Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods in Japan Page 8

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Why not experience authentic braiding in Kagurazaka, a stylish and chic town? "Domei" holds braid experience sessions in the hope that more people can experience the beauty and depth of the traditional Japanese craft of braiding by actually experiencing making braids themselves. I am. In the trial course, you will be asked to form a Nara-gumi at Marudai, and the braided cord will be made into a strap or bracelet on the spot and you can take it home. We will teach you in an easy-to-understand manner even for beginners, so please feel free to join us.

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• Age 10～Age 83
• Over 6 hours on the day

"Experience forging - a traditional craftsmanship" You can try hammering, filing with a gold rasp, sharpening and quenching processes. You might be excited to see how a piece of metal reborn as a knife. It is a great opportunity to experience a traditional craftsmanship.​ ​

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

This is a workshop to make Shimenawa. <What is Shimenawa?> Shimenawa is used to mark the boundary between the secular and sacred realms. Let's welcome the New Year's God, "Toshigami-sama", with a beautiful Shimenawa. <Capacity> 4-6 people (subject to change depending on requests)

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• Age 30～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

Thank You Day Plan Recommended as a gift for silver wedding anniversaries, golden wedding anniversaries, anniversaries, birthday celebrations, etc. An elegant kimono dress that combines a formal kimono and a dress is appreciated by a wide range of age groups. Gift for a special person This plan allows you to give a memorable and special gift to someone you want to express your gratitude to. We also recommend getting ready and going to lunch with your family and friends! We can introduce you to restaurants (Japanese and Western). Women's preparation (formal kimono dress + hair and makeup) Men's preparation (tuxedo or haori hakama) Photographer 2 hours stylist 2 hours (accompany) *Please prepare your own comfortable footwear. *Bring your own shoes or other items are negotiable. *We will hold several meetings. *Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your desired date.

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• Age 16～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

Shiozawa tsumugi kimonos were created by applying the techniques of Hon Shiozawa, which has a delicate grain and smooth texture and is designated as a traditional Japanese craft, and Echigo Jofu, which is designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. It's an experience where you can actually wear it, rather than just looking at it. Wearing a kimono, you can stroll along Makino-dori Street, where the streets of Shiozawa-juku on the Mikuni Kaido remain. <Please contact us> - If you have difficulty speaking Japanese, we can provide an interpreter (for a fee).・Original plans such as lunch included are also available.

• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

At Yokoyama Bamboo Store, established in Kyoto, who sells products using bamboo and constructs bamboo for building, you can experience traditional craft making using bamboo. In this plan, you will make your favorite "bamboo basket" out of 3 types.

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• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:30 / 16:00

You will learn how to make a mizuhiki band and how to tie a flat plum knot, and decorate a gift envelope. You can take home the gift bag you made. komorebi This is the contents of Mizuhiki course C2. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Seating, explanation (5 minutes) ② Kit confirmation (10 minutes) ③ Production (45 minutes) ④ Wrapping and cleaning up (5 minutes)

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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 12～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

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• Age 15～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

"Henro" is a pilgrimage to 88 temples related to Kobo Daishi in Shikoku. Asano Sohonten has been selling pilgrimage supplies for 130 years at Kirihataji Temple. Collect your favorite beads to make your own original amulet. To Kirihata-ji, change into a pilgrimage costume and be guided by the Asano shopkeeper. At Kirihata-ji, we hold a memorial service for our ancestors. ~ Flow of the day ~ 1. How to use pilgrimage supplies and the charm of Shikoku Sacred Ground 2. Making amulets with your favorite beads 3. Changing into a pilgrimage costume (rental) 4. Asano shopkeeper's guide to walking along the approach to Kirihata Temple 5. Kirihata Temple Pilgrimage to ancestors at the temple * 1 original amulet for takeaway gifts

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• Age 15～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

"Watanabe's" is an indigo dyeing workshop based in Kamiita-cho, which is known as the production center of Awa indigo, which consistently manufactures, dyes, and produces "medicines" that are dyes from indigo cultivation. You can experience indigo dyeing by choosing your favorite from 5 items (products) carefully selected by Mr. Watanabe, an indigo master and dyer. Clothing dyed with indigo is said to have deodorant, antibacterial, and insect repellent effects, and is a traditional craft that has been loved by people since the Edo period. This experience is recommended for those who are interested in the charm of indigo and the history of indigo that they have never known before, and those who want to directly experience the beauty of Awa indigo, which is a symbol of Japan Blue. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. About Mr. Watanabe's thoughts on indigo making (with Wasanbon and tea, which is a specialty of Kamiita Town) 2. Aihata Easy-to-use workshop 3. Original indigo dyeing that can be used for a long time Production of works ・ Choose from 5 items: T-shirt ・ Stall ・ Hat ・ Cushion cover ・ Bandana ※ Takeaway gift ・ 1 original indigo dye ・ Original indigo dyed work (T-shirt ・ Stall ・ Hat ・ Cushion cover ・ Bandana One of them)

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

"Okubo Blacksmith" made with traditional techniques is a field blacksmith that has been around for 100 years. Each carefully made kitchen knife is easy to cook, sharp and delicious, so it is popular with the general public and is also used by professional cooks. It is Mr. Kimasa, the 3rd generation, and Mr. Ryuichi, the 4th generation, who continue to make kitchen knives that cannot be parted once used. Mr. Kimasa has a wonderful skill that was selected as a master craftsman of the present generation, and there are many customers from all over the country who come for kitchen knives. In a workshop that feels like you have traveled back in time to the world of old tales, you can observe the making of kitchen knives with brilliant craftsmanship and bring back one all-purpose kitchen knife to the world. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. Blacksmith Okubo Parents and children about techniques (Characteristics of iron knives, how to sharpen, how to handle) 2. Experience of cutting vegetables with Japanese knives and checking the sharpness and taste 3. Tour of the knife making workshop * Takeaway gift ・ Take away one desired all-purpose kitchen knife. * You can enter your name if you wish.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

The origin of Awa Washi has a history of about 1300 years ago, when people who served in the imperial court called the Inbe tribe planted hemp and kozo to make paper and cloth. .. As a "maker of new materials", "Awagami Factory", which has released Japanese paper from the world of "tradition" and is developing various techniques and researching materials, has developed Japanese paper that can be printed by inkjet, and the world. It is evaluated as a high quality paper so that the artists inside visit it to use it in their works. After learning how to make paper by a Japanese paper craftsman, you can print your favorite photos and memory data on Japanese paper to make a work. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1.1 About the history of Awa Japanese paper for 300 years 2. Tour of the production site of Japanese paper craftsmen 3. Experience of making original handmade Japanese paper 4. Print your favorite photo data on Japanese paper Awa Japanese paper print of photo data with souvenirs (shipped at a later date)

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

In Happiness, we do various handmade experiences including glass art, flower arrangement, and special Dyestuff experience specialty called Yamanoyoki dyed. You can make handmade works perfect for gifts! Of course ♪ ♪ also original works of yourself and interior

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:15 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

「伊勢つくしや」は、お店の半分が版画工房になっており、伝統工芸である伊勢型紙を使った版画の体験ができます。 型紙版画のカードや封筒をつくってみましょう！ おとうふカフェも併設されており、女性に嬉しいおいしくてヘルシーな食事・デザートもございます。

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

Why do not you experience the painting of Hakata Jukyusen? At the home town hall, under the craftsmen, painting experience has become easy to do. How about touching Hakata's tradition and making memories?

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

Why do not you have a painting experience by Hakata Zagako? At the home town hall, under the craftsmen, painting experience has become easy to do. How about touching Hakata's tradition and making memories?

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Through gilding experience Kyoto It is a course for school trip students and general tourists who make memories of.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Through the gold stamping experience, Kyoto It is a stay-oriented course in which you want to make works carefully in commemoration of.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

You can experience genuine twill dyeing without using any chemicals or synthetic dyes. We produce one T-shirt with traditional Japanese indigo dyeing friendly to people and environment. Family, group, even one person participation OK! Because only natural ingredients are used, you can work with small children with peace of mind. Come and experience the indigo beauty created by the magical powers of nature!

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

You can experience genuine twill dyeing without using any chemicals or synthetic dyes. Produces a handkerchief or a hand-made towel with traditional Japanese eyebrow dyeing that is kind to people and the environment. Family, group, even one person participation OK! Because only natural ingredients are used, you can work with small children with peace of mind. Come and experience the indigo beauty created by the magical powers of nature!

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

In Kyoto's long-established store "Yokoyama Bamboo Store" handling bamboo-based products sales and space production, you can experience traditional craftwork making using bamboo. In our plan, we will make "cha-cha (cha-cha)" used as a tea ceremony.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

In a way to bond the colorful glass in a high fever, to arrange the Italian Venetian glass (millefiori), you can create your own original chopstick rest. Perched small but, there is a strong presence chopstick rest. Experience is simple. Venetian glass is put on top of the base, only temporarily fixed with glue! Colorful glass is melted together, why not make a beautiful chopstick rest.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

In a way to bond the colorful glass in a high fever, to arrange the Italian Venetian glass (millefiori), you can create your own original chopstick rest. Perched small but, there is a strong presence chopstick rest. Experience is simple. Venetian glass is put on top of the base, only temporarily fixed with glue! Colorful glass is melted together, why not make a beautiful chopstick rest.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A top-of-the-frame painting experience that even beginners can easily enjoy! Let's make your own piece with a free sense. A skull pattern is also possible. You can experience it from a 4-year-old child. Please make one per person. Tools are available here. Works On the day You can take it home.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A local horse toy painting experience that you can easily enjoy even for the first time! Let's make your own messy horse with a free sense. You can experience it from a 4-year-old child. Please make one per person. Tools are available here. Works On the day You can take it home.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Kokeshi doll painting experience that even beginners can enjoy casually! Let's make your own kokeshi doll with a free sense. You can experience it from a 4-year-old child. Choose the size of the kokeshi doll from large size (about 20cm) and small size (about 17cm). Works On the day You can take it home.

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• Age 18～Age 99
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 16:00

After closing time, Okayama Castle will be rented out for the night. A "Sword Trial Experience" will be held at a special outdoor venue. In addition, "Kachidoki Meshi," a banquet dish from the Warring States period that Uesugi Kenshin, who loved Bizen swords, ate to pray for victory before going into battle, will be arranged for inbound tourists. Gastronomy using an abundance of local Okayama products will be served in the castle tower.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 12:50

This is a two-day, one-night taxi tour where you can receive direct instruction from swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu, observe the appreciation of Japanese swords, observe the forging process (preparing the base for Japanese swords), and experience hammering and copper plate inscription. Through the tour, you will learn about the beauty and spirit that resides in Japanese swords. After staying overnight at the famous Iizaka Onsen hot spring in Fukushima City, on the second day, you will be taken to a Japanese lunch using Fukushima City's specialties and Nakano Fudoson, one of the three Fudoson in Japan.

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