Tohoku in Hobby / Cultural experience

• Age 12～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

============================================================= I, they, and I'm ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Since the early Edo period, it has been known as the “tsutsumi” of the east, especially Kabuki and Ukiyo-e. The Tsutsumi doll factory has many elegant works based on the manners and customs of the Edo period. One person is responsible for a wide range of processes, and the one that pays the most attention is "coloring", where the delicate patterns are drawn by hand one by one to create a simple expression. Since the Edo period, the Haga family has protected the craftsmanship and spirit of the one family for generations. You can visit the factory and the exhibition room.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

One stage requires props, props, costumes, lighting, sound, and more. A new tool is made for each performance. Everything, including the actors who perform, will be united on the stage to deliver the work to our customers. Why don't you take a look at the work behind it? The staff of the props will help you to make souvenirs such as crafts using the wood edges left over from the tool making.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A top-of-the-frame painting experience that even beginners can easily enjoy! Let's make your own piece with a free sense. A skull pattern is also possible. You can experience it from a 4-year-old child. Please make one per person. Tools are available here. Works On the day You can take it home.

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• For Groups

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

Using a miso-making kit (vacuum-packed boiled soybeans, salt, koji, and process instructions), everyone from children to adults can easily complete miso preparation in an hour at a workshop in Fujisato-machi using the tools of the workshop. To do! Please take home the miso you prepared and let it mature until it is ready to eat. Miso prepared by yourself is exceptional!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 19:00

Why do not you experience Japanese traditional culture "monri-cutting play"? Crest-cutting is a play from the Edo period that cuts out folded paper according to the pattern and creates a crest shape. You can choose your favorite pattern.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 19:00

Choose from fox or cat. I will draw using my favorite painting materials. Feel free to make your own by pasting Japanese paper or stickers on the streamers that were actually used in the Sendai Tanabata Festival. If you are not good at drawing, even small children can easily do it.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 19:00

It is a new art that stacks Sendai Tanabata Japanese paper and origami on a mold of Miyagi Prefecture design. The windsock part that was actually used for the Sendai Tanabata Festival is reused. Since the mold is cut, even children can easily make it.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 19:00

We will make accessories by reusing the washi paper used in the Sendai Tanabata festival. I would be happy if you could know the culture of Tanabata through the experience.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• Within 1 hour

We offer a simple and informal "table tea ceremony experience". In this experience, you can actually make matcha by yourself while learning the basics of the tea ceremony in one hour. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Demonstration and hands-on experience (30 minutes) First, you will see a demonstration by the instructor. I will explain the specific steps and manners while demonstrating. After that, participants will move on to the experience of actually making matcha. The feature is that you can easily enjoy it using things you have at home, such as handkerchiefs and spoons. ②Enjoy dried sweets (15 minutes) Enjoy dried sweets with matcha green tea. Enjoy a table tea ceremony to your heart's content while enjoying flavorful sweets. ③ Exchange of impressions and opinions (15 minutes) After the experience, we will set aside time to exchange impressions and opinions with the participants. Let's share the memorable moments, what kind of realizations and impressions you had. It is also attractive to be able to freely exchange opinions in an atmosphere that is not formal. The Aime-toi Cooking School's "Table Tea Ceremony Experience" specializes in promoting table tea ceremony that can be easily enjoyed at home. You can use familiar tools such as paper towels, handkerchiefs, and spoons instead of kaishi, chashaku, chakin, and fukusa. While learning the basics of the tea ceremony, enjoy an experience that emphasizes ease and ease.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Kakunodate, a small Kyoto in Tohoku, famous for its samurai residences. Let's make a "charcoal bale" to be used at the "Fire Swing Kamakura" event that is held every winter during the First Full Moon Festival. For the work of knitting, select straw and stack it in order. After knitting, roll it up, arrange it, and attach a rope string to swing it around.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Snowy winter in Tohoku and Akita. "Straw work" has been done for winter handicrafts every day when I lived with my family in the hearth. Let's make "Shimenawa" used for special ceremonies from daily use such as pots.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

[Absolute value! ] Talk directly to the director and craftsmen, and you can also enter the specially open area of the unpublished site of Tatechineta! ! One of the best summer festivals in Japan [Tachinataketa] The summer festival period is only 5 days from August 4th to 8th. [taste the excitement Year held a Neputa in us]. A very satisfying tour where you can infiltrate from the scenery of the festival to the production site that can only be entered by tour.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 19:00

Why don't you enjoy making "Flower Jelly", a decorated sweet that originated in Peru, South America?

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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 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

"Kiritampo" (mashed rice skewers) is famous as a specialty of Akita prefecture, but its place of "origin" is actually Odate city! Odate is Japan's No. 1 production area of Hinai chicken, which is a must-have essential ingredient for the authentic kiritampo hotpot. The culture of having kiritampo hotpot at home or celebration events has been rooted here still in Odate. You can enjoy the authentic taste using the delicious Hinai chicken with rich flavor and its umami soup. The local friendly ladies and grannies will teach you how to make kiritampo. The taste of kiritampo that you made by yourselves will surely be great. How about spend a warm time with the locals while enjoying the kiritampo hotpot? 【Contents】 Making miso tampo + kiritampo hotpot + A side dish + dessert!

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is a food culture experience in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, and a walking tour of the Ushu Kameda Domain and Kameda Castle Town. In the morning, you will make traditional Hina mochi (rice cakes) at a community center in Kameda Town. Knead rice flour and wrap it in red bean paste, then stamp the mochi with Domyoji powder colored with food coloring. Put the Hina mochi you made in a steamer and once it's complete, enjoy it during your lunch break. You can bring your own lunch or order a bento. In the afternoon, you will take a walking tour of the town under Kameda Castle. The course is from Amasagi Village to Kameda Castle Ruins to Amasagi Shrine to Myokeiji Temple to Mogami Town to Ryumonji Temple to Amasagi Village. Walk with a guide through the streets built in the Edo period and enjoy the history and seasonal scenery!

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30

Smile at the traditional performing arts! Eat delicious food and smile! "Umemonke" is an Akita dialect that says, "Please eat a delicious treat." The stage actors of the theater company Warabi-za sing and dance traditional performing arts in Akita, Tohoku, and various parts of Japan. Matsukado bento is prepared with the theme of fermented foods in Akita. * It will be a meal after the show, but it may be a meal after the show. In that case, we will inform you in advance.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Let's master one of the performance songs of Japanese drums with the actor of the theater company Warabi-za ♪ You can just hit the drums with a drumstick, but no good sound will be produced. Let's play the sound of the drum that resonates in the center of the body and the heart! Comes with a coupon (550 yen including tax) that can be used at Akita Geijutsu Village and facilities in the village

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

The actor of the theater company Warabi-za will teach you the basic pattern of sword fighting performed on the stage. Wearing a hakama (the actor will help you) will make you feel like a samurai. At the end, let's decide the role and play the scene of sword fighting with the actor. Comes with a coupon (550 yen including tax) that can be used at Akita Geijutsu Village and facilities in the village

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Let's master the dance of the New Soran Bushi with the actor of the theater company Warabi-za ♪ Finish while checking each movement like lowering the position of the legs and lowering the waist and pulling up the net. At the end, let's play with the actor. Comes with a coupon (550 yen including tax) that can be used at Akita Geijutsu Village and facilities in the village

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Snow is fun! Experience making mini kamakura with high-quality snow in Yokote! You can also play in the snow if you wish. Anyone, such as families with children or those who want to experience the snow, can participate. Kamakura, a winter tradition in Akita Prefecture. In Yokote, as a small New Year's event to worship the water god, the "Yokote Snow Festival" is held on February 15th and 16th every year with a history of about 450 years, and there are about 100 kamakura with a height of about 3m throughout the city. It is famous for being made. In addition, about 2,000 "mini kamakura" are made by local people and children every year at the Yokote Minami Elementary School playground and the venue of Janosakigawara, and candles are lit inside at night. Let's make only one original mini kamakura in the world with the snow on the side of the heavy snowfall area, which is the home of such kamakura. After making a mini kamakura, take a hot drink with a hot drink. I will light a candle in the evening on the mini kamakura I made. Participants will also receive a "lighting corps" candle (with a case) and Yokote sweets!

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• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Kiritanpo-nabe and damakko-nabe are traditional dishes unique to rice-producing Akita Prefecture. In this plan, you can enjoy kiritanpo hot pot and damakko hot pot from a restaurant in Fujisato town at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains. What's more, the place where you can enjoy it is in the great outdoors at the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains! Enjoy an extraordinary meal outside with your family, friends, or work colleagues. A warm hot pot that can be used as a lunch for a drive to the Shirakami Mountains, as a setting for dinner at a camp, or during a relaxing river fishing trip. Perfect! We will prepare a hot pot + kiritanpo ingredients set (or a damakko hot pot ingredients set), a tabletop stove, a serving plate, and an instruction manual. Please choose A) Kiritanpo hot pot or (B) Damakko hot pot. Both are possible (for example, 1 pot for 2-3 servings of kiritanpo + 1 pot for 2-3 servings of damakko nabe) If you do not have a table or chair, you can rent them separately for a fee. is

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

And painting experience of the new specialty "Ishinomaki Kokeshi" of Ishinomaki, Ishinomaki healthy market adult is plan the gas-seafood bowl "healthy bowl" is now set. Feel free to use even from one person! Let's enjoy walking around the city with Ishinomaki's good children plan!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan includes kimono rental and dressing only. Recommended for those who want to bring their own favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about the kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. *Footwear, bags, and other accessories can be rented as an option. ■Return time: Until 5:00 p.m.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 20～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 17:00

This plan includes only the kimono and dressing. Recommended for those who want to wear their favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about your kimono coming undone! Why not put on a kimono and stroll through Iroha Yokocho on an autumn evening while enjoying a drink? We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. We can also buy your rental kimono upon request. Prices vary depending on the yukata, so please feel free to contact us if you are interested. ■Rental times 17:00-21:00

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to coordinate your kimono completely, including the kimono, dressing, obi, sandals, and accessory case. Recommended for those who want everything you need. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! ■Return time: Until 17:00

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00

You can enjoy a slightly rich lunch while watching Maimusume's dance. There are many discoveries in the museum where you can feel the romance of the Takehisa Yumeji Museum and the Taisho romance, and you can enjoy it with your family, friends, and anyone! You can also take a commemorative photo with Maimusume. ～ Flow of the day ～ 12:00 Lunch) Please enjoy your meal in the large hall on the 2nd floor of the table. 12:30 Video viewing) Watch a video of the history of Sakata City and Somaro. 12:40 Dance appreciation) You can see the dance appreciation of Maimusume. 12:55 Commemorative photo with Maimusume / Senjafuda present) You can take a commemorative photo with Maimusume with your own camera. Finally, Maimusume will give you a Senjafuda. 13:00 Closing / Visiting the museum) You can visit the Takehisa Yumeji Museum. You can take pictures in the hall except for some areas.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 10～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience Buddhism at Ryusenji Temple. Learn about Buddhist teachings while worshiping rare Buddhist statues. You can unify your mind by copying sutras. (You can also meditate instead of copying sutras) You can make a bracelet with your own prayer beads. Take it home as a souvenir. ~Experience flow~9:00 Experience Buddhism Information about the history and traditions of Ryusenji Temple9:15 Visit to the Buddha statue Visit cultural assets and rare Buddha statues10:15 Sutra copying experience Copy the Heart Sutra using a brush and ink. Take a break after finishing (approximately 15 minutes)11:00 Making a prayer beads bracelet Make your own bracelet from prayer beads. Each bead has a prayer meaning, and you can choose your own. ~12:00 Question response We will answer any questions you may have or would like to ask.

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• 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.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

Food that combines the spirit of hospitality and history of Date Masamune with ``terroage,'' a combination of ``terroir,'' which refers to the climate, natural features, and human activities of a region, and ``marriage,'' which refers to the matching of food and alcohol. It's an experience. Date Masamune was particular about entertaining his guests, and his style was to offer heartfelt hospitality. ``In order to entertain people, rather than preparing a large number of dishes, please be considerate and cook the food in front of them, or bring your own food and serve it in a dignified way.'' ``Feast people.'' It's good to have one for everything. (Both from the Kimura Uemon Memorandum) Dishes that use carefully selected ingredients produced in Miyagi Prefecture, including the Akiu area, and the Akiu cuisine cultivated by the climate of Akiu. Marriage with wine from Winery. The event will be held at Akiusha, a charming cafe-restaurant that was opened in a renovated 160-year-old private house. So far, we have held ``First Group: Visiting Oshika in Autumn,'' which featured deer from the Oshika Peninsula, ``Second Group: In Love with the Sea of ​​Sanriku,'' which featured wakame seaweed from Ishinomaki, and ``Third Group: Appreciating the Autumn Harvest.'' The fourth group is titled ``Congratulations on the coming year,'' and features ingredients such as nameko mushrooms and mountain shimeji mushrooms grown in Akiu. We have prepared a special menu to recreate the New Year's dishes. Each group enjoyed a course meal and Akiu wine as their main ingredients. Stay tuned to see what kind of theme and what kind of Miyagi Prefecture ingredients will be featured next!

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