Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods in Japan Page 2

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

"Mizuhiki" is a decorative string used for gift envelopes and gifts. It is a traditional Japanese craft that is processed by coloring and winding kinshi. Recently, it has been arranged into Japanese modern accessories and interior goods. In this course, you will learn the basic awaji knot and plum knot, and combine it with your favorite Japanese paper to make an original bag.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:30

4 minutes walk from Nagoya Station. Right next to Exit 10 of the underground mall Unimall. 1F street store, up to 20 people can make a reservation on the day ☆ "Ceramics, Glass, Herbarium Flower Class Chiyono" is located right next to the stylish underground mall. Easy even on rainy days ♪ Leisure. In between sightseeing, shopping, and stylish lunches...◎ Why not try pottery on a wheel in the Nagoya style? We will do it the old way from about 500 years ago! This is a class that "will fulfill your wishes as much as possible". This is a practice-rich course that includes one wheel experience and 30 minutes of wheel practice before the actual performance. It is a content that you can enjoy today with a secret practice method. It is fun to turn the wheel yourself and practice the basics of raising and lowering with practice clay + trying to make a work. After practice, you will create a work with the instructor, so you can be sure that it will be beautiful. Usually 90 minutes. No failure! A plan that includes a lot of things such as "kneading clay, making, painting, and glaze coloring" in one day! *Usually, one potter's wheel piece can be made in about 3 minutes. You can make anything from 500g of clay. You can make it together with the instructor, so it's safe! No failures! Please feel free to come and experience it♪ ☆----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal! ] In addition to regular pottery production, it is a great deal because it includes painting and coloring, which actually takes 3 days! You can use 500g of whitening cosmetic clay ☆ Seto Kunyu clay. ← I want to make the work light, so I use less clay. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, knead the clay + practice Create what you want to make with an electric potter's wheel. (In principle, you will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) ② Patterning (Carve and paint with a thin stick or stamp to draw a picture or pattern) ③ Glazing (Apply clear or blue glaze to the whole with a brush, and apply as much green and pink glaze as you like.) *If you would like to add or change colors, we will ask you on the day. *Pick up about 1.5 months later. If you would like to have it sent by mail, please let us know on the day. This plan is for beginners in pottery, so it is a course that can be enjoyed by beginners as well as children. Close to the station ☆ Easy experience in your spare time, taking 100 minutes ♪ Feel free to come and experience it even with just your children. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★【Price】 5200 yen. 【Experience time】 Maximum, about 100 minutes. Faster, about 80 minutes. 【Clothing】 There is no particular designation, but please come in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. 【Age】 From 3 to 80 years old Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy it. 【What to bring】 There is nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *We try not to get too dirty. Rental is 400 yen.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 13:15 / 15:30

A full-scale craft experience taught by a glass artist! At the Chiyono Glass Class, anyone can experience making Japanese goods such as glass beads. Glass beads are a type of glass craft in which glass is melted with a burner and shaped by wrapping it around a stick like syrup. Many colors can be used, so you can create your own original and wonderful works. The instructors continue their own creative activities while teaching students in the classroom. The lectures are easy to understand even for beginners, so anyone can make wonderful works. First, experience the charm of glass through the experience! You will be captivated by the beautiful, transparent glass. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [Price] 3,980 yen [Experience time] About 1.5 hours [Items to be made] 2 glass beads. Patterns include dots and 3 types of marble. *One will be assembled into a ribbon pendant. You can take it home on the day. If it breaks, it will be remade on the spot. [Clothing] There is no particular dress code, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. [Age Range] From 5 to 80 years old. Anyone can enjoy this activity, regardless of age or gender. [What to Bring] There is nothing in particular, but if you are concerned about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *Rental aprons are available (additional 400 yen).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups