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Sustainable Fashion: Create your own custom-fit trousers by upcycling high-quality remnant fabrics. Expert Guidance: Learn advanced sewing and pattern-making techniques from experienced professionals. Behind-the-Scenes Access: Enjoy a special tour of a working textile factory. A Truly Personal Creation: You will leave with a wearable, one-of-a-kind garment designed by you. Multilingual Support: A multilingual guide will be available to assist throughout the workshop.

・Sustainable Craft: Give new life to beautiful remnant fabrics by upcycling them into a unique musette. ・Behind-the-Scenes Access: Enjoy a special tour of a working textile factory. ・Your Original Design: Choose your own fabrics and decorations to create a personalized musette. ・Guidance Included: No experience is necessary! A multilingual guide and expert staff will support you every step of the way.

Have you ever made glass cups or accessories by yourself? Many foreigners do not have such experience. However, in Japan, it is common for ordinary people to create original works in professional workshops. It can also be said to be part of Japan's unique culture. It's great to come to Japan and buy unique Japanese souvenirs, but experiencing the culture of making your own with a professional is also the best memory of your trip to Japan. Many people also make them as souvenirs for family and friends back home. It will be a wonderful surprise for the person receiving the souvenir. Glass production is a very difficult process. However, if an experienced owner works with you, the results are usually satisfactory. Even if it doesn't turn out as you expected, the experience It will be an unforgettable memory and work. Please take this opportunity to try it yourself.

Take your original creation home the same day! There’s no need to wait for shipping. Your one-of-a-kind masterpiece will be ready to take with you as soon as you finish the workshop. Experience Japan's most beautiful titanium coloring. Your unique, proprietary technology allows us to achieve the most vibrant and stunning colors on titanium in all of Japan. You won't find this level of brilliance anywhere else. Professional-grade quality used by top jewelry brands. You will be using the exact same advanced techniques we provide to prestigious jewelry brands across Japan. This is a rare opportunity to create a DIY piece with a professional, high-end finish.

Kanazawa is famously known as the city of arts, and while you can find art workshops throughout Japan that you can easily participate in, it is rare to find one like ours that offers you a chance to truly experience Kanazawa's traditional arts in the form of Yuzen, as well as an opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with the artisan who has dedicated their life to making it. Our translator will be there to ensure that the communication between you and the artist is as smooth as possible, and you will be able to bring home with you a memorable souvenir that you make yourself!

Guests will get to learn about the glasses and the accessory making process at KISSO which produces high quality accessories using glasses materials. You will get to see the rarely seen behind the scenes of a accessory making factory. You will then make your own ring by fitting your favorite glasses materials into machinery at the factory. There are many options for colors. You can make a one-of-a-kind ring that is suited to you.

The Magic of Metal Inlay: A Private Masterclass with a Kanazawa Artisan Experience the 'Magic of Metal Inlay' at the renowned Kazawa Bishō Studio—whose works grace Kanazawa Station—as you enjoy a private lesson from a master craftsman, learning to carve and inlay metals into a seamless, silky-smooth masterpiece.

A long-established Buddhist altar shop that has been in business for over 100 years since 1913 (Taisho 2). The 4th-generation brothers, lacquer artist Satoru Tsuji and sculptor Ryo Tsuji, carry on the family tradition. Both the second and third generations, as well as these brothers, possess master-level skills, continuing the traditional family-run handicraft business. With the spirit of “unchanging principles in a changing world,” they blend traditional techniques with new ideas in their work. For the lacquerware experience, they use a "substitute lacquer" instead of real lacquer, so even small children can participate safely without risk of allergic reactions. However, the materials used in the process are authentic, including real maki-e brushes and pure gold and silver powder. This time, the experience plan involves creating a teaspoon.

Kanazawa is famously known as the city of arts, and while you can find art workshops throughout Japan that you can easily participate in, it is rare to find one like yours that offers you a chance to truly experience Japan's traditional arts in the form of Katazome stencil dyeing, as well as an opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with the artisan who has dedicated their life to making it. Your translator will be there to ensure that the communication between you and the artist is as smooth as possible, and you will be able to bring home with you a tote bag that you make yourself!

Craft a unique symbol of connection with YUHI’s permanent jewelry experience. Choose from a stunning array of chains to create a piece that resonates with your personal style. After a precise measurement of your wrist or ankle, the expert staff will weld the chain in place using a specialized machine, ensuring a perfect fit without the need for a clasp. This seamless experience, lasting about 40-60 minutes, allows you to wear your jewelry continuously, celebrating cherished moments and bonds with loved ones.

Experience the Living History of Seto Step into a world of timeless craftsmanship at a kiln that has served the Owari Tokugawa family for centuries. Under the personal guidance of the 31st-generation head, you will discover the secrets of "Ofukai-ware" while engraving your own original patterns into the clay. This is more than a workshop; it is a rare opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that captures your unique travel story. Your finished work will be mailed to your home, serving as a lasting memory of your connection to the soul of Japanese heritage.

Immerse yourself in an authentic Japanese mountain village, where traditional lifestyles thrive and local culture comes alive. In Sugari, experience the beauty of each season and enjoy a unique glimpse into rural Japan. Savor handmade soba noodles, beloved by locals, alongside seasonal dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. These meals reflect the essence of Japanese home cooking, showcasing flavors from the surrounding mountains and fields. Sugari offers rich seasonal activities: hand-pick tea leaves in spring, enjoy blueberry picking in summer, and take in vibrant autumn landscapes. Visit a local ceramic studio renowned for its stunning jet-black pottery, where an up-and-coming artist creates unique pieces using natural glazes. These works are available for purchase, allowing you to bring home a piece of this enchanting place. This journey invites you to discover the hidden beauty and heritage of Japan’s rural landscapes, shaped by each season and embraced by its people.

Kanazawa is famously known as the city of arts, and while you can find art workshops throughout Japan that you can easily participate in, it is rare to find one like ours that offers you a chance to truly experience Kanazawa's traditional arts in the form of Katazome stencil dyeing, as well as an opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with the artisan who has dedicated their life to making it. Our translator will be there to ensure that the communication between you and the artist is as smooth as possible, and you will be able to bring home with you a traditional furoshiki that you make yourself!

Kanazawa is famously known as the city of arts, and while you can find art workshops throughout Japan that you can easily participate in, it is rare to find one like ours that offers you a chance to truly experience Japan's traditional arts in the form of woodblock printing, as well as an opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with the artisan who has dedicated their life to making it. Our translator will be there to ensure that the communication between you and the artist is as smooth as possible, and you will be able to bring home with you a traditional tenugui that you make yourself!

The tsuba of a Japanese sword has patterns written on it. From these patterns, you can decipher the "philosophy of the samurai hidden in the patterns" and the "spirit of the samurai." This will be a valuable experience to learn about the samurai.

This is a Kanazawa-only craft bonsai experience using rare black-glazed tile pots handcrafted by Hokuriku’s only onigawara artisan. More than a simple workshop, this experience invites travelers to help preserve Kanazawa’s traditional tile culture through hands-on creation and take home a meaningful bonsai they made themselves. All bonsai are made using artificial plants, making them easy to take home to your own country.

We offer a traditional Japanese indigo dyeing experience. Here, the dye is made from seeding and growing. We also guide those who want to go to the field. It is very rare for studio to do this consistently. You can have a special experience, not just dyeing. Let's make one and only original item in the world!