Things to do in Ishikawa Page 5

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

The reason why requests from world brands come in... Kokura Orimono's strength lies in jacquard silk fabrics. An industrial jacquard loom has 14,200 warp (vertical) threads, with weft (horizontal) threads moving back and forth between them. There is slight unevenness in thickness. The craftsman adjusts them while threading, and operates the loom while keeping an eye on it to ensure that it runs smoothly. Today, there are almost no highly specialized craftsmen even within the production area, which is one of the reasons why Kokura Textile receives requests from world-famous brands. Why not visit Kokura Orimono to meet these rare and highly skilled craftsmen? *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 16～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

The back side of the colorful color. Among the many "traditions" and "evolutions" of Nishikiyama kiln, there are many fans in the world view and charm of the work, and we pursue "Kinrande" works using gold leaf that we create independently. Kinrande kiln. The second generation owner, Minori Yoshita, is widely known as a living national treasure of Kutani ware. In this program, you can see the inquisitive spirit transmitted to the Nishikiyama kiln and experience a part of it in order to demonstrate the creativity that can be said to be a transcendental technique that looks very profane. Nishikiyama kiln with a history of over 100 years. In addition to traditional techniques, we are also working on new things in the face of the big question, "How will we deliver it in the next 100 years?" We will review traditional techniques, search for a way that is suitable for our current life, and train the staff of the kiln. Nishikiyama kiln manufacturing aims to integrate tradition and innovation. "Kinrande" Kinrande refers to the decorative technique of fixing gold on colored ceramics and its works. Beginning with the Song dynasty in China, it flourished from the Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty. In Japan, the Kinrande appeared from the Genroku era of Edo, using the Ming dynasty's Jingde Town kiln as an example, and it resembled the "Kinrande" woven fabric woven with gold thread and cut gold leaf, so it came to be called by this name in Japan. rice field. There are techniques such as "drawing gold" to draw a line with gold paint, "swinging gold" to scatter gold powder, and "pasting gold" to paste gold leaf. * For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

The back side of the colorful color. Among the many "traditions" and "evolutions" of Nishikiyama kiln, there are many fans in the world view and charm of the work, and we pursue "Kinrande" works using gold leaf that we create independently. Kinrande kiln. The second generation owner, Minori Yoshita, is widely known as a living national treasure of Kutani ware. In this program, you can see the inquisitive spirit transmitted to the Nishikiyama kiln and experience a part of it in order to demonstrate the creativity that can be said to be a transcendental technique that looks very profane. Nishikiyama kiln with a history of over 100 years. In addition to traditional techniques, we are also working on new things in the face of the big question, "How will we deliver it in the next 100 years?" We will review traditional techniques, search for a way that is suitable for our current life, and train the staff of the kiln. Nishikiyama kiln manufacturing aims to integrate tradition and innovation. "Kinrande" Kinrande refers to the decorative technique of fixing gold on colored ceramics and its works. Beginning with the Song dynasty in China, it flourished from the Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty. In Japan, the Kinrande appeared from the Genroku era of Edo, using the Ming dynasty's Jingde Town kiln as an example, and it resembled the "Kinrande" woven fabric woven with gold thread and cut gold leaf, so it came to be called by this name in Japan. rice field. There are techniques such as "drawing gold" to draw a line with gold paint, "swinging gold" to scatter gold powder, and "pasting gold" to paste gold leaf. * For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Enjoy successive Isokichi works with luxurious commentary! Ikichi Fukaka Pottery Kiln is located in Yawata, where kilns for making figurines are concentrated. It has roots that the first generation was a pottery specializing in ceramics, and even now, we are doing everything from creating the ceramics to painting. This program is a studio tour in which Ms. Ikika Asakura, the daughter of Mr. Isokichi Asakura, the fourth generation, explains the studio, gallery, and works. At the end of the tour, you can actually use the works of the kiln and taste the coffee. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 13～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 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

If you're sightseeing in Kanazawa, let's take pictures that look great in yukata! Reservations can be made on the same day! Kimono Salon Cross <Plan details> Choose your favorite yukata and let the staff put it on for you while chatting with the friendly staff in a homely atmosphere! For an additional 2,200 yen, you can get a cute hairstyle! ! Would you like to wear a yukata and walk around town while feeling the atmosphere of festivals at shrines and temples? It's sure to be a great memory! ! Participate in festivals, dates, girls' nights out, and events in a yukata! There is a spacious and free parking lot inside the store! (Limited number available) Hokutetsu Bus (Nagadobe) bus stop is right in front of you! 10 seconds walk from the flat bus stop (Nagadobe)! You can also walk to samurai residences in Kanazawa in 12 minutes! It is located 5 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station. Kimono Salon Cross is located on the 2nd floor of the renovated building. Please enjoy Kanazawa in summer to the fullest. All the staff are looking forward to seeing you.

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• Age 18～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Sustainable manufacturing using remnants At Komatsu Sewing, we are a factory that produces various fabric products on a complete order together with side workers spread throughout the prefecture. It is scrap materials that come out inevitably when making products. In this program, we ask professionals to use a commercial sewing machine, which is only possible at a sewing factory, and make a sustainable tote bag using offcuts. Test your skills with a commercial sewing machine that you don't usually use! Why not? ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Factory tour: 15 minutes to see the inside of the sewing factory, such as the "automatic cutting machine" that cuts a lot of fabric at the same time ② Sewing experience: Experience making a tote bag using a "professional sewing machine" 45 minutes *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

Arrange flowers in Yasokichi's vase, eat from Yasokichi's vase, and let the story bloom. Until now, many craftsmen involved in Kutani have studied under the first and second generation Yasokichi Tokuda, and many master craftsmen of yesteryear have also trained at this kiln. Mr. Yasokichi Tokuda, the 4th generation owner of Kutani ware. Together with Yasokichi 4th, who continues to create pottery energetically, he says, "We are born from the earth and return to the earth. We use earth, our mother earth, as a material, and then return to the earth." , By arranging flowers in Yasokichi's works and actually using them as vessels, it is a program where you can enjoy Kutani ware not only by watching but also by fully using your five senses. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

The climate of Hokuriku is definitely a roof tile! A tour where you can see, touch, and experience the functionality of tiles Komatsu used to be one of the leading tile production areas in the Hokuriku region, but the tile industry is facing a period of adversity due to a decline in construction demand. Komatsu Kawara Co., Ltd. is the only tile factory that has survived. Visitors can experience the quality and functionality of tiles, which are building materials rooted in the Hokuriku region, by seeing, touching, and riding on them (?). is. Why don't you go and learn about Komatsu tiles, which are strong building materials nurtured by the unique climate of Hokuriku? *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 20～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:00

Pursuing the ultimate local sake brewing! I want to make a local sake that can only be made at my house, so I'm very particular about the ingredients such as rice, yeast, and water. The sake produced by Nishide Sake Brewery is the result of extraordinary efforts, such as sending young carpenters to other regions to train them. In this program, you can observe and listen to the brewing process and the attention to ingredients, and also experience tasting and comparing sake that can be said to be the fruit of the process (for a fee). *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 20～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00

Azuma Sake Brewery is said to be the first in the area to use a stone-built storehouse suitable for temperature control, which is important for sake brewing. The storehouses are made of Kannonshita stone, which is excavated in Komatsu. In this program, you can observe sake brewing in the middle of preparation at Komatsu's stone warehouse, which has been certified as a Japan Heritage, and at the end, you can also compare sake. A rare opportunity to see the inside of the brewery during preparation! Why not take this opportunity to experience the GEMBA Monodzukuri Expo. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

~The world of plant dyes that are safe for children and sensitive skin~ Create ethical lifestyle products that are friendly to people and nature, such as textile products dyed with plant dyes and towels woven from Japanese paper. green job. In this program, Green Job's atelier, which is usually not open to the public, will be open to the public, and original painting will be done on tote bags with vegetable dyes that children can use with peace of mind.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00

A giant tomato robot supports high-tech sorting! Komatsu tomatoes boast the largest production volume in the Hokuriku region. It is rare for farmers to go directly to the market, and they are shipped after being checked for size, color, shape, etc. in between by a sorting field. The fruit is sorted at a large-scale sorting facility that just opened in May 2021. In this program, you can observe how the fruits are sorted smoothly using state-of-the-art machines. Komatsu and Matsutsuki for souvenirs! It is also recommended to participate continuously with Honda Farm. It should be an interesting experience to take a peek at the flow from the production site to the distribution! ~ Flow of the day ~ Observation of the process from sorting to packing about 45 minutes * For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

A painting experience in nature. Mr. Kengo Ukita of Ukita Kiln has a history of attending a design school in Tokyo after training at Tokuda Yasokichi Pottery. The pottery-making environment that he obtained after moving from the Komatsu Airport area is a source of playful inspiration. The natural and tranquil environment around the studio, the view of greenery that jumps out from the window of the work desk, and the occasional music session with friends in the gallery. The pop style of Mr. Ukita's works inspired by them has a familiarity and warmth that is somewhat different from the classic motifs associated with the word "Kutani ware". In the GEMBA program, under the guidance of Mr. Ukita, you can experience overglaze painting from sketching a rough sketch in the backyard. The overglaze painting experience, which starts with a sketch surrounded by greenery, is a unique and valuable experience. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00

In the sprawling space of the town house, choose the local freshest ingredients and decorate Komaga stick tea with Temari sushi and enjoy the rich fragrance and taste on the spot.

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• For Groups

• Age 16～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

You can enjoy Omi Town market tour, exchanges with people in the market, using fresh local ingredients, cooking, and experience the food culture of Kanazawa. A culinary researcher from a local who is familiar with the food culture of Kanazawa guides Kanazawa's kitchen "Omi-cho Market" to cook seasonal Japanese food together.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

At first glance, in the experience space “In Kanazawa House” full of the tastes of Kanazawa rejected You can enjoy the elegant dance and dance by Kanazawa Geisha of the Kanazawa Three Tea District, and enjoy a play with the geisha. In addition, please enjoy the special lunch box of popular chopsticks field of Kanazawa.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Why don't you try walking in Kanazawa, where there are many cityscapes where the yukata looks good? "Kanazawa sightseeing kimono Rental The Yukata Walk Plan is a plan where you can transform into a beautiful yukata figure and take a walk through the city of Kanazawa. Of course, the staff will wear it, so it's OK. Even tourists can use it freely.

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