Things to do in Kansai Page 19

• Age 13～Age 99
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This is a high-class kimono dressing experience offered by a long-established rental costume store. After the kimono dressing experience while you are explained about the types and uses of kimono, you will be photographed in a colored uchikake at the store studio (men will be photographed in a crested hakama). The photographed data will be sent to you by email within two weeks.

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• Age 5～Age 80
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• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Special price for a limited time only! ⇒ The lowest price around Kyoto Station!! Introducing the basic kimono rental (men's plan). From plain kimonos (yukata) to patterned kimonos so that men can also enjoy strolling around in kimonos! You can coordinate your outfit however you like! You can freely combine kimonos (yukata), haori, and obi. We are located about a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, and we also provide a luggage storage service, so when you arrive in Kyoto, you can change into a kimono and get into sightseeing mode right away. Compared to other stores, you can leisurely choose your kimono and accessories. [Introducing the route from our store to tourist spots] Kyoto Station and the taxi stand are right in front of us, so you can get to tourist spots in various ways!・Fushimi Inari Taisha: 9 minutes from JR Nara Line, 20 minutes by taxi・Kiyomizu-dera area: 15 minutes from city bus 206 / 10 minutes by taxi・Kinkaku-ji: Take JR Sagano Line to Marumachi ⇒ Take city bus 205 to Kinkakuji-michi, 25 minutes in total※Approximately 45 minutes if you take city bus 205 only / 15 minutes by taxi・Arashiyama: Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11 minutes / 30 minutes by taxi・Toji: 15 minutes on foot / 5 minutes by taxi【What is included in the price】・Kimono (yukata)・Underwear・Obi・Tabi・Zori・Bag【Return time】Please return the kimono to Mimosa Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi by 18:00 on the day. Please contact us if you are going to be late. ※There is also a next day return option, so please consult with us at the store. [Other options available] ★ We accept various payment methods such as cash, credit card, electronic money, and QR code. ・Bag upgrade 550 yen ・Haori rental fee 550 yen ・Change return time to 9:00-10:00 the next day 1,100 yen ・Extend rental by 1 day (return between 10:00-18:00 the next day) 2,200 yen

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• Age 5～Age 80
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• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

The lowest price around Kyoto Station!! Introducing the basic kimono plan (ladies' plan). We have a wide variety of kimonos, including classic patterns, antique kimonos, and retro styles. You can also choose a lace kimono for an additional 1,100 yen! We are located about a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, and we also offer a luggage storage service, so when you arrive in Kyoto, you can change into a kimono and get into sightseeing mode right away♪Compared to other stores, you can take your time choosing kimonos and accessories. If you are having trouble coordinating your outfit, feel free to consult our staff♪[Routes from our store to tourist spots] Kyoto Station and a taxi stand are right in front of us, so you can get to tourist spots in various ways!・Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine: 9 minutes from JR Nara Line, 20 minutes by taxi. ・Kiyomizu-dera Temple: 15 minutes from City Bus No. 206 / 10 minutes by taxi. ・Kinkaku-ji Temple: Take JR Sagano Line to Marumachi ⇒ Take City Bus No. 205 to Kinkakuji-michi, 25 minutes in total. ※Approximately 45 minutes if you take City Bus No. 205 only / 15 minutes by taxi. ・Arashiyama: Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11 minutes / 30 minutes by taxi. ・Toji Temple: 15 minutes on foot / 5 minutes by taxi. [What is included in the price] Kimono or yukata, obi (half-width obi), tabi socks, sandals, Japanese patterned drawstring bag (bag), underwear and accessories required for dressing, obiage and obijime service. [Return time] Please return the kimono to Mimosa Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi Kimono Rental by 6:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Please contact us if you are going to miss the deadline. *There is also a next-day return option, so please consult with us at the store. [Other options available]・Hair set Up style 1,100 yen Down style 1,650 yen ・Bag upgrade → 550 yen ・Fur → Small 550 yen Large 1,100 yen ・Lace inner 550 yen ・Lace sleeve 550 yen ・Add wrinkled heko obi 550 yen ・Add obi decoration 550 yen ・Half obi ⇒ Change to Fukuro obi Taiko knot 3,300 yen ・Half obi ⇒ Change to Fukuro obi Kazami knot 4,400 yen ・Change return to 9:00-10:00 the next day 1,100 yen ・Extend rental by 1 day (return from 10:00-18:00 the next day) 2,200 yen You can also change to a lace kimono, black tomesode plan, or furisode plan on the day!・Change to a lace kimono for an extra 1,100 yen ・Change to a black kimono for an extra 4,400 yen ・Change to a long-sleeved kimono for an extra 8,800 yen ★We accept a variety of payment methods, including cash, credit card, electronic money, and QR codes.

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• Age 6～Age 69
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Aroma candles made with your favorite scents and flowers ♪ For the popular 3wick candle ♪ Candle trial lesson to choose your favorite color, flower, scent ♪ It is a solid size of 16 cm x 6 cm and is recommended as a gift ♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:45

"Candle Studio Lumiere" is a handmade candle class certified by the Japan Candle Association in Umeda, Osaka. With this plan, you can make one candle of 6.2 cm x 10 cm. A candle like a bouquet made in your favorite color.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

"Candle Studio Lumiere" is a handmade candle class certified by the Japan Candle Association in Umeda Osaka With this plan, you can make candles of about 7.5 cm x 8 cm. If you wish, you can also make a gold tag with 6 to 8 letters of the alphabet.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

For this calligraphy experience, I'll begin with an introduction to the art and some buckground of Japanese language. Then I have a calligraphy performance as my way to express myself. Then you have a chance calligraphy performance by yourself. After that, I will give you calligraphy certificate with your name in Japanese. And at the end of the show, you'll receive my calligraphy as a souvenir.

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• Age 0～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 15:30 / 18:00 / 19:30

In this masterclass you will cook and eat takoyaki (octopus balls) as much as you like. Takoyaki is considered to be a popular local cuisine in Osaka. We provide various kinds of ingredients, so feel at ease if you cannot eat octopus. You can replace octopus with other ingredients and make your original takoyaki.

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• For Family

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:30 / 14:00

This is the only place where you can make your own ramen noodles. Ramen Factory is the only restaurant in Kyoto where you can cook ramen by yourself.​ ​ Making fresh noodles, a roasted chicken fillet, delicious broth and draining noodles and a finishing touch. Enjoy cooking your special ramen♪ * Ramen Factory is a sister store of 'Menbakaichidai' Fire Ramen Restaurant with over 30 years of history.​ ​

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

An introductory course that piles up pottery in a string form and creates a form of thought. You can make a wide variety of cups, teacups, figurines and anything you like. You can make it from 500g of soil (the guideline is for 1 bowl of rice bowl). The baking of the work takes about one month to one and a half months.

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• Age 18～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

This tour takes you around the historical sites and famous places of Ikaruga Town, including Horyu-ji Temple, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and Horin-ji Temple, also known as Miidera Temple, which is associated with Prince Shotoku. There are also stops at each spot on the tour course, so you can enjoy taking pictures freely. Customers who wish can also enter the grounds of Horin-ji Temple and view the interior. (Admission fee is separate) Many Buddhist statues designated as important cultural properties are enshrined at Horin-ji Temple. Please be sure to view them. The tour uses a small 50cc buggy, so anyone with a driver's license can easily drive it. It is very easy to operate! Enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Ikaruga in a cute open-type buggy. In this plan, staff members who are familiar with the city of Ikaruga will lead the way. Please feel free to join us! *Please be sure to check* ・A driver's license is required to ride the buggy. Foreigners should bring an international driver's license and passport. ・The buggy is a one-seater. Children and people without a license cannot ride with you.・The tour may be held jointly with other participants. ・If you wish to participate alone, please contact Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru.

• World Heritage
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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

You can experience assembling your own original abacus. We are also preparing a class experience where you can learn about Japanese culture through the completed abacus. The class is a valuable experience where you can actually take part in classes attended by local children. Please rest assured that the instructor will be teaching in English. After the experience, you can take home your abacus and a certificate in Japanese.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 18:00

Kairi is a renovated old house located in the inland scenery of Awaji Island, where the traditional scenery remains. You can enjoy dishes that are carefully prepared one by one using local ingredients, tableware, and space that the owner is particular about, and the scenery will relax your mind. The owner is particular about using seasonal ingredients that correspond to the seasons of Awaji Island! As much as possible, he uses locally grown and locally harvested ingredients. He takes the time and effort to carefully arrange each dish with delicate care, using crops that have been grown with love and seafood that have been harvested with great effort and hard work. If he cannot get them, he himself goes to pick wild vegetables and makes tea. The owner's attention to detail can be felt not only in the ingredients, but also in the tableware, forks, knives, chopsticks, temperature and space to suit the dishes served. Also, Kairi does not have a set menu. He thinks about the local ingredients that are available at the time, so the menu is handwritten by the owner and posted at the entrance of Kairi every day. Looking out from the entrance, you can see the unspoiled scenery of the past. The interior of this old-fashioned house blends in with the scenery, and you can enjoy a relaxing time in a space that exudes the beauty of traditional Japan, with an irori hearth, a veranda, nostalgic yet beautiful patterned glass windows, and a transom at the top of the room that acts as a partition while letting in air and light.

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

This small studio is located 4.8km east of the World Heritage site Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. Why not try a pottery experience in between sightseeing? This is a plan for a 3-hour experience. In the pottery experience, you can make all kinds of tableware (tea bowls, vases, plates, glasses, etc.). Bizen ware clay or a blend of Bizen ware clay and red clay is used, and the pottery is fired in an electric kiln. The firing color is ash-covered or scarlet-striped. *I have been learning English for the past 3 years.

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

You can wear a traditional uchikake with embroidery that cannot be reproduced today. After getting ready, you will pray to the gods, exchange rings, sign the marriage certificate, and take a commemorative photo to the music of gagaku in the Noh room. The Tomitaya staff will be serving you in a formal kimono, and everyone will be welcomed in a formal kimono.

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• Age 16～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

"Discover your individuality" Since the day we were born, we have accumulated a lot of knowledge and skills, and we have been burdened with the stress of everyday society and the sense of obligation that comes with the daily tasks we have to do. Has your true "individuality" been buried deep within the earth over time? Through this design calligraphy, you can discover your individuality and regain feelings and sensibilities that you have almost forgotten. We hope that this will lead to daily richness and joy. At the end of the experience, you will be asked to create a work of art by "finalizing it." Express your thoughts in the form of a work of art, such as "I want to give my own calligraphy to a loved one as a gift" or "I want to create a work to display in my room." ▼▼▼Experience Course▼▼▼"Gift" Course"Explanation of design calligraphy" using a task → Practice design calligraphy of your favorite characters & advice → Finalize the productProduct: You can choose from a fan, colored paper, or hanging scroll

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Kintsugi is a repair technique in which cracks, chips, and other damaged parts of ceramics are glued together with lacquer and decorated with gold and other metal powder. It is also called Kintsukuroi. At our salon, we use simple lacquer instead of real lacquer, and we finish at a reasonable price. Tableware that holds a special meaning can be revived by Kintsugi, and upgraded by applying gold. We accept lessons and orders. The experience location is Minoh City, a city rich in nature in Hokusetsu, Osaka. 20 minutes by train from central Osaka Location: 10 minutes walk from Sakurai Station on the Hankyu Minoh Line, or at the Sakurai Station Cafe (At the cafe, we ask that each person order one drink) If a child of junior high school age or younger participates, a parent or guardian must apply and participate with them. We do not allow children to participate alone. If you bring your own, you are limited to three chips per person.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:10 / 13:20

This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can swim with dolphins, kiss them, shake their hands, and experience other things in a location that is a little different from an aquarium. After listening to the trainer's lecture, you will cross the pier and head to the dolphin pool! This is a very satisfying course where you can swim with the dolphins and feel and learn about their skin and cries up close. At the dolphin farm overlooking Fukura Bay, you will learn about the types of dolphins and their individual differences from the trainer, and after learning about their ecology, you will finally move to the dolphin pool! The dolphins will welcome you. Then you will put on snorkels and goggles and go underwater. You can give instructions to the dolphins under the guidance of the trainer and have skin-to-skin contact with them. By observing the dolphins up close, you can better understand their ecology and characteristics, such as the sound of their breathing from their noses and the smooth feel of their bodies, and it is a healing time where you can interact with them from their perspective. Experience flow: Gather, change into a wetsuit and come to reception before the trainer's lecture. Trainer's lecture (20 minutes). Put on snorkels and goggles and head to the sea! Swim with the dolphins, touch them and observe them (20 minutes). Change clothes. Experience is over.

• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 13:30

A half-day condensed version of the fun of "Kyoto Hozugawa Rafting," the fastest rapid in the Kansai region. A popular plan that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from families to groups and couples. In addition to rafting down the rapids, there are also swimming competitions in the river and a 4m rock dive, so you can get soaked and smile with a big smile. This is a rafting trip full of water activities. It is about 30 minutes from Kyoto Station, and after rafting, you can enjoy plenty of Kyoto, such as riding the trolley train and sightseeing in the city and Arashiyama.

• Date Spot
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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

Walk along the narrow, maze-like alleyways towards the lighthouse while listening to the stories of an experienced local guide. Please feel free to join us. You can take photos in the alleys that look like they are from overseas, or take a rest at a stylish cafe in the back alley. It is strange that every road on the way down always leads to a fishing port. Why not enjoy a mini overseas trip in Amalfi, Japan? ~Experience flow~13:00 Check-in Please tell us the name of the person who applied. Please cooperate with temperature checks and disinfection. ↓ Walk along the alleys of Saikazaki while listening to the stories of a local guide. ↓ When we arrive at the lighthouse, we return to the port and disband! Feel free to walk and explore the alleys!

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• For Family

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This Maiko transformation studio is located right next to Gojo Station, one subway stop from Kyoto Station. Transform into the geisha of your dreams ☆ This plan includes studio photography ♪ *This plan includes indoor photography only. You cannot go out.

• Age 16～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A small photo studio renovated from a historic old house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, where you will be dressed in a yukata and then photographed by a professional photographer! ! This plan also includes a yukata purchase, so you can go out in your yukata after dressing and taking photos. Enjoy your trip to Kyoto, visiting shrines and temples, cafes, shopping, and taking walks! And keep your yukata as a keepsake...☆◇You don't need to return the yukata set! ◇Hair set included for women◇Good access to popular tourist spots such as Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, and ArashiyamaWe are a photo studio founded in 1932, and Kyoto Salon is one of our many photo stores. We have entrusted the thoughts of many people to photos, and have delivered happy moments to everyone while further evolving our honed photography techniques and hospitality to customers. We would like to help those who come to Kyoto on a trip to create wonderful memories by capturing their shining smiles and happy moments.

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

-Wagashi is traditional Japanese confectionery that expresses the seasons. Wagashi is strongly characterized by colorful designs and beautiful craftsmanship, each created by hand by artisans.-Learn about the history and culture of JapanWagashi is a unique food to Japan and reflects the Japanese spirit of appreciating the four seasons, and it is said to have a beauty that is similar to that of wabi and sabi.- “They are too beautiful to eat.The first thing that strikes you when you are confronted with wagashi is how beautiful they look. They are filled with a delicate and gentle charm that is immediately recognizable as handmade, expressing the four seasons.-They reflect the Japanese people's love of the four seasons and their sense of beauty.Wagashi value the “seasons” ” so much that we cannot talk about them without mentioning spring, summer, fall, and winter, and express the seasons through three elements: appearance (design), ingredients used, and names.- “Delicious” is written as beautiful taste.First , enjoy it visually, then imagine from the name, weave a story, and enter the world of taste. Wagashi is not something that is just served and then taken in a snap.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00

■PreparationThe Japanese sword is the most effective sword to date and can only be worn by Samurai. We will first change into the Samurai costume of Dogi and Hakama and become a Samurai.■The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword."The son of a samurai is a samurai, the son of a farmer is a farmer."From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. It was then that he became aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and c■Trial SlashingTry your hand at cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.In the Edo period, the "corpse" of a criminal was used for test cutting.■Practice the basics with the iai practice sword.■Armor ExperienceIn April 1615, the Tokugawa forces marched on Osaka Castle. The "Osaka Summer Campaign" begins here. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear armor and helmet to participate in the battle. You will be the best soldier in Japan and shoot indoors. All previous iaido experiences have been filmed.■SouvenirsPlease take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

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• Age 9～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

*This time, the focus is on giving directions. If you can help foreign travelers! *The goal is to be able to do it on your own without using a translation app! For those who want to practice simple English conversation at home, you will learn a series of steps, including frequently used words and the key points of commonly used English expressions. [Limited to 1-3 due to face-to-face one-on-one lessons] [Lesson English for each situation: Self-introduction English and up] Classroom English, Restaurant English, Cafe Shop English, Burger Shop English, Directions English, Shopping English

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

<Time required> Approximately 90 minutes [Limited to 1-2 people due to in-person one-on-one lessons] [Limited to 1-2 people due to in-person one-on-one lessons] <Lesson schedule> * Practice thin lines and attached lines * One-sided shading: practice circles and arcs * One-sided shading: practice horizontal and vertical lines * Drafting: brush strokes and test drawings, practical work production * This Sumi-e workshop will be introduced on a TV program * 30 minutes Basic brush techniques: practice attached lines, one-sided shading, and thin lines * 20 minutes Drafting practice (copying) * 40 minutes Finished work production Picture pattern A: Copying: Drawing Sesshu and Buson paintings (large colored paper) B: Drawing Sumi-e basic brush strokes and landscapes and Buddhist statues (large colored paper)

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• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 20:50

This is a direct cruise taxi between Universal City Port and Dotonbori! It is a one-way cruise between Universal City Port and Dotonbori! Enjoy sightseeing on the boat! This is a course where you can enjoy Osaka from the river while relaxing on a lounge sofa type boat. *Due to construction work on the Dotonbori River Water Gate from October 16, 2024 to March 31, 2025, we will operate on a special route. Please contact us as there are times when we cannot accept your request depending on the tide level.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 78
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

*Participatory art production at a townhouse in a TV/movie location: Experience painting Edo Komon patterns on a garden chair (can be taken home by car) [20% OFF ¥33,000 = ¥26,400] Paint a Japanese pattern on the finished three-dimensional object and create it in just over 2 hours: We are currently running a shop where you can take it home after the project is completed at a renovated townhouse in a TV/movie location. (Parking available) This townhouse is a rental space that can also be used by people from other prefectures, such as Kyoto, Kurashiki, Onomichi, Nagoya, and inbound tourists (China, Korea, Vietnam, and the Netherlands TV film crews, Cannes Short Film Festival submissions, and workshops). [Production details: Coloring material <water color> + drawing completed to a certain extent + drawing the remaining outline + clear finish + after drying + can be taken home: parking available] Time required: just over 2 hours. Paint a Japanese pattern on the back of a painting chair to create an original chair. Seat: Limited to one each of red and blue. *Art Object Gallery HP / https://agata-1.wixsite.com/art-object*

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

Draw a biscuit dough free cup Sarah mug 1 Ten'erabi, out of the box, such as pictures and letters is a plan to create an original dish. Since the draw after the draft with a pencil, it tackled without tension. Experience is about one hour. It is very popular in the school trip students and group travelers.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 18:00

Rakugo is a traditional Japanese comedy art form unparalleled anywhere in the world, where the performer plays multiple roles while seated, without the use of any stage equipment, and with only small props such as hand towels and folding fans. In addition to rakugo, there will also be performances of Japanese magic tricks and daikagura (Japanese juggling), accompanied by live music with traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, drums, and flutes. The performance will be subtitled in three languages: English, Chinese, and Korean. All attendees will receive an original hand towel featuring a traditional Japanese pattern! After the performance, you can also take commemorative photos on stage with the performers.

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