Kanto Reservation for Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods | Activity Japan Page 1

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

Why not paint a fox mask with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Fox masks are a type of traditional Japanese mask, especially related to Shinto and folk beliefs. Foxes are sacred beings in Japanese myths and legends, and are especially worshiped as messengers of the Inari god. Fox masks play an important role in these beliefs and festivals. First, choose your favorite fox mask and paint your favorite colors and designs on the white mask. Use various paints, from acrylic paints, to paint your ideas with paint. The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. The traditional atmosphere of Asakusa and the mysterious elements of the fox mask combine to create a special experience. [Types of fox masks to choose from] ・Full (fox mask) ・Half (fox mask) ▶Fox masks Fox masks are used in Nohgaku (a general term for Noh and Kyogen) and Kagura (dance and song performed to worship the gods). They are often considered to be auspicious, as they are enshrined as messengers of the gods at Inari Shrine. In addition, fox masks are said to bring good fortune such as bountiful harvests, prosperity in business, and safety in the home. *Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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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 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Draw calligraphy or a painting and have it turned into a traditional Japanese "kakejiku" (hanging scroll). By finishing it as a kakejiku, your work will be beautifully preserved for over 100 years and will become a lifelong memory to decorate your home. By turning your handmade work into a kakejiku, you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Our company was founded in 1936 and has been providing traditional crafts for over 80 years. By drawing calligraphy or a painting with a brush and ink, you can enjoy a unique Japanese experience. Kakejiku uses techniques with over 1000 years of history to create a work of wabi-sabi that is refined for beauty and preservation. You can choose to make a full-fledged kakejiku or a simple magnetic tapestry, and take home the work you made that day.

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• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 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

Sashiko is like Japanese embroidery. You have experience to make Sashiko needle mountain. The patten is "Hydrangea" pattern. It's a traditional Japanese pattern. === What you experience === Step 1: Choose a fabric and a thread color. Step 2: Transfer pattern on fabric. Step 3: Do Sashiko stitching. Step 4: Make needle mountain. Completed!! ========== You can take the needle mountain away. Please enjoy the stitching with it!!

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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
• 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 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 16:00

One rabbit will be made using the Awaji knot, which is the basis of mizuhiki crafts. We use a new type of fluffy mizuhiki to create a brooch that looks great in the cold season. Please choose one color out of three colors. ～Flow of the day～ ① Seating and explanation (5 minutes) ② Opening the kit ③ Production (30 minutes) ④ Drying the glue (10 minutes) ⑤ Packaging and cleaning up (5 minutes)

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

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. By incorporating modern stamp art into a traditional fan, a new art piece that combines tradition and modernity is born. The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. Your original fan will be a special item that you made yourself and will be a memorable and important item. It is also popular as a personal favorite item. *This experience is an experience where you paint a plain fan or fan yourself.

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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

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 they visit Japanese temples and shrines. First, you can make an upcycled goshuincho that is kind to the earth, using recycled materials such as scraps from the kimono manufacturing process, used paper bags and wrapping paper. Choose your favorite pattern from the materials and make your own favorite goshuincho! The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy 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 or unnecessary items that would otherwise be discarded, upgrade them into new products, and reborn them. In order to switch from a consumer society in which things are mass-produced and consumed to a sustainable society, the keyword upcycling is very important.

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

Why not try painting an auspicious papier-mâché doll with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Papier-mâché is a doll made by creating a frame out of 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 dolls are hollow and very light, so they are very popular as travel souvenirs. [Types of bodies to choose from] ▶ Daruma dolls "Daruma dolls" have a rounded shape and the fact that they "get up no matter how many times they fall down," and they have been treasured as talismans and lucky charms since ancient times. Papier-mâché daruma dolls are used for all kinds of wishes, such as warding off evil, making the family happy, and making wishes come true, so they are used for prosperity in business and winning. ▶Lucky catsLucky cats used to be a lucky charm for sericulture because they exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms, but since sericulture has declined, they have come to be seen as a lucky charm for business prosperity. There is a theory that lucky cats were originally made using the "Imado ware" pottery technique that was produced around Imado-cho in Asakusa. *There are various theories*Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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

We will be opening a shop at the antenna shop in Shinbashi, Tokyo for a limited time in November! [Shop opening period] November 26th (Tue) - 29th (Fri) The experience will be limited to November 26th (Tue), 27th (Wed), and 28th (Thu). [Experience details] Experience time: about 1 hour *We also hold an event to make your own chopsticks, so if you are interested, please apply for the bamboo chopsticks making plan (Plan ID: 44074).

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• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:30

Would you like to make your favorite pouch accessories using Japanese cloth and paper? The popular pouch-making workshop is now available at all times. You can make a thin accessory case that can also be used as a card case, a seal case, a pen case, a glasses case, and a chibi pouch without sewing at all. The fabrics and papers you can choose from are Arimatsu Shibori, Ise Momen, Edo Komon Tenugui, Noto Jofu, Fujimoto Dye Crafts dyed fabric, Edo Karakami, and Kaga Futamata Washi. A total of 4 courses to choose from. If you make a regular reservation, you will receive the A course ``Thin accessory case & small pouch''. If you would like courses B to C, please make a reservation from the options. ------------------------------A course (duration approximately 1 hour) Thin accessory case & chibi pouch 3,500 yen B course ( Time required: approx. 1 hour) Seal case, chibi pouch, 3,800 yen C course (time required, approx. 1 hour) Pen case & chibi pouch, 4,000 yen D course (time required, approx. 1 hour) Glasses case & chibi pouch, plus 4,500 yen --- ---------------------------Instructor: Yuko Setoguchi (cokoworks no-sew Gamaguchi (R) certified instructor who does not use needles or threads)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to make your own Kimekomi work? We will prepare the bare wood in a carved state in advance, so you can make your own product just by choosing your favorite cloth and applying the wood grain. Experience the "Paulownia Kimekomi Zaiku" that can only be experienced at Hakocho. We will prepare a box that has already undergone the "carving" process, so you can freely choose the fabric yourself, and then "color" and "kimekomi".

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 16:00

Learn the knot that makes a round shape and make earrings / pierced earrings. You can take home the finished accessories. You can take home the unused mizuhiki and parts included in the kit. komorebi This is the contents of Mizuhiki course C3. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Seating, explanation (5 minutes) ② Kit confirmation (10 minutes) ③ Production (90 minutes) ④ Wrapping and cleaning up (5 minutes)

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

We will be opening a shop at the antenna shop in Shinbashi, Tokyo for a limited time in November! [Shop opening period] November 26th (Tue) - 29th (Fri). The experience will be limited to November 26th (Tue), 27th (Wed), and 28th (Thu). [Experience details] Experience time: Approximately 1 hour *We are also holding a bamboo lantern making event, so if you are interested, please apply for the bamboo lantern making plan (Plan ID: 46587).

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 16:30

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese handicraft. Sew traditional patterns with a prick (sashiko is called stab) to make a cloth, a place mat, or a drawstring purse! Basically, you can do it if you have a needle on the cloth and thread. For trials, we offer bleached cloth, which is ideal for flower cloth, and indigo cloth, which has been popular for a long time for place mats and drawstring purses. After seeing the sample work, you can choose your favorite color for the thread. You can learn how to make beautiful sashiko, such as how to thread a thread through a needle, how to make a ball, and how to start and finish sashiko.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

Focusing on the luxurious antique obi, we make patchwork quilted miscellaneous goods with glossy black cloth and cloth with good color scheme. Let's make only one work in the world with your favorite color scheme! Since it is antique, it may not always have the same cloth as the one in the photo. If you are uncertain about choosing a cloth, we will ask you about your preference for clothes to match and give you advice. After deciding the color scheme, the material that has been taped in advance for immediate use can be cut to the required size and sewn immediately. Even if you are new to sewing machines, we will help you with setting and so on, so you can start sewing with confidence. The book cover is the size of a book, but if you would like a paperback book size, please let us know. The pouch and pochette are sized to hold a wallet, smartphone, and simple cosmetics, and the pochette strap is adjustable. The mini tote is the size that B5 can fit. Basically, it is possible to make something smaller than the size of the kit provided.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

You can learn the Awaji knot and the Daki Awaji knot, which can be said to be the basics of mizuhiki crafts. After practicing, you will make two chopstick rests. You can take home the mizuhiki that you did not use in the kit, so you can make two more chopstick rests in different colors. You can also add optional parts (extra charge) to make it an accessory. * We will inform you about options on the day. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Sitting, explanation (5 minutes) ② Opening the kit ③ Production (30 minutes) ④ Drying the glue (10 minutes) ⑤ Wrapping and cleaning up (5 minutes)

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• Age 7～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a big catch flag dyeing experience at a store that has continued since the Edo period. It is an experience in Misaki, Miura City, which is famous for tuna. Women and children are also welcome! It's OK empty-handed! Kappa and gloves are also available to keep them clean. Would you like to experience the traditional techniques that have continued since the Edo period?

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

Why not make a Mizuhiki accessory that brings happiness at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Mizuhiki is a decorative cord used on the front of gift envelopes and condolence envelopes, and is mainly used for engagement gifts, gift covers, New Year decorations, etc. The beauty and delicacy of curves are unique to Japanese culture, and there are deep meanings and commitments to the way they are tied and the number of strings, and the type used varies depending on the occasion. Recently, it has been used in a wide range of applications, including decorations, accessories, and interior decorations. Our store offers many colors and types of Mizuhiki. From beginners to advanced users, aim to complete your work to the best of your ability! Our staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. Mizuhiki is recommended as a present because it means connecting people to each other, as it is tied with a string. Mizuhiki is also light and small, making it a great souvenir for travel. [Types of metal fittings to choose from] ・Earrings ・Key chains ・Straps

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• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

[Make only one original T-shirt in the world! ] You can freely dye a pure white T-shirt in your favorite color and pattern with the technique of tie-dye dyeing! You can take the dyed items home on the same day! Recommended for families as it can be enjoyed by adults and children! [Waiting time is in the relaxing lounge ♪] You can wait in the relaxing lounge for the reception and waiting time until the color is settled. Even those who do not participate can wait in the lounge, so please join us ♪ [Choice of plan lineup] 1, Plan with adult plain T-shirt (junior high school students and above) 2, Plan with children's plain T-shirt (elementary school students and younger) 3, Adult possession Included T-shirt plan 4, Children bring-in T-shirt plan 5, Eco tote bag (A4 size) plan [Activity Japan privilege] Next time ¥ 500 off ticket present ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ 1, Visit 2, Design decision 3, Design making 4 ， Start dyeing ♪ Wait 5,30 minutes to 1 hour ， Completed!

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• Age 3～
• 2～3 hours

Using kimono fabric, make an original key chain. This key ring can hold important photos and messages inside. I made important feelings and memories in calligraphy. There are no two things that are the same because the pattern varies depending on where the fabric is taken. Let's experience Japanese tradition and culture with us!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:30

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Enjoy your daily outings with the finished accessories ♪ You can make glitter glass accessories by hand using a technique called fusing, which combines colored glass and bake it in a kiln to weld it. ☆ You can take the completed work home on the day of the experience. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

• Girls Trip
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:30 / 19:30

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Enjoy your daily outings with the finished accessories ♪ You can make glitter glass accessories by hand using a technique called fusing, which combines colored glass and bake it in a kiln to weld it. ☆ You can take the completed work home on the day of the experience. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

• Girls Trip
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:30

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ This is a course where you can create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ Handmade one plate with a diameter of about 14 to 15 cm. Handmade dishes that can be used to separate side dishes and serve sweets and cakes ♪ You can enjoy home-cooked rice with the bowls you made. You can choose the glaze color from three types: earth ash glaze, celadon glaze, and Kiseto glaze. Design freely with white makeup, iron painting, and nail carving ☆ You can also engrave your favorite characters ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:30

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ This is a course where you can create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ Handmade one plate with a diameter of about 14 to 15 cm. Handmade dishes that can be used to separate side dishes and serve sweets and cakes ♪ You can enjoy home-cooked rice with the bowls you made. You can choose the glaze color from three types: earth ash glaze, celadon glaze, and Kiseto glaze. Design freely with white makeup, iron painting, and nail carving ☆ You can also engrave your favorite characters ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

An event for foreign tourists to enjoy matcha experience, Japanese dance show, kimono cosplay, calligraphy, origami, etc. You can casually enjoy the essence of Japanese culture while enjoying matcha green tea and Japanese sweets. ★Matcha Experience & Japanese Dance Appreciation You will be given a lecture while demonstrating how to make matcha, and you can actually make matcha yourself. Please enjoy it with Japanese sweets. In addition, enjoy Japanese traditional dance that matches the season while enjoying matcha green tea and Japanese sweets. The choreography that expresses the scenery of the four seasons is explained in a fun way, with occasional quizzes. It is a content that allows foreigners to feel familiar with Japanese dance, which they do not usually have the opportunity to experience. Calligraphy, origami, and kimono cosplay experience Calligraphy experience where you follow a model and write your favorite characters using a brush and ink, origami experience where you actually learn how to fold and make a work, wear a geisha or maiko cosplay costume We also have a Japanese-style dressing experience where you can enjoy taking pictures (take pictures with your own camera or smartphone). As an option, we also offer souvenir goods such as original calligraphy T-shirts and matcha tea sets that you can make on the spot and take home.

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• For Family