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A selection of unique courses offered at the Yomiuri Group's culture school where you can experience Japanese culture. You can choose and attend your favorite course from five different options. The following five courses are available: * Women's Karate Experience Course (women only) Karate is an attractive experience in the world. You can enjoy learning techniques and rediscover your hidden power. * Tea Ceremony Course You can enjoy the premium “Japanese-made Matcha and the Japanese sweets. You have prepared yourself while receiving practical guidance. * Calligraphy Course You can enjoy the Japanese traditional art of Calligraphy from the basis step by step. At the end of the activity, you can take your work as a souvenir during your trip. * Soap Making 【popsicle and jewel】 We use skin-friendly glycerin soap, and all ingredients are safe for use on the skin. Also, you can expert moisturizing benefits for your skin.

Highlights - Experience the Japanese traditional art of Calligraphy - Create your own original work - Lectured by a skilled calligraphy instructor - Take your work as a souvenir Schedule Meet up the staff at the reception. Lecture a brief explanation (Calligraph history and introductions of tools) by the instructor Practice how to hold a writing brush, a baseline and an easy Kanji Write your name Finishing the Calligraphy experience Talk with the instructor and photo sessions

This activity is an introductory workshop for Karate which is a Japanese material art. By training parts of the body, it is more effective not only for self-defense but also for rejuvenation and beauty. Also, Karate is an attractive experience in the world. You can enjoy learning techniques of Karate and rediscover your hidden power.

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Hmong people with a private, hands-on batik and embroidery workshop in Sapa. Guided by skilled local artisans, discover the centuries-old art of creating intricate patterns with beeswax on handwoven hemp fabric before dyeing your design in natural indigo. Complete your piece using traditional Hmong embroidery techniques, learning the meanings and symbolism behind each motif along the way. Enjoy authentic cultural exchanges with your hosts, gain a deeper appreciation of Hmong craftsmanship, and create your own handmade artwork to take home as a meaningful souvenir of your unforgettable Sapa experience.

Step into an authentic garden-to-plate evening experience in a local Ede village and discover the warmth, traditions, and rhythms of rural life. Meet your Ede hosts, learn about their daily customs, and visit a nearby farm to harvest fresh, seasonal ingredients. With guidance from your Ede Friend, prepare flavorful rustic dishes using simple, traditional off-grid cooking methods passed down through generations. Then gather around the table to enjoy a wholesome, home-style dinner made entirely with fresh local produce. More than just a meal, this immersive experience offers a meaningful connection to Ede culture, community, and the land.

Experience the best of Hoi An on this immersive cooking class tour, starting with hotel pick-up and a visit to a bustling local market to handpick fresh ingredients. Travel to Cam Thanh Coconut Village, where you’ll enjoy a scenic ride and row a traditional Vietnamese basket boat through lush palm-lined waterways. At the restaurant, sip a welcome drink and join a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef, learning to prepare authentic Hoi An dishes. End your journey by enjoying the delicious meal you’ve cooked. This tour perfectly blends culture, cuisine, and nature for an unforgettable Hoi An experience.

Explore your day in Bali to see how is wide Bali farm with bicycle, learn about the Bali temple village, to the rice field views and learn about irrigation water system called SUBAK. Trough to the village see the firefly conservation and finish your activities at the Green Kubu Restaurant to enjoy your lunch.

Authentic cultural exchange – Learn directly from a young H’Mong artisan in her own village, not from a commercial workshop. Hands-on creativity – Instead of just watching, you’ll actively design and dye your own fabric or T-shirt using traditional techniques. Support for local community – Your visit helps preserve H’Mong heritage and provides income for local families. Scenic location – The workshop takes place in Lao Chai village, surrounded by terraced rice fields and mountains, offering a genuine rural Sapa experience. Personalized small-group activity – With limited participants, you’ll enjoy plenty of personal attention and time for questions, making it ideal for families, couples, and culture lovers. Meaningful souvenir – Take home not just memories but also a handmade creation you crafted yourself.

Thrilling 1 day rock climbing adventure near Tokyo with experienced guide. This experience caters to your skill level and preference, whether you're a beginner or an advanced climber. We will provide you with rock types and lessons that are suited to your level. Enjoy the flexibility of a tailored program that may extend to two days, with opportunities to stay in traditional accommodations and enjoy local cuisine. Each day promises an adventure like no other in Japan's breathtaking natural landscapes.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Hmong people through a private, hands-on batik and embroidery workshop in Sapa. Led by talented local artisans, you'll learn the traditional craft of applying melted beeswax to handwoven hemp fabric to create intricate patterns before dyeing your design with natural indigo. Finish your masterpiece using authentic Hmong embroidery techniques while discovering the cultural stories, symbols, and traditions woven into every motif. Enjoy meaningful interactions with your local hosts, gain unique insight into one of Vietnam's most treasured textile traditions, and create a one-of-a-kind handmade artwork to take home as a lasting reminder of your unforgettable Sapa cultural experience.

About Sip & Paint Event We’re the very 1st Sip & Paint studio in KL! Nights out here at Art & Bonding are all about relaxation, lively conversations, the joys of painting and of course, drinking tasty wine! This is your opportunity to be creative, say goodbye to stress, and enjoy the company of others. There’s no painting or drawing skills required either! We’ll guide you throughout the process! *Come in a group of 5 for an additional bottle of FREE wine

Not only is Hue city famous for the UNESCO recognized heritage sites but it is also famous for the impressive culinary arts. Since Hue was the capital of the last imperial family of Vietnam – the Nguyen dynasty for more than a hundred of years (from the 17th to the 19th century), Hue cuisine inherits from the best food which was chosen carefully throughout Vietnam to serve the King. This is also the reason why Vietnamese people regard Hue city as a culinary paradise for foodies. The best way to learn about Hue culture and Hue cuisine is to enjoy Hue dishes and learn how to make them into your own hands. Our Hue Cooking Class tour will be held in the countryside which will help you not only learn how to cook the amazing dishes of Hue but also have the opportunity to understand more about the daily life of local people

Unleash your culinary skills in a private Thai cooking class at the Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy. Learn how to prepare authentic Thai dishes from a professional culinary school! Select 5 dishes from a list of 130+ Thai favorites. Enjoy a private class with one of our 5 chef instructors, ask questions, eat the fruits of your labor. We have been teaching beginners and professional chefs the ins & outs of Thai cooking since 2010. Our kitchens are professionally equipped and air conditioned. Class is available at 2:30 PM Monday-Saturday. Come directly to the school which is conveniently located near Sukhumvit Rd, 5 blocks from BTS On Nut station. After prepping your ingredients, you will cook them under the guidance of your chef instructor and then the best part--eating what you have cooked from scratch! NOTE: Most dishes can be prepared vegetarian/vegan.

Highlights - Explore a family-run woodworking workshop crafting sacred furnishings for Japanese traditions. - Learn how handcrafted wooden furnishings and ritual implements are created for Shinto and Buddhist traditions. - Meet a seventh-generation artisan preserving generations of traditional craftsmanship. - Create your own pair of Kiso cypress chopsticks using professional woodworking tools. - Take home a handcrafted souvenir made from Japan’s finest cypress wood. Overview Discover Nagoya’s traditional woodworking with an exclusive visit to the Iwata Sanpo workshop near Atsuta Shrine. Learn about Owari Butsugu from a certified Traditional Craftsman, then create your own pair of Kiso hinoki chopsticks using professional tools. Take home your handcrafted chopsticks as a unique souvenir. An optional traditional lacquer finish is also available.

Enjoy taking photos with Bali traditional costume and feel like Bali princess for 2 hour. Our professional MUA will apply the make up before the photoshoot and you can choose the dress that you want to wear by your own. Activity can take up to 2 hours including make up, hairdo and photoshoot with many poses. Prewedding, family photo and photo with best friends are welcome. After photo shot you will be able to receive original file and retouch file (make slim, with filter). Book in advance let create beautiful photo during your Bali holiday!!

Unlike standard mass-market tastings or automated factory tours, this private experience grants rare, behind-the-scenes access to Sawada Sake Brewery—a 170-year-old heritage producer near Nagoya in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, where traditional hand-craftsmanship thrives. What sets this exclusive sake tasting apart is the multi-sensory ceramic pairing. Guided personally by the brewery owner, you will explore six distinct Japanese sakes and craft plum wine (umeshu) using four differently shaped, handcrafted Tokoname-yaki artisan pottery cups to discover how ceramic shapes transform flavor profiles, before selecting your favorite handmade cup to take home as a souvenir. By combining owner-led heritage storytelling, a 6-variety sake tasting paired with local fermented snacks, and an authentic Tokoname ceramic gift, this experience delivers an unforgettable cultural highlight for travelers exploring Greater Nagoya and the Chita Peninsula region.

Unlike standard tourist photo booths or basic street dress-up sessions that stick to generic backdrops, step inside a professional anime playground. Operating inside Hacostadium Cosset—an elite studio run by the legendary Animate Group—you'll effortlessly immerse yourself in authentic Japanese cosplay culture without any of the typical stress. What makes this 3-hour experience unique is its premium, high-production setup. Rather than struggle with smartphone selfies in public spaces, you are supported by an English-speaking guide and an expert photographer. You'll dress in a high-quality Japanese school uniform and pose in intricately designed themed rooms, using professional studio lighting to capture your transformation. By blending elite studio access, high-end professional photography, and seamless English support, we transform a simple dress-up session into a high-energy, unforgettable cultural adventure.

Step into a 1597 brewery—a Registered Tangible Cultural Property—and discover Nindoshu, a naturally sweet, liqueur-like sake crafted without any added sugar. As the only remaining Nindoshu brewery in Japan, its 430-year-old recipe is fiercely protected by the "Isshi Soden" tradition, passed orally to just one heir per generation. Beyond exploring this untouched samurai-era heritage, you will personalize two bottles with custom hand-written labels. Take one home as a unique souvenir, and leave the second to age in the cellar—waiting to be poured upon your return visit, or shipped to you in the future.

Experience Japanese cultural heritage near Tokyo Skytree in Sumida, Tokyo, where centuries-old traditions meet modern innovation. Inside a cozy studio, this Japanese calligraphy workshop blends the art of the brush with dynamic projection mapping, bringing together classic art and modern technology. Settle into the space with warm Japanese tea and wear a traditional Samue jacket. Next, watch a projection mapping show full of visual surprises, transforming the studio walls to set a serene atmosphere before picking up the brush. Capped at six guests, this small-group workshop guarantees dedicated guidance, beginners are welcomed with no experience needed. Under step-by-step instruction, learn the flow of traditional calligraphy and craft your own artwork surrounded by captivating digital visuals. At the end, take home your finished masterpiece along with a personalized handwritten gift from your host as a lasting keepsake of your time in Tokyo.

While many quick kintsugi experiences rely on synthetic materials, this workshop uses real urushi lacquer, the same natural material artisans have used for centuries to turn broken ceramics into something more beautiful than before. It takes place at a working studio in Setagaya that locals have trusted for years, not a tourist-facing pop-up, and your finished cup goes home with you the very same day in a traditional wooden masu box, ready to use, display, or give as a gift.

Escape the crowded tourist hubs and immerse yourself in the historic charm of Inuyama. This all-inclusive, private half-day retreat uniquely combines traditional horsemanship in authentic Samurai armor or kimono, rustic dining around a glowing irori sunken hearth, and the meditative stillness of a private tea ceremony. Guided by a dedicated English-speaking cultural expert, you will experience a seamless, deeply personal connection to Japan's rich heritage in an intimate setting.

Honey J Travel invites you to step into the world of anime voice acting through this premium Tokyo experience in Ikebukuro. Bring iconic anime characters to life and try your hand at this popular profession inside a real recording studio. During this hands-on voice acting workshop, receive guidance from professional voice actors. Master essential skills like microphone technique, script reading, and synchronizing your voice to a silent animation while expressing your character's emotions. While generic Tokyo tours offer a surface glance, Honey J Travel connects you deeply to Japan's pop culture heritage. Beginners are welcome, and no Japanese is required for this immersive, creative masterclass. Honey J Travel is a Licensed Class 1 Travel Agency. We arrange seamless access to this studio session with an English-speaking guide, ensuring complete instructional support and a memorable behind-the-scenes recording adventure.

Most tea ceremonies in Tokyo place you in a room with a large group, limiting how much you actually learn. This session is private — your group only — with an instructor who adjusts the depth and pace to your interest level. Honey J Travel is a Government-Licensed Class 1 Travel Agency in Japan, and we specialise in private, meaningful cultural experiences for international visitors who want to go beyond the surface.

This is more than just a workshop - it’s a peaceful, creative experience set in the hills of Phuket with stunning ocean and mountain views, including the iconic Big Buddha. Unlike typical activities, guests create art directly from nature using fresh leaves and flowers from our organic farm. Each piece is completely unique, making it a meaningful, handmade souvenir. The experience combines creativity, culture, and mindfulness in a small, relaxed setting-perfect for slowing down, connecting with nature, and enjoying a different side of Phuket away from the crowds.