Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 53

• Age 16～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

The back side of the colorful color. Among the many "traditions" and "evolutions" of Nishikiyama kiln, there are many fans in the world view and charm of the work, and we pursue "Kinrande" works using gold leaf that we create independently. Kinrande kiln. The second generation owner, Minori Yoshita, is widely known as a living national treasure of Kutani ware. In this program, you can see the inquisitive spirit transmitted to the Nishikiyama kiln and experience a part of it in order to demonstrate the creativity that can be said to be a transcendental technique that looks very profane. Nishikiyama kiln with a history of over 100 years. In addition to traditional techniques, we are also working on new things in the face of the big question, "How will we deliver it in the next 100 years?" We will review traditional techniques, search for a way that is suitable for our current life, and train the staff of the kiln. Nishikiyama kiln manufacturing aims to integrate tradition and innovation. "Kinrande" Kinrande refers to the decorative technique of fixing gold on colored ceramics and its works. Beginning with the Song dynasty in China, it flourished from the Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty. In Japan, the Kinrande appeared from the Genroku era of Edo, using the Ming dynasty's Jingde Town kiln as an example, and it resembled the "Kinrande" woven fabric woven with gold thread and cut gold leaf, so it came to be called by this name in Japan. rice field. There are techniques such as "drawing gold" to draw a line with gold paint, "swinging gold" to scatter gold powder, and "pasting gold" to paste gold leaf. * For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 27～Age 59
• 1 Day or more

Yamagata Prefecture, is protected by the Asahi mountain range, has a 360-degree landscape, and has a long history of fascinating people with seasonal flowers, food, history, techniques, and a culture of living. In addition, since the production of safflower and other rice cakes made from safflower is the highest in Japan, we will use the catchphrase "a town that makes safflower in Japan" as a catchphrase for unique products and tourism that focus on safflower color. I'm pushing forward. In this Shirataka town, you can enjoy the charm of Shirataka 120%, such as experiencing the unique experience of Shirataka and enjoying local food. In particular, the "Miyamago Nodoka Village" where you will stay this time is a farmhouse inn that was relocated from a thatched-roof house Year You should be able to experience a relaxing time. The taste of buckwheat noodles you eat at lunch will surely be a memory of your life. Once you visit, you will definitely be a repeater, so please visit Shirataka Town. [Schedule] Day 1) 11:35 Meeting Yamagata Railway Ayukai Station Meeting Officials will welcome you. Orientation around 11:50 Check-in at "Miyamago Nodoka Village" Once you leave your luggage. 12: 00-14: 00 "Miyamago Nodoka Village" Soba making experience ・ Lunch ・ Participants will be asked to make soba by themselves.・ Please enjoy the soba you made yourself. 14: 00 ~ 15: 30 "Miyama-yaki" Hand-kneading pottery experience ・ Make hot water, rice bowls, small bowls, etc. 15: 30-16: 00 Break time 16: 00-17: 00 Experience making "snow lights" Make a snow lantern. After dinner, light the "candle" on the snow lantern you made. Candlelight creates a fantastic night Around 18:00 Supper "Miyamago Nodoka Village" Enjoy local cuisine with plenty of local vegetables and mountain delicacies over a relaxing time. ～ Staying at “Miyamago Nodoka Village” ～ Day 2) 9:30 Departure “Miyamago Nodoka Village” Departure after breakfast (A staff member will pick you up in the morning) 10: 00-11: 00 “ "Hokkori Farm" Cabbage Harvesting Experience * Take home the harvested cabbage one by one 11: 10-11: 30 Dream Farm Shopping for local specialties 11: 45-12: 45 Road Station Shirataka Yana Park Ayu Chaya Ayu set meal lunch / opinion exchange meeting (questionnaire survey) Ayu Chaya's proud ayu-making set meal. Enjoy local delicacies such as wild plants and sweetfish dishes with all your skills. Around 13:00 Yamagata Railway * A taxi is available for each move.

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• Age 15～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:30

Luxury stool making experience taught by furniture craftsmen and upholsterers LEON is a furniture studio that proposes, manufactures, delivers, installs, and even maintains furniture and living tools, based on the concept of "solid wood furniture that can be used for a long time." . AMANO is a chair upholstery workshop that reupholsters chairs and sofas, offering the idea of ​​``fixing and reusing.'' In this program, two such cooperative workshops have teamed up. After a tour and explanation of the workshop and gallery, you can create a stool that you can customize to your liking, including the wood species and fabric of the chair. Take your time to see, hear, touch, and experience the details of each product.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

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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• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

At the “Katsura Andos Doll Shop”, you can experience the Japanese-style dressing and visit to the present-day master craftsman, Keigo Ando, who is awarded to Japan's outstanding engineers. Time required Will be approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

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• Age 18～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

A handmade ring is a ring that you make yourself. You can include the unique value of having made the ring yourself. *This course is exclusive to the trial site, so the price and benefits differ from the day-trip wedding ring course on our own site. Delivery date: 2 weeks in advance, same day delivery Amount: ¥110,000 + TAX (tax included) per person Width: 2.5mm Material: Pt950 or K18 yellow gold Engraving: Hand stamped or machine carved Pair bonus ...8-page photo book, 2 ring cases with logo, and mini tote included After-sales follow-up...None Time...Meeting at Shonandai Station at 10am - Disbanding at 12:30pm (Production time is around 2 hours) Self-service at our shop There are three main features of Maid: 1. Only one group can be reserved per day. 2. Traditional forging techniques. 3. Support from instructors with national qualifications. ~ Procedure of the day ~ 10:00 Please take a taxi from the east exit of Shonandai Station. 10:10 Arrival at the workshop When you arrive in front of the workshop, please press the intercom. 10:15 Start of handmade experience After listening to the customer's wishes and explaining the production process, we begin work. There will be a snack break when half of the work is completed. 12:15 End of handmade experience The handmade experience is scheduled to last around 2 hours. 12:20 Depart from the workshop Once the experience is finished, call a taxi and have it take you to Shonandai Station. [Important] Materials will be ordered 2 days after your reservation. The day after making your reservation, please let us know whether the two rings will be made of platinum Pt950 or K18YG. *If you would like options such as laser engraving or inner stones, please let us know when making a reservation. *Due to the rise in gold prices, additional charges will apply for K18YG. Details are listed on the PRICE (price list) page of the HP.

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