Asakusa/Ueno in Handmade / Handcraft workshops

• Age 1～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*The campaign with drink will end on April 30, 2024. Why not paint an auspicious papier-mâché in your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Papier-mâché is a type of craft made by creating a frame from wood and pasting washi paper on it. It originally originated in China, but is said to have been introduced to Japan during the Heian period. There are many different shapes, but many of them are in the shape of animals, and they have become treasured as lucky charms. First, choose your favorite plain body. Once you have decided on the body, use your imagination and paint your ideas with paint. Our staff will support you, so even beginners can have fun creating. Papier-mâché is hollow and very light, making it a very popular souvenir for travel. [Types of bodies to choose from] ▶ Daruma "Daruma" has a rounded shape and is said to "get up no matter how many times it falls, so it has been treasured as a talisman and lucky charm since ancient times. Paper mache daruma dolls are used for all kinds of wishes, such as warding off evil, bringing harmony to the family, and making wishes come true, so they are used to bring prosperity in business and victory. ▶Lucky catsLucky cats used to be good luck charms for sericulture, as they exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms, but since sericulture has declined, they have come to be good luck charms for business prosperity. There is a theory that lucky cats were originally made using the Imado-yaki pottery technique, which was produced around Imado-cho in Asakusa. *There are various theories. ▶Fox masksFox masks are used in Nohgaku (a general term for Noh and Kyogen) and Kagura (dance and song performed to worship the gods). At Inari Shrine, they are often considered to be auspicious, as they are worshiped as messengers of the gods. Fox masks are also said to bring good luck such as bountiful harvests, prosperity in business, and safety in the home. *Depending on the availability of stock, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*The <Drink included> campaign will end on April 30, 2024. Why not make your own original art fan at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Decorate the traditional Japanese craft "fan" with your own ideas and make a unique fan by hand. You can easily enjoy decoration using stamps and markers. No special skills or drawing skills are required. You can create your own unique fan by freely choosing the type and color of stamps and applying an original design. Our staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. By incorporating modern stamp art into a traditional fan, a new art piece that combines tradition and modernity is born. Your original fan will be a special item that you made yourself and will become a memorable and important item. *This experience is an experience where you paint a ready-made plain fan directly by yourself.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*The <Drink included> campaign will end on April 30, 2024. Why not make your own original goshuincho at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? You can make an upcycled goshuincho that is kind to the earth, using recycled materials such as scraps from the kimono manufacturing process, used paper bags, and wrapping paper. Choose your favorite pattern from the materials and make your own favorite goshuincho! Staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. If you visit shrines and temples with your handmade goshuincho, it will become a deeper memory. ●What is upcycling? It is to give new added value to things or unwanted items that would otherwise be discarded, upgrade them into new products, and reborn them. The keyword upcycling is very important in switching from a consumer society where things are mass-produced and consumed to a sustainable society.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*The campaign with drink included will end on April 30, 2024. Why not make Mizuhiki accessories at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Mizuhiki is a decorative cord used on the front of gift envelopes and condolence envelopes, and is mainly used for engagement gifts, gift covers, New Year decorations, etc. The beauty and delicacy of curves are a unique Japanese culture, and there are deep meanings and commitments to the way they are tied and the number of strings, and the type used varies depending on the occasion. Recently, it has been used in a wide range of applications, including decorations, accessories, and interior design. Mizuhiki is a cord that is tied to connect people, so it is recommended as a present. It is also light and small, making it a perfect souvenir for your trip. We have many colors and types of Mizuhiki available at our store. From beginners to advanced users, aim to complete it to the extent that you can! Our staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30

"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 mizuhiki of your favorite colors to create an original bookmark. You can also make an arrangement rabbit ♪

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• Age 13～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:30

Wedding and wedding anniversary Sun Would you like to create an LED lighting panel for your retirement or birth celebration? People other than the producer can also be present during the production and shooting in couples. Please contact us.

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• Age 13～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:30

Wedding and wedding anniversary Sun Would you like to create an LED lighting panel for your retirement or birth celebration? People other than the producer can also be present during the production and shooting in couples. Please contact us.

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• Date Spot
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• Age 13～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:30

Wedding and wedding anniversary Sun Would you like to create an LED lighting panel for your retirement or birth celebration? People other than the producer can also be present during the production and shooting in couples. Please contact us.

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• Date Spot
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:30

Wedding and wedding anniversary Sun Would you like to create an LED lighting panel for your retirement or birth celebration? People other than the producer can also be present during the production and shooting in couples. Please contact us.

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• Date Spot
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• Age 13～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:30

Wedding and wedding anniversary Sun Would you like to create an LED lighting panel for your retirement or birth celebration? People other than the producer can also be present during the production and shooting in couples. Please contact us.

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• Date Spot
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• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30

"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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• Nationwide travel support "regional coupon" available

• Age 9～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Welcome to Japan! This is a special plan for travelers from overseas at the glass craft sandblasting headquarters classroom. Let's make a wonderful original glass with sand-scraped glass sculpture. "Sandblasting" means to scrape by blowing sand. It is similar to Edo Kiriko, but the feature is that you can freely carve your favorite pictures and handwritten letters. Even if it's your first time, even if you don't have an artistic mind, you can create a wonderful work with a high degree of perfection! It takes only about 100 minutes to complete and is ready to take home. You can engrave Mt. Fuji, traditional Japanese patterns, names and dates on the glass, so it's perfect for traveling in Japan. *This plan is for foreigners, but Japanese people are also welcome to participate.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30

It is pleased with a present! An eco-gift bag that can be used all the time The method of tying the mizuhiki changes every month♪ We will make an original gift bag with a lucky pattern hand towel from Daimatsu Dyeing Factory, which is dyed with Edo Komon and Edo Sarasa, and a mizuhiki decoration. There are three types of auspicious patterned tenugui: “mesh pattern” (five colors) for good luck, “wave chidori” (three colors) for family harmony, and “checkered pattern” (seven colors) for wishing for prosperity. *Please note that not all colors are available as each item is hand-dyed.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:30

Would you like to make your favorite pouch accessories using Japanese cloth and paper? The popular pouch-making workshop is now available at all times. You can make a thin accessory case that can also be used as a card case, a seal case, a pen case, a glasses case, and a chibi pouch without sewing at all. The fabrics and papers you can choose from are Arimatsu Shibori, Ise Momen, Edo Komon Tenugui, Noto Jofu, Fujimoto Dye Crafts dyed fabric, Edo Karakami, and Kaga Futamata Washi. A total of 4 courses to choose from. If you make a regular reservation, you will receive the A course ``Thin accessory case & small pouch''. If you would like courses B to C, please make a reservation from the options. ------------------------------A course (duration approximately 1 hour) Thin accessory case & chibi pouch 3,500 yen B course ( Time required: approx. 1 hour) Seal case, chibi pouch, 3,800 yen C course (time required, approx. 1 hour) Pen case & chibi pouch, 4,000 yen D course (time required, approx. 1 hour) Glasses case & chibi pouch, plus 4,500 yen --- ---------------------------Instructor: Yuko Setoguchi (cokoworks no-sew Gamaguchi (R) certified instructor who does not use needles or threads)

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 16:00

"Asakusa matchmaking" You can make original cute matchmaking straps and hair elastics to choose from 20 beautiful colors! !! ■ Flow after entering the store ■ 1. Choose your favorite combination from about 20 types of threads! 2. Choose a strap or hair elastic! 3. Choose the shape of Mizuhiki! 4. Created under a staff lecture! 5. Attach the metal fittings to Mizuhiki! 6. Completion ★ You can choose from 2 types of Mizuhiki ★ ① "Happy Awaji Knot" This is an auspicious knot that contains the wish of "a long-lasting relationship" because it is difficult to untie once. (2) "Apotropaic magic plum knot" Plum is a lucky tree to prevent evil. In addition, it is said that "the tip is good" because it blooms first in early spring, and it has been used as a talisman for a long time. ★ Japanese space with a view of the tea room ★ A building 2 minutes from Kaminarimon. If you go up to the 5th floor, you will find a space with tatami mats and a full-scale tea room. If you want to make Japanese miscellaneous goods, why not make it in a Japanese space? ■ Business hours ■ Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 16: 00- * Please make a reservation before coming to the store. Time required: Approximately 30 minutes: 1,000 yen (tax included) per person No belongings! Please come empty-handed ◎ ―――――――――――――――――――――――― ※ There are many other plans such as simultaneous holding, matcha cafe tea zen, tea ceremony experience, and namagashi making experience! Please contact us or make a reservation from the corresponding page on the same site. We look forward to welcoming everyone.

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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 / 17:00

*Wanariya is empty-handed! We have 4 indigo jars available at Wanariya. In addition, we have prepared aprons and gloves so that the products to be dyed and your clothes will not get dirty, so please come to Wanariya empty-handed. Customers who need it are asked to wear shoe guards so that their shoes do not get dirty. We have prepared everything so that your clothes will not get dirty, so please participate with peace of mind ♪ (You can dye indigo even in a kimono) *Wanariya's indigo dyeing experience is open to children aged 4 to the elderly. (Basically, parents and children are recommended to participate.) Our staff will take pictures and support the experience during the experience, so parents can enjoy their own experience while watching over their children. * Groups of up to 45 people can be accommodated! Time required: Handkerchief/Tenugui dyeing 75 minutes ~ *Minimum number of participants: 2 people (No interpreter required) A word from the Wanariya staff! "There is no failure in indigo dyeing! It is important to have fun! These words are the most important thing in indigo dyeing. You will really understand when you try♪"∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽ ∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽■Experience Handkerchief dyeing (indigo dyeing/tie dyeing) Time required: 60 minutes Please note that there are ■Experience fee: 2,500 yen (tax included) *All products in our store include tax. ■Experience flow ① Please choose the product you want to dye. ② I will explain the history, colors, raw materials, etc. of indigo dyeing. ③ We will introduce the design of the squeeze pattern, which is very popular at our store. ④ Use tools such as rubber bands to bind and fold the fabric to create your own design. ⑤Once you've finished drawing your design, change into an apron, put on your gloves, and you're ready to go! ⑥It's time to dye indigo♪⑦Remove the rubber band and you're done! What kind of design do you have? ⑧The finished work will be a one-of-a-kind indigo-dyed work full of individuality★

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• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour

Let's take out pearls from Akoya shellfish! Pearl pearling experience ＜ With case ＞ From 2,500 yen～(tax included) Various types of hardware are also available. The extracted pearls can be processed into accessories ♪ (additional charge) Children can participate, so please join us! Date: Saturday 11:00 to 17:00

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Would you like to make your own original washi notebook? Japanese binding is a traditional Japanese bookbinding technique that uses high-quality Japanese paper and linen thread, and has been passed down since the Heian period (794). In the workshop, we will start with ``Japanese paper dyeing'', which involves adding color to Japanese paper to create the cover of a notebook. ①Make the cover of your notebook by coloring Japanese paper. You can either fold the washi paper and dye it in color, or use a paper pattern to dye it. ② Applying the Japanese binding technique, assemble the inside of the notebook (*) and the cover of the notebook with embroidery thread. The size of the notebook is A6 (105 x 148.5 mm). Your one and only Japanese-bound notebook will be completed. At the end, we will serve Japanese sweets along with "Japanese paper tea" that is not available anywhere else! We hope that you will enjoy the beauty and depth of Japanese paper through this workshop. Sharp tools will be used in the workshop. *The contents of the Japanese paper notebook use existing inkjet Japanese paper. The cover is handmade Japanese paper from our shop.

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• Age 5～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Are you interested in art? Let's make art with washi paper Washi is a beautiful paper made using traditional Japanese techniques. Learn basic washi ink techniques and washi paper cutting, and create your own original washi art work (one postcard and A5 size washi art). Washi ink is an original design tool. Ink is made by melting colored washi paper. By using that ink, you can make your art colorful. By the way, when was the last time you wrote a letter? Write a letter to your loved ones using the postcard you created! (Stationery will also be provided). While waiting for the paper to dry, relax with the world's one and only original "Japanese paper tea" and local Japanese sweets. Washi tea is a tea brewed from the leaves of the kozo tree, which is the raw material for paper. *Explore art using Japanese paper! *Learn how to use washi ink and how to make paper cutouts. *Send an original designed postcard to your loved ones. *In the workshop, we will make two pieces, one in postcard size and one in A5 size.

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• Age 2～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Shimomachi Asakusa is the birthplace of the beckoning cat that everyone knows. Visit cat cafes and cat shrines, create one of the world's original beckoning cats, eat snacks for cat lovers, and more! Children and wheelchairs are welcome!

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• Age 3～
• 2～3 hours

Using kimono fabric, make an original key chain. This key ring can hold important photos and messages inside. I made important feelings and memories in calligraphy. There are no two things that are the same because the pattern varies depending on where the fabric is taken. Let's experience Japanese tradition and culture with us!

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• Age 10～
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 15:00

Remake old clothes and fabrics Wood grain Doll making We will guide you the experience plan from "Shintaro puppet hall".

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 15:00

Remake old clothes and fabrics Wood grain Doll making We will guide you the experience plan from "Shintaro puppet hall".

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 15:00

Remake old clothes and fabrics Wood grain Doll making We will guide you the experience plan from "Shintaro puppet hall".

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 15:00

Remake old clothes and fabrics Wood grain Doll making We will guide you the experience plan from "Shintaro puppet hall".

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 15:00

Remake old clothes and fabrics Wood grain Doll making We will guide you the experience plan from "Shintaro puppet hall".

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 15:00

Remake old clothes and fabrics Wood grain Doll making We will guide you the experience plan from "Shintaro puppet hall".

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• Age 3～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Experience the beauty and history of traditional Japanese paper that is over a thousand years old! A workshop where you can experience Japanese paper making. Starting with an explanation of washi making, you can experience how traditional washi is made from wood. In the workshop, we will make postcards with two different designs, Falling Water Paper, and A5 size paper. While the washi is drying, we will offer Japanese sweets along with a unique "washi tea". The mascot cat “Kami” will always welcome you at the shop! ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Briefly explain the flow of the workshop (5 minutes) We will briefly explain the raw materials for washi paper. ②Experience the process of making washi paper, including ``peeling'' the outer layer of the mulberry tree and ``beating'' the wood fibers. (20 minutes) We will briefly introduce the process of making washi paper with a demonstration. ③Handmade washi paper making (60 to 80 minutes) A ​​total of 4 sheets of postcard size (fortune, gauze, falling water) and A5 size washi ④Press and dry by machine. In the meantime, washi tea time (20 minutes).Wait for it to dry while eating washi tea and Japanese sweets.⑤Complete the surveyAfter completing the survey, we will give you a dried washi postcard and the workshop will end.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Experience Japanese tradition and create your own creations! Mini origami lamps are made by folding several sheets of handmade Japanese paper into a bellows shape and gluing them together. When a small lamp is inserted into the bellows-shaped washi paper, it emits a gentle and warm light. When the bellows is closed, it resembles a closed book, and the obi is decorated with a mizuhiki knot. You will create a one-of-a-kind origami lamp piece in the world. Lastly, we will serve Japanese sweets along with "Japanese paper tea" that is not available anywhere else! Mizuhiki is a traditional paper string made of twisted Japanese paper wrapped in nylon or film. Did you know that each knot has a meaning? Once you know the meaning of the knot, it's the perfect gift. Washi paper is lightweight and durable, making it ideal for artwork and interior decoration. Learn about traditional Japanese crafts and their techniques, and create your own original work.

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• Age 20～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to make cute clothes for your dog? Easy to do even for beginners! Knit sewing and dog tank top making trial lesson! No invitation to join ♪ This is a one-day trial lesson. ≪Course Content≫ Knit sewing allows you to enjoy making clothes for dogs and cats easily, neatly, and stylishly! This time, we'll be making tank tops for dogs and cats.It's easy to finish using a knit sewing machine.Most people say, ``It's easier than I expected!'' or ``It was fun!'' You will be pleased. Please feel free to come empty-handed. At Butterfly Dogcany, we offer hands-on classes in which you can make your own pet wear, which you can wear not only for your dog or cat, but also for all kinds of other pets. Why not enjoy the sewing experience while imagining your cute pet wearing it? The lessons are taught by the owner, who has a background in haute couture, so the results are very nice. The instructor can speak English at a daily conversation level. I'm still learning, so please speak slowly.

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