Woodworking experience in Japan

• Age 10～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is an experience tour where you can make an arrangement using MOKUKA, a wooden flower made by a long-established lumber store in Yamagata City. MOKUKA is a unique item that allows you to feel the beauty and warmth of the wood grain. It is an aging wood flower that changes to a beautiful color over time. It is also patented! This is an experience where you can make a box arrangement using such a wood flower MOKUKA. The staff will carefully explain and support you as you proceed, so even those who are not confident can rest assured. You can take the arrangement home and enjoy the memories of the experience that will never fade and MOKUKA at home! You will actually create the arrangement. (60 minutes) Use MOKUKA to arrange with all your heart while feeling the warmth of the wood! The size of the box is 120mm x 120mm. You can also take a photo with the flowers you have made. *If you have time left, you can actually experience making MOKUKA. There is also a course where you can choose up to 5 MOKUKA instead of 3 as in the regular course for an additional fee. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy a more voluminous arrangement.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is an experience tour using MOKUKA, a wooden flower made by a long-established lumber store in Yamagata City. This is a special experience plan where you can make a ring pillow to be used at the wedding and a gift of gratitude to your parents. The ring pillow that you made with all your heart can be used not only at the wedding, but also displayed at home to keep the memories of the special day beautiful forever. You can also create a single MOKUKA arrangement to express your gratitude to your parents who have supported you so far, and give it to them as a one-of-a-kind gift. Wrapped in the warmth of wood, spend an irreplaceable time together and spend time expressing your gratitude to your loved ones through making a heartfelt gift. The staff will carefully explain and support you as you proceed, so even those who are not confident can rest assured ♪ You can take the completed arrangement home and enjoy the unfading memories of the experience and MOKUKA at home! Experience flow (about 70 minutes) Explanation of MOKUKA (5 minutes) We will introduce the charm of MOKUKA, where you can feel the warmth and beauty of wood. Ring pillow making (30 minutes) Use wood flowers to create a natural and elegant ring pillow. Making a gift for your parents (30 minutes) Create a MOKUKA arrangement to express your gratitude. Items to take home: 1 ring pillow, 2 gifts for your parents (for both families) Photo shoot & wrapping (5 minutes) Take a commemorative photo with the finished product ♪ The gift for your parents will be carefully wrapped and handed over to you. Perfect for a wedding! A special ring pillow made by the two of you and a gift to express your gratitude to your parents are perfect.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

AGES BASE is located in the "Okinawa Craft Forest", about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Okinawan wood is turned into an original pen & keychain! Why not experience the fun of "craftsmanship"? You can also choose different experiences for each group! ⚫︎Pen making and polishing experience (time required: about 60 minutes) Use a woodworking lathe to polish the shaft of a wooden pen with sandpaper. Each time you polish it, the wood surface becomes smoother and you can create your own original pen while enjoying the changes in the beauty of the wood grain. ⚫︎Pen making and carving experience (time required: about 120 to 180 minutes) Use a woodworking lathe to carve the shaft of a wooden pen with a bit (blade) into your favorite shape. Make a completely original pen while enjoying the beauty of the wood grain. ⚫︎Keychain polishing experience (time required: about 40 minutes) Use a woodworking lathe to polish the shaft of a wooden keychain with sandpaper. Each time you polish it, the wood surface becomes smoother, and you can enjoy the changes in the beauty of the wood grain as you create your own original keychain. ⚫︎Pen & Keychain (Time required: approx. 120-180 minutes) You will create a total of two items, a wooden pen and a keychain, using the same wood. The wooden pen's shaft is carved into the desired shape using a cutting tool, and then polished to finish. The keychain is polished to finish.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Experience woodworking using fruit trees in Yamanashi! You can make chopsticks, spoons, and plates using wood that is unique to the city of peaches and grapes, and take them home as souvenirs. We recommend turning fruit trees into wonderful works of art to remember your trip by, and making them into souvenirs. The more you use it, the more you will treasure the feel of the wood. The work is easy. Polish the surface with three sheets of sandpaper and finish it with oil. It is an experience that people of all ages can easily try.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Why not try making "Kumiko" in Noshiro, the city of wood? Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, is a town at the mouth of the Yoneshiro River, and has a convenient port for transporting felled Akita cedar. Lumber is exported domestically and overseas, and it was called "the No. 1 city of wood in the Orient". Even now, there are many wood-related companies in the city. We will assemble wooden "Kumiko parts" from scratch. There is some fine work, but the work of assembling them together is addictive! The finishing work using a file allows you to feel the pleasant scent of wood. *Wood material: Hiba You can choose from two types of "strap" with a diameter of about 5.6 cm and "coaster" with a diameter of about 10 cm (additional 500 yen). (If you would like a coaster, please select "Change to coaster" as an option) *Includes a souvenir of mineral water (500ml plastic bottle) collected from the World Natural Heritage site "Shirakami-Sanchi" and Noshiro's famous sweets. [About the experience venue] If the experience is held at a facility within the city, it will be located within walking distance (about 5 minutes) or inside the tourist information center.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

~Experience flow~10:30~ Vegetable harvesting experience11:30~ Lunch making experience using picked vegetables (You can choose between making vegetable and bacon pizza or hoto, a local Yamanashi dish)13:00~ Choice of experiences○ Parfait making○ Woodworking experience using Yamanashi wood○ Herbarium making experience○ Jam making experience. Ends at 14:00 * Fruit picking is available as an option. A comprehensive food education plan where you can choose one of the following experiences: Vegetable harvesting ~ Lunch making using harvested vegetables ~ Marsa Marche. (Depending on the reservation situation on the same day, you may spend time with other groups) 6 years old and over 6,800 yen (tax included) 3 to 5 years old 5,800 yen (tax included) 0 to 2 years old Free Reservations are accepted for 3 people or more over 3 years old. (Adults must accompany)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Try your hand at making an authentic parquet keychain by cutting and gluing parquet blocks that make use of the natural wood color! Wood comes in a variety of colors, from brown, red, yellow, and even purple. The parquet block bars that form the basis of parquet work are made in advance by instructor Matsuura. You cut them with a craftsman's saw and combine them to make hearts, leaves, and any other shape you like. Once firmly glued together, polish them with sandpaper and finish with oil to complete the piece. Instructor Matsuura of Studio Kaede is a talented artist who won the top prize at the Dobi Exhibition in 2019. He will kindly teach even beginners the authentic craftsmanship!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Assemble a frame using wood from Hokkaido and assemble 20 types of wood parts in your favorite combination to create your own original photo frame! You can make a photo frame to your liking. The instructor, Matsuura from Kobo Kaede, is a skilled craftsman who won the Hokkaido Governor's Award, the highest award at the Hokkaido Art Exhibition. He has many years of workshop experience, so even beginners can create fun and long-lasting works. Perfect for independent research during long holidays. Or as a photo frame to put special photos in. The more effort you put in, the better the result!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

How about experiencing woodworking in a quiet place in the forest in Naganuma Town, about an hour's drive from Sapporo? Let's try making a wooden top♪ Use a woodworking wheel together with a master craftsman to create your own unique work. It takes about an hour to carve, finish, and polish a wooden top. Enjoy spending time in the forest while experiencing the craft♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

How about experiencing woodworking in a quiet place in the forest in Naganuma Town, about an hour's drive from Sapporo? Let's try making a wooden plate♪ Use a woodworking wheel together with a master craftsman to create your own work. It takes about two hours to carve, finish, and polish a wooden plate from a log. Enjoy spending time in the forest while experiencing the craft♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups