Asakusa/Ueno Reservation for Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods

[Tokyo, Asakusa] <Knife-making workshop> Design and make your own knife

Plan ID:57501 Tokyo / Asakusa/Ueno Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Blacksmith experience Provide：BUB ACTIVITY CENTER

Age 2～Age 100
1～2 hours
11:00

[Knife-making workshop] Functional Japanese knives that showcase Japanese craftsmanship. Design and make your own knife in this hands-on workshop. ① History and craftsmanship of knives Explore the rich history of knife-making while learning how to sharpen with professional tools. ② Under shaping guidance, carefully shape the blade and finish it into your desired design. ③ Finish by polishing. ④ Attaching the handle and finishing the knife The handle is firmly attached to the knife to ensure a comfortable and durable fit. ⑤ Commemorative photo Take home not only the sharpened knife, but also a photo of your memories!

[Tokyo/Okachimachi] For stationery lovers! Let's make an original notebook with Japanese paper (Japanese binding), with special tea and Japanese sweets! About 5 minutes walk from the station

Plan ID:53328 Tokyo / Asakusa/Ueno Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods / Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods Provide：和紙ラボTOKYO

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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[Okachimachi, Tokyo] Workshop for drawing pictures with washi ink, special tea and Japanese sweets included! About 5 minutes walk from the station

Plan ID:53323 Tokyo / Asakusa/Ueno Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods / Japanese paper making Provide：和紙ラボTOKYO

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.

[Tokyo, Asakusa] <Making Washi Accessories> Make unique accessories using traditional Japanese paper

Plan ID:57507 Tokyo / Asakusa/Ueno Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Accessory making / Accessory making Provide：BUB ACTIVITY CENTER

Age 2～Age 100
1～2 hours
16:00

[Make Washi Paper Accessories] Use traditional Japanese paper to create unique accessories. Design earrings and ornaments to take home a lovely souvenir. ① Explore the art of washi paper Learn about the history and cultural significance of washi paper. ② Design accessories Cut the paper, shape it, and create your own accessories. ③ Decorate Add your own decorations, such as beads, colored paper, and other ornaments. ④ Pack your souvenirs Once your accessories are complete, we will carefully pack them so that you can take them home as a lovely souvenir.

[Tokyo Asakusa] Let's dye cloth accessories with Ise Katagami

Plan ID:43994 Tokyo / Asakusa/Ueno Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods / Textile dyeing experience Provide：うつわと伝統工芸のお店『晴居堂』

Age 18～Age 80
Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Using the traditional craft "Ise Katagami", which has been passed down in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture for over 1000 years, the cloth is stencil-dyed. "Ise Katagami" is made by a craftsman called a stencil carver who carves intricate patterns and designs on durable Japanese paper with a carving knife. It is surprising that more than 900 patterns are carved into a one-inch square (about 3 cm) with fine details. Try it out and experience its delicacy and beauty. You can choose the cloth to be dyed from handkerchiefs, tea mats, and coasters.

[Okachimachi, Tokyo] Mini origami lamp and Mizuhiki knot belt workshop with special tea and Japanese sweets! About 5 minutes walk from the station

Plan ID:49474 Tokyo / Asakusa/Ueno Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods / Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods Provide：和紙ラボTOKYO

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.

[Tokyo Asakusa] Handkerchief indigo dyeing experience in Asakusa! 1 hour hands-on experience～★ "Let's dye your one-of-a-kind piece of art!"

Plan ID:13381 Tokyo / Asakusa/Ueno Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods / Textile dyeing experience Provide：和なり屋株式会社

Age 4～Age 100
1～2 hours
10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

*Wanariya is empty-handed! We have 4 indigo jars available at Wanariya. In addition, we have prepared aprons and gloves so that the products to be dyed and your clothes will not get dirty, so please come to Wanariya empty-handed. Customers who need it are asked to wear shoe guards so that their shoes do not get dirty. We have prepared everything so that your clothes will not get dirty, so please participate with peace of mind ♪ (You can dye indigo even in a kimono) *Wanariya's indigo dyeing experience is open to children aged 4 to the elderly. (Basically, parents and children are recommended to participate.) Our staff will take pictures and support the experience during the experience, so parents can enjoy their own experience while watching over their children. * Groups of up to 45 people can be accommodated! Time required: Handkerchief/Tenugui dyeing 75 minutes ~ *Minimum number of participants: 2 people (No interpreter required) A word from the Wanariya staff! "There is no failure in indigo dyeing! It is important to have fun! These words are the most important thing in indigo dyeing. You will really understand when you try♪"∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽ ∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽■Experience Handkerchief dyeing (indigo dyeing/tie dyeing) Time required: 60 minutes Please note that there are ■Experience fee: 2,500 yen (tax included) *All products in our store include tax. ■Experience flow ① Please choose the product you want to dye. ② I will explain the history, colors, raw materials, etc. of indigo dyeing. ③ We will introduce the design of the squeeze pattern, which is very popular at our store. ④ Use tools such as rubber bands to bind and fold the fabric to create your own design. ⑤Once you've finished drawing your design, change into an apron, put on your gloves, and you're ready to go! ⑥It's time to dye indigo♪⑦Remove the rubber band and you're done! What kind of design do you have? ⑧The finished work will be a one-of-a-kind indigo-dyed work full of individuality★

Rating 5.0

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