Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 28

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

In 'Glass Hall of Ishigakijima' you can experience photo frame, lamp, and nameplate making using Ryukyu glass. Glass works perfect for the memorial of the trip, reminiscent of Okinawa sea!

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• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

Kamakura is a popular tourist destination for Japanese and foreign visitors.  It is a place where many Japanese traditions have been preserved along with nature. And it was a birthplace of the Kamakura shogunate known as the samurai regime. In this program, you can visit the blacksmith workshop that is operated in Kamakura by direct descendant of legendary sword master Masamune. Also you can appreciate and actually hold a Japanese sword which is, at present, regarded as a fine masterpiece of Art. This program is conducted with Japanese only. Foreign language explanation is an optional service.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

Burn the work in a firewood kiln. Bizen ware is very strong, simple but deeply grilled pottery. Would you like to present only one Bizengrash to the world to parents in commemoration of marriage?

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:30

Tamba ware is one of Japan's six ancient kilns*. In a relaxed town where the original Japanese scenery spreads out, you can receive direct instruction from active pottery makers who have inherited traditional techniques. You can experience authentic Tamba ware. A unique experience that touches your heart. *Japan's Six Ancient Kilns is a general term for the six representative kilns (Echizen, Seto, Tokoname, Shigaraki, Tamba, and Bizen) that have continued to produce ceramics from the Middle Ages to the present day. It was named by Mr. Fujio Koyama, an ancient ceramics researcher, around 1945, and was designated as a "Japan Heritage" in 2017.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Iron is a human invention. People have walked with iron, as it is said, "Whoever controls iron controls the world." A Japanese sword cannot be made good unless it is made of iron using the traditional ironmaking method. With this plan, you can experience making iron from iron sand using the traditional iron-making method. Repeat the work of cutting charcoal into small pieces and adding iron sand to determine the "steel" part from the finished lump "kera". You can take the finished product home with you. ★We have someone here who can explain things in English, so you don't need an interpreter.

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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 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
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:00

Customer attraction such as companies Events・ For schools, boy scouts, children's meetings, etc. We will bring an electric wheel at each venue! Each electric wheel can be made by turns every 15 minutes. You can make a teacup, teacup, beer cup, shochu cup, bowl and so on. We will provide you with a service for cutting the ground. First of all, make a free quote ... "Ashizaki Monta Kobo" 06-6417-3303 080-6109-8239 (Morikawa)

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

You will spend a whole day making a small scale attached to the Japanese sword. The material is the same as the Japanese sword, and the world's highest grade iron (tamahagane) is used. You can make a soil holder by yourself and insert a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, make a scabbard, and sharpen it to complete it. Only at our studio can you experience making a small pattern and sharpening it. You will learn how to make a Japanese sword while working, and you will not know until you experience the work of striking iron to change its shape and create ripples, so I think it will be a great learning experience. We will proceed according to the ability of the person who will experience it, so there is no need to worry about minors and women. Photos and videos can be taken during production! The fee will be the experience fee for one Kozuka. Two or more people can make one. In that case, please let us know when you make a reservation. If you make a reservation for two or more, it will take about an additional hour for each one after the second one. Please join us with plenty of time before the end time. It is also possible to advance the start time, so please contact us. ★We have someone here who can explain things in English, so you don't need an interpreter.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

The food culture of eating with chopsticks is widely distributed in the Asian region. However, most Japanese families have a habit of using them for grandpa, grandma, dad, mother, eldest son, eldest daughter and so on. This is a unique culture even in the world. Looking at the West, the knife and fork are all the same. We want you to experience the making of mochi while thinking about such things and to touch the culture.

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• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The food culture of eating with chopsticks is widely distributed in the Asian region. However, most Japanese families have a habit of using them for grandpa, grandma, dad, mother, eldest son, eldest daughter and so on. This is a unique culture even in the world. Looking at the West, the knife and fork are all the same. We want you to experience the making of mochi while thinking about such things and to touch the culture.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

The only place in Komatsu where you can visit a farm and experience stone processing! Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. The cave mining site is cool in summer and warm in winter, and maintains a consistent temperature year-round. In this program, an arch bridge and quarry made of Takigahara stone will be guided by Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a sculptor and geoguide who uses Takigahara stone for creative activities, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the current owner of Stone Aratani Shoten. It is a unique experience where you can see and learn about Komatsu's stone culture and stone history while visiting the original. ☆ There is also a plan with a stone carving workshop ☆ After the tour, those who wish can touch and feel the stones at the stone carving workshop. *Reservations for the sculpture workshop have ended. We only accept visits. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Visit Komatsu's only remaining clover and experience stone processing! Takigahara-cho, Komatsu City is the production area of ​​Takigahara stone, which has a beautiful blue-gray color. Komatsu City's numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of over 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are a major reason why Komatsu City has been designated as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone shop that currently manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, where there were once many stone quarries. In this program, under the guidance of Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yuki Araya, the owner of Ishizai Araya Shoten, we will tour the traditional arch bridges around the stone quarry and the inside of the quarry, while visiting Komatsu. You can see, learn about, and experience stone culture and history. Experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone as a material that is used in a variety of places, from ancient tombs and grave sites to bridges, home entrances, and stylish cafes. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be provided in Japanese only.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Okinawa Would you like to make a photo stand to decorate your memories? Decorate a wooden frame with colorful Ryukyu glass pieces and shells ♪ All you have to do is put it on a fluffy frame so you can easily experience it with your children! it's beautiful Okinawa Let's draw out the landscapes and memories of and take them back as original photo frames!

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 7～
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 15:00

It is a woodworking class full of feelings using a woodworking kit made of domestic cedar. wooden Hand-making We have prepared "trial lessons" to make you enjoy The work can be selected from the following two types. A: Box display shelf (2 pieces) B: Two-stage free display cabinet (1 piece) It is also possible to start on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Details Contact us Please give me.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30

It is a workshop to create a Christmas embroidery drawstring that is perfect for the current time. There are two types of drawstring pants that can be worn: boots and snowmen. Would you like to present your favorite patterns, messages to loved ones, hand-drawn illustrations, etc., freely design and embroider the sweets in a single purse? From embroidery to sewing with just the embroidery machine "TAJIMA SAI"! Even those who are not good at sewing can participate freely.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

The reason why requests from world brands come in... Kokura Orimono's strength lies in jacquard silk fabrics. An industrial jacquard loom has 14,200 warp (vertical) threads, with weft (horizontal) threads moving back and forth between them. There is slight unevenness in thickness. The craftsman adjusts them while threading, and operates the loom while keeping an eye on it to ensure that it runs smoothly. Today, there are almost no highly specialized craftsmen even within the production area, which is one of the reasons why Kokura Textile receives requests from world-famous brands. Why not visit Kokura Orimono to meet these rare and highly skilled craftsmen? *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

The painting experience class is a class where you can experience by extracting the "painting" process of attaching a pattern to the base kit (things that have been unglazed) in the process of making ceramics. It is a simple plan and recommended for anyone.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Use the ceramic art for paint, draw and your own favorite words or pictures, patterns freely, is a picture with experience plan foolproof. By hope, for those who want to challenge the Advanced Administration is, paste the cut-out paper to vessel was unglazed, you can also painting experience of "Miyama Japanese paper stencil dyeing" to instill the pigment with a brush.

• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

(Cannot be used in conjunction with other services.) Melt the glass rod with a burner to create a dragonfly ball. Create a one-of-a-kind original dragonfly ball by combining glass colors and patterns! By combining the completed dragonfly ball with parts sold separately, you can make various accessories such as straps and necklaces. ～Flow of the day～ ① Reception, explanation of the inside of the building, explanation of the dragonfly production experience (5 minutes) ② Selecting the pattern and glass color (5 minutes) ③ Production (10 minutes) ④ Gradual cooling over 40 to 50 minutes. During that time, you can tour the exhibits and shop at the museum shop. (30 minutes) ⑤ Either wait while choosing accessory parts to match the completed dragonfly ball, or enjoy a walk around Kobe. (20 min)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

Simple! Tiny! Perfect for free research! ! With real flowers and UV resin, you can make charms, hair stops, accessories and more.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

**Satsuma Kiriko** refers to cut glass products made in Kagoshima Prefecture. The history of Satsuma Kiriko dates back to the 1840s, when Narioki Shimazu, the 26th lord of the Satsuma Domain, started glass manufacturing in Kagoshima. Currently, small items such as pierced earrings, key holders, and accessories are sold using waste materials generated in the manufacturing process of Satsuma Kiriko. This is an activity where you can learn about the history of Satsuma Kiriko!

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• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

At the Oita Fragrance Museum, visitors can enjoy the experience of mixing various scents and making their own original perfumes. This is a request reservation. Event time: 10:30~ / 13:00~ / 15:00~ / 16:30~ *Reception is until 15 minutes before the start of each experience. Please let us know your desired time by message. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:50 / 12:50 / 15:20 / 18:50

Kyoto Shijo Karasuma "Kobo Ran-Hana" holds classes on glasswork, flower arrangements, and flower accessories. In this plan, we will make use of the seasonal flowers to make a pretty arrangement.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

(Cannot be combined with other services.) Melt a glass rod with a burner to make a dragonfly ball. Let's create one original dragonfly ball in the world by combining the colors and patterns of the glass! By combining the completed dragonfly ball with parts sold separately, you can process it into various accessories such as straps and necklaces. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception, explanation of the hall, explanation of dragonfly ball production experience (5 minutes) ② Choose a pattern and glass color (5 minutes) ③ Production (20 minutes) ④ Slowly cool over 40 to 50 minutes. In the meantime, you can visit the exhibits and shop at the museum shop. (30 minutes) ⑤ Wait while choosing accessory parts to match the finished dragonfly ball, or enjoy walking around Kobe. (20 min)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 13:30

It is a woodworker who finishes the work with an electric screwdriver and a screw. Choose from 60 different woodworking kits and make a reservation. You can choose from 20 colors. People who are new to woodworking are also welcome. While making fun while making your work, the scope of DIY expands.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This is a plan where you can experience a full blown glass experience. Why don't you make a single glass in the world with a full-fledged technique that turns a brow, blows in, and creates a shape using tools? The glass can be colored at no extra charge. Please challenge your own original work.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

This is a full-fledged electric potter's wheel experience plan that even first-timers can experience with confidence. Many people often see what potters use when making pottery. The instructor will carefully teach you, regardless of age or gender, anyone can enjoy with confidence. As you can make only hot water, mug cups, bowls, etc., you can use it for everyday use or as a gift.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Experience indigo dyeing T-shirts or tote bags using indigo in Hozu, Kameoka, Kyoto. Create your own original indigo dyed T-shirt or tote bag! ●What kind of company is Kyoto Hozu Indigo Studio? Founded in 1997. Kyoto Hozu Indigo Studio Co., Ltd., a Kyoto indigo dyeing and Ryukyu indigo dyeing studio in Kameoka, Kyoto, is a studio that revived the legendary Kyoto indigo "Kyoto indigo" in 2015 and branded it as "Kyoho indigo". We aim to revitalize the region through product development, sales, and experiential learning using indigo. While providing many Ryukyu indigo dyes to major fashion brands, we also create various specialty products of Hozu, Kameoka using Kyoindigo/Kyoho indigo. ●Recommended points for the indigo dyeing experience at Kyoto Hozu Indigo Studio! ★Point 1: There is a high degree of freedom in design, so you can create truly original works rather than starting from a fixed design. ★Point: This workshop is easy for beginners to participate in and feel at ease, as craftsmen who have been holding indigo dyeing experiences for over 1,200 people over the past two years will carefully explain how to dye. ★Point 3: There are a wide variety of experience materials, and you can change materials after entering the workshop. There are dozens of types of scarves alone. *Limited to materials equivalent to or greater than the experience this time. Let's have fun and create an original, one-of-a-kind indigo dyeing piece! -------Nearby tourist spots-----------(1) Hozugawa River Rafting (2) Trolley train (3) Sanga Stadium (4) Izumo Taisha Shrine (5) Yunohana Onsen (6) Hozugawa Auto Campsite

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Kamakoya's studio can do various paper-making experiences. Every experience uses 楮 · 三 ___ which was brought up carefully in the field of Kamikaya. At the foot of Shikoku Karst, please enjoy making works in the workshop at the origin of the Shimanto River.

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