Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 59

• Age 13～Age 100
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Warm Up Your Body and Mind in a Hot Spring Town! We are Tranquwell, a company specializing in creating wellness retreat tours in Japan. This 4-day luxury retreat is designed for wellness seekers looking to discover themselves and connect with like-minded individuals. Warm up your body and mind, and rejuvenate yourself through various activities such as ZAZEN (Zen meditation), medicinal cuisine, Goma fire ritual, daily morning yoga, while staying in a luxury Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with a private hot spring.

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• Age 12～Age 100
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• 13:00

Shizuoka has flourished as a post town on the Tokaido road since the Edo period and as a tea-producing region. Please enjoy the unique "Chaji" experience that continues to cherish the history and culture of Shizuoka through local daily life and festivals. "Chaji CHAJI ~ Miyabi ~" is a top-class banquet where you can fully enjoy the culture of a Tokaido post town. Duration: Approximately 7 hours Meal content: Lord's kaiseki cuisine Traditional performing arts: High-class kimono, Nagauta, shamisen, and Japanese dance Performance experience: Shamisen and Japanese dance experience Outline schedule: 1. Explanations and tours from producers at tea plantations cultivated using the Chagusaba method, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System 2. Curators and local guides introduce the history and culture of this Tokaido post town, nurtured by the tea industry 3. A performance of traditional performing arts that are passed down in post town culture, such as Nagauta, shamisen, and Japanese dance 4. Experience the kimono culture that has been cultivated in Shimada-juku, famous for its obi festival that has been passed down since the Edo period, by trying on a kimono 5. Kaiseki cuisine that pairs well with green tea and local sake ⑹ Tea ceremony with local Sencha tea and sweets by a tea farmer or tea master. ~Experience process~ *We will pick you up by taxi from Kakegawa Station, Shimada Station, or your accommodation in Kakegawa or Shimada City. 00～17:10 English: ●Meeting place: Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 13:00●Greetings and explanations Learn about the unique stories of Tokaido post town culture and tea culture in this area 13:00 - 13:20 → (Travel by private vehicle) → ●Tea fields A tea farmer will explain about local tea cultivation 13:30 - 14:10 (Tea picking experience depending on the season) → (Travel by private vehicle) → ●Kawasakaya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 14:30 - 15:00 Kawasakaya: Guided tour of Hizaka-juku in the Edo period by the Kawasakaya Association and performance of the Hizaka Mago-uta song Oigawa Kawagoe Ruins: Guided tour of the Kawagoe system in the Edo period while touring the meeting hall, jin'ya, Sakurai Residence, etc. ●Yorozuya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 15:10 - 17:10 Traditional performing arts performance and experience Shamisen, Nagauta, and dancing 15:20 - 16:20 ☆ Kimono dressing experience (limited number) 16:20 - 17:20 ● Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 17:20 - 18;20 ☆ Tea ceremony with local sencha ※ A reproduction of "ame no mochi" (candy mochi), which is said to have been a favorite of Tokugawa Ieyasu, is served as a tea snack ● Kappo Uomitsu (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 18:40 - 20:00 ☆ Kaiseki cuisine with green tea and local sake ☆ After greetings, disband Around 20:10 * We will take you by taxi to Kakegawa Station or Shimada Station or your accommodation in Kakegawa City or Shimada City. * The itinerary may change depending on the season, weather, and other circumstances, and depending on the venue.

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This is a 3-night, 4-day training experience trip where you can make a small knife under the direct guidance of swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu. Through the training experience, you will learn about the beauty and spirit that resides in Japanese swords, and the small knife you make yourself using the same process as a Japanese sword using tamahagane, the material of Japanese swords, is a one-of-a-kind treasure. [Experience content] Full schedule: 10:30-17:00 Day 1: After an explanation about Japanese swords and a tour of the forging process, you will have lunch and then a tour of the unbending and fire-making process. After the tour, it's time to experience it. First, you will experience fire-making. Day 2: Continue with the fire-making experience Day 3: Experience filing and sen-kake, and practice in meikiri Day 4: Experience inikiri and soil removal, and a tour of the tempering of a spare small knife *The process may change depending on the actual progress.

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Appreciate the Stillness in the Zao's Winter Wonderland! We are Tranquwell, a company specializing in creating wellness retreat tours in Japan. This 4-day luxury retreat is perfect for those who are seeking a mountain getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and appreciate the stillness in the snowy mountains of Tohoku. Take time to focus on yourself and appreciate the stillness through various activities such as Zazen (Zen meditation), snowshoeing, sound therapy, tea ceremony, staying in a luxury Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with stunning outdoor hot springs.

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• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Leave the stone thing to me! From processing to stone-baked potatoes! ? Onishi Stone has been processing various stone materials, mainly local stone materials. Because stone is heavy, the technology for processing stone in that region has been developed and developed specifically in the region. In this program, Mr. Onishi, who is a stone geek who can talk about stones all the time, will guide you around the factory. While explaining the graves and stone works that Onishi Stone has made so far, you can experience the local stone culture. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 8～Age 100
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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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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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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

It was also used in that famous cafe! What is the functionality of Takigahara stone? 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. In this program, Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the owner of Stone Aratani Shoten, have teamed up to guide you through the traditional arch bridge and inside the quarry. This is a tour where you can fully experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone, which is used in various places, from burial mounds and graves to bridges, the dirt floors of ordinary homes, and stylish cafes. After the tour, we will hold a consultation meeting where you can consult us if you are considering using it as a building material. *If you would like to participate in the workshop after the tour, please apply below. Plan name: [Ishikawa / Komatsu City] Visit the only remaining farm in Komatsu and experience stone processing ★Workshop included★ *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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

Fun using tasty milk and fruits at the ranch, deliciously cooking ♪ You can make butter, cheese, raw caramel, ice cream etc, handmade.

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• Age 6～Age 99
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Enjoy the experience of grinding matcha with a stone mill. An organic Chiran tea specialty store born from a tea garden with a history of about 100 years. Chiran Nouen's tea has been handed down to the present day through efforts to coexist and co-prosper with nature, starting with the cultivation of tea that is particular about not only pesticides, but also fertilizer (soil preparation). Enjoy the deliciousness of safe and secure organic tea. - Duration: 30 minutes - Opening hours: 10:00 ~ 18:00

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a plan that you will experience the farming work of grapes at an orchard growing Delaware and 30 kinds of large grain luxury grapes. You can also enjoy parfait and sweets with plenty of grapes in the cafe adjacent to the orchard.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Zazen is the basis of Soto sect teachings. Dogen Zenji, the founder of the Soto sect of Buddhism, states the following in his Fukan Zazengi: "The zazen I am talking about is not a meditation practice. It is simply a joyful and peaceful practice, a realization of the practice of full enlightenment." It is the entrance to The essence of Koshoji's zazen is elegant and elegant simplicity. When you want to calm your body and mind in a busy day. When you want to be free from pain and mental anguish. It doesn't matter what the reason is for starting zazen. Sit with a quiet mind and make time for yourself.

• 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.

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• Age 0～Age 100
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You can enjoy all-you-can-eat plum varieties such as "Kiyo", "Summer Angel" and "Taiyo" in our garden. In particular, "Kiyo" has very few producers and the harvest time is as short as 10 days between Year, so it can only be seen in high-end parlors in the market. Every Year At this time, the number of inquiries increased sharply, and chefs from restaurants and patisserie visited the gardens to purchase them. Please enjoy the plum hunting in our garden that changes the concept of plums! !! Our garden has received the Eco-Farmer certification from the province of Yamanashi as "Partner working on environmentally friendly agriculture". This is a cultivation method that is friendly to the environment and people, and is grown with organic fertilizers without using herbicides. Plums that you can eat with confidence are the pride of our garden. We will guide you to easy-to-pick places so that even small children, elderly people, and people with disabilities can experience plum hunting! ★About plums★ ・Oishi early life...Late June-early July ・Ikumi ・・・・・・・・・Early July ・Kanano Nakasei ・・・・Mid July to late July ・Soldam ...... late July to late August ・Kiyo・・・・Late July-early August ・Summer Angel・・・・Late July-early August ・Sun・・・・・・・・Mid August to early September *May vary depending on growing conditions. Please see as a guide. *Souvenirs vary depending on the season. Please note that. ★To customers who book ACTIVITY JAPAN★ Please tell On the day to the person in charge at the time of reception, saying "Name ○○ for ACTIVITY JAPAN reservation". ★ About the reception desk of On the day ★ For On the day, please visit the HP access map and visit the main store directly. Head office will direct you to the field of On the day. ★ About transfer ★ 2020 does not pick up or drop off due to corona effects. Please use a taxi when you come by train.

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I will eat all you can eat asparagus tomato "Hime Toma" with high sugar content, thin skin. All-you-can-eat tomato hunting & fresh tomatoes. Please pray the beading horse of pride of Kuramoto Farm ♪

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Osaka The only village, Chihaya Akasaka Village. In this plan, you can visit the village of Kobuki in such a village and work with the locals to prepare for the Bon Odori. The Kobuki district is one of the few districts where Bon dances are performed by locals. Moreover, the heart of the Bon Odori (Yakura) is handmade by locals. Without using nails at all, just by combining wood Year A traditional kite to assemble. Why don't you experience the summer in the countryside with local people?

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• Age 1～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 18:30

Osaka The only village, Chihaya Akasaka Village. With this plan, you can visit the village of Kobuki in the village and participate in the Bon Odori prepared by the locals. The Kobuki district is one of the few districts where Bon dances are performed by locals. Moreover, the house that is the center of Bon Odori is handmade by locals, Without using nails at all, just by combining wood Year It is a traditional house shape to assemble. Why don't you experience summer in the countryside with local people? ~On the day Flow of ~ ① Near the venue Parking Lot 20 minutes to the venue ② Experience the local Bon Odori ③ From venue to near the venue Parking Lot Move to 20 minutes

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• 4～5 hours
• 08:00 / 13:30 / 18:00

Osaka The only village, Chihaya Akasaka Village. In this plan, you can visit a village called Nakatsuhara in such a village and have a chance to hang out with the locals. Why don't you enjoy the daring in the forest with the local people, which is a bit different from the urban dandy?

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• Age 1～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 19:20

Osaka The only village, Chihaya Akasaka Village. In this plan, we visited a village called Nakatsuhara in such a village, Year You can see the lion dance that is dedicated. It differs from ordinary lion dances in both tastes and tastes, and is performed in the forest grounds, so it is performed strictly in a mysterious atmosphere. A must-see.

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• Age 3～Age 80
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• 11:30 / 13:30

<What you can experience> ▼Experience contents-1 hour sushi making experience using ZOOM- ① Instructor self-introduction ② Explanation of precautions, goals and points for sushi making experience ③ Sushi ingredients Let's study Japanese! ④ Start making sushi 8 pieces of sushi (7 nigiri sushi and 1 gunkan) ⑤ Take a picture of the finished sushi and send it to the teacher! It's OK to share on Instagram! ⑥Graduation Ceremony *Participants from overseas must prepare the ingredients for making sushi in advance. *Regarding the preparation of material and shari We will contact you directly from the day you make a reservation until the day of the experience. *For those who participate from Japan, we have a pattern that you prepare yourself above and a separate delivery service for Sushi Kid from the official website, so you can purchase it from there. <Ingredients for making sushi> Shari 200g per person *How to make sushi rice: Add vinegar to freshly cooked rice. (1kg=70ml) After that, use a rice paddle to cut and mix. Mix well and let cool for 20-30 minutes.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

Using the sounds of nature such as the buzz of the forest, the babbling of the river, and the chirping of small birds as BGM, you can experience harvesting fragrant yuzu cultivated in your own farm, making syrup and pepper using the yuzu, and Okazaki. It is a facility where you can experience various things while interacting with the special products of Okazaki City, such as the experience of making original pudding that uses the eggs of the purely domestic local chicken "Okazaki Ohan" as they are. ～On the day～ ① Yuzu hunting in the yuzu field 30 minutes ② Harvested yuzu to make your own yuzu syrup 30 minutes ③ Meals and light meals at the cafe 30 minutes

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

<Agricultural experience content> You can experience the process of growing vegetables in a series of three sessions. In the first session, you will plant seedlings. In the second session, you will manage tomatoes and rake leaves, and in the third session, you will experience the actual harvest. Of course, you can participate only once, but we recommend participating consecutively so that you can see the growth. Let's also hear about how to grow tomatoes and trivia! *The work may change depending on the condition of the crops. <Great points> ☆ Delicious tomatoes or tomato products are included as souvenirs ☆ You can learn about the growth of vegetables! ☆ Recommended for those who live in the Nishitokyo area! ☆ The strongest microtourism, try an agricultural experience that you can't experience in everyday life! ☆Family, friends, and solo participants are all welcome.<Dates>1st: 12/04 (Sat) 10:00-12:002nd: 01/08 (Sat) 10:00-12:003rd: 02/26 (Sat) 10:00-12:00 *Changed from 2/19 (Sat)*Dates and times may be changed due to crop conditions. *Special options will be available for the final 3rd session★・Empty-handed BBQ plan (local vegetables and Tomato cuisine) at an old folk house hearth ・Accommodation plan at Iwakura Onsen "Tamataya"<Number of people>Applications are limited to a maximum of 10 people for each date. *Age restrictions: Elementary school age and above. <Facility overview>・Restrooms・Luggage storage・Parking space*There are no changing rooms, showers, or lockers.*Please keep your valuables with you.*The event will be held rain or shine as work will be done inside a greenhouse. [Inquiries] Corporate Sales Division Incentive & Conference Division Tabisuru Yasai Secretariat

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00

A quiet time to face yourself. How about a hands-on training of zazen? A monk will carefully guide you. After zazen (zazen), we will have morning porridge at a Zen temple. Pray before meals and learn the spirit of “itadakimasu”. Sutra chanting, zazen, morning porridge, service, tea ceremony Target: Elementary school students and above (those who can sit quietly) Experience time: 5:00 to 8:30 in the morning

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

Arrange flowers in Yasokichi's vase, eat from Yasokichi's vase, and let the story bloom. Until now, many craftsmen involved in Kutani have studied under the first and second generation Yasokichi Tokuda, and many master craftsmen of yesteryear have also trained at this kiln. Mr. Yasokichi Tokuda, the 4th generation owner of Kutani ware. Together with Yasokichi 4th, who continues to create pottery energetically, he says, "We are born from the earth and return to the earth. We use earth, our mother earth, as a material, and then return to the earth." , By arranging flowers in Yasokichi's works and actually using them as vessels, it is a program where you can enjoy Kutani ware not only by watching but also by fully using your five senses. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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Kyoto of Kimono rental Hana Kazari offers a variety of high-quality kimonos and yukatas, ranging from modern to classical classics. Year You can enjoy yukata regardless of age. Wearing a cool yukata Kyoto Why don't you enjoy sightseeing? Gion Festival and Fireworks festival, Goyama's fire Events Please use it by all means. It is a reasonable price regardless of which yukata you choose, so please choose your favorite color pattern with confidence! Everything you need from dressing to dressing is included in the set. Please enjoy your favorite coordination with your close friends and important people. JR is a store with excellent access from a distance Kyoto Location right from the station! Even unfamiliar kimono Kyoto Easy to move to each of the sights.

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• 1～2 hours
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Kyoto of Kimono rental In Hanahana, we have a large selection of high quality kimonos and yukatas ranging from contemporary to classical classic patterns, Year You can enjoy the yukata regardless of your age. Wearing a cool yukata, summer Kyoto Would you like to enjoy sightseeing after all? Gion Festival and Fireworks festival, Summer, including the five mountain torch Events Please use it by all means. As it is reasonable flat rate regardless of which yukata is chosen, please choose your favorite color pattern with confidence! Everything you need from dressing up to dressing up is included in the set. Please enjoy coordination with your friends, important people and your favorite friends. The store is Kyoto Located in the center of Gion, a 1-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, change clothes immediately Kyoto You can go out for sightseeing!

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Enjoy successive Isokichi works with luxurious commentary! Ikichi Fukaka Pottery Kiln is located in Yawata, where kilns for making figurines are concentrated. It has roots that the first generation was a pottery specializing in ceramics, and even now, we are doing everything from creating the ceramics to painting. This program is a studio tour in which Ms. Ikika Asakura, the daughter of Mr. Isokichi Asakura, the fourth generation, explains the studio, gallery, and works. At the end of the tour, you can actually use the works of the kiln and taste the coffee. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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