【Newest arrivals】 Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods in Japan

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Pearls are Japanese jewelry that attracts attention from all over the world. Kobe is home to many pearl processing workshops, and you can experience gold leafing pearls and tour the processing sites. The experience location is on board the largest restaurant passenger ship in Japan, representing Kobe. After the experience, you can enjoy a cruise lunch.

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• For Groups

• 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
• 11:00 / 14:00

Would you like to make your own original washi notebook? Japanese binding is a traditional Japanese bookbinding technique that uses high-quality Japanese paper and linen thread, and has been passed down since the Heian period (794). In the workshop, we will start with ``Japanese paper dyeing'', which involves adding color to Japanese paper to create the cover of a notebook. ①Make the cover of your notebook by coloring Japanese paper. You can either fold the washi paper and dye it in color, or use a paper pattern to dye it. ② Applying the Japanese binding technique, assemble the inside of the notebook (*) and the cover of the notebook with embroidery thread. The size of the notebook is A6 (105 x 148.5 mm). Your one and only Japanese-bound notebook will be completed. At the end, we will serve Japanese sweets along with "Japanese paper tea" that is not available anywhere else! We hope that you will enjoy the beauty and depth of Japanese paper through this workshop. Sharp tools will be used in the workshop. *The contents of the Japanese paper notebook use existing inkjet Japanese paper. The cover is handmade Japanese paper from our shop.

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• Age 5～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Are you interested in art? Let's make art with washi paper Washi is a beautiful paper made using traditional Japanese techniques. Learn basic washi ink techniques and washi paper cutting, and create your own original washi art work (one postcard and A5 size washi art). Washi ink is an original design tool. Ink is made by melting colored washi paper. By using that ink, you can make your art colorful. By the way, when was the last time you wrote a letter? Write a letter to your loved ones using the postcard you created! (Stationery will also be provided). While waiting for the paper to dry, relax with the world's one and only original "Japanese paper tea" and local Japanese sweets. Washi tea is a tea brewed from the leaves of the kozo tree, which is the raw material for paper. *Explore art using Japanese paper! *Learn how to use washi ink and how to make paper cutouts. *Send an original designed postcard to your loved ones. *In the workshop, we will make two pieces, one in postcard size and one in A5 size.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:15 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:30

4 minutes walk from Nagoya Station. 1st floor street store, right next to Exit 10 of the underground shopping mall Uni Mall. Experiences available for up to 20 people who make same-day reservations ☆ ``Ceramics, Glass, Herbarium Flower Classroom Chiyono'' is right next to the stylish underground shopping mall. Easy ♪ Leisure even on rainy days. In between sightseeing, shopping, and stylish lunches... ◎ Would you like to make pottery on the potter's wheel in the Nagoya style? We do it the old way, about 500 years ago! This is a classroom where ``we will make your selfish desires come true as much as possible''. This is a full practice course that includes one potter's wheel experience and 30 minutes of potter's wheel practice before the actual session. It's fun to spin the potter's wheel yourself and try your hand at creating pieces using practice clay. After practice, we will create the work together with the instructor, so it will be beautiful. Usually 90 minutes. No failures! A packed plan that includes ``clay kneading, making, painting, and glaze coloring'' in one day! You will be asked to make one piece of anything from 500g of clay. You can rest assured that you will be making it together with the instructor! No failures! Please feel free to come and experience it♪ ☆------★------☆------★----☆------★------☆---- ★ [This is a great deal! ] In addition to the regular pottery production, it actually takes 3 days to paint and color, which is a great deal! Whitening makeup soil ☆ You can use 500g of Seto Nuki clay. ← I want to make the work lightly, so I use less clay. [Flow of the experience] ① After the explanation, knead the clay + practice Create what you want on the electric potter's wheel. (As a general rule, we will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) ② Patterning (carving and painting with a thin stick or stamp to draw pictures and patterns) ③ Glazing (apply transparent or blue glaze etc. to the entire surface with a brush) (Paint and apply as many green and pink glaze colors as you like.) *If you wish to add or change colors, please let us know on the day. *Pick-up after approximately 1.5 months. If you would like to have it mailed, please apply on the same day. This plan is for beginners in pottery, so it is a course that can be enjoyed not only by beginners but also by children. Close to the station ☆ Easy time experience that takes 80 minutes ♪ Please feel free to come and experience it with your children. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [Fee] 5000 yen. [Experience time] Maximum, approximately 100 minutes. About 80 minutes at the earliest. [Clothing] There are no specific requirements, but please come in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. [Target age] 3 to 80 years old. Everyone of all ages, male and female, can enjoy this event. [What to bring] There is nothing special, but if you are concerned about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *I try not to get it too dirty. Rental is 400 yen. *For same-day reservations, questions, changes to reservation time, etc., please call Representative Yoichi Ozaki directly (080-5159-0787)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 13:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

4 minutes walk from Nagoya Station. Located on the 1st floor of the street-level shop, right next to Exit 10 of the underground shopping mall Uni Mall. Experiences available for up to 20 people who make same-day reservations ☆ ``Ceramics, Glass, Candle Flower Classroom Chiyono'' is right next to the stylish underground shopping mall. Easy ♪ Leisure even on rainy days. In between sightseeing, shopping, and stylish lunches... ◎ Would you like to make pottery using an electric potter's wheel in the Nagoya style? This plan is a plan where you will concentrate on making pottery one-on-one with an instructor. But you can also practice a little before the actual performance! You will be asked to make one piece of anything from 500g of clay. Don't worry, you can quickly make it together with your instructor! No failures! Please feel free to come and experience it ♪ You can practice on the electric potter's wheel before the actual event. +One-on-one production. Create any work one-on-one with your instructor! You can make it quickly and quickly. Leave the rest to us! Perfect for sightseeing or in between dates. Recommended products: teacups, teacups, and bowls! Other special items will incur additional charges. Quantity: Up to 1 piece You can add more. Other changes such as color, pattern, etc. can be made on the same day. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal! ] We will make pottery using clay that is also used in whitening cosmetics. ☆Use 500g of Seto semi-magnetic clay. ←We will practice a little bit before the actual performance. Lecture: Yes This is a plan where you will make one piece together with the instructor. [Flow of the experience] ① After the explanation, practice centering etc. on an electric potter's wheel. ② Create what you want to create. (We will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) You can add the date and signature on the back. ③The color of the glaze etc. is up to you (the finished product will mainly be white) *In addition, for an additional fee, you can specify the pattern or color or paint it yourself in the color of your choice. Please contact us on the day. (Around 500 yen to 1000 yen) *Pick-up after approximately 1.5 months. If you would like to have it mailed, please apply on the same day. This plan is for beginners, so it is a course that can be enjoyed by first-timers as well as children. Close to the station ☆ Easy free time experience that takes 30 to 40 minutes ♪ Please feel free to come and experience it with your children. *Please note that a tuition fee of 2,000 yen per person will be charged for tours that are not accompanied by preschool children. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [Price] 3500 yen. [Experience time] Approximately 30 to 45 minutes Only available on holidays from 13:00 to 15:00 to 16:00 *It is not possible to specify a time from 14:00. [What to bring] There is nothing in particular, but if you are concerned about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *For same-day reservations, questions, changes to reservation time, etc., please call Representative Yoichi Ozaki directly (080-5159-0787)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:15 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:30

4 minutes walk from Nagoya Station. Located on the 1st floor, right next to Exit 10 of the underground shopping mall Uni Mall. Experiences available for up to 20 people who make same-day reservations ☆ ``Ceramics, Glass, Herbarium Flower Classroom Chiyono'' is right next to the stylish underground shopping mall. Easy ♪ Leisure even on rainy days. In between sightseeing, shopping, and stylish lunches... ◎ Would you like to make pottery on the potter's wheel in the Nagoya style? We do it the old way, about 500 years ago! This is a classroom where ``we will make your selfish desires come true as much as possible''. This plan is for beginners in pottery, so if you want to experience using an electric potter's wheel or don't have time, it's okay.You can create it right away with the instructor, so you can do it in about an hour. Usually 80 minutes. No failures! A packed plan that includes ``clay kneading, making, painting, and glaze coloring'' in one day! You will be asked to make one piece of anything from 500g of clay. You can rest assured that you will be making it together with the instructor! No failures! Please feel free to come and experience it♪ *If you want to practice the potter's wheel properly, please choose the authentic potter's wheel plan for 5,400 yen. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal! ] In addition to the regular pottery production, it actually takes 3 days to paint and color, which is a great deal! Whitening makeup soil ☆ You can use 500g of Seto Nuki clay. ← I want to make the work lightly, so I use less clay. [Flow of the experience] ① After the explanation, students will mix the clay and create what they want using the electric potter's wheel. (As a general rule, we will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) ② Patterning (carving and painting with a thin stick or stamp to draw pictures and patterns) ③ Glazing (apply transparent or blue glaze etc. to the entire surface with a brush) (Paint and apply as many green and pink glaze colors as you like.) *If you wish to add or change colors, please let us know on the day. *Pick-up after approximately 1.5 months. If you would like to have it mailed, please apply on the same day. This plan is for beginners in pottery, so it is a course that can be enjoyed not only by beginners but also by children. Close to the station ☆ Easy time experience that takes 80 minutes ♪ Please feel free to come and experience it with your children. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [Price] 4,200 yen. *If you want to practice the potter's wheel properly, please choose the authentic potter's wheel plan for 5,800 yen or 6,400 yen. [Experience time] Maximum, approximately 90 minutes. About 60 minutes at the earliest. [Clothing] There are no specific requirements, but please come in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. [Target age] 3 to 80 years old. Everyone of all ages, male and female, can enjoy this event. [What to bring] There is nothing special, but if you are concerned about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *I try not to get it too dirty. Rental is 400 yen. *For same-day reservations, questions, changes to reservation time, etc., please call Representative Yoichi Ozaki directly (080-5159-0787)

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• For Groups

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

This is a 2-day, 1-night taxi tour where you can receive direct instruction from swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu, appreciate Japanese swords, observe the training (making the base for Japanese swords), and experience hammering and copper plate name cutting. Through the tour, you will learn about the beauty and spirit that resides in Japanese swords. After staying at the famous Tsuchiyu Onsen in Fukushima City, on the second day we will take you to a Japanese lunch using Fukushima City specialties and to Nakano Fudoson, one of Japan's three Fudoson temples.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30

"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 mizuhiki of your favorite colors to create an original bookmark. You can also make an arrangement rabbit ♪

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Only one in the world! Let's make your own bathtub. During the Edo period, wooden buckets were widely used and were closely related to daily life. However, nowadays there are fewer opportunities to actually see and touch wooden barrels. Experience making a bathtub by Mr. Kimpei Sugimoto, a wooden bucket craftsman who wants people to understand the quality of wooden buckets and the importance of handiwork. With Mr. Sugimoto's explanations and guidance, you can make your own bathtub with a diameter of about 20cm and a height of about 10cm.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 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 / 16:30 / 17:00

It seems that many glass crafts have been passed down from ancient Egypt. Among them, fusing has a finish reminiscent of a mosaic pattern. Glass chips called millefiori are lined up on colorful plate glass. After that, when it is fired in an electric furnace, the glass melts and the colored patterns look like mosaic art. Why not use the finished product to make your own accessories or chopstick rests?

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 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 / 16:30 / 17:00

The kaleidoscope was invented by a Scottish optician, and was a toy that had already been imported to Japan during the Edo period. Taking advantage of the prism of light, the topping of small beads originally packed inside creates a world you've never seen before. You can really see the ``flowers'' blooming. You won't be able to take your eyes off it♪

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is a tie-dyeing experience at the kimono brand "Komuroan" store on the approach to Heian Shrine. You can choose from three items: handkerchiefs, tote bags, and furoshiki, and have them tie-dyed on the spot. Only one wonderful accessory in the world will be completed!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 15:00

Kyoto Family Crest Workshop Hiragiya Shinshichi holds workshops where you can make your own accessories using your own family crest, a ``flower pattern'' representing your birthday, or the crest of a Sengoku warlord or historical figure. In addition to traditional family crests, we also offer manga and anime designs. There are several types of accessories you can make, such as purses, mugs, book covers, and wrapping cloths. Perfect as a gift for your family or someone close to you. Enjoy traditional experiences in a city steeped in history.

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• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*The <Drink included> campaign will end on April 30, 2024. Why not make your own original art fan or fan at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Choose from the traditional Japanese crafts of "fan" or "uchiwa", decorate it with your own ideas, and make your own unique fan or fan. You can easily enjoy decoration using stamps, markers, watercolors, etc. No special skills or drawing skills are required. You can create your own unique fan or fan by freely choosing the type and color of stamps and applying an original design. Staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. By incorporating modern stamp art into a traditional fan, a new art piece that combines tradition and modernity is born. Your original fan will be a special item that you made yourself and will become a memorable and important item. *This experience is an experience where you paint a plain fan or fan yourself.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30

It is pleased with a present! An eco-gift bag that can be used all the time The method of tying the mizuhiki changes every month♪ We will make an original gift bag with a lucky pattern hand towel from Daimatsu Dyeing Factory, which is dyed with Edo Komon and Edo Sarasa, and a mizuhiki decoration. There are three types of auspicious patterned tenugui: “mesh pattern” (five colors) for good luck, “wave chidori” (three colors) for family harmony, and “checkered pattern” (seven colors) for wishing for prosperity. *Please note that not all colors are available as each item is hand-dyed.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Tie-dye is a dyed product in which the fabric is tied up (Tie) and dyed (Dye). A variety of patterns are created by folding and tying the fabric before dyeing. Because they are dyed by hand, no two pieces have the same design. [Experience details] Tie the T-shirt in your favorite way and dye it in your favorite color. We will guide you carefully so everyone can enjoy it. Price: ¥5,000 per person (1 T-shirt included) Time: Select from 9:00-11:30, 13:00-15:30 Number of participants: 2-5 people Age: Elementary school students and above are welcome to bring: Hanger ☆The dye may splash onto your clothes and shoes, so please come in clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.☆T-shirt sizes are available from 90cm to XXL. Please let us know your size when making a reservation ☆ If you bring a T-shirt, you will receive a ¥500 discount. ☆The second T-shirt will be sold for ¥1,000 each. ☆Additional ¥500 will be charged for the second T-shirt you bring in.

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• Spring Sale 2024 Discount Products

• Age 20～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Mutsunohana is a Japanese restaurant that is open only for lunch two days a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays), located in Kawada-cho, Sabae City, which is known for producing Echizen lacquerware. The owner, who wanted to deepen his knowledge of Japanese culture, trained as a chef in Kyoto and also experienced Italian cuisine in Tokyo. While the cooking style is not limited to Japanese or Western cuisine, we use plenty of Fukui's seasonal ingredients centered on cha-kaiseki (tea kaiseki cuisine). I am serving. Please spend an elegant and extraordinary time while listening to the story and thoughts of each dish.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

It is an experience to follow the process of making Echizen lacquerware by visiting two workshops. There is no doubt that the spoons that you create with your own hands contain not only attachment but also the magnificent story of Echizen lacquerware.

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

You can experience gold leaf application, a typical traditional craft. In this course, you will choose your favorite vessel and finish the original vessel. Since stickers with various designs are available, it is relatively easy to work with, and you can also use a cutter to create your own design. The shop is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops gather. During the Edo period, it prospered as a base for commerce and logistics, and even now you can feel the atmosphere of Edo culture everywhere. Why don't you experience gold leaf pasting, a traditional Japanese craft, while enjoying a walk before and after the experience?

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

This is a course where you can experience one of the representative decoration techniques of lacquerware, "Makie". “Kakoku” is to decorate and beautify the surface of the product. It is a decoration technique to attach. We use cashew paint, which is a non-irritating synthetic resin paint, so that you can enjoy it safely. In this course, you can choose one of your favorite bowls and finish the original bowl by drawing pictures and letters with die-cutting and freehand. If you use the prepared designs, even people who are not good at drawing can easily work, and you can also bring your own original design and draw freely. “Kitanihonbashi Yumehigashi Main Store” is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops are gathered from the Edo period. Muto, the organizer, is a long-established company with history and tradition as a wholesale store specializing in lacquerware that has been in business for over 100 years. A workshop instructor with specialized skills will teach you carefully. The real thrill of the experience is the moment when the colors change when the sown powder is wiped off. How about experiencing Maki-e, a unique Japanese traditional technique?

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

For those staying or planning to stay at Kurokawa Onsen. Would you like to make souvenirs and memories unique to Kumamoto? "Kurami Shibu Uchiwa Making Experience" is an experience to make a traditional Kumamoto Prefecture craft "Kurami Shibu Uchiwa" using fan bones, Japanese paper, and persimmon tannin. If you coordinate with yukata, kimono, and jinbei, you can enjoy summer festivals and hot spring town walks in your own way. It's a big success at home every year. You can cool off with a gentle breeze without worrying about your electricity bill. ■Points of the experience■・You can choose from 8 types of patterns and 2 types of frames. Recommended experiences: ・For a break while visiting the hot springs ・For the pleasure of walking around the hot spring town ・For making memories with your family, lover, couple ・For those who are staying at Kurokawa Onsen for several days ・For those who are interested in Japanese manufacturing To << What is Raitami Shibu Uchiwa? 》It has a history of more than 400 years and is counted as one of the three major uchiwa production areas. Currently, the only manufacturer "Kurikawa Shoten" is making Kuritami Shibu Uchiwa in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

If you are staying at Kurokawa Onsen, why not make some souvenirs and memories unique to Kumamoto? "Kijiuma Art" is a 30-60 minute experience in which you can freely paint on Kumamoto Prefecture's traditional craft "Kijiuma". No special skills are required, and anyone with a brush pen can enjoy the painting experience. For a short time after check-in and check-out while visiting hot springs with a bath bill. For making memories with family, couples and friends. 《What is Kijiuma?》 》A lucky charm for the healthy growth of children. Designated as a traditional craft of Kumamoto Prefecture, it is a local toy that has been popular for a long time. It is said that the fugitives of the Heike clan made it over 800 years ago while feeling nostalgic for life in the capital. There are wooden toys called kijiuma in Fukuoka and Oita, but the kijiuma made in Hitoyoshi City in Kumamoto is the most gorgeous kijiuma that uses five colors.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

It is a work made by three-dimensionally combining flowers and animals using kimono fabric and cotton. Kits and tools will be prepared here in advance, so you can participate empty-handed on the day. If you have a request, we will also hold a business trip class at your accommodation.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

Nishikori Lacquerware Store is a lacquerware shop run by brothers in Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware. In this experience, you will receive direct instruction from Mr. Masataka Nishikikori, a craftsman at Nishikikori Lacquerware Shop, and experience wiping lacquer on a wooden tray. The tray, which can be used for serving meals or as a tray for breakfast and snacks, will make your usual little time your favorite time. *The tray in the photo is an image. The shape of the actual experience is different.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to make your own chopsticks in a nostalgic space? For making memories of your trip to Kyoto, for a girls' night out, or as a gift for your loved ones... You can take the product you made home with you on the day.

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• For Groups
• Nationwide travel support "regional coupon" available

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

Why don't you make a charm that suits you at the cafe and school "Machiya Juku" in Higashi Chaya District? It is an experience of renting a tea room of a 100-year-old Kanazawa townhouse for each group. Listen to dozens of precious herbal incense ingredients and fragrant wood, and incense and psychology experts will counsel you in a relaxing atmosphere. In addition, we will also offer a relaxing incense experience by burning natural fragrant wood (sandalwood, agarwood, etc.) with incense charcoal and listening (smelling). Custom-made incense and incense are created according to each person's emotions and physical condition. This is a valuable course where you can also experience how to use the incense you made at the end. For one person, it is very popular because you can have a deep one-on-one conversation with Tomoyoka-sensei.

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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 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*The <Drink included> campaign will end on April 30, 2024. Why not make your own original goshuincho at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Goshuincho are used by worshippers to keep a record of their travels and pilgrimages and visits when visiting Japanese temples and shrines. You can make an upcycled goshuincho that is kind to the earth, using recycled materials such as scraps generated during the kimono manufacturing process, used paper bags and wrapping paper. Choose your favorite pattern from the materials and make your own favorite goshuincho! Our staff will support you, so even beginners can have fun creating. If you visit shrines and temples with your handmade goshuincho, it will become a deeper memory. ●What is upcycling? It is to give new added value to things that would otherwise be discarded or unwanted items, upgrade them into new products, and reborn them. The keyword upcycling is very important in switching from a consumer society where things are mass-produced and consumed to a sustainable society.

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• Age 1～Age 100
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*The campaign with drink will end on April 30, 2024. Why not paint an auspicious papier-mâché in your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Papier-mâché is a type of craft made by creating a frame from wood and pasting washi paper on it. It originally originated in China, but is said to have been introduced to Japan during the Heian period. There are many different shapes, but many of them are in the shape of animals, and they have become treasured as lucky charms. First, choose your favorite plain body. Once you have decided on the body, use your imagination and paint your ideas with paint. Our staff will support you, so even beginners can have fun creating. Papier-mâché is hollow and very light, making it a very popular souvenir for travel. [Types of bodies to choose from] ▶ Daruma "Daruma" has a rounded shape and is said to "get up no matter how many times it falls, so it has been treasured as a talisman and lucky charm since ancient times. Paper mache daruma dolls are used for all kinds of wishes, such as warding off evil, bringing harmony to the family, and making wishes come true, so they are used to bring prosperity in business and victory. ▶Lucky catsLucky cats used to be good luck charms for sericulture, as they exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms, but since sericulture has declined, they have come to be good luck charms for business prosperity. There is a theory that lucky cats were originally made using the Imado-yaki pottery technique, which was produced around Imado-cho in Asakusa. *There are various theories. ▶Fox masksFox masks are used in Nohgaku (a general term for Noh and Kyogen) and Kagura (dance and song performed to worship the gods). At Inari Shrine, they are often considered to be auspicious, as they are worshiped as messengers of the gods. Fox masks are also said to bring good luck such as bountiful harvests, prosperity in business, and safety in the home. *Depending on the availability of stock, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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