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Exercise your creative side with this relaxed sumi-e ink wash painting experience in a Tokyo teahouse. Led by an award-winning calligrapher and artist, they share their extensive expertise with you as you learn the best ways to use the water and ink to make a piece of art that’s totally unique and yours.
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Sumi-e Ink Painting Suiboku-Ga Workshop in a Japanese Teahouse
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・You can carve the surface of soft stone yourself to create your own seal. ・There is an instructor to guide you, so even children can participate safely. ・The finished seal can be used for various purposes. ・There is a market nearby where you can enjoy shopping and dining after the experience. ・You can take home the stamp box, ink pad, and stamp mat.
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Create an Original Seal with Natural Stone and Otaru Artisans
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We offer a unique, hands-on experience for travelers - especially Gameboy lovers to mod your Gameboy (Original/ Advance/ SP). The final result is a one-of-a-kind, meaningful souvenir you can take home, play every day, or gift to someone special. This blend of craftsmanship, creativity, and cultural immersion makes our experience truly unlike anything else available in Japan.
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Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Original/Advance/SP)
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Enrich your knowledge of Zen meditation in a place known for being the spiritual home of Zen Buddhism—Kyoto. Instead of sharing the experience with other travelers—have the rare opportunity of taking part in a private Zen meditation workshop for just your group. During the session, find out about the theory and practice of meditation in a traditional “machiya” house, and try out both seated and walking meditations.
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Zen Meditation for Life in Kyoto
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Japan is famous for its delicious cuisine, but top dishes are often meat and seafood-heavy. Ideal for vegetarians, this small-group cooking workshop explores the art of “shojin ryori,” an ancient cuisine associated with Zen Buddhism. Learn how to prepare staples like sesame tofu, dashi broth soup, vegetable tempura, and more with an instructor's help. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal, paired with tea as an optional upgrade.
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Zen Buddhist Vegetarian(Shojin Ryori): Cooking Experience
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The bamboo used for the experience is carefully selected by the craftsmen themselves from the local bamboo forests in Tottori. The bamboo is then dried for more than two years before being used for the experience. Near the bamboo lantern workshop is the area of Sekigane, famous for "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya", which is a tale of a princess from the moon who is discovered as a baby inside the stalk of a glowing bamboo plant. Have a special experience in a place associated with bamboo. The craftsman of the bamboo lantern workshop is such a great teacher that he is entrusted with decorating events in Kyoto, Nagoya, and other cities. Become an artist under a great teacher!
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Japan Bamboo Lantern Art making
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【OUTLINE】 You can have an authentic makeover experience in Hakodate. Rest assured that the dressing staff is all professional, kind, and courteous. First-rate beauticians will have you transform beautifully. Wear a gorgeous dress and feel like a princess. There is a full hour of free time. Walking around the quarter, you will feel like stepping back in time. There are plenty of locations perfect for Insta-worthy photos. Make great memories of your trip to Hakodate! There are many photogenic photo spots nearby, including the Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse, Hakodate Haristos Orthodox Church, and Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine, where visitors can enjoy taking commemorative photos. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・First-class beauticians will have you transform beautifully ・Choose your favorite from more than 400 gorgeous costumes ・A hair arrangement is included ・Wear the costume over your clothes(The easy and quick dressing is welcomed) ・Many Instagrammable locations are close by
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Time Slip Experience in Hakodate with Custom Dress
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You can see the tatami production site with the guidance of tatami artisans. We can manufacture interior mini tatami mats (size 20 x 20 cm, thickness 20 ~ 30 mm). After the experience, there is also a tea break service on the edge of the tatami mat. If you wish, there are souvenirs
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Get to know the unique Japanese culture "TATAMi"! Factory tour and experience handmade tatami
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You can enjoy both playing Koto and listening to Koto performance!! Start time>>>10:30/ 14:00 How about a private koto lesson and live performance at Kyomachiya? At first, we will introduce about the instrument, simple explanation about the koto and how to play it. Let's have fun playing the Koto by yourself! You can play several songs and join the ensemble with professional musicians. After playing, enjoy a private koto concert!! At the end, you will receive a certificate of experience completion. Enjoy a relaxing time sitting in a chair in a renovated Kyoto townhouse, playing or listening to the koto. ~~Flow of the plan~~ ① Greetings and explanation about the koto 5 minutes ② Explanation of how to set up the koto nails and how to play it 10 minutes ③ Try the koto playing practice "Sakura Sakura"! →Ensemble 15 minutes ④Change the tuning, and practice several songs according to your preference & ensemble 15 minutes ⑤Performance by professional Koto player 10 minutes ⑥Give a certificate of completion, photo & question time 5 minutes
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Koto lesson & private concert
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プ ラ イ ベ ー ト Private lessons! The instructor will support you carefully! ! 資格 Qualified instructors will support you at your own pace according to your needs. 場合 If you bring your own kimono, no troublesome return work is required! 〇Because all things related to dressing will be rented free of charge, don't you feel at ease and feel free to start the first step of the kimono? ○ On the second floor of the Kyomachiya, you can experience dressing up slowly な が ら You can enjoy the leisurely dressing experience while feeling the local life of Kyoto which is different from the sightseeing spot. * You can access Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Gion, etc. with a single train, so please consult with the staff of more than 30 years in Kyoto planning your trip!
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Kimono Wearing Experience-Fun to Wear Wearing-Fun to Know-
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Create a unique souvenir of your time in Japan in this small-group mizuhiki workshop in Kanazawa. A traditional Kanazawa craft, mizuhiki is the art of Japanese paper twisted into cords and is a popular gift. In this workshop, you can make accessories such as earrings, a necklace, or a hair accessory—each are light and easy to fit in your luggage.
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Make original accessories with Mizuhiki, experience Kanazawa's traditional craft
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Swap sightseeing for a deep immersion in Japanese traditional crafts with this dyeing class at the Kyoto Shibori Museum. You'll learn how to dye a silk cotton furoshiki (wrapping cloth) using the sekka shibori method. At the end of the lesson, you'll leave with a beautiful cotton furoshiki to serve as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto.
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Sekka Cotton Furoshiki Class
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Take a deep dive into the art of traditional Japanese handcrafts at the Kyoto Shibori Museum by learning how to dye silk scarf using the sekka shibori method. At the end of your private class you'll have a beautiful scarf to serve as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto.
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Hanakoushi cotton Scarf Class
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Flow of plan 1 Greetings, explanation of how to use the brush (5 minutes) 2 paper sketches & practice (10 minutes) (For foreigners, call on a calligraphy experience where you write your name in Japanese. Please take it home as a work.) Let's draw on 3 fabrics! Combine your favorite color (40 minutes) 4We do heat treatment and give work on the spot (5 minutes) Let's draw your favorite character and picture freely with your favorite color! There are no rules for producing works! Let's enjoy it at will, totally freely! Of course, if there is a consultation such as "what kind of design is good", the staff will be happy to support you, so please rest assured. With a small number of people, please enjoy the production slowly. You can sit in the chair and enjoy painting at your own pace in the renovated Kyomachiya store. After the experience, heat treatment on the spot, so you can take your work home.
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Painting Experience-Fun to Draw, Fun to Create-
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Experience the elegance of Japanese culture in our exclusive private Yukata dressing workshop. The Yukata, a simpler yet equally beautiful version of the Kimono, offers a unique opportunity for you to immerse yourself in local traditions. Imagine wearing it yourself and strolling through vibrant summer festivals! The only challenge lies in its distinctive style compared to Western attire, leaving many unsure of the proper way to wear it. But don’t worry! Our expert instructor will guide you through the process, revealing that it's much more straightforward than it appears once you've learned the techniques
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Exclusive private Yukata dressing workshop
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You can have a real Kimono experience. We have a lot of line ups about kimono. Also you can enjoy Japanese culture making Tsumaki -zaiku accessories.
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Real Kimono experience and Tsumami Kanzashi Workshop
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Learn the basics of Japanese calligraphy in this small-group Tokyo workshop. Discover the history and basic mechanics of writing Japanese calligraphy: learn the complexities of the Japanese writing system, find out how to use an inkstone and brush, master the basic brushstrokes of Japanese characters, and create a special souvenir wall piece to bring home. An accredited calligrapher leads your workshop, ensuring an educational experience.
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Japanese Calligraphy Experience
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There are various types of Japanese letters, such as kanji, hiragana, and katakana, and you will experience writing all of them or you can select the one you like. Our experienced instructor will teach you with kind and understandable explanation. The world of calligraphy drawn with a brush and ink is limitless. Enjoy the time to face the Japanese paper in front of you with a unified mind. You will experience the importance of writing letters with all your heart and the depth and the possibilities of calligraphy. Everyone is welcome . *Minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people *Reservation required at least 3 days before the experience
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Calligraphy experience with simple kimono in Okinawa
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Dive into traditional Japanese culture by taking a calligraphy class in the middle of Kyoto. Discover the beauty of one of the oldest traditional art forms in Japan and learn how to use the correct brush movements to make beautiful kanji characters. Choose a kanji character to write and write your own name in Japanese. Afterward, you’ll have beautiful piece of calligraphy art to take home as a keepsake.
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Private Japanese Calligraphy in Kyoto – Learn Shodō with a Master
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Learn and sustainable art of furoshiki (Japanese cloth wrapping) in a hands-on workshop led by an instructor, all while you learn about the culture and history of the craft. Start with basic folds and knots, then master more advanced techniques to wrap gifts, carry items, or even wearable cloth accessories you can make for friends and family. You’ll receive your own furoshiki to take home, along with insider stories about the craft’s modern-day eco significance in Japan.
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Furoshiki Cloth Wrapping
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Create your own personalized souvenir in Ishigaki during a private perfume-making workshop. Select from more than 150 ingredients to create a scent that reflects your own style, and that will remind you of your trip to Okinawa. Some ingredients are extracted from local plants. Get personalized instruction from your guide so you can create a beautiful scent to take home with you.
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Couture Perfume Workshop
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Learn the basics of tsugaru shamisen at this professional Tokyo performance and workshop. Listen to your guide, an award-winning musician, play the Japanese three-stringed instrument known as the Japanese banjo. Then you’ll be taught how to hold the instrument and use the pick, eventually learning to play a simple song by yourself. This is a unique experience where you will discover a new instrument and skill.
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Japanaese tradtional Tsugaru Shamisen music lesson in Tokyo
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You will experience the Japanese culture Tea Ceremony in the traditional tea room, which is probably not found anywhere else in Okinawa. Our experienced instructor will teach you how to enter through the small entrance of the tea room and introduce each tea utensil. After that, you will move to the room where Ryu-Rei-style, tables and chairs for tea ceremony are set. At the tables, you will enjoy having Japanese and Okinawan sweets before having the bitter tea. Then, you will learn how to treat each tea tool, and finally you will make your own green tea, matcha and taste. Tea Ceremony experience while wearing a simple kimono will surely become a good memory of your trip. Everyone is welcome. *Minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people. *Reservation required at least 3 days before the experience.
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Tea ceremony experience with simple kimono in Okinawa
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Learn the foundations of a Japanese tea ceremony with a 'tea master' who teaches its connection to Zen practice. Enjoy wagashi sweets paired specifically for matcha’s flavor profile, then participate in each step of the ceremony. This hands-on session gives travelers a calm pause from city exploration while offering insight into the aesthetics, architecture, and mindfulness that shape Japan’s approach to hospitality and dining.
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Practicing Zen through Japanese Tea Ceremony
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