Roppongi/Aoyama Reservation for Traditional culture experience | Activity Japan Page 2

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:20

"Make ♪ Give ♪ Handmade gifts that can be used ☆ 1 time intensive ceramic art hand-bending gift course" "Yu Kobo" opens 7 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. We propose handmade crafts that convey your feelings as gifts for important anniversaries ☆ For birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. Taste pottery with a message engraved on it. Engrave your favorite message on the potter's wheel and bake it in a kiln at 1230 ° C. You can also make it as a surprise gift for your boyfriend or girlfriend to give to the second party of the wedding ceremony. We will make 1 bowl, hot water only, beer cup, mug, etc. ★ For customers from overseas ★ When you make a reservation for a hands-on classroom, you can take the lesson in this classroom if you have an interpreter with you. We apologize for not being able to provide an interpreter in the classroom.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

Enjoy making a cup with a constellation appearing on its surface. It is a modern adaptation of the traditional technique known as Hotarute, and when a light is placed inside, the light shines through and appears. Once the shape is created by hand-forming (making the board), the constellation is inserted and the piece is complete. Our staff will provide you with careful support. There is a coordinate template for the 12 constellations, so it is easy to determine the hole positions. Our staff will assist you with the other constellations. ■ Course Outline 1. Preparation and Explanation (10 minutes) 2. Hand-forming (30 minutes) 3. Drawing the constellation and drilling holes (20 minutes) 4. Firing and completion 2 months later * Glazing and firing are left to us

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Would you like to experience the heart-shaking Japanese drumming together? This workshop is filled with the thoughts of Mr. Junya Tsukamoto, a representative Japanese drummer who says, "I want to convey the greatness of Japanese drumming to the world." After enjoying the story behind Japanese drumming and the dynamic performance of a professional, you can actually experience playing Japanese drums. Learn how to play directly from a professional and practice, and finally have an emotional finale with a session with everyone. Let's create unforgettable memories in Tokyo together! 2 hours, free drinks included! ~Experience flow~ ① About the history and types of Japanese drums Mr. Tsukamoto will talk about Japanese drums. ② Mr. Junya Tsukamoto, live performance Enjoy the powerful professional performance! ③ Playing lessons, song practice From here on, you are the main character! Learn how to play Japanese drums and practice the session. ④ Everyone's session! At the end, everyone will play one song! Enjoy the fun and excitement of matching the sounds. You will feel like you're on stage!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

By taking this class, you will not only learn about cooking but also gain a deeper understanding of Japan especially koji and miso, which are basis of Japanese cuisine and longevity, making your travel even more special!The location is very convenient, just a few minutes walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, the heart of Tokyo. You won't be annoyed by the weather condition! The kitchen is beautiful. In the beginning, there is a lecture about Japanese fermented foods (especially koji and miso) then we cook lunch together:- Rice- Miso soup- Main dish (Sautéed chicken or deep fried tofu (for vegans)- Two vegetable side dishes- Dessert* The venue might be changed to other areas in Tokyo. We will inform you when we receive your booking.* Vegan version is available but we will share the kitchen with non-vegan version. Please ask for vegan option before you apply.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:15

Perfect for hot weather! This is a plan where you can experience wearing traditional Japanese yukata. Plus 4500 yen And you can take your yukata home with you. * This program Explanations Japanese teachers basically do everything in English. If you need it, add it in Japanese Explanations It is also possible to do.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

◇The studio of Taku Nakano, a famous ceramic artist on TV and in the media. Many celebrities visit. The secret base-like space stimulates creativity. Try drawing a vessel in a different space. 4 minutes walk from Omotesando Station, free rental of work clothes. ■Taku Nakano Ceramic Arts☆ Minami Aoyama Studio Recommended Points ■① Taku's studio has an "artist aura that is full on!" that you won't find in other pottery classes. ② It's okay to visit after work or dressed in fashionable clothes! . Free rental of work clothes is available, so you can become a potter and experience the world of pottery making. The different space of the studio is photogenic no matter where you take a photo. ③ The variety of colors, including rare gold glazes, is the largest in Japan. ④ 4 minutes walk from Omotesando Station! We have moved to an open-air space studio to suit the new lifestyle! You can participate in the experience with peace of mind. [Experience Details] ■Contents: Hand-twisted experience course to make gold vessels The finish is applied with a rare gold glaze (TNCA☆Gold) that shines in pottery. └Create a single vessel such as a cup, bowl, or plate from a clay slab of about 30 cm square. You are free to make additional pieces or change the size or shape. (*If you want to fire two or more pieces, each additional piece will cost 2,200 yen to finish.) [Benefits] ■Discounts are available for the number of people (amount per person) ・6,600 yen: Participation by one person ・6,050 yen: Participation by 2 to 3 people ・5,500 yen: Participation by 4 to 8 people

• For Groups

• Age 3～
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:15

This plan allows you to wear traditional Japanese kimonos. * This program Explanations Japanese teachers basically do everything in English. If you need it, add it in Japanese Explanations It is also possible to do.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner

• Age 3～
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:15

Get to the roots of Japanese culture by attending a tea ceremony in traditional Japanese dress. In this experience, we offer you the chance to wear a kimono,  the exquisite versatile garment of ancient Japan, in one of its most natural settings: a tea ceremony.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:15

Remaining unchanged since the 16th century and connected to the attainment of a peaceful mind, Tea Ceremony is a profound practice deeply associated with all that makes Japan special:  its unique sense of beauty; its tremendous sense of hospitality; its undoubtable Zen nature.  * This program is held in English.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:45 / 13:30 / 15:15

Sun This is an experience class where you can learn about the traditional culture of books "Origami" and "Furoshiki". Both “Origami” played with lost paper and “Furoshiki” that can be used over and over again both cherish things Sun The culture of the book is well expressed. Enjoy the change of a sheet of paper and cloth in different shapes. * Of this program Explanations Is basically all done in English. In that respect, please apply after consent.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:45

Sun This is a plan where you can make a "Sushi" representative of the food culture of the book and eat it. Let's challenge the warship winding (we put ingredients on rice rolled with seaweed), nigiri sushi. The instructor will give a lecture carefully, so even people unfamiliar with sushi can easily make it. * Of this program Explanations Is basically all done in English. In that respect, please apply after consent.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

Transform into a skilled artisan donning the same white costume as an Itamae (sushi chef)! Your first job as an Itamae is to prepare your own wasabi for use in sushi. Be careful, or your tears won't stop flowing.The next step is to prepare sushi nigiri. First, you will practice making the rice. The way you grip the rice makes all the difference in taste. If you can do this, you are 50% of the way to being a chef. Once you can make the rice, let's put some ingredients on top of the rice! You will complete 8 different sushi combos including Japanese tuna, salmon, Edomae conger eel, seared wagyu beef, and hand rolls. Compare and contrast the sushi you have tasted so far with the sushi you have made yourself! If your sushi tastes better, you are welcome to make your debut as an Itamae (chef) at our restaurant!If just experiencing the sushi is not enough for you, we can also attach a A GoPro will be used to capture a realistic and authentic video of your experience as a sushi chef. After the meal, you can also freely enter the counter and take a commemorative photo. You will be able to take home memories that you can only have here. Sake tasting is also available as an option. You can taste Itamae Sushi's original sake, etc.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30

☆ Watch Japanese knife making on a 240-inch large screen You can watch powerful videos about Japanese manufacturing, the skills of knife craftsmen, and the passion behind Japanese knives. ☆ Experience using a "sashimi knife" used by professionals You can experience cutting tuna with a sharp Japanese knife that is difficult to use except for chefs. ☆Make your own tuna bowl using the tuna you cut yourself You can also enjoy Japanese sake and miso soup along with the tuna bowl made using professional grade tuna ordered from Toyosu.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

We are carrying out a casual tea ceremony experience. This will be a rare change that experience the atmosphere of Japanese traditional tea ceremony, taste authentic Japanese green tea and cake. It is a 1 hour experience that 15 minutes for preparation and 45 minutes for tea ceremony class.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity
• For Groups