Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 6

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An experience workshop on Kokusai Street in Okinawa! ! Unglazed Shisa for painting is handmade by craftsmen, so there is no same thing as one! Compare the faces and shapes at the store and if you find one you like, paint it freely and make it one original Shisa in the world! ! The posted plan is Chibi Shisa. Limited red tile Shisa and Daruma Shisa ¥2,000~ Attract happiness and don't let it escape! We also have Aun Pair Shisa ¥3,600~. (The price changes depending on the size and design of the Shisa.) You can also change the plan after seeing the work at the store! (For reservations on the day, please contact us by phone) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Explanation (about 5 minutes) We will prepare the tools to be used and explain the work. ②Choose one of your favorite Shisa (about 5 minutes). ③ Painting (about 45 minutes) Freely painting. ④Cleaning up, packing, dissolution (about 5 minutes) I would appreciate it if you could help me clean up. We will pack and deliver the completed work.

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It is an experience plan to make candles by laying Izu seashells, sand, glasswork and preserved flowers in a container. You can choose your favorite topping from over 1,000 types of glasswork. By choosing fish and birds with glasswork, you can create a world that looks like the sea, an aquarium, or the sky inside the container. You can also make botanical candles with colorful preserved flowers. After the process is over, it takes about 20 minutes to cool down. A restaurant and souvenir area are adjacent.

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At the Original Glass One Kokusai-dori store, you can experience making photo frames, lamps, and nameplates using Ryukyu glass. You can make a glass work that is perfect for commemorating your trip, reminiscent of the sea of Okinawa!

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• 2～3 hours
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At ORIGINAL GLASS ONE Kokusai Street, you can experience sandblasting glasswork, making Ryukyu glass nameplates, making Ryukyu glass photo frames and coral lamps, etc. You can make glasswork that reminds you of the Okinawan sea and is perfect as a memento of your trip.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
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We will make original sea cher from Sat and paint color to shisa after firing. It is a plan that you can make handmade experiences yourself from beginning to end. Course steps: 1. Determine the size by looking at sample by size of Shisa.　 2. Once the size is decided, I will start making it after Explanations how to make Shisa - 60 minutes 3. After making Shisa, bake for about 1 hour. (Bake time varies depending on size)　 4. When baked, we will ship Seasa color. About 30 minutes to 1 hour 　This Sun to you can take home.

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You will make a shisa from clay. Unlike plaster, you can make a shisa with a unique flavor, so we recommend it! Experience flow: 1. Decide the size of the shisa 2. Once the size is decided, we will explain how to make the shisa (about 5 minutes) 3. Start making the shisa (about 45 to 60 minutes) 4. Once you have finished making the shisa, bake it for about 40 to 60 minutes (depending on the size) 5. Line up the shisa at the photo spot and take a commemorative photo!

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• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Since ancient times, gardens have been created in Japan to express things that are not in front of you, using materials that are in front of you. Throughout the ages, people have tried to recreate dreamlike places that do not exist in reality in their gardens. Through this experience, you can experience the charm of Japanese gardens. Create your own flower garden and enjoy its beauty. Create a Japanese-style flower garden like a diorama. Put preserved flowers and dried flowers in a small box to create a one-of-a-kind small flower garden. The flower garden can also be used as interior decoration. The experience lasts about 90 minutes.

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Comicomi plan with no additional charges! Create a small aquarium with the image of the sea in Okinawa ♪ [Experience flow] ① Visit our store ② Decide on a candle sample ③ Start making candles! ④ Add colored sand ⑤ Add glass parts (choose 2 out of 18 types) ⑥ Pour wax ⑦ Cool and harden to complete!

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[Take home the impressive Okinawan ocean and memories] ★ Bright interior and staff! *Turn right at the Ryukyu costume experience in front♪ [Maximum 20 people] ・The Okinawan ocean seen from Manzamo is impressive! A space where you can feel the sea breeze! ・Three-year-old pearl extraction experience! ・Recommended for rainy or hot days! ・Easy to make・Pearl accessories Take home memories ~ Manzamo Experience Workshop Pearl extraction experience is very popular! +:-:+:-It's fun to see what color comes out! +:-:+:-Only one in the world...-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-Experience department NEW opening in October 2024-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-: A general store has opened a shop where you can enjoy many experiences at once! It's fun to enjoy many experiences at once in Okinawa! ! Many celebrities have visited our affiliated stores, including MAX Reina and her family who visited in September 2024. At the Heiwa-dori store, you can also find photos and autographs of celebrities. You can remove pearls for 500 yen off the usual price, and you can also make accessories! Experience: about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove real pearls. Experience in a bright store. Remove the pearl in about 5 to 10 minutes and attach it to your favorite chum! Cute sea charms are popular! Recommended for families, women, and couples!

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 15:00

Everyone from children to adult can easily and easily make their own original glasses. You can choose from 7 to 8 types of glasses. You can have a fun experience of Sandblasting by blowing sand. [Corona measures when experiencing glass art] ・ Each time limited to one group ・ Both staff and customers wear masks ・ Alcohol disinfection for both staff and customers ・ The staff will respond only at the first Explanations and when using the Sandblasting machine. (Stay at a good distance except when responding) We will do our best to provide a pleasant experience for our customers.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Using 400g of Mino ware soil, turn the potter's wheel to make a container. ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ You can choose your favorite shape from the small bowl. ☆ In the experience, we will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel, but we will lecture on the same "watering" technique as the electric potter's wheel. You can make a work that is the same as an electric potter's wheel even with a hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ You can also paint with Tetsusai hands. If you think about the painting design to draw on the container in advance, you will have a nice container. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 5～Age 95
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・ This is a plan that even customers who are new to pottery can enjoy.・ You can experience full-fledged pottery making including material costs (about teacups and small bowls).・You can experience it slowly at the studio with a gallery.

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It is a course that can be received the next day! Please paint with a pottery spoon using all six colors of paint. You can create 2 spoons. Time required Will be approximately one hour. (It is truly selfish, but if it is closed the next day, it will only be sent out.)

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Let's enjoy the recommended cherry blossom pattern painting during the cherry blossom season! On the unglazed plate made by Arita, you can draw your favorite characters and pictures with indigo paint called Gosu. The size of the plate is 15 cm in diameter. It will take about 1 hour.

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• Age 6～Age 100
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Ruri Kobo is a place where you can experience making accessories in Yokote, Akita Prefecture. Why not try making your own glass beads with beautiful patterns? The beads you make will be transformed into beautiful accessories! We provide one-on-one support even for first-timers, so please feel free to give it a try. ~Experience process~1. Reception: Check in at Ruri Kobo on the second floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. 2. Making glass beads: Use a burner to make glass beads. It will take about 30 to 40 minutes for the beads you made to cool. 3. Choose your favorite arrangement. 4. Making accessories: Our staff will finish the cooled glass beads and the arrangement you chose. 5. Take them home! Thank you for your hard work! *Items you can make* ・Bracelet: 2200 yen ・Strap: 2200 yen ・Necklace: 2200 yen ・Kanzashi: 3000 yen ・Hair tie: 2200 yen ・Book marker: 2200 yen ・Key holder: 2200 yen ・Earphone jack: 2200 yen

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• Age 4～Age 100
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• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:30

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ It is a casual course where you can create works in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ A one-day experience that you can choose from the board-making bean plate course and the cat chopstick rest painting course.・Mamezara course for plate making One piece of mamezara with a diameter of about 10 cm is produced. White makeup and iron painting are available.・Cat chopstick rest painting course You can freely paint two cat-shaped unglazed fabrics. ☆The completed work will be handed over about a month to a month and a half after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:30

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ You can enjoy every day with the finished accessories ♪ Create an original silver ring using silver wire. You can bend it, make a comb pattern, and make only one original accessory in the world. ☆ You can take the completed work home on the day of the experience. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ This is a painting course where you draw pictures and letters on unglazed fabric. ① Hot water only (small) 2 customers ② Bowl 1 customer ③ Mug cup 1 customer ④ Bear-shaped "Taimon-kun cup" 1 customer (+660 yen including tax) ⑤ Cat-shaped "Mermon-chan cup" 1 customer (+660 yen including tax) ) you can choose one of your favorite vessels and paint it. ☆ You can use brown and navy blue, two calm underpaintings. 8 colors of paint are available as an option ☆ Colorful painting is also possible ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about a month to a month and a half after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
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"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆This is a painting course where you paint pictures and letters on the finished unglazed clay with a brush. ① 2 small teacups ② 1 bowl ③ 1 mug ④ 1 bear-shaped "Taimon-kun cup" (+660 yen tax included) ⑤ 1 cat-shaped "Merumon-chan cup" (+660 yen tax included) You can choose one of the following and paint it. ☆You can use two calm colors of underpainting, brown and navy blue. We also have eight colors of paint available as an option. ☆You can also paint colorfully. ☆The finished work will be kept and fired, so it will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the production of the work, please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
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It is a course to create 1 item from Iijima, hot water only, beer mug, serving plate, mug, single-ring cutting etc. Making a flat plate "Tatara making" and "string making" where layers of string-like soil are molded in layers, etc., the charm of "hand binding" that you can freely! Since the lecturer will give a solid lecture, we will support you to make your original work with your own ideas. Please feel free to consult if you do not understand ♪

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
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In this plan, you can choose your favorite from S course, square size (45cm x 45cm, place mat (32cm x 45cm), tote bag (S size)), and the whole process of Japanese traditional craft "Rocket dyeing" "Draw a picture" You will experience "From things to dyeing and drying". No need for painting. Children are OK! The placemat dyeing craftsman will carefully guide you. Choose from many sketches and combine them. Also, the original design is OK. After tracing the sketch, put on boots, an apron, and gloves and dye it by yourself. After dyeing, remove the drawn wax. You can easily make a simple and deep work dyed with a placemat such as a crack pattern. The work is completed in about 90 to 120 minutes and you can take it home on the day. You can choose your favorite sketch. You can also use the original design. ② Once you have decided on the sketch, trace the sketch with a brush with a wax. ③ Draw the sketch with the heated and melted wax in the brush. ③ Draw the sketch with the wax. Dye the drawn cotton fabric by immersing it in dye. Enjoy the dyeing experience by yourself. ④ Soaping work: Put the dyed cotton fabric in a kettle boiled in boiling water and remove only the wax of the fabric. ⑤ Wash the cotton cloth from which the wax has been removed, dehydrate it with a dehydrator, and then dry it. ⑥ You can take the finished work home on the day. Please bring back your precious memories in Kyoto.

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• Age 15～Age 50
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00

We have a hands-on experience class with engraving. You can enjoy authentic Making accessories made by hand in this experience. There is no difficult work, so you can enjoy it easily by incorporating it into courses such as dating. You can see your work and the work scenery on Instagram, so please take a look!

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In this plan, you can choose your favorite from M course, T-shirt (90 – XXXL), tote bag (medium size), and the whole process of Japanese traditional craft "Roketsu dyeing" "Dyeing and drying from drawing" You will experience "until". No need for painting, even children are OK! !! A locust dyeing craftsman will carefully guide you. Choose from many sketches and combine them. Also, the original design is OK. Trace the sketch using a brush with wax, then put on boots, apron, and gloves and dye it yourself. After dyeing, remove the wax you drew and you're done. The part drawn with wax remains white as the original fabric without being dyed, and you can easily create simple and deep works dyed with wax, such as shades due to the thickness of the wax and crack patterns due to wax cracks. The work is completed in about 90 to 120 minutes and you can take it home on the day. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① There are many sketches available, so you can choose your favorite sketch from them. The original design is also OK ② Once the sketch is decided, trace the sketch using a brush with wax. Draw a rough sketch with the heated wax included in the brush. ③ Dye the cotton cloth with the sketch drawn with wax in the dye. Please enjoy the dyeing experience by yourself. ④ Soaping work: Put the dyed cotton cloth in a kettle with boiling water and remove only the wax from the cloth. ⑤ Wash the cotton cloth from which the wax has been removed, dehydrate it with a dehydrator, and then dry it. ⑥ You can take home the finished work on the day. Please take home your precious memories in Kyoto.

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• Age 3～Age 90
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\\Popular natural pearl extraction experience//Activity Japan special price 1500 yen, 500 yen off for 1000 yen!! You can experience the popular natural pearl extraction experience at a special price of 1000 yen ☆ It is a very popular experience where you can make stylish original accessories ☆ Each pearl extracted is unique with a different size and color ☆ The meaning varies depending on the color, so it's fun to see what color you get! (^^)! It's super lucky if you get a gray pearl that brings good luck in money ☆ The pearl you extract can be processed into a necklace or bracelet on the spot and taken home on the same day ☆ You can choose from a wide variety of necklace tops (about 20 types) such as turtles, hearts, and whales. The chain part is made of safe and secure surgical stainless steel. *Surgical stainless steel is resistant to oxidation and rust, so it will stay beautiful forever. It is a material that does not cause allergic reactions, so it can be used safely by people with metal allergies. You can wear it in the bath, at the beach, or at the pool!! The shop is located on Okinawa's Kokusai-dori, just after entering Heiwa-dori, and is bright with a lime blue interior that gives off a sea vibe. Even small children can try it out, so it's very popular with families with children. The pearls you remove can be made into necklaces, making a great gift.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A swordsmith will teach you how to make Japanese knives using blacksmith techniques. Using the same material as Japanese swords, Tamahagane, the forged iron is shaped with a hammer. You can make your own clay holder and add a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, and sharpen it to complete it. Although it is a physically demanding job, the swordsmith will be happy to assist you, so don't worry if you are not confident in doing the heavy lifting, such as children or women. You can take photos and videos while working! The trial fee is for one Japanese knife. You can also make one book for two or more people. In that case, please let us know how many people will be participating in the experience when making a reservation. If you are making a reservation for three or more, it will take a little longer. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare before the closing time. We may be able to move the start time forward, so please contact us.

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• Age 5～Age 100
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Choose a sterling silver base in various shapes, such as an open heart or a four-leaf clover, and arrange small pieces of glass called millefiori (meaning a thousand flowers) on it. When baked in a kiln, the glass melts and becomes your own unique pattern. You can then make your own accessories, such as straps, necklaces, and bracelets. The experience will take about 40 minutes. [COVID-19 countermeasures] Ventilation (air purifiers installed) and disinfection of tools, tables, and chairs will be carried out after the experience.

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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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• Age 10～Age 100
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• 09:00

A swordsmith will teach you the techniques of Japanese sword making and spend a whole day making a short sword with a blade length of less than 30 cm. During the experience, charcoal cutting, tamaheshi, tsutsubokashi, forging, unbending, fire making, soil placement, quenching, and blacksmith sharpening will be performed. The sword will then be registered and sharpened at a later date, and will be shipped to your home along with a registration certificate. If you select an option, you can also choose a Japanese sword such as a wakizashi (large) (small), katana, or tachi. Registration, packaging, and shipping fees are all included in the price. *Due to the Firearms and Swords Possession Control Act, the swordsmith will engrave the swordsmith's name on the sword. It is possible to engrave the participant's name as well. In addition, registration and sharpening are required, so it will take 6 to 9 months to deliver the sword. *The address, name, and phone number are required for the owner's details for the registration review and for shipping the finished product. If they are different from those registered with Activity Japan, please be sure to contact us here. If there is no contact, we will register and ship the sword as is. *If shipping overseas, please check for yourself whether the country can receive Japanese swords. In addition, export procedures, packaging fees, and shipping fees will be required separately. The amount varies depending on the country, so please contact us in advance. Payment will be made in cash on the day. *Damaged or scratched acrylic cases cannot be repaired, so please handle them carefully.

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Ishigaki island Coral at Yaeyama Tourism Service Photo frame making Let's experience! You can make your own photo frame using "Seagrass" in which corals, shells, bottles, etc. are rounded by waves. The staff will support you, so beginners and small children are safe ♪ Works On the day You can take it home. Create one coral photo frame in the world with your senses.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 18:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ It is a "lesson you want to make this" that you can choose from the following 4 items. 1 Mug / Beer Mug Course Turn the hand-cranked potter's wheel to make a mug or beer mug ♪ 2 Donburi / Noodle bowl course A lesson to make a large bowl for eating udon or donburi using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. 3 Pasta plate / Western bowl course A large plate that is perfect for placing pasta. Stretch the soil and place it on a mold to make an oval shape. 4 Platter course Make a large plate using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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