Top Japan Classes & Workshops

Join a tsumami-zaiku workshop in Sakae, the heart of Nagoya, and make your own Japanese-style accessory! You’ll learn the basics of this traditional craft, folding small pieces of fabric to make little flowers. Choose your favorite colors from a variety of fabrics, then pick a keychain or kanzashi hair ornament to decorate. Never tried it before? No problem! You won’t need any needles, so it’s easy for beginners to get started. Make a few flowers, put them together, and create an original accessory to take home. The workshop lasts two hours, and your instructor will help you finish if you need.

• Learn the history of Maneki-neko (Japanese lucky cats) and the good fortune they are believed to bring. • Design and paint your very own ceramic lucky cat using your favorite colors and patterns. • Enjoy Japanese tea and traditional sweets while your painted lucky cat dries. • Take home your cute, handmade lucky cat in a special gift box as a memorable souvenir from Japan.

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.

This immersive cultural experience allows you to discover the beauty of Japan and the spirit of Zen while reliving the world of “Pale Ink,” a Japanese dance piece that portrays a single romantic night in the life of a woman from the past. It’s not just about watching Japanese dance—you’ll use all five of your senses to step into the world of the story. It begins with a small ritual to shift your consciousness from the everyday world to the world of the story. You’ll perform the same love divination as the woman in the story, experience the choreography of the Japanese dance, and use your own body to feel the atmosphere of the story. Finally, using special ink and a brush that symbolize the story’s secret, you’ll draw a Zen circle in a single stroke. This simple circle reflects your inner self. After honing your five senses and immersing yourself in Japanese culture, what kind of circle will your heart draw? Please take this artwork home with you as a wonderful memories

Write your name in Japanese kanji with a calligraphy instructor, then turn your own handwritten artwork into a personalized T-shirt to take home. After the workshop, explore historic Uraga and visit the seaside landscape and Tomyodo associated with ukiyo-e masters Hokusai and Hiroshige. Free pickup from JR Kurihama Station is included.

Explore the culinary delights of Utsunomiya, renowned as Japan's Gyoza capital! Engage in hands-on gyoza making with a local master and learn about the different styles. The tours provide an authentic glimpse into Japanese food culture, with small groups ensuring an intimate experience. Tours begin near JR Utsunomiya Station, conveniently accessible from Tokyo, Nikko, and Mashiko. Perfect for food enthusiasts, culture seekers, and families with children above 13. The tour is guided by English-speaking locals and a famous local chef from a popular Gyoza restaurant in the capital of Gyoza, offering unique insights into local traditions. - Hands-on gyoza making learning from a pro. - Small group tours for a personalised experience - English-speaking local guides providing insider knowledge - Conveniently located near transport links from Tokyo, Nikko and Mashiko.

This workshop offers a rare chance to learn authentic Japanese home cooking directly from local Osaka moms. Unlike restaurants or typical cooking studios, you’ll experience the warmth of real family-style meals and the joy of connecting with locals. Enjoy cooking, chatting, and taking home your handmade magewappa bento box.

Enjoy authentic Kyoto matcha in a room surrounded by real samurai armor. Learn how to prepare matcha using traditional tea ceremony tools, then enjoy premium Kyoto matcha with a Japanese sweet. This beginner-friendly experience offers a relaxed way to discover Japanese tea culture.

Create your own Japanese calligraphy artwork on a traditional folding fan inspired by a samurai war fan (gunsen). Guided by our staff, you'll write your favorite kanji using a Japanese calligraphy brush pen and take your original fan home as a unique souvenir. This beginner-friendly experience is a fun and memorable way to discover Japanese culture.

Experience tea ceremony in a traditional machiya townhouse on Kyoto’s historic Ninenzaka street, with views of Ichinenzaka from the upstairs tatami room. In a small group of up to six guests, learn about Japanese culture, tea room etiquette, and the meaning behind the ceremony through clear explanations in English. Watch your host prepare tea, then whisk your own matcha and enjoy it with a Japanese sweet, with time to ask questions along the way.

This hands-on cooking experience lets you create a unique “sushi cake,” a modern and visually stunning style of sushi popular for celebrations in Japan. With guidance from an English-speaking instructor, you will learn how to assemble sushi rice and fresh ingredients into a beautifully layered cake. The experience also includes making fruit daifuku, a traditional Japanese dessert filled with fresh fruit and sweet bean paste. Set in a small-group environment, this class focuses on creativity, cultural insight, and memorable photo opportunities in Osaka.

Create your own short anime in Japan, the home of world-famous animation. This beginner-friendly workshop teaches the basic principles of animation through a simple stop-motion method. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll bring your ideas to life using your own smartphone or tablet, then take home your finished video as a unique souvenir to share with family, friends, or on social media.

Experience the artistry of Yamanaka Shikki, one of Japan’s most prestigious traditional crafts. This immersive program offers a rare, close-up look at the intricate production process, accompanied by an insightful guide to its rich history and time-honored techniques. After the tour, unleash your creativity with a hands-on painting session using authentic urushi (lacquer). Unlike standard workshops, this special program allows you to use a variety of vibrant colors. Whether you choose to recreate timeless Japanese motifs or design something entirely original, you’ll enjoy a perfect blend of tradition and self-expression.

Discover the beautiful artwork of traditional Hanafuda cards Learn the history and cultural background of Hanafuda Understand the meaning behind different cards Learn the rules step-by-step in English Play a real Hanafuda match with other participants Beginner-friendly — no previous experience required

Many craft classes in Tokyo end with something small enough to fit in a pocket. Here you leave with a table mat about 30 × 40 cm, woven with your own hands on a traditional wooden loom — something you will actually use at home. The studio holds around 500 types of yarn, from cotton and wool to silk and linen, and choosing yours is half the experience. Go bold with blocks of color or keep it to a single shade — no two mats made here ever come out alike. Weaving is slower and more absorbing than most workshops. The steady rhythm of the loom tends to quiet the mind, and many guests describe it as calming, even meditative. With no more than four people per session and a dedicated English interpreter throughout, you are never left guessing.

In the tranquil setting of Jiyucho, Kuramae, take a moment to pen a heartfelt letter to your future self while sipping on freshly brewed coffee. This unique café experience allows you to select a delivery date for your letter, making it a cherished keepsake that travels through time. Enjoy a reflective atmosphere as you create a personalized message, destined to reach you wherever you are in the world. It's a perfect blend of creativity and contemplation, ideal for anyone looking to connect with their future aspirations.

・Conveniently located in Ginza, perfect for sightseeing ・Wide selection of stylish yukata designs to choose from ・Professional staff provide careful and comfortable dressing assistance ・Enjoy walking around Ginza immediately after dressing ・Beginner-friendly experience, no prior knowledge needed ・Great for photos and creating memorable moments ・Easy and hassle-free cultural experience in a short time

・Create your own gold leaf art piece with the help of a skilled artisan ・Choose from two courses to customize your experience and design ・Take home your finished piece in a special case to display and enjoy ・Learn about the history and culture of gold leaf in Kyoto ・Receive an original gold leaf sake cup as a souvenir of your experience ※The following guests are not eligible to participate. ・Children under 9 years ・Babies under 1 year

Do you know the dyeing technique called “katazome”? Before the advent of Inkjet Printers and Laser Impression, kimono patterns were made, either by hand painting or using this stencil technique. Hand painting consists of drawing directly on the fabric, resulting in a unique piece. Katazome, on the other hand, is a technique created for mass production, and it has a very long history. Stencil engraving requires patience and precision in design. During this activity, however, you can discover a part of the world of kimono and make a photophore with this traditional technique.

Forge your own kitchen knife from tamahagane, the same steel used for samurai swords, and take the finished blade home. You work one-on-one with an award-winning young master swordsmith in Seki, Japan's legendary blade town: heating and hammering the steel, applying the clay to set your own hamon (temper line), then grinding, sharpening and fitting the handle. Every step is hands-on, guided in English, using genuine swordsmithing technique scaled to a kitchen knife you'll use for years.

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.

A small-group wellness experience on a quiet beach in Itoman, Okinawa. We begin with mindful breathing and gentle body awareness practice as the morning sun rises over the sea. Afterwards, walk to KOA, a Hawaiian pancake café loved by locals, and enjoy a fresh pitaya (dragon fruit) bowl with salad bar and one drink included.

Beginner-friendly with full support, so anyone can create an authentic bamboo lantern. Light it up and capture the moment—soft bamboo light perfect for photos. Not just a workshop—take home a lantern you can enjoy long after your trip. Easy to fit into your itinerary—enjoy a rewarding craft experience in a short time. Family-friendly and safe, a hands-on bamboo lantern experience parents and kids can enjoy together. Light up a gentle bamboo glow together and share a quiet, romantic moment in Nara. Perfect for anniversaries—handcrafted memories you can take home. Touch Japanese bamboo and create light—an unforgettable hands-on cultural experience. Go beyond sightseeing and experience Japanese culture with your own hands. Smell the bamboo, feel the texture, and enjoy the warm light—a five-sense experience in Nara. Take home a piece of your journey in the form of light. No experience needed—feel the joy and satisfaction of creating something yourself.