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• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Why not try painting an auspicious papier-mâché doll with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Papier-mâché is a doll made by creating a frame out of wood and pasting washi paper on it. It originally originated in China, but is said to have been introduced to Japan during the Heian period. There are many different shapes, but many of them are in the shape of animals, and they have become treasured as lucky charms. First, choose your favorite plain body. Once you have decided on the body, use your imagination and paint your ideas with paint. Our staff will support you, so even beginners can have fun creating. Papier-mâché dolls are hollow and very light, so they are very popular as travel souvenirs. [Types of bodies to choose from] ▶ Daruma dolls "Daruma dolls" have a rounded shape and the fact that they "get up no matter how many times they fall down," and they have been treasured as talismans and lucky charms since ancient times. Papier-mâché daruma dolls are used for all kinds of wishes, such as warding off evil, making the family happy, and making wishes come true, so they are used for prosperity in business and winning. ▶Lucky catsLucky cats used to be a lucky charm for sericulture because they exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms, but since sericulture has declined, they have come to be seen as a lucky charm for business prosperity. There is a theory that lucky cats were originally made using the "Imado ware" pottery technique that was produced around Imado-cho in Asakusa. *There are various theories*Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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

This is a course where you can experience "Modern Kintsugi" at a long-established lacquerware store. In this course, unlike full-fledged kintsugi, which uses real lacquer, substitute lacquer is used to restore the pottery. It is resistant to rashes and dries quickly, so you can take your work home with you on the same day. In addition, in this course, you can prepare a vessel for restoration, so you can easily experience Kintsugi empty-handed. Of course, you can also bring the vessel you want to do kintsugi. The shop is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops gather. During the Edo period, it prospered as a base for commerce and logistics, and even now you can feel the atmosphere of Edo culture everywhere. Why don't you experience Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese restoration technique, while enjoying a walk before and after the experience?

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• Age 10～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

★It's a special discount plan, so it's very reasonable♪★ You can rent a kimono/yukata for 6,500 yen (tax included) for two people with the special discount couple support plan! What's more, you can use the obi decoration rental, which is usually 500 yen, for free, so you can casually add a higher level of glamor ♪ Bags, footwear, regular mufflers, and shawls can also be rented for free ♪ Masks are also distributed for free! You can add hair set for 1,000 yen (tax included) and make-up for 3,000 yen (tax included)! ★You can choose your favorite kimono♪★ With this plan, you can choose your favorite kimono or yukata! If you are unsure about which kimono/yukata to choose, our staff will coordinate the kimono/yukata that best suits you while listening to your preferences. ★You can also choose from antique/retro/modern kimono, pure silk kimono, Houmongi, and furisode ♪★ Upgrade to antique/retro/modern kimono or pure silk kimono from an additional 2,000 yen. We have a wide variety of kimonos, so if you have a favorite kimono, please let the staff know. Please pay the upgrade fee at the time of your visit. ★Convenient location for sightseeing♪★ You can come empty-handed as everything you need for dressing is included. * Limited to 2 people or more. *Rental items must be returned by 17:00. *Pregnant women are not allowed to use this facility. ○Size Adult (Female) Height 140cm-175cm Adult (Male) Height 170cm-185cm We also have kimonos and yukatas in sizes other than the above. If you have any questions, please contact us at the time of booking. Our facility is registered as a nationwide travel support store that handles regional coupons. "Regional Coupons" can only be used for local payments. Please note that the following cases are not covered.・Points and coupons used at the time of reservation ・If the payment method is other than local payment * Reservations that use online card payment are not eligible. You can check the details of the "regional coupon" on the official website of each prefecture.

• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00

"Mizuhiki" is a decorative string used for gift envelopes and gifts. It is a traditional Japanese craft that is processed by coloring and winding kinshi. Recently, it has been arranged into Japanese modern accessories and interior goods. In this course, you will learn the basic awaji knot and plum knot, and combine it with your favorite Japanese paper to make an original bag.

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• Age 2～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can easily try on a kimono or yukata for 2,000 yen (tax included). The regular price is 3,000 yen (tax included), but since it's a short-term rental, you get 35% off! It's about 5 minutes to Sensoji Temple. Kaminarimon, Denpoin Street, Shin Nakamise Shopping Street, etc. are located within a few minutes' walk. The rental time for the kimono or yukata after dressing is 1 hour, so it is recommended for those who want to try on a kimono or yukata for a short time. With this plan, you can choose your favorite kimono or yukata. The rental fee includes everything you need for dressing, so you can come to the store empty-handed. Optional hair sets, hair ornaments and accessories can also be rented. Enjoy wearing Japanese clothing as a souvenir of Tokyo with friends, couples, or family. * Please see the "Other special notes" section for our COVID-19 infection prevention measures. * Pregnant women are not allowed to use the facility.

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• Age 2～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can rent Houmongi for 4,800 yen per person (for a limited time) ♪ Moreover, you can use the obi decoration rental for 500 yen for free, so you can casually add a higher level of gorgeousness ♪ Optional hair set is also available Low price of 1,000 yen ♪ About 5 minutes on foot to Sensoji Temple. Within walking distance of Kaminarimon, Denboin Street, Shin Nakamise Shopping Street, etc.! There are many souvenir shops and restaurants nearby ♪ Moreover, the bus stop is nearby, so it is a very convenient location for sightseeing. The dressing is completed in about 30 minutes, so after that, you can enjoy sightseeing in Japanese clothes until 18:00, which is the return time. The rental fee includes a set of items necessary for dressing, so you can come to the store empty-handed. Hair sets and hair accessories can be rented as an option. * Please see the "Other Special Notes" column for our new coronavirus infection prevention measures. * Pregnant women are not allowed to use this service.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Why not make a Mizuhiki accessory that brings happiness at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Mizuhiki is a decorative cord used on the front of gift envelopes and condolence envelopes, and is mainly used for engagement gifts, gift covers, New Year decorations, etc. The beauty and delicacy of curves are unique to Japanese culture, and there are deep meanings and commitments to the way they are tied and the number of strings, and the type used varies depending on the occasion. Recently, it has been used in a wide range of applications, including decorations, accessories, and interior decorations. Our store offers many colors and types of Mizuhiki. From beginners to advanced users, aim to complete your work to the best of your ability! Our staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. Mizuhiki is recommended as a present because it means connecting people to each other, as it is tied with a string. Mizuhiki is also light and small, making it a great souvenir for travel. [Types of metal fittings to choose from] ・Earrings ・Key chains ・Straps

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• Age 7～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

At "GURAKU", we convey Japanese traditions and culture through the making of "Taiyaki", a familiar Japanese sweet that has been loved since ancient times. In the approximately 50-minute experience, each person will make six Taiyaki. (Taiyaki ingredients are not provided for preschoolers and visitors) Necessary tools and various ingredients are provided, so you can participate empty-handed. You can also bring your favorite ingredients! After making them, enjoy the freshly made, delicious Taiyaki! You can also enjoy taking photos and videos with your family and friends. Enjoy a special time with your family, lover, or friends. This experience is very popular with overseas customers! We offer a special time that can only be experienced here at "GURAKU". ~ Flow of the day ~ ① After choosing ingredients, learn the history and how to make Taiyaki 5 minutes ② Make the dough 10 minutes ③ Bake the Taiyaki 10 minutes ④ Taste the freshly made Taiyaki! 10 minutes *If there are more than two people, repeat steps 2 to 4 above multiple times. <About clothing> ・There is a possibility that powder or fabric may get on your clothes. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Please bring an apron if necessary. ・Please refrain from wearing miniskirts as the store is a tatami room. We also recommend wearing socks. <About changing reservation details> ・There have been cases where emails from Activity Japan were not received. We apologize for the inconvenience, but if you have not received a reply within 24 hours after sending a message, please contact the store directly by phone instead of by message. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your cooperation.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30

Why not experience creating Japanese scents at Yurasukaori's atelier in Seijo, a quiet residential area? In this plan, we will create incense sticks using only fragrant agarwood, sandalwood, and other incense ingredients that are used in medicine and food, preserving the ancient scent. Incense sticks began to be made in Osaka around the early Edo period. Please use it in a variety of situations, such as when relaxing, when you want to change your mood, or by scenting it in your room before welcoming guests. Fragrance is said to transform everyday spaces into extraordinary ones. A Japanese scent that feels nostalgic, but also a new scent. You can enjoy it in various situations. Yurasu Kaori creates original scents using only natural fragrance ingredients that have been used since ancient times, without using synthetic fragrances. Also, turning an image into a scent is something you can't experience anywhere else. Please come and create your own scent. We have bags and boxes available for you to take home.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Is the reasonable price of the plan where you can experience a courtesan (Oiran) in yukata. Dressing, hair and makeup, is with a photograph L size two all data.

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• For Family

• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Why not paint a fox mask with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Fox masks are a type of traditional Japanese mask, especially related to Shinto and folk beliefs. Foxes are sacred beings in Japanese myths and legends, and are especially worshiped as messengers of the Inari god. Fox masks play an important role in these beliefs and festivals. First, choose your favorite fox mask and paint your favorite colors and designs on the white mask. Use various paints, from acrylic paints, to paint your ideas with paint. The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. The traditional atmosphere of Asakusa and the mysterious elements of the fox mask combine to create a special experience. [Types of fox masks to choose from] ・Full (fox mask) ・Half (fox mask) ▶Fox masks Fox masks are used in Nohgaku (a general term for Noh and Kyogen) and Kagura (dance and song performed to worship the gods). They are often considered to be auspicious, as they are enshrined as messengers of the gods at Inari Shrine. In addition, fox masks are said to bring good fortune such as bountiful harvests, prosperity in business, and safety in the home. *Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:30

3 minutes walk from JR Omori Station, Tokyo①A calligraphy experience class will be held in the grounds of Omori Sanno Hie Shrine. In an ancient Japanese-style room, you can write kanji and kana using real brushes, Japanese paper, ink, and inkstones. All tools will be provided here, so please come empty-handed. You can take home the work you have written (if you wish, we will provide a frame and a seal). The instructor is a Bunka Calligraphy Higher Master and also teaches at several calligraphy classes in Tokyo. ②On the second floor of the same building, we hold lessons for the Iwama-ryu Aikido class, and if the time is right, you can also observe and experience it. In addition to physical techniques, there are also weapon techniques (using swords, canes, and daggers). ③In addition, simple tea utensils will be provided upon request, so you can experience the tea ceremony by making your own matcha. ④Nearby is Omori Shell Mound Park, where you can take a stroll and feel the Jomon period. Since it is not a famous Japanese landmark, you can quietly experience Japanese culture in a hidden sacred place that only those in the know know about. Valuable photo opportunities and videos are sure to become fond memories of your trip. *Experiences and messaging will be available in Japanese and English only.

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• Age 12～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30

You can experience the standard Asakusa sightseeing rental kimono experience! Now it is a standard Asakusa sightseeing activity to rent a kimono and go sightseeing. Asakusa is full of fun things to do, such as historical buildings and the lively Nakamise Street. Have fun sightseeing around the city wearing a traditional Japanese kimono.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A plan to rent a complete kimono set including accessories. Wear your favorite kimono and enjoy the town of Asakusa freely. You can wear the rented costume until 5:30 pm on the day.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A plan to rent a complete kimono set including accessories. Wear your favorite kimono and enjoy the town of Asakusa freely. You can wear the rented costume until 5:30 pm on the day.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A plan to rent a complete kimono set including accessories. Wear your favorite kimono and enjoy the town of Asakusa freely. You can enjoy the rented outfit until 5:30pm on the day. *Reservations on the day may be possible. If you are interested, please contact the store directly. Kimono Rental & Photo Tsutsuji Asakusa StoreTEL: 03-6231-7922Mail: tsutsuji_asakusa@decollte.co.jp

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Immerse yourself in Tokyo's heartbeat with our unique tours! From sumptuous sweets to historic temples and serene river cruises, our experiences merge cultural delights, expert guidance, and local insights. Discover hidden gems, and dive into Japan's rich heritage. Our guides offer dual perspectives , ensuring an unforgettable journey through Asakusa's flavors and Senso-ji's history. Experience Tokyo differently—book with us for a curated adventure that blends cultural immersion, and captivating narratives, creating lasting memories of Japan's enchantment.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is a manga lesson by a professional manga artist. You will create chibi characters and four-panel manga. (2 hours) Instructor: Kazuo Maekawa A manga artist with 25 years of experience. His representative works are "Ace Attorney" and "Ace Attorney Investigations", which have been translated and sold around the world. Children and adults alike can learn the history of manga and draw manga in the traditional way. We also provide tools for drawing manga (pens, ink, manga paper, etc.). Let's experience manga, one of Japan's most representative pop culture, together! English interpretation will be provided during the lesson. This course allows you to learn more specialized manga techniques.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is a manga lesson by a professional manga artist. You will create original characters and four-panel manga. (2 hours) Instructor: Kazuo Maekawa A manga artist with 25 years of experience. His representative works are "Ace Attorney" and "Ace Investigations", which have been translated and sold all over the world. Children and adults can learn the history of manga and draw manga in the traditional way. We also provide tools for drawing manga (pens, ink, manga paper, etc.). Let's experience manga, one of Japan's representative pop culture, together! Instructor: Haruta 2017 "Blue Orchestra" (Makoto Akui) Served as an assistant from the first episode. 2020 Received the Manga One Monthly Award for "Devil Era". 2021-2022 Serialized "Isekai of the Dead" on Shogakukan Manga One. Two volumes in total. English interpretation will be provided during the lesson.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

We start by splitting real bamboo and making a platform for nagashi somen! We harvest the vegetables to be cooked in the pesticide-free vegetable field and cook them together. The menu is vegetarian (vegan). Enjoy freshly picked seasonal vegetables. Nagashi somen is an experience where you neatly assemble split bamboo and eat the noodles that flow under water. The nagashi somen platform made from real bamboo is very beautiful, fun and a wonderful experience. After the meal, you can also try your hand at bamboo crafts if you wish.

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• Age 18～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

You can actually use a Japanese sword, which is said to be the soul of the samurai, and try cutting it. The experience of touching the soul of the samurai will surely transform you. Tennen Rishin-ryu swordsmanship, which began in the Edo period, is still passed down today, and at the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo, students of the school hone their swordsmanship skills. You too can learn Tennen Rishin-ryu at an actual dojo. The swordsmen who trained Tennen Rishin-ryu in Hino formed the Shinsengumi, which was said to be the strongest group of swordsmen at the end of the Edo period, and were called the last samurai. By experiencing swordsmanship in Hino, the hometown of the Shinsengumi, you can feel the history and culture of the last samurai. The experience program is led by Masao Inoue, a descendant of Shinsengumi leader Genzaburo Inoue and chairman of the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo.

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

The instructor, a nationally certified guide-interpreter, will teach you how to make sushi rice, cut tuna, grate wasabi, and make three types of sushi (nigiri, rolled, and gunkan) at his home (a tower apartment directly connected to Higashi-Ikebukuro Station), and have you actually make them. After that, you will eat the sushi you made with the miso soup made by the instructor. You will receive a gift of the instructor's recipe and an easy-to-make kit used to make the rolled sushi. ~Experience flow~ ① Sushi making (about 1 hour 40 minutes) You can experience making sushi rice, cutting fish, grating wasabi, and making three types of sushi. ② Sushi party (about 1 hour 10 minutes) Eat the sushi you made with miso soup prepared by the instructor. The instructor is a guide-interpreter, so please feel free to ask any questions. The time it takes to make sushi varies from person to person. Since it is one group, we can respond flexibly and will not charge for extended hours.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Draw calligraphy or a painting and have it turned into a traditional Japanese "kakejiku" (hanging scroll). By finishing it as a kakejiku, your work will be beautifully preserved for over 100 years and will become a lifelong memory to decorate your home. By turning your handmade work into a kakejiku, you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Our company was founded in 1936 and has been providing traditional crafts for over 80 years. By drawing calligraphy or a painting with a brush and ink, you can enjoy a unique Japanese experience. Kakejiku uses techniques with over 1000 years of history to create a work of wabi-sabi that is refined for beauty and preservation. You can choose to make a full-fledged kakejiku or a simple magnetic tapestry, and take home the work you made that day.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:00

Group discount for 10 to 15 people! "Samurai Drama" is a sword fighting show performed by actors active in movies and stage plays. It is held in an old house in Asakusa, Tokyo. In a space that makes you feel like you have traveled back in time to an old Japan, we will present "Samurai Drama - An original story of MUSASHI, the master swordsman with two swords." You can watch the samurai drama show up close, just like in a movie. You can only experience this power and realism here!

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• For Groups
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 0～Age 13
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

Kimono and yukata are available in sizes from 100cm to 140cm for both men and women, and romper-type sizes from 80cm to 90cm are also available.

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• For Family

• Age 16～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

Go out looking cool and stylish! Stand out with a long kimono style, ensemble, or haori and hakama (optional)!

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• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

A couple kimono rental plan recommended for stylish couples. If you make a reservation for two, you will get 15% off the regular price!

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• Age 13～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

This is a kimono/yukata rental plan that includes a cute and trendy hair style. Kimono, obi, underwear, sandals, bag, dressing, hair setup, hair accessories, and baggage storage.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Located a 15-minute walk from Tsukiji, in a modern Japanese kitchen space, we will give a wide variety of lectures on everything from Edomae sushi to roll sushi, which is popular overseas.We are sincerely responding to all customer requests, such as vegetarian menus, Muslim-friendly menus, and even lessons on preparing to open a restaurant overseas.We will also give you tips for sightseeing in Tokyo.

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• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Experience slashing JYUWARI-SOBA (wheat flour is not used) at the Kappabashi open-type kitchen studio! You can enjoy your own slice of SOBA with your favorite flavor! Stretch, slice, and taste the buckwheat dough made from Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture) buckwheat! This is an entertaining soba slashing activity that is different from training and dojo. Experience it comfortably in front of galleries passing by in a Japanese-style open space store with a vaulted ceiling! Soba Making experience that you can make in 30 minutes. Soba Making Experience" is a 2-step cooking activity of NOSHI and KIRI, adopting RAKUJYO's original smart hand technique, which is a little different from the conventional soba-making experience and based on a new idea for the coming era. It will be held at an open-space store under the arcade on Kappabashi Dogugai Street. The store is crowded with foreign tourists seeking kitchen knives, cooking utensils, and Japanese tableware, and some customers jump into Without reservations, the store is conducting a global Japanese cultural experience together with customers who have made reservations. (Using Google Translate app)

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