Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods in Japan Page 2

• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The length and thickness you like ... Original My Chopsticks! ! Only bamboo carefully selected from the local bamboo forest is used. Because you use it every day and put it in your mouth, you need something safe and secure ...

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A swordsmith will teach you how to make Japanese knives using blacksmith techniques. Using the same material as Japanese swords, Tamahagane, the forged iron is shaped with a hammer. You can make your own clay holder and add a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, and sharpen it to complete it. Although it is a physically demanding job, the swordsmith will be happy to assist you, so don't worry if you are not confident in doing the heavy lifting, such as children or women. You can take photos and videos while working! The trial fee is for one Japanese knife. You can also make one book for two or more people. In that case, please let us know how many people will be participating in the experience when making a reservation. If you are making a reservation for three or more, it will take a little longer. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare before the closing time. We may be able to move the start time forward, so please contact us.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

You will spend a whole day making a small scale attached to the Japanese sword. The material is the same as the Japanese sword, and the world's highest grade iron (tamahagane) is used. You can make a soil holder by yourself and insert a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, make a scabbard, and sharpen it to complete it. Only at our studio can you experience making a small pattern and sharpening it. You will learn how to make a Japanese sword while working, and you will not know until you experience the work of striking iron to change its shape and create ripples, so I think it will be a great learning experience. We will proceed according to the ability of the person who will experience it, so there is no need to worry about minors and women. Photos and videos can be taken during production! The fee will be the experience fee for one Kozuka. Two or more people can make one. In that case, please let us know when you make a reservation. If you make a reservation for two or more, it will take about an additional hour for each one after the second one. Please join us with plenty of time before the end time. It is also possible to advance the start time, so please contact us. ★We have someone here who can explain things in English, so you don't need an interpreter.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At the Yamanaka-nuri workshop "Urushi-no-Usada Asada," which is about 1km from the center of Yamanaka Onsen town, we offer a "lacquer painting experience" where you can draw a picture with lacquer. Whether you are a beginner or a child, you can easily enjoy the painting experience! In this plan, you can freely draw letters and designs on the finished lacquer chopsticks with 5 colors of natural lacquer. It is also recommended as a present for your loved ones. In addition, in the store that is easy to enter, we have everything from affordable lacquerware to full-fledged lacquerware. The view of the countryside from the store is superb and has been very well received by customers. Please visit us when you come to Yamanaka Onsen. How about creating your own original work by drawing a picture with lacquer on lacquer chopsticks to commemorate your trip to Yamanaka Onsen?

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

A swordsmith will teach you the techniques of Japanese sword making and spend a whole day making a short sword with a blade length of less than 30 cm. During the experience, charcoal cutting, tamaheshi, tsutsubokashi, forging, unbending, fire making, soil placement, quenching, and blacksmith sharpening will be performed. The sword will then be registered and sharpened at a later date, and will be shipped to your home along with a registration certificate. If you select an option, you can also choose a Japanese sword such as a wakizashi (large) (small), katana, or tachi. Registration, packaging, and shipping fees are all included in the price. *Due to the Firearms and Swords Possession Control Act, the swordsmith will engrave the swordsmith's name on the sword. It is possible to engrave the participant's name as well. In addition, registration and sharpening are required, so it will take 6 to 9 months to deliver the sword. *The address, name, and phone number are required for the owner's details for the registration review and for shipping the finished product. If they are different from those registered with Activity Japan, please be sure to contact us here. If there is no contact, we will register and ship the sword as is. *If shipping overseas, please check for yourself whether the country can receive Japanese swords. In addition, export procedures, packaging fees, and shipping fees will be required separately. The amount varies depending on the country, so please contact us in advance. Payment will be made in cash on the day. *Damaged or scratched acrylic cases cannot be repaired, so please handle them carefully.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

A folding fan is useful even on scorching hot days or in places where the heating is too strong in the middle of winter. More and more people have folding fans, but few people have folding fans that they made themselves♪ The folding fans you make at Label Vie always have more than 8 types of fabrics available, including imported fabrics such as Laura Ashley, Liberty, and Morris, as well as Japanese pattern fabrics and kimono fabrics, so you can choose your favorite fabric♪ Make your own folding fan by pasting fabric onto the frame of the fan☆ It is also popular as a gift☆ Make it, use it, and decorate it♪ Enjoy making a fabric folding fan☆ [Contents of the original folding fan you will make] ☆ We have more than 8 types of fabrics available, including Japanese pattern fabrics, imported fabrics, and brand fabrics! Please choose your favorite fabric♪ ☆ You can master how to make it and make multiple ones at home. It also makes a great gift♪ ☆ Couples, couples, groups of friends, and mom friends are also welcome to participate♪ ☆ Children in the lower grades of elementary school can also make it! (Please support them♪) ☆ Please feel free to contact us for seating inquiries♪

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• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:30 / 15:30

Experience making your own kaleidoscope at the Zenkoji Temple lodgings! Create your own object with a simple kit! Choose your favorite kaleidoscope and fill it with your favorite ingredients to complete it. You can use natural stones or flowers from Shinshu as ingredients. If you fill it with oil and keep the flower shape as it is like a herbarium, you can make a herbarium kaleidoscope, or you can make a higher-grade kaleidoscope with the gentle colors and light of natural stones. Galerie Ren is located inside Hakurenbo, the lodgings of Zenkoji Temple. Create fun memories with this hands-on experience while visiting Zenkoji Temple.

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Japanese swords are works of art made of iron. By listening to the explanation of the production process of this work of art that has been handed down since ancient times, you will be able to understand the highlights of swords and the points to appreciate them. You can also observe the forging process (the process of stretching, bending, and gluing steel), which is one of the processes of making Japanese swords. Please take a photo of the sparks. The moment when the sparks fly is only for a moment. It may be difficult to show the process again, so please do not miss it. We recommend the video. In addition, you can experience using a large hammer to strike the iron. We will also accept questions such as why Japanese swords become such hard and strong blades, and why the price differs! If you apply for the "Small knife making experience" or "Kitchen knife making experience" at the same time, you will receive a half price. Please apply from the "Small knife making experience" or "Kitchen knife making experience" options.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～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

Come to Kanazawa! Whether it's sunny or rainy, wear a kimono and have fun! Even in Kanazawa, a city that looks good in kimonos, it would be a waste to just wear a kimono and go sightseeing! Since it's a rare opportunity, why not try to experience a little bit of Kanazawa's traditional culture and have an experience that can only be had at that time. "Even if you forget your lunch, don't forget your umbrella!" Kanazawa has a lot of rain, so you're worried about whether you can take a leisurely stroll in a kimono... If you try making kimono scrap art, you don't have to worry about that at all! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------＜What is kimono scrap art making?＞This is an experience where you carefully unravel kimonos that can no longer be worn due to holes caused by burning or stains that won't come off, and use small pieces of kimono scraps to paste them onto stencils to create a one-of-a-kind art piece. We have a variety of stencils unique to Kanazawa, such as the Tsuzumimon Gate at Kanazawa Station, the Kotoji lantern at Kenrokuen, and Kanazawa Castle, so please choose your favorite one! There are also easy stencils such as dinosaurs and flowers for children. Anyone can easily get started. It's interesting that even with the same pattern, the kimono scraps used can make a variety of different works! You can take the finished work home with you in a frame on the spot! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------<Plan Contents> ① First, you will dress in a kimono. Choose your favorite kimono from the variety of kimonos available. Leave the dressing to us! (Hair set is an additional ￥2,200) ② After dressing, you will create a one-of-a-kind kimono scrap art. Choose your favorite pattern, cut the scraps with scissors and paste them with glue. There is no answer to art! Some people create bold works, others delicate ones! You can experience the experience while chatting with friendly staff in a homely atmosphere, giving advice on recommended color combinations! Since it is an experience while wearing a kimono, it may be a little difficult to work, but let's have fun! ③ Decide the frame color ④ Choose the frame color and put the work in You can frame the finished work on the spot and take it home. We would be happy if you could hang it in your entrance or on the wall as one of the wonderful memories of your trip to Kanazawa. After the experience, you can go sightseeing in Kanazawa! Enjoy Kanazawa to the fullest! (You can also go sightseeing in Kanazawa before the experience.) Plans change due to sudden rain... In that case, please come to our shop, where you can get dressed and experience the culture together. *This event will be held for groups of 2 or more.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 16:00

[Make Washi Paper Accessories] Use traditional Japanese paper to create unique accessories. Design earrings and ornaments to take home a lovely souvenir. ① Explore the art of washi paper Learn about the history and cultural significance of washi paper. ② Design accessories Cut the paper, shape it, and create your own accessories. ③ Decorate Add your own decorations, such as beads, colored paper, and other ornaments. ④ Pack your souvenirs Once your accessories are complete, we will carefully pack them so that you can take them home as a lovely souvenir.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Iron is a human invention. People have walked with iron, as it is said, "Whoever controls iron controls the world." A Japanese sword cannot be made good unless it is made of iron using the traditional ironmaking method. With this plan, you can experience making iron from iron sand using the traditional iron-making method. Repeat the work of cutting charcoal into small pieces and adding iron sand to determine the "steel" part from the finished lump "kera". You can take the finished product home with you. ★We have someone here who can explain things in English, so you don't need an interpreter.

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