Asakusa/Ueno Reservation for Handmade / Handcraft workshops | Activity Japan
- Age 1~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Why not try painting an auspicious papier-mâché doll with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Papier-mâché is a doll made by creating a frame out of 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 dolls are hollow and very light, so they are very popular as travel souvenirs. [Types of bodies to choose from] ▶ Daruma dolls "Daruma dolls" have a rounded shape and the fact that they "get up no matter how many times they fall down," and they have been treasured as talismans and lucky charms since ancient times. Papier-mâché daruma dolls are used for all kinds of wishes, such as warding off evil, making the family happy, and making wishes come true, so they are used for prosperity in business and winning. ▶Lucky catsLucky cats used to be a lucky charm for sericulture because they exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms, but since sericulture has declined, they have come to be seen as a lucky charm for business prosperity. There is a theory that lucky cats were originally made using the "Imado ware" pottery technique that was produced around Imado-cho in Asakusa. *There are various theories*Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Why not make your own original goshuincho at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Goshuincho are used by worshippers to keep a record of their travels and pilgrimages and visits when they visit Japanese temples and shrines. First, 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! The 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 unnecessary items that would otherwise be discarded, upgrade them into new products, and reborn them. In order to switch from a consumer society in which things are mass-produced and consumed to a sustainable society, the keyword upcycling is very important.
- Age 1~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Why not paint a fox mask with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Fox masks are a type of traditional Japanese mask, especially related to Shinto and folk beliefs. Foxes are sacred beings in Japanese myths and legends, and are especially worshiped as messengers of the Inari god. Fox masks play an important role in these beliefs and festivals. First, choose your favorite fox mask and paint your favorite colors and designs on the white mask. Use various paints, from acrylic paints, to paint your ideas with paint. The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. The traditional atmosphere of Asakusa and the mysterious elements of the fox mask combine to create a special experience. [Types of fox masks to choose from] ・Full (fox mask) ・Half (fox mask) ▶Fox masks Fox masks are used in Nohgaku (a general term for Noh and Kyogen) and Kagura (dance and song performed to worship the gods). They are often considered to be auspicious, as they are enshrined as messengers of the gods at Inari Shrine. In addition, fox masks are said to bring good fortune such as bountiful harvests, prosperity in business, and safety in the home. *Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.
- 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.
イラスト持ち込みでやらせていただきました。小さめのサイズのイラストでしたが、先生が拡大コピーしてくれました。難しいデザインでしたが付きっきりで先生が教えてくれ上手にできました!また写真を撮ってくれたり至れり尽くせりでした!とっても楽しかったです。ありがとうございました!
- Age 10~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Why not make a Mizuhiki accessory that brings happiness 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 unique to 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 decorations. Our store offers many colors and types of Mizuhiki. From beginners to advanced users, aim to complete your work to the best of your ability! Our staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. Mizuhiki is recommended as a present because it means connecting people to each other, as it is tied with a string. Mizuhiki is also light and small, making it a great souvenir for travel. [Types of metal fittings to choose from] ・Earrings ・Key chains ・Straps
いろいろなことを体験してみたく探していたところ水引の魅力に惹かれ、やってみたくなり初めて行ってみました。難しそうなイメージでしたがスタッフの方の教え方が分かりやすく1人ずつ丁寧にみてくれて何が違っているのか理解でき楽しく作ることができました。着物を着るので似合う物ができて満足です。
- Age 1~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Why not make your own original art fan or fan at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Choose from the traditional Japanese crafts of "fan" or "uchiwa", decorate it with your own ideas, and make your own unique fan or fan. You can easily enjoy decoration using stamps, markers, watercolors, etc. No special skills or drawing skills are required. You can create your own unique fan or fan by freely choosing the type and color of stamps and applying an original design. By incorporating modern stamp art into a traditional fan, a new art piece that combines tradition and modernity is born. The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. Your original fan will be a special item that you made yourself and will be a memorable and important item. It is also popular as a personal favorite item. *This experience is an experience where you paint a plain fan or fan yourself.
体験料3500円に見合わない。机の上に紙とスタンプ、絵の具、クレヨンなどの用意がされていましたが、説明はわかりきったことをほんの10秒程度。どんなやり方があるか例を聞くと「うちのインスタ見て下さい」と。インスタを見ると扇子の投稿は1〜2のみ。実物の見本もありましたが、子供さんのお絵描き程度のものです。スタンプは種類も少なくスタンプ台の色は出ず、筆はバサバサ、扇子の下に当てるゴム台もサイズが全く合っておらず小さくて、段ができてスタンプもうまく押せませんでした。道具は汚れていて扇子にも付着してしまい残念としか言いようがない体験でした。
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Age 6~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
Draw calligraphy or a painting and have it turned into a traditional Japanese "kakejiku" (hanging scroll). By finishing it as a kakejiku, your work will be beautifully preserved for over 100 years and will become a lifelong memory to decorate your home. By turning your handmade work into a kakejiku, you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Our company was founded in 1936 and has been providing traditional crafts for over 80 years. By drawing calligraphy or a painting with a brush and ink, you can enjoy a unique Japanese experience. Kakejiku uses techniques with over 1000 years of history to create a work of wabi-sabi that is refined for beauty and preservation. You can choose to make a full-fledged kakejiku or a simple magnetic tapestry, and take home the work you made that day.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Age 20~Age 70
- 2~3 hours
- 16:30
Would you like to make your cute pet's ``ninja costume'' in the perfect size? 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 will be very nice ♪ The instructor can speak English at a daily conversation level. Since he is still learning, please speak at a slow pace.
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