Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 5

• Age 8～Age 80
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Why not make your favorite purse goods using Japanese fabrics and paper? The popular purse making workshop is now available on a regular basis. You can make a thin accessory case that can also be used as a card case, a seal case, a pen case, or a glasses case, as well as a small purse, all without sewing. The fabric is leftover from making kimonos and Japanese dolls, and the washi paper is upcycled scraps used for interior decoration. We want you to enjoy a variety of materials, so we purchase different colors and patterns each time. All of the materials are carefully handcrafted. Therefore, we do not always have the same pattern in stock every time. Please enjoy the selection at any time. There are four plans to choose from. Please choose your favorite course on site. ------------------------------Course A (Time required: about 1 hour) Thin accessory case & small purse Course B (Time required: about 1 hour) Small stamp case & small purse Course C (Time required: about 1 hour) Pen case & small purse Course D (Time required: about 1 hour) Glasses case & small purse ------------------------------Instructor: Yuko Setoguchi (Certified instructor of cokoworks No Sew Purse (R) that does not use needles or thread)

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• Age 3～Age 100
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Small children are also welcome! This is an experience plan for resin art, where you mix colors and place parts on top. We also offer gift wrapping. ~Experience flow~ ① Choose a mold ♪ You can choose the shape of your work from a wide variety of molds! ② Coloring Choose your favorite color and mix it up. ③ Choose the inclusion material ♪ Choose a design that matches your image from the many options. ④ Let's decorate ♪ Place ③ on the mold you colored in ②! ⑤ Finishing (from 20 minutes) ⭐︎ Come and pick it up later! * Paid parts are charged separately (cash payment).

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• Age 6～Age 80
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Atelier melty 252 offers an experience course where you can casually enjoy making Japanese food samples. Why not create your own original work while experiencing the food culture unique to Kyoto in between sightseeing? You can take your work home as it is. • Time required: It takes as little as 30 minutes to complete. (Including introduction, production, and finishing) It is perfect for travelers who are limited in time while sightseeing in Kyoto. • Target age 6 years old and above (anyone from children to adults can participate) • Features 1. DIY experience: Experience the fun of making a lifelike food sample with your own hands. 2. Travel memories: Take the finished product home on the spot. It is perfect as a travel memory. • Process parts are provided and a small amount of coloring and assembly is done. It is easy to enjoy because it can be completed in a short time. • Difficulty It is designed to be very easy to enjoy. • Possibility of failure There is almost no possibility of failure. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, from children in elementary school to adults.

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This is a workshop where you can experience the ``jeans making experience'' for which Betty Smith has obtained a patent. We have already received high praise for our manufacturing, which utilizes the experience and vast amount of data we have cultivated in custom-made jeans, and also utilizes handmade technology throughout. The shop building is a renovated company dormitory from the 1970s. As a special experience that can only be found in Kojima, the sacred place for jeans, we offer a jeans-making experience in which you can customize the buttons, rivets, and leather patches to your liking. ★Hello Kitty x jeans making experience★Customers can attach original top buttons for jeans with the Hello Kitty logo and face engraved on them, as well as Hello Kitty leather patches specially designed for this occasion, using a special machine used by craftsmen. can do. Buttons can also be used to make jeans straps, which is an easy way to experience the production of your own souvenirs. We also sell denim goods such as tote bags and pouches made in collaboration with the popular Eco Betty and Hello Kitty.

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You can choose your own scent from about 30 kinds of scents, and the staff will mix them one by one in front of you to create a “only one scent in the world”. Add color to your daily life with your favorite fragrance. Let's enjoy making "the only scent in the world" with the staff!

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She changed her color from Kounkaku, a folk museum in Matsue Castle, to pink and moved to Karakoro Kobo. . But the popular "Pink Lucky Post" will last forever. Along with miniatures on the post, select rabbits, heart-shaped natural stones and flowers, and confine them in a small glass dome. If you leave the alter ego of Matsue's happy spot "Pink Good Luck Post" at home, something good might happen...!? The time required will be about 40 minutes. [Corona measures] We ask customers to wear a mask, disinfect their hands, and measure their temperature. Ventilation (installation of an air purifier) Installation of anti-splash panels, separate tables for each group After the experience, the tools, tables and chairs are disinfected.

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In Matsue, an ancient production area of magatama, you can make accessories using natural stone magatama. Choose your favorite stone while considering the color, efficacy, and power of the stone, and make your own strap, necklace, or bracelet! The required time is about 30 minutes. [COVID-19 countermeasures] Ventilation (air purifier installation) installation After the experience, tools, tables, and chairs are disinfected.

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Create your own original photo frame by arranging colorful cut glass on a glass frame as if you were drawing a picture. It is the size that a postcard can fit in. After firing, it will be framed and sent to you. It takes about 50 minutes. [Coronavirus Countermeasures] Ventilation (air purifier installed) After the experience, tools, tables, and chairs are disinfected.

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• Age 10～Age 80
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This is an experience tour where you can make an arrangement using MOKUKA, a wooden flower made by a long-established lumber store in Yamagata City. MOKUKA is a unique item that allows you to feel the beauty and warmth of the wood grain. It is an aging wood flower that changes to a beautiful color over time. It is also patented! This is an experience where you can make a box arrangement using such a wood flower MOKUKA. The staff will carefully explain and support you as you proceed, so even those who are not confident can rest assured. You can take the arrangement home and enjoy the memories of the experience that will never fade and MOKUKA at home! You will actually create the arrangement. (60 minutes) Use MOKUKA to arrange with all your heart while feeling the warmth of the wood! The size of the box is 120mm x 120mm. You can also take a photo with the flowers you have made. *If you have time left, you can actually experience making MOKUKA. There is also a course where you can choose up to 5 MOKUKA instead of 3 as in the regular course for an additional fee. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy a more voluminous arrangement.

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• Age 13～Age 100
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An electric potter's wheel experience where you concentrate on shaping the spinning clay. Even a slight distortion can cause the shape to collapse, so it's not something you can do quickly or easily. We will provide you with the maximum support, so even beginners can feel free to try pottery. The sense of accomplishment you feel when you finish is wonderful. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination to which the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape and size of the vessel you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, you can freely create any shape you like. (The experience time is approximately 20 minutes) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered to you in one and a half to two months.

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It is an experience to make a rice bowl. If you do not have much time or if you can make things of yourself! To those who say. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Instructor's Explanations of how to make (10 minutes) ② Cake making (30 minutes)

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Why not make a wonderful cup as a memory of your Kyoto trip? This plan is characterized by its short experience time of about 20 minutes (15 minutes for the experience + 5 minutes for writing your address and choosing the color). You can feel free to try it out to make memories between sightseeing. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination where the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape of the cup you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, make your desired shape. (Experience time is approximately 15 minutes) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered in one and a half to two months.

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At the "Kokusai Street Glass Shop," you can experience sandblasting Ryukyu glass, mugs, teacups, and vases. You can create glass pieces that will remind you of the Okinawan sea and are perfect as a memento of your trip!

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An electric potter's wheel experience where you concentrate on shaping the spinning clay. Even a slight distortion can cause the shape to collapse, so it's not something you can do quickly or easily. We will provide you with the maximum support, so even beginners can feel free to try pottery. The sense of accomplishment you feel when you finish is wonderful. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination to which the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape and size of the vessel you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, you can freely make any shape you like. (The experience time is about 45 minutes. 2 to 4 pieces are the guideline) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ After the experience, choose two pieces to be fired (firing the third piece and beyond costs an additional 2,000 yen per piece). ⑧ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered to you in one and a half to two months.

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• Age 4～Age 90
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At the "Kokusai Street Glass Shop," you can experience making your own original shisa using Ryukyu glass. You can make a glass piece that will remind you of the Okinawan sea and is the perfect memento of your trip! You can take it home on the same day!

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• Age 3～Age 100
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• 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30

▶︎60-minute plan for those who want to try it out easily. This plan involves making mini interior art using a 15cm square blackboard. This plan is recommended for those who want to fully enjoy both sightseeing and experiences, and for small children! ▶︎Children aged 3 and up can participate. *Exclusive to our shop* You can make Okinawan art such as shisa, shells, hibiscus, dolphins, whales, and palm trees. ◉ Art of Okinawa's memories! Make a souvenir for yourself. ◉ Perfect plan for those who want to make their room stylish. ◯ Convenient location for stopping by on the way to sightseeing spots such as the Churaumi Aquarium and American Village. ◯ 5 minutes to the sea! There are many tourist spots and stylish cafes in the surrounding area. ◎ Take your work home immediately ◎ Free photo and video shooting data!

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• Age 5～Age 90
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At the "Kokusai Street Glass Shop," you can experience making photo frames, lamps, and nameplates using Ryukyu glass. You can make glass works that will remind you of the Okinawan sea and are perfect as a memento of your trip!

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• Age 10～Age 100
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As the first shop in Akita where you can experience making snow globes, our experienced staff will teach you. ~Experience process~①Choose the shape of your snow globeYou can choose from two types: a full-fledged sphere and a dome with a base! Both are popular, so please take a look and choose for yourself (^^)②Choose a miniatureThere are many types of miniatures, so you can make them with various themes such as Christmas and sea motifs!③Think about the layout④Let's glue them together⑤Choose glitterSnow globes are all about glitter! You can choose your favorite combination of glitter from a wide variety!⑥Finish and complete! (Finishing time 5 to 30 minutes *Finishing time varies depending on how busy it is.)You can take it home on the day, so it's also recommended as a gift! Why not make a memory into a shape (^^)? We also accept design consultations!

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• Age 16～Age 80
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A trip to Miyakojima before giving birth. Would you like to commemorate that important moment in the form of maternity paint? Maternity paint, which cutely colors your big belly, has been attracting a lot of attention in recent years. And above all, a great location! Let's enjoy Miyakojima together with the baby in your stomach! We recommend applying maternity paint around 7 to 8 months after the baby has entered a stable period. *Please be sure to come in clothes that allow only your stomach to be exposed. You can also change your clothes at the atelier. *Time and fees may vary depending on the design. *We will refuse designs that infringe on copyright.

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• Age 3～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Beginners are welcome! This is an easy, simple and beautiful introductory potter's wheel course. *This is a potter's wheel experience at a general tourist spot. *For the time being, reservations are limited to 3 people or more. You can make things that you can use every day, such as tea bowls and mugs. You can also make gifts. Please spend your time as you like. This plan is a plan to concentrate on pottery making with a teacher one-on-one. But you can also practice a little before the real thing! You will make one piece of anything from 500g of clay. You can make it quickly with the teacher, so you can rest assured! No mistakes! Please feel free to come to the experience ♪ You can practice on the electric potter's wheel before the real thing. +One-on-one production. You can make one piece of anything one-on-one with the teacher! You can make it quickly in the shortest time. Leave the rest to us! It's OK in between sightseeing and dates. Products to be made: Tea bowls, teacups, and bowls are recommended! Other special items will incur an additional fee. Number of pieces to be made: Up to 1 piece You can add more. Color, pattern, and other changes can be made on the day. Please consult with the instructor. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal!] We will make pottery using clay that is also used in whitening cosmetics. ☆ We will use 500g of Seto semi-magnetic clay. ← We will also practice a little before the actual performance. Lecture: Yes This is a plan to make one piece properly with the instructor. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, practice core removal on an electric potter's wheel. ② Create what you want to make. (You will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) The date and signature will be put on the back. ③ The color of the glaze, etc. will be left to you (the finished product will mainly be white vessels, etc.) *In addition, you can specify the pattern and color or paint it yourself in the color you want for an additional fee. Please consult with us on the day. (About 500 to 1000 yen) *Pick up in about 2 months. If you would like to have it mailed, please ask on the day. This plan is for absolute beginners, so it is a course that can be enjoyed not only by beginners but also by children. ☆A convenient experience that takes 30 to 45 minutes♪ Feel free to come and experience it even if you only have children. *Please note that if you are only watching without accompanying a preschool child, the tuition fee of 2,000 yen/person will be charged. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★【Fee】3,800 yen. 【Experience time】About 30 to 45 minutes For the time being, 3 people or more 【What to bring】Nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. Rental is 400 yen.

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People who are new to glass work can also enjoy it, Sandblasting. You can enjoy the fun of drawing your favorite pattern on the glass. Making a pair of cups with couples, friends, couples and parents, Sun With a name, a message, and a memorial, the fun doubles depending on the device. Arima with a nice original cup Hot spring Add to your memories of

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• Age 7～Age 99
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~Experience flow~ ・Meet at the studio ・Preparation, explanation ・Start production (don't worry, we will give you a thorough lecture!) ・Disband ■ Naha handmade accessory experience! ・A short experience class to make original accessories using the gold lacquer technique! Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can participate casually! ■In this gold lacquer workshop, you can enjoy making accessories using traditional techniques. Let's make your favorite bracelet or necklace while learning the gold lacquer technique to repair broken pottery. No experience is necessary, so it's perfect for beginners and those interested in Japanese culture! The instructor will support you and help you turn the chipped parts into a unique design. By the end of the session, you will have a one-of-a-kind accessory that combines traditional and modern designs. Take it home as a wonderful memory of your trip! ・Even beginners can easily participate, and you can take the completed accessory home as your own original work! ・It can be enjoyed in a short time, so it is recommended for travelers and first-timers.

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• Age 7～Age 99
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Handmade experience in Naha! Make your own original accessories using the gold lacquering technique. A gold lacquering experience class that can be enjoyed in a short time. Choose either a chopstick rest or a key strap and create your own original item! Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can easily participate. Right next to Miebashi Station! Why not experience the beauty of Japanese culture through your own hands?

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• Age 10～Age 100
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Speaking of sightseeing in Hida Takayama, Takayama ramen and Hida beef are famous, but the **"Sarubobo making experience** is also very popular! If you have come all the way to Takayama, why not try making your own Sarubobo? From stuffing the body with cotton to sewing it together with needles and thread, this [authentic handmade experience] can be enjoyed by both children and adults ♪ (We may ask parents to help children with the experience.) After filling your stomach with food while walking around, why not make memories with your family and friends by making it yourself! Our most popular Sarubobo making experience allows you to experience the traditional culture of Hida while making it with the meaning of good relationships, children, and protection from evil. [This is what makes our Sarubobo making different! ] You can make a double layer instead of the usual one belly guard and write your favorite message on it. If you add the date of your anniversary or birthday along with your message, it will become a memorable Sarubobo ♪ [Option exclusive to our store] For an additional 440 yen (tax included), you can change the characters on the belly guard that are usually written as "Hida" to kanji or alphabets such as "business prosperity"! You'll feel even more attached to it♪ Recommended as a gift♪ [Omoide Taikenkan has a wide variety of experience menus!] Our shop has more than 10 different experiences at all times, so it can be enjoyed by individuals, couples, and families♪ Even if you choose different experiences, you can experience them together as a family or group at one table♪ (Depending on the equipment used, you may be seated separately) You can also experience with your pets on the terrace seats. ●We also accept reservations for groups of 10 to 200 people, so it can be used for school trips, company trips, etc. [Stores that can be selected according to your travel plans] If you want to combine your visit with a stroll around Hida Takayama's tourist spot "Hida no Sato" → Hida no Sato store Good access, just a 5-minute walk from Takayama's popular tourist spots such as the old townscape and Miyagawa Morning Market → Yasukawa store

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• Age 18～Age 80
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• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

"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 0～Age 100
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Ishigaki island Let's experience Shisa painting at Yaeyama Tourism Service! Since it is handmade one by one in the workshop, choose your favorite one from all the different Shisa and color it colorfully. Works On the day You can take it home. Let's make one Shisa in the world with your sense.

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• Age 3～Age 99
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These incredibly popular handmade items are a hot topic on Instagram! These resin keychains feature designs inspired by the ocean waves and star sand of Okinawa. Create a one-of-a-kind item. Add a name, date, or other details to create a special memory to take home with you. Same-day delivery available.

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• Age 3～Age 100
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Only AngelPearl can offer this experience in Miyakojima♪We look forward to seeing you! Bring an angel-like smile to your LifeStyle♪This is an experiential accessory shop where you can remove real pearls from Akoya oysters and make a one-of-a-kind accessory if you wish. The pearl oysters are so easy to open that you can take them out with a butter knife. We have made it so that even children can open them safely and securely. Also, because it is a butter knife, it prevents injuries from the blade. And when removing the pearls from the oysters, we use tweezers with blunt tips. ~Experience flow~①Preparation for the experiencePut on vinyl gloves and choose one of the Akoya oysters in the bowl. *Akoya oysters that have grown in the sea for four years have a strong seashore scent, so we ask you to wear vinyl gloves. We have two sizes available. ②ExperienceOpen the oyster with a safe and secure plastic knife that is safe even for children and use tweezers to remove the pearl from the body inside. *The staff will carefully explain how to open it, so you can experience it with peace of mind. ③Process it into accessories or take it home as it isYou can choose to take the pearls you have obtained on the spot home as they are or process them into accessories. ④ Processing into accessories We have accessories that can be processed on display in the store, so you can choose while looking at the actual items. *You can also try them on. ⑤ Shell painting You can enjoy shell painting by leaving dates and messages as memories and mementos of your trip, or by drawing your favorite illustrations. Shells with shell art can be wrapped and taken home, so they are also recommended as gifts.

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• Age 10～Age 100
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For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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Saga is roasted! Pottery made by various pottery techniques. No one has the same shape, size, color, and pattern depending on the kiln. You can make only one accessory in the world. An experience that anyone can do by simply choosing their favorite pottery and attaching accessory parts. You can take it home on that day ♪ You can attach it on the spot ♪ How about making memories that will remain in the shape when you come to Saga?

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