instructor online. 3 advantages of online experience at home ① You can make it in a relaxed space! (2) You can make it while considering the required size, balance with other tableware, shelf size, etc. ③ Above all, it's easy! You can make it without having to go to the classroom. We will deliver the ceramic art set by the experience date, so please make a reservation at least 2 weeks before the desired date. In the event of any trouble (delay such as non-delivery of luggage), we will flexibly respond to changes in time.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

A large banquet once a month sponsored by Tsukune Sakai. Drink, eat, sing, dance, laugh, spend a large banquet ♪ Sakaenoue's specialty! There is also a performance demonstration of a wolf, a calligrapher Live. And what, Shibuya yen Flower of mountain town yen All the mountain geese are visiting! ! ! In a cozy restaurant reminiscent of a trip, it's a good food and drink. A time when samurai, a female swordsman, and a calligrapher are fascinated. The geisha smiles to the side. If you enjoy the play that you can not do quite easily, you will feel better, and here is Shibuya, in a dream. No, here is yen Mountain town. yen Mountain play is in season now. yen Mountain town banquet! Here it is! The combination of Japanese food and Japanese culture makes people connected and harmonized. Chicken meat with salmon and salmon specialties! Please enjoy the grand banquet above the hills!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

It tells swordsmans which are transmitted from 400 years ago now · · ·. It is a plan that you can appreciate swordsmanship and experiences by samurai of old martial art school "Tenshin flow". It is being introduced to each media medium and TV and the topic is boiling! The samurai sword meeting and the experience of spending time with the samurai in the near future can spend as much time slipping in the Edo period. ～Plan steps～ ① Greeting: 3 minutes ② Sword art exhibition: 15 minutes ③ Samurai and technique of the Edo era: 20 minutes ④ Time of Experience Sword, Shuriken, Sword Appreciation: 30 minutes ⑤ Magical exhibition: 10 minutes ⑥ Zazen: 5 minutes ⑦ Omission: 5 minutes ★ English program ★ This plan is a program which guides all in English.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

It tells swordsmans which are transmitted from 400 years ago now · · ·. It is a plan that you can appreciate swordsmanship and experiences by samurai of old martial art school "Tenshin flow". It is being introduced to each media medium and TV and the topic is boiling! The samurai sword meeting and the experience of spending time with the samurai in the near future can spend as much time slipping in the Edo period. ～Plan steps～ ① Greeting: 3 minutes ② Sword art exhibition: 15 minutes ③ Samurai and technique of the Edo era: 20 minutes ④ Time of Experience Sword, Shuriken, Sword Appreciation: 30 minutes ⑤ Magical exhibition: 10 minutes ⑥ Zazen: 5 minutes ⑦ Omission: 5 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

Would you like to keep memories of Mizuki Onsen in original works by parents and children? Please enjoy the pleasure of ceramics. Because the staff will be happy to assist you, we can do surprisingly wonderful work even for first time people.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

Would you like to remember the memories of Minako Onsen in your original work? Please enjoy the pleasure of ceramics. Because the staff will be happy to assist you, we can do surprisingly wonderful work even for first time people.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Enjoy BBQ while feeling the nature of Mitake Gorge up close in an old folk house with a history of more Year in Mitake, Tokyo Full BBQ content Fresh vegetables (cabbage, onions, carrots, eggplants, peppers, etc.) Meat (beef belly, pork belly, chicken thighs, etc.) We are waiting for you with BBQ Soft drinks are available for drinks * The menu may change depending on the season. * Alcohol will be charged separately (beer, sake, wine, etc.) * BBQ equipment and tableware are available here.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 12:00

Enjoy BBQ while feeling the nature of Mitake Gorge up close in an old folk house with a history of more Year in Mitake, Tokyo Full BBQ content Fresh vegetables (cabbage, onions, carrots, eggplants, peppers, etc.) Meat (beef belly, pork belly, chicken thighs, etc.) We are waiting for you with BBQ iron plates, yakisoba, and Other Soft drinks are available for drinks * Ingredients and menus may change depending on the season. * Alcohol will be charged separately (beer, sake, wine, etc.) * BBQ equipment and tableware are available here. * For urgent reservations, please contact the store (reservations made the day before may be available in some cases).

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Boso's "Tamakizushi" has been made as a feast for ceremonial occasions and community gatherings. Chiba It is a regional dish of local production for local consumption made using nori and rice, which are products of the prefecture.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 15:30

Kamakura is a popular tourist destination for Japanese and foreign visitors. It is a place where many Japanese traditions have been preserved along with nature. And it was a birthplace of the Kamakura shogunate known as the samurai regime. We are carrying out a SAMURAI Project to offer a Japanese cultural experience at the Kigen-in temple, usually not open to the public, located in the vicinity of JR Kita-Kamakura Station. [Flow of Experience] 1 Handout of materials and explanation about events 2 Drawing of zen art with a brush 3 Guidance by Head of Monk of Kigen-in upon zazen 4 First zazen experience 5 Second zazen experience 6 Lecture by Head of Monk of Kigen-in upon zen philosophy with use of explanatory pictures 7 Third zazen experience 8 Another drawing of zen art on Sekishu Banshi (traditional handmade paper, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage) 9 Commentary on zen art and sharing of impression of experience 10 Event end * Please be noted that the order of the event may vary depending upon circumstance on the day of event. [Time required] 3-3.5 hours * Please pay admission fee (300 yen) of Engakuji temple and also pay money offering as usual when you visit a shrine or temple.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

Kamakura is a popular tourist destination for Japanese and foreign visitors.  It is a place where many Japanese traditions have been preserved along with nature. And it was a birthplace of the Kamakura shogunate known as the samurai regime. In this program, you can visit the blacksmith workshop that is operated in Kamakura by direct descendant of legendary sword master Masamune. Also you can appreciate and actually hold a Japanese sword which is, at present, regarded as a fine masterpiece of Art. This program is conducted with Japanese only. Foreign language explanation is an optional service.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

We are carrying out a casual tea ceremony experience. This will be a rare change that experience the atmosphere of Japanese traditional tea ceremony, taste authentic Japanese green tea and cake. It is a 1 hour experience that 15 minutes for preparation and 45 minutes for tea ceremony class.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Liberte and galla, an original pottery and miscellaneous goods store located in the town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, offers casual pottery experiences. Everyone from children to adult can participate. Time required is about 2 hours (* There are individual differences).

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 19:00

We offer a curriculum from beginner to advanced. From hand forming to string making, board making, and electric potter's wheel, we will teach you according to your request. Various decoration techniques are also incorporated each time. In addition, you can try a wide range of pottery techniques such as anagama kiln practice with firewood, Shino ware, carbonization firing, and coloring. We have about 20 types of clay and more than 20 types of glaze. Even those with long pottery experience should be satisfied. *In the case of an electric potter's wheel, more clay is used, so the fee will be 1,100 yen plus the hand-twisting fee.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30

[Vegetable harvesting + farm lunch experience] - Experience real agriculture in a casual setting! - [Agricultural experience] Experience agriculture at Scoop Farm, which is committed to organic farming. This experience takes place in a tranquil setting that is sometimes used for filming TV dramas and promotional videos. You will get a taste of the actual farm work for about 10-15 minutes, focusing on the tasks that cannot be mechanized. In addition to spreading compost, picking up tree roots, removing weeds, and preparing the soil to revive abandoned farmland to its former Satoyama form, you will also do a wide range of tasks, including watering to prevent drought, sowing seeds and planting seedlings, and shipping products. You will experience farm work by focusing on "what is actually being done" rather than "an experience prepared for the experience." After participating a few times, you may be able to become a farmer yourself. - [Harvesting experience] Try harvesting seasonal vegetables! Our staff will kindly teach you the tricks to finding ripe vegetables. We will also teach you the necessary knowledge to enter organic farmland. You can take home the vegetables you harvest! *November to December is the off-season (when crops are replaced) for the fields, so the experience will be centered around farm work. If you are unable to harvest, you can receive vegetables from a nearby partner farm as a souvenir. [Food Experience] Enjoy lunch at "Farm Restaurant and Cafe Zeze," which serves vegetables from the farm. *The vegetables you harvest will change depending on the crop situation on that day.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 120
• 4～5 hours
• 13:00

You will watch a kabuki performance at the New National Theatre Middle Theatre. ~~ ... It's easy to get your tickets! Once you have applied and paid online through Activity Japan, on the day of the performance, just tell the theater receptionist that you applied through Activity Japan, tell them your name, and receive your tickets! We look forward to seeing you there! *Please check the National Theater website for details of the performance. *Please note that the venue is not the National Theater (Hanzomon). *The start and end times are subject to change. *You cannot choose your seats. *The photos shown are from a performance in January 2024.

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

• Age 0～Age 120
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30 / 18:45

You will be able to enjoy a Bunraku performance in December at the Kanagawa Prefectural Youth Center (Momijizaka Hall). ~~ ... The second part, which starts at 14:30, will be a luxurious double feature of the period masterpiece "Ichitani no Nengunki" (The Tale of the Battle of Ichitani), the Kumagai Sakura no Dan and Kumagai Jinya no Dan, and "Dannoura Kabuto Gunki" (The Tale of the Battle of Dannoura Kabuto), which depicts Akoya's sad feelings as she worries about her husband. The third part, which starts at 18:45, will feature the masterpiece "Sonezaki Shinju" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon! The show starts at 18:45, so it's perfect for watching a show after work. Please enjoy Bunraku's most popular performance! ~~ ... We look forward to seeing you there! *Please check the National Theatre website for details of the performance. *Please note that the venue is not the National Theatre (Hanzomon). *The start and end times are subject to change. *You cannot choose your seat.

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

• Age 0～Age 120
• 4～5 hours
• 13:00

You will watch a kabuki performance at the New National Theatre Middle Theatre. ~~ ... It's easy to get your tickets! Once you have applied and paid online through Activity Japan, on the day of the performance, just tell the theater receptionist that you applied through Activity Japan, tell them your name, and receive your tickets! We look forward to seeing you there! *Please check the National Theater website for details of the performance. *Please note that the venue is not the National Theater (Hanzomon). *The start and end times are subject to change. *You cannot choose your seats. *The photos shown are from a performance in January 2024.

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

• 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.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups