Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 22

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Make a kaleidoscope using a kaleidoscope kit and decorate the surface with colored paper etc. You can also make it in the lower grades

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Cut bamboo and shave it to make a simple flute.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Make your own broom using Japanese pampas grass that grows naturally in Aso. The attached broom can also be used as a room interior and can be enjoyed for cleaning.

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• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

Bake iron in a furnace to soften it and make a shape. Make your own, such as hooks for lowering flowerpots, hat racks and candle stands.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Draw a pattern on a size of 6 cm in diameter, and carve the pattern on the surface of plaster of the same size. Pour in molten tin and finish to make a pendant

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• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Use existing glass melting parts to glue and finish the parts to earrings, pendants, brooches and rings.

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• Age 8～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Melt a glass rod with a burner to make two earrings and one patterned dragonfly ball.

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• Age 10～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

We heat the five-inch nail to actually make an original paper knife. In addition, we will give a lecture on the museum and how to appreciate the actual Japanese sword. It takes about 2 hours.

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• Age 10～Age 120
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00

Visit the swordsmith with commentary directly from the swordsmith and swordsmith, and actually experience the swordsmith with a mallet. After that, you will appreciate the actual Japanese sword. In addition, the experience is a part of the folding, the process of hitting the ball steel, and the actual experience of bellows.

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• Age 15～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

"Henro" is a pilgrimage to 88 temples related to Kobo Daishi in Shikoku. Asano Sohonten has been selling pilgrimage supplies for 130 years at Kirihataji Temple. Collect your favorite beads to make your own original amulet. To Kirihata-ji, change into a pilgrimage costume and be guided by the Asano shopkeeper. At Kirihata-ji, we hold a memorial service for our ancestors. ~ Flow of the day ~ 1. How to use pilgrimage supplies and the charm of Shikoku Sacred Ground 2. Making amulets with your favorite beads 3. Changing into a pilgrimage costume (rental) 4. Asano shopkeeper's guide to walking along the approach to Kirihata Temple 5. Kirihata Temple Pilgrimage to ancestors at the temple * 1 original amulet for takeaway gifts

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• Age 15～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

"Watanabe's" is an indigo dyeing workshop based in Kamiita-cho, which is known as the production center of Awa indigo, which consistently manufactures, dyes, and produces "medicines" that are dyes from indigo cultivation. You can experience indigo dyeing by choosing your favorite from 5 items (products) carefully selected by Mr. Watanabe, an indigo master and dyer. Clothing dyed with indigo is said to have deodorant, antibacterial, and insect repellent effects, and is a traditional craft that has been loved by people since the Edo period. This experience is recommended for those who are interested in the charm of indigo and the history of indigo that they have never known before, and those who want to directly experience the beauty of Awa indigo, which is a symbol of Japan Blue. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. About Mr. Watanabe's thoughts on indigo making (with Wasanbon and tea, which is a specialty of Kamiita Town) 2. Aihata Easy-to-use workshop 3. Original indigo dyeing that can be used for a long time Production of works ・ Choose from 5 items: T-shirt ・ Stall ・ Hat ・ Cushion cover ・ Bandana ※ Takeaway gift ・ 1 original indigo dye ・ Original indigo dyed work (T-shirt ・ Stall ・ Hat ・ Cushion cover ・ Bandana One of them)

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• Age 15～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

The cocoon pot, a ceramic art workshop, is located on a lush hill surrounded by seasonal flowers and trees. The original and beautiful blue Ai Asagi's "Celadon" created by his father, Mitsuo, in the first generation. Mitsuharu Sato, one of the few potters in Japan who makes this celadon work, will carefully guide you, so you can enjoy pottery with peace of mind even for the first time. In addition, Mr. Sato will create your own original work. There is also Dogakuji Temple, which is the second temple of the Shikoku-specific sacred place, and it is one of the pleasures to take a walk around the workshop. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. About the charm of "Kikama" and beautiful works 2. Ceramic art work production by "hand-bending" (1 point) 3. Creating an image of a walking design near the workshop 4. Custom-made work production by the kiln * Takeaway gift ・ Own work by hand-made by ceramic artist Mitsuharu Sato (1 piece) * The work will be mailed at a later date

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

As the name suggests, "Blue Indigo Kiln", which is a quaint workshop where a 100-year-old Japanese house was renovated by itself and the second generation Toshiyuki Matsushita works on ceramic works, is blue, indigo, and dark blue. It features an elegant work that uses the glaze of the above as an accent color. The indigo bowl goes well with both Japanese and Western dishes and enhances the deliciousness of the dish. In the experience plan, you can experience both the "hand-kneading" technique, which even beginners can easily work on, and the "electric potter's wheel". ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. About the charm of "blue indigo kiln" and beautiful works 2. Ceramic art work production by "hand-bending" and "electric potter's wheel" (1 piece each) 3. Custom-made work production by kiln * Takeaway Gifts ・ Own work by "hand-bending" and "electric potter's wheel" (1 each) -Made-to-order work by ceramic artist Toshiyuki Matsushita (1) * The work will be mailed at a later date

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

"Okubo Blacksmith" made with traditional techniques is a field blacksmith that has been around for 100 years. Each carefully made kitchen knife is easy to cook, sharp and delicious, so it is popular with the general public and is also used by professional cooks. It is Mr. Kimasa, the 3rd generation, and Mr. Ryuichi, the 4th generation, who continue to make kitchen knives that cannot be parted once used. Mr. Kimasa has a wonderful skill that was selected as a master craftsman of the present generation, and there are many customers from all over the country who come for kitchen knives. In a workshop that feels like you have traveled back in time to the world of old tales, you can observe the making of kitchen knives with brilliant craftsmanship and bring back one all-purpose kitchen knife to the world. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. Blacksmith Okubo Parents and children about techniques (Characteristics of iron knives, how to sharpen, how to handle) 2. Experience of cutting vegetables with Japanese knives and checking the sharpness and taste 3. Tour of the knife making workshop * Takeaway gift ・ Take away one desired all-purpose kitchen knife. * You can enter your name if you wish.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

The origin of Awa Washi has a history of about 1300 years ago, when people who served in the imperial court called the Inbe tribe planted hemp and kozo to make paper and cloth. .. As a "maker of new materials", "Awagami Factory", which has released Japanese paper from the world of "tradition" and is developing various techniques and researching materials, has developed Japanese paper that can be printed by inkjet, and the world. It is evaluated as a high quality paper so that the artists inside visit it to use it in their works. After learning how to make paper by a Japanese paper craftsman, you can print your favorite photos and memory data on Japanese paper to make a work. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1.1 About the history of Awa Japanese paper for 300 years 2. Tour of the production site of Japanese paper craftsmen 3. Experience of making original handmade Japanese paper 4. Print your favorite photo data on Japanese paper Awa Japanese paper print of photo data with souvenirs (shipped at a later date)

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

"Table Kobo kiki" is a shop that manufactures and sells original products that take advantage of the charm of solid wood, from small chopstick rests to large single-plate tables. You can choose your favorite wood from several types and laser-engrave a dial or illustration you designed on a wooden clock or cup holder to experience making it. Please take home a warm wooden accessory that is perfect for a relaxing time. Also, please enjoy the view of "Mt. Bizan" from the terrace side at the back of the workshop shop. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. About attractive products in the solid board table specialty store "Table Kobo kiki" 2. Production of original clock or original cup holder ・ Design ・ Laser engraving ・ Polishing and oiling ※ Take-out gift ・ Original produced Watch or cup holder

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

Okada Taru is a company that inherits the craftsmanship that has been handed down since its founding in 1948, continues to stick to round shapes, and continues to make one of the few wooden products in Tokushima that is carefully handmade one by one. "Barrels," "drawers," and "tubs" are traditional crafts that are inseparable from Japanese life and food culture. The more you use it, the more attractive it becomes over time. The original wood products made here will change your life in the future. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. Culture and product introduction of "barrel", "chest" and "fortune" by Mr. Okada 2. Tour of Okada barrel factory 3. Experience of making original wood products * Take-out gifts, original wood products and barrels made Take away one of the, chest, and tub

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

A workshop provided by a historic florist. Let's make your own work in the store surrounded by flowers! You can use as many flowers as you like from a wide variety of flower materials. After creating it, you can take a photo in the stylish store. We provide a healing time to face the flowers. 1 minute walk from Higashi Okazaki Station. -On the day of the flow ~ ① How to make Explanations 10 minutes ② work making 60 minutes ③ photography 20 minutes

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

Why not have fun creating a stylish bakery using resin clay? [Limited to 1 to 3 people as this is a face-to-face one-on-one lesson]

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• Age 8～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

[Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture] Bring in your red iron dyeing at the workshop in front of Hankyu Ikeda Station. Recommended for women, couples, and families♪ ‥Red Gara dyeing is a natural dye that can be removed from the soil and turned into soil. It is an energy-saving dyeing method that requires only a small amount of water. Please bring in one item of cloth, T-shirt, or other item you would like to dye using Red Garla dye and have it dyed freely. You can choose your favorite color and do tie-dye or gradation. Our staff will explain everything in detail, so it's safe for first-timers, children, and women! ‥∵∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥★Please bring anything you would like to dye. Up to 1 item (200g). ★Things to be dyed You can dye one item of your choice, such as cloth or a T-shirt. ★ [Drink included] After the experience, you can take a hot breath while drinking a drink. It's good to have fun with everyone, or it's good for two people to relax together.

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

This is an indigo dyeing experience using Indian indigo. Please bring in one item of cloth, T-shirt, or other item you would like to dye using indigo dyeing and have it dyed freely. The staff will explain the experience in detail, so it's safe for first-timers, children, and women!After the experience, you can take a hot breath with a drink. ∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∵∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥★Whatever you like Please tell us what you would like to dye. Please hold it. Up to 1 item (200g). The quality is limited to natural fibers such as cotton and linen. Please note that synthetic fibers such as polyester cannot be dyed. ★Things to be dyed You can dye one item of your choice, such as cloth or a T-shirt. [You can bring in whatever you want to dye. ]In addition to bringing your own, we also have tote bags and T-shirts available. T-shirt 1,320 yen (tax included) Tote bag 700 yen (tax included) Please order at time of reservation. [Drink included] After the experience, you will have a hot break while drinking a drink. It's good to have fun with everyone, or it's good for two people to relax together.

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

[Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture] Red iron plate tightening at a workshop in front of Hankyu Ikeda Station. Recommended for women, couples, and families♪ Comes with a tenugui towel ‥∴‥ Red dye is a natural dye that can be removed from the soil and turned into soil. It is an energy-saving dyeing method that requires only a small amount of water. You will use iron dye to fold the fabric and use a wooden block to tie it. This is a dyeing technique used for yukata that creates continuous patterns based on the way the fabric is folded and the combination of boards. Our staff will explain everything in detail, so it's safe for first-timers, children, and women! ‥∵∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥★Please join us empty-handed. ★What you will be dyeing: You will be dyeing an Ise cotton tenugui towel. ★Drink included After the experience, you can take a hot breath while drinking a drink. It's good to have fun with everyone, or it's good for two people to relax together.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:45

"Candle Studio Lumiere" is a handmade candle class certified by the Japan Candle Association in Umeda Osaka With this plan, you can make one candle of 6.2 cm x 10 cm. You can make it in the popular two-tone color with your favorite color. The atmosphere changes depending on the color, so please make it to your liking. Also as a gift It's a perfect item for yourself ♪

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• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A full-scale shoe studio produced by a shoemaker who also worked on Michael Jordan's shoes. The owner, Miyagi Kengo, trained in shoes in 20 Year Italy and opened the store last year Year. Removed by Year OPE N We are holding a leather mask workshop at a fashionable shoe studio. Super easy even for beginners! If you want to make it, you can also make baby shoes! It is also recommended as a gift! ● Color ● You can choose blue, black, brown, green, purple, etc. at the On the day ● Size guide ● S (for children) 18x6 cm M (Female) 20x7,5cm L (Male) 22x9,5 cm ● Experience time ● 15 to 30 minutes Feel free to experience it ♪ ● How to use a leather mask ♪ ● \ Can be used semi-permanently / You can use it for a long time because you can replace the mask-in sheet (50 sheets / 380 yen \ Breathability is better than cloth mask ◎ / Breathability is perfect! Do not wash in the washing machine after use, just blow a disinfectant spray after use and then dry in the shade! It is recommended to have several sheets and use them alternately. \ Fashion / If you use a leather fashion mask, you can enjoy it according to your clothes! If you're wondering what color to use, Ivory is recommended. It goes well with any clothes and is good! Best selling right now [Experience flow] ① Reception ② Select mask color 5 minutes ③ Sewing 10 minutes ④ 1 minute to put the string ⑤ Completion

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• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Leather baby shoes can be made at the authentic shoe studio produced by a shoemaker who also worked on Michael Jordan San's shoes. We make cute baby shoes with Italian leather that even beginners can easily make. It is also recommended for birthday celebrations! -The size is 9.5 cm / 12 cm. less 1 year old and up to 1 and a half years old) ・ The leather used in the workshop is made in Italy and comes in various colors, so you can choose from the ones prepared on the On the day (Examples of colors: green, orange, yellow (crocodile leather embossed), blue, purple, red, black). * Please note that you cannot specify the color at the time of booking. [Experience flow] ①Reception ②Choose the color of shoes (You can choose from the leather prepared by cutting here in advance) 5 minutes ③Sewing 20 minutes ④Name entry 5 minutes ⑤Thonging 5 minutes ⑥Completion

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• Age 7～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

As typified by Hiroshima's souvenir "Momiji Manju", "Momiji" is a tree of Hiroshima Prefecture, and it is also a flower. It is also said to be good at the world because it changes the color. Make sure to deepen your connection with Hiroshima by making a maple tree with a mizuhiki, which is said to be a good omen to connect people together. It has the meaning of matchmaking without limitation. I hope everyone will have a wonderful time through the mizuhiki experience! ◆Basic knowledge of mizuhiki ◆How to handle mizuhiki ◆Plum knot ◆Momiji knot

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:45

"Candle Studio Lumiere" is a handmade candle class certified by the Japan Candle Association in Umeda Osaka With this plan, you can make one candle of 6.2 cm x 10 cm. Please make your own candle with your favorite color ♪ * Eligible for goto travel and regional coupons

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• Age 8～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:30

Select an illustration from the illustration drawn on the spot, the photo on the smartphone, or the design material in the store, select your favorite color from about 20 colors by the technique of silk screen printing, and use the cloth material such as tote bags and T-shirts. Please print on the item. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Selection and decision of print manuscript 30 minutes ②Data editing for printing (by staff) ・ Item (printed matter) selection 20 minutes ③Plate making 20 minutes ④Print preparation 20 minutes ⑤Printing work 90 minutes ⑥Cleaning up 20 minutes ⓻Preparation for return・ Settlement 10 minutes

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