Okinawa in Handmade / Handcraft workshops Page 4

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave the original luncheon mat, which is unique in the world, with a saori loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave an original hat, which is unique in the world, with a loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave the original muffler, which is unique in the world, with a saori loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

In Oura Bay, it can be held all year round regardless of the ebb and flow of the tide and the season. Since it is located on the east coast side, it is protected from the north wind even in winter and is calm. Even beginners can easily enjoy sea kayaking. You can also stroll along the natural beaches, pick up shells and coral fragments, and make pendants. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Meet at Jugon no Sato. After changing clothes, go to the beach! 10 minutes ② Put on your life jacket on the beach and ask how to row a kayak and what to look out for. 10 minutes ③ Finally board the kayak and depart. You can go well right away. 10 minutes ④ After practicing in shallow water and getting used to it, go a little deeper. You can see corals and fish. 20 minutes ⑤ After sea kayaking, beachcombing. When you find your favorite shell or piece of coral, put it through a string to make it a pendant. 30 minutes ⑥ The experience is over. To change clothes. Thank you for your hard work. 10 minutes

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A lacquer workshop in Maejima, Naha City, offers a "simple gold lacquer" experience class for tourists and those who want to try gold lacquering even though they don't have much time. This class incorporates traditional gold lacquering techniques, but is a shortened version that anyone can easily enjoy. You can have a unique experience of using the gold lacquer technique to repair broken vessels and other broken items and breathe new life into them. "Simple gold lacquer" is perfect for travelers with limited time, and even beginners can participate with confidence. By decorating the broken parts as "scenery", you can create original works full of personality. However, since the works created in this experience are simplified versions, they cannot be used for eating or drinking, but they are perfect as interior art that you can enjoy as decoration. Vessels that you have repaired and designed yourself will become a special one-of-a-kind item, and by displaying them in your home or office, they will become wonderful art pieces that will brighten up your space! Full-scale gold lacquer experience classes using real lacquer are also held regularly every month. You can take your time to repair vessels and broken items while carefully learning traditional techniques, and experience discovering new beauty.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Very popular! This is an art experience using marine plastic from Okinawa. Marine plastic waste that has washed up in the ocean off Okinawa is transformed into treasures! You can make a one-of-a-kind keychain. You can enjoy both learning and crafting. It's sure to become a wonderful memory of your trip to Okinawa!

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• In Door Activity
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Very popular! This is an art experience using marine plastic from Okinawa. Marine plastic waste that has washed up in the ocean off Okinawa is transformed into treasures! You can make a one-of-a-kind initial keychain. You can enjoy both learning and crafting♪ You can make matching items, or you can make items for each other♪ It's sure to be a wonderful memory of your trip to Okinawa!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

-Make a key chain using microplastic mixed with sea sand.・ Garbage from all over the world is washed up on the beaches of Okinawa.・ In the experience, we will also explain about marine debris and microplastics. ★ Garbage on the beaches of Okinawa ★ Beautiful beaches of Okinawa that attract many people. However, in reality, garbage from all over the world is thrown up every day. Marine debris is now a major problem in the world, and it is said that the sea in 2050 will have more garbage than fish. ★ About microplastics ★ Among them, the one that has become a particular problem is the plastic that has flowed into the sea. Light and durable plastics are essential to our lives, but once they flow into the ocean, they are not easily decomposed. Eventually, it was crushed into pieces of 5 mm or less, and it came to be called microplastic. ★ Microplastic key chain ★ Microplastic is said to enter the human body through fish and the like. And already, if you look closely, you can see that microplastics are mixed in the sand of the sea in Okinawa. In the experience, we will make a key chain using microplastic taken from the sand of the sea in Okinawa.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

・ It is a slightly deep handmade experience unique to Okinawa.・ Make a talisman using a cloth with a Bingata pattern.・ Mars is the Okinawan dialect for "salt." In Okinawa, it is customary to carry salt with mars. ★ What is Mars ★ Okinawa has a tradition and culture that is different from that of mainland Japan. "Mars" is one of them. In Okinawa, it has long been customary to carry salt as a talisman, and that salt is called Mars. Just as wrestlers sprinkle salt on the ring, Mars is said to be effective as a purifier, amulet, and a lucky charm. ★ About 30 minutes by car to the airport and Naha city ★ The nature experience school is about 30 minutes by car from the airport and Naha city. You can enjoy it in your spare time on the day you arrive in Okinawa, or just before you board the return flight. You can also come by local bus. We will also explain the culture and customs of Okinawa! This is a recommended experience for those who want to know more about Okinawa.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

・ Handmade Kucha soap, which is also sold as a souvenir!・ Kucha mud on the bottom of the sea is rich in minerals and is expected to have a beauty effect.・ As a souvenir, natural materials derived from the nature of Okinawa. ★ What is Kucha? ★ Kucha is a precious mud that can only be removed in the central and southern parts of the main island of Okinawa in the world. While it is rich in iron and black in color, it turns red when oxidized, so it has been used as a raw material for red roof tiles used in Shuri Castle and old Okinawan houses. ★ Beauty effect is also expected ★ Kucha mud is on the bottom of the sea. It is also rich in minerals. It is said that fine particles penetrate into fine textures and deep inside pores to remove stains on the skin. In the past, Okinawan women used shampoo mud as shampoo and packs. Please try Kucha Soap, a natural material that is kind to your skin and can only be experienced in Okinawa.

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

・ Shisa is placed in various places in Okinawa such as homes and offices.・ Perfect for Okinawan souvenirs!・ Not only is it fun to make, but you can also experience the feeling of Okinawa at home even after it is completed. ★ What is Shisa? ★ Shisa is a lion statue placed as a "guardian god". It has a shape similar to the guardian dog and lion of a shrine, but in Okinawa you can see shisa placed in various places such as the entrance of ordinary households and companies. As a symbol of Okinawanness, it is also popular as a souvenir. ★ What does Shisa painting do? ★ In the Shisa painting experience, the replica Shisa is colored with a brush and paint. Not only patterns and illustrations, but also names and messages can be written, so it is recommended as a gift. Only one original Shisa in the world! You can take it home on the day of the experience. Make full use of your imagination and design only one original work in the world! Please take this opportunity to try the painting experience!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

-Making tropical photo frames using shells, beach glass, colored sand, etc. -Perfect for making memories for small children, couples, and families.・ We will also cooperate with you to take pictures on the beach! ★ Making a beach photo frame ★ Using shells and beach glass, we handcraft a photo frame that makes you feel like a tropical country. Colored sand is also available, so you can use sand to insert letters. How about a handmade photo frame to put in and decorate a commemorative photo of your trip to Okinawa?

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Okinawa unique, will continue to the colored sea Sir to be made a full-fledged unglazed. Paint to be used there are different types, from standard colors, so we have prepared a wide range of up to color with a sparkling gloss, your only original Schiesser, please finish your choice. Depending on the color and paint the way, even traditional Shisa, will also be the cute Shisa!

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a clear candle making using beautiful shells and coral of the sea of Yaeyama. Let's decorate with good taste using sand and shells from Ishigaki Island! !! Please try to make memories of Ishigaki Island with your loved ones!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Anyone can make a photo frame to put a memorable photo of Ishigaki Island just by pasting it! I use hot bond! Even if you have never used it, the staff will explain it carefully! It is an original photo frame making that freely arranges corals, shells, beach glasses, etc. of Ishigaki Island. There is nothing to prepare! Anyone can feel free to experience it empty-handed. If you display a commemorative photo taken on Ishigaki Island, it will surely bring back vivid memories every time you look at it. Join us with your family, friends, and lovers to add color to your precious memories.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Handmade chopstick rest experience in Naha! A short hands-on class to make your own original chopstick rest using the kintsugi technique. Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can easily participate. In kintsugi, the broken parts are called "scenery", and each one has a completely different expression. Why not decorate your dining table with your own one-of-a-kind "scenery" as a chopstick rest?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Experience handmade accessories in Naha! A short hands-on class to make your own original necklace using the kintsugi technique. Recommended for beginners and tourists, it's easy to participate. In kintsugi, the broken parts are called "scenery", and each one has a completely different expression. Why not turn your own "scenery", the only one in the world, into an accessory and wear it casually?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A short, fun experience in Naha of making gold-laced accessories. Recommended for beginners and tourists. You can make your own earrings. In gold-laced accessories, the broken parts are called "scenery", and each one has a completely different look. Why not turn your unique "scenery" into an accessory, one of a kind, and wear it casually?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

You can wash it and use it again and again! It's an eco-friendly wrap that's kind to the ocean and your wallet. Beeswax has antibacterial properties, so your vegetables will last longer! Protect the beautiful ocean while having fun with cutely patterned wraps♪ [What is beeswax wrap?] Beeswax is a wax secreted from the bodies of worker bees as a material for bees to build their nests. Beeswax wrap is a cloth coated with this wax, vegetable oil, and natural resin. In recent years, it has attracted attention as an alternative to disposable wrap. All materials are organic, so it's safe and secure♪ It can be washed with water and reused, so it's kind to your wallet (usage period: about 1 year). It's made of organic cotton, so it will eventually return to the soil and not become garbage, so it's good for the environment◎ The beeswax and coconut oil used for the coating have antibacterial and natural preservative properties, so food will last longer. In the experience, you will make one small and one medium size, for a total of two pieces.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Very popular! This is an art experience using marine plastic from Okinawa. Marine plastic waste that has washed up in the ocean off Okinawa is transformed into treasures! You can make a one-of-a-kind lampshade. You can enjoy both learning and crafting. It's sure to become a wonderful memory of your trip to Okinawa!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Very popular! This is an art experience using marine plastic from Okinawa. Marine plastic waste that has washed up in the ocean off Okinawa is transformed into treasures! You can make a one-of-a-kind accessory. You can enjoy both learning and crafting. It's sure to become a wonderful memory of your trip to Okinawa!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Create your own one-of-a-kind "natural perfume"♩ as a memento of a fun trip, a treat for yourself, or for everyday use°˖✧ Why not try making your own original perfume with your favorite scent? Because it has a natural scent, it is recommended for those who find commercially available scents too strong! Enjoy the excitement of a science experiment while finding a scent that is comfortable for you♩ It is also recommended as a gift for a special person! You can enjoy it alone, with friends, as a couple, or with your family☆ *Staff will carefully support you in the creation, so even beginners can participate with confidence♩

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Self-care items with tropical scents - Relaxing island time to enjoy colors and scents - We deliver plants that make you feel the great nature of Ishigaki Island! Why not try making your own herbal ball that suits you? In a space surrounded by the pleasant scent of natural plants, the scent of Ishigaki will heal your mind and body during the experience, and the scent will remind you of the great nature of Ishigaki at home. Point 1: Made from dried herbs that grow naturally on Ishigaki Island. Point 2: You can also choose the color of the bingata cloth. Point 3: Can be taken home and used 2-3 times. Finally, you can enjoy it by putting it in the bath. As a self-care item, you can apply it to parts of your body that you want to warm up after steaming. This is a warming item full of plant extracts for those who feel cold in the stomach, neck, shoulders, waist, legs, etc. or who want to improve blood circulation. Take the scent of Ishigaki Island home as a memory of your trip. You can refresh yourself with the scent of a southern island at home. I hope you will get to know yourself through the scent, and make it as your own reset item or as one of the gifts you make for yourself. *Ingredients change depending on the season, such as shell ginger, mugwort, guava leaves, longevity grass, lemongrass, purple turmeric, autumn turmeric, etc. Come and experience making your own herbal ball at the aroma specialty store [Umika], and spend some time on the island surrounded by the scent of tropical herbs, and in a space of aromas that will reset you. The staff will carefully support you in making your own ball, so please feel free to join us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00

Impressed by the authentic feel! Create a unique welcome board with chalk art! Why not make the welcome board you need for your wedding by hand at our atelier on Miyakojima? Let's make your one and only welcome board in the world! Draw chalk art to your heart's content on a large A3-sized blackboard. It comes with a frame, so you can give it as a gift right away and display it. This plan is recommended for those who want to enjoy chalk art in a relaxed manner.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

And the color dyed experience in the tote bag. Very easy is because the work, such as coloring. Because it contains also fixing material to the color for the cloth, okay or wet in the water. Done using any color.

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