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A single sweep purifies your heart. Experience brush crafting made with the techniques our artisans have loved for a century.
This is an activity that lets you experience crafting a cute desktop brush at UNO BRUSH in the Mukojima district of Sumida ward,Tokyo. Try inserting bristles in the wooden base made with a bird design. The Hake is a tool made for applying craft materials like pigment and glue, and the brush is a tool made for cleaning away dirt and dust. Both of them are tools that look as if they are made to be used briskly, however, the production method is surprisingly delicate. Touch the Hake and the brush as tools which have been useful in the daily lives of people for ages untold and feel the traditional functional beauty passed down from days of old.
A single sweep purifies your heart. Experience brush crafting made with the techniques our artisans have loved for a century.
This is an activity that lets you experience crafting a cute desktop brush at UNO BRUSH in the Mukojima district of Sumida ward,Tokyo. Try inserting bristles in the wooden base made with a bird design. The Hake is a tool made for applying craft materials like pigment and glue, and the brush is a tool made for cleaning away dirt and dust. Both of them are tools that look as if they are made to be used briskly, however, the production method is surprisingly delicate. Touch the Hake and the brush as tools which have been useful in the daily lives of people for ages untold and feel the traditional functional beauty passed down from days of old.
- Tue, Apr 1, 2025 - Tue, Mar 31, 2026
- Tue, Apr 1, 2025 - Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Clock crafting decorated with Tokyo Some-Komon dyeing. Experience the chic stylishness loved by Edo townspeople.
This plan that you can experience the process of dyeing a Tokyo Some-Komon pattern onto a wooden clock at Tomita Senkougei in Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku ward. With the dyeing technique used in Tokyo Some-Komon dyeing, adorn the design of your choice on a cute, square clock dial that can be used as both a desk clock and a wall clock.
Clock crafting decorated with Tokyo Some-Komon dyeing. Experience the chic stylishness loved by Edo townspeople.
This plan that you can experience the process of dyeing a Tokyo Some-Komon pattern onto a wooden clock at Tomita Senkougei in Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku ward. With the dyeing technique used in Tokyo Some-Komon dyeing, adorn the design of your choice on a cute, square clock dial that can be used as both a desk clock and a wall clock.
- Tue, Apr 1, 2025 - Tue, Mar 31, 2026
- Tue, Apr 1, 2025 - Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Edo arts born from techniques accumulated over a century. Encounter the techniques and history through an Edo-Kiriko glass crafting activity.
This plan lets you experience the detailed craftwork of Edo-Kiriko at Shimizuglass Co., Ltd. in Horikiri, Katsushika Ward. Shimizu Glass opened in 1923 as a glass processing shop. Ever since, it has continued to hone its glass processing techniques for a century. The glass crafting tradition of Edo-Kiriko, which was born through this long history of experience, creates functionally usable art objects embellished with delicate patterns. Through this activity of crafting Edo-Kiriko glassware to decorate your daily table, experience a history glimpsed within the glimmering sheen.
Edo arts born from techniques accumulated over a century. Encounter the techniques and history through an Edo-Kiriko glass crafting activity.
This plan lets you experience the detailed craftwork of Edo-Kiriko at Shimizuglass Co., Ltd. in Horikiri, Katsushika Ward. Shimizu Glass opened in 1923 as a glass processing shop. Ever since, it has continued to hone its glass processing techniques for a century. The glass crafting tradition of Edo-Kiriko, which was born through this long history of experience, creates functionally usable art objects embellished with delicate patterns. Through this activity of crafting Edo-Kiriko glassware to decorate your daily table, experience a history glimpsed within the glimmering sheen.
- Tue, Apr 1, 2025 - Tue, Mar 31, 2026
- Tue, Apr 1, 2025 - Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Display the japanese national sport of sumo with an Edo Kimekomi doll.A crafting activity that lets you experience history and tradition firsthand.
Tsukada-Koubou,an Edo Kimekomi doll studio located between Tokyo Sky Tree and Sumida River,has operated since 1842.Ryoggoku,the home of sumo,and the Tsukada-Koubou studio is also sited in the very same ward,Sumida Ward.in this spot close to the very heart of sumo,enjoy the activity of tucking decorative cloth into the Mawashi-loincloth of a sumo wrestler doll.Some of the sumo wrestler dolls have a playful side,with an adorning bell,and after the activity,receiving a Dohyo sumo ring and plaque also make this an activity to look foward to.
Display the japanese national sport of sumo with an Edo Kimekomi doll.A crafting activity that lets you experience history and tradition firsthand.
Tsukada-Koubou,an Edo Kimekomi doll studio located between Tokyo Sky Tree and Sumida River,has operated since 1842.Ryoggoku,the home of sumo,and the Tsukada-Koubou studio is also sited in the very same ward,Sumida Ward.in this spot close to the very heart of sumo,enjoy the activity of tucking decorative cloth into the Mawashi-loincloth of a sumo wrestler doll.Some of the sumo wrestler dolls have a playful side,with an adorning bell,and after the activity,receiving a Dohyo sumo ring and plaque also make this an activity to look foward to.
- Tue, Apr 1, 2025 - Tue, Mar 31, 2026
- Tue, Apr 1, 2025 - Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Traditional Japanese Comedy, Juggling & Magic Live Show in Tokyo
ⒸCoCoRo Co., Ltd./Experience traditional Japanese culture at EDOCCO STUDIO, located in historic Kanda Myoujin Shrine. Enjoy a live show featuring Rakugo, Daikagura, and Wazuma—perfect for visitors, families, and culture lovers seeking a unique Tokyo experience.
Traditional Japanese Comedy, Juggling & Magic Live Show in Tokyo
ⒸCoCoRo Co., Ltd./Experience traditional Japanese culture at EDOCCO STUDIO, located in historic Kanda Myoujin Shrine. Enjoy a live show featuring Rakugo, Daikagura, and Wazuma—perfect for visitors, families, and culture lovers seeking a unique Tokyo experience.
- Thu, Jul 10, 2025 - Thu, Dec 18, 2025
- Kanda Myojin EDO Culture Complex
- Thu, Jul 10, 2025 - Thu, Dec 18, 2025
- Kanda Myojin EDO Culture Complex
Private Miso Making Workshop
Learn how to make miso, a quintessential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, in this hands-on workshop that includes tasting different kinds of miso and enjoying lunch with Japanese ingredients.
Private Miso Making Workshop
Learn how to make miso, a quintessential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, in this hands-on workshop that includes tasting different kinds of miso and enjoying lunch with Japanese ingredients.
Explore Kasumigaseki's history on a Tokyo cycle trip with urban share bikes!
Kasumigaseki is the political center where various government offices gather in a compact manner.
Explore Kasumigaseki's history on a Tokyo cycle trip with urban share bikes!
Kasumigaseki is the political center where various government offices gather in a compact manner.
Renovate Antique Kimono in Tokyo to Wear & Take Home!
If you want to get your very own kimono in Tokyo, join our renovation workshop and make a "3-minute kimono"!
Renovate Antique Kimono in Tokyo to Wear & Take Home!
If you want to get your very own kimono in Tokyo, join our renovation workshop and make a "3-minute kimono"!
Ninja Zen Meditation Experience w/ Five Elements Program & Breathing Techniques
ⒸSeeds Co./Discover Ninja Zen Meditation in a 150-year-old Japanese house. Practice traditional ninja rituals like Kuji Goshin-ho and Shihou Barai. Learn breathing techniques and body movements to connect with nature and achieve harmony.
Ninja Zen Meditation Experience w/ Five Elements Program & Breathing Techniques
ⒸSeeds Co./Discover Ninja Zen Meditation in a 150-year-old Japanese house. Practice traditional ninja rituals like Kuji Goshin-ho and Shihou Barai. Learn breathing techniques and body movements to connect with nature and achieve harmony.
- Kirakudow in Keyaki forest
- Kirakudow in Keyaki forest
Outdoor Matcha Experience: Tea Ceremony Tour in Mount Takao's Nature
ⒸTaku Takamiya/Experience the beauty of nature at Mount Takao with an outdoor matcha session. Enjoy fresh mountain air, birdsong, and greenery as you prepare premium Uji matcha paired with traditional Japanese sweets.
Outdoor Matcha Experience: Tea Ceremony Tour in Mount Takao's Nature
ⒸTaku Takamiya/Experience the beauty of nature at Mount Takao with an outdoor matcha session. Enjoy fresh mountain air, birdsong, and greenery as you prepare premium Uji matcha paired with traditional Japanese sweets.
- Takaosan (Mount Takao)
- Takaosan (Mount Takao)
Makoto Shinkai Half-day Movie Tour in Tokyo
Makoto Shinkai Half-day Movie Tour in Tokyo
Walking Tour in Shinjuku and Kagurazaka: Hot Spots and Hidden Gems
To begin, enjoy travelling back in time to learn all about Shinjuku’s development from early Japan to present day at a local museum, setting the scene for the rest of your time in Shinjuku! The museum has life sized replicas of a traditional Japanese shop, house and train carriage where you can immerse yourself in old Tokyo and take great photos! Next, we will walk to one of Shinjuku’s beautiful local shrines hidden away from the fast paced centre of the city.We will then take a short train journey to nearby Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo’s traditional yet trendy neighbourhoods with nods to the past steeped in history and culture. You will head to a beautiful Japanese garden and tea house to enjoy a traditional tea and Japanese sweet experience.
Walking Tour in Shinjuku and Kagurazaka: Hot Spots and Hidden Gems
To begin, enjoy travelling back in time to learn all about Shinjuku’s development from early Japan to present day at a local museum, setting the scene for the rest of your time in Shinjuku! The museum has life sized replicas of a traditional Japanese shop, house and train carriage where you can immerse yourself in old Tokyo and take great photos! Next, we will walk to one of Shinjuku’s beautiful local shrines hidden away from the fast paced centre of the city.We will then take a short train journey to nearby Kagurazaka, one of Tokyo’s traditional yet trendy neighbourhoods with nods to the past steeped in history and culture. You will head to a beautiful Japanese garden and tea house to enjoy a traditional tea and Japanese sweet experience.
Tokyo Metropolis, Okutama Historical Road Half Day Cycling Tour
Join the guide as you cycle along the old road of Okutama, once used as a trade route to Tokyo. The guide will introduce you to the history, nature, and culture of the area, which is very different from Tokyo City. Along the way, you will come across springs, wasabi fields, old shrines, mountain villages, and possibly spot some wildlife. Your destination is Lake Okutama, a large man-made lake, where you will visit a small museum exhibiting historic artifacts. You'll then return to town to soak your feet in a local onsen (hot spring). Afterward, you can shop for souvenirs
Tokyo Metropolis, Okutama Historical Road Half Day Cycling Tour
Join the guide as you cycle along the old road of Okutama, once used as a trade route to Tokyo. The guide will introduce you to the history, nature, and culture of the area, which is very different from Tokyo City. Along the way, you will come across springs, wasabi fields, old shrines, mountain villages, and possibly spot some wildlife. Your destination is Lake Okutama, a large man-made lake, where you will visit a small museum exhibiting historic artifacts. You'll then return to town to soak your feet in a local onsen (hot spring). Afterward, you can shop for souvenirs
Explore Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise & Kappabashi – A Retro Tokyo Experience
ⒸReelu/Take a walking tour through Tokyo's traditional areas: Asakusa (Kaminarimon, Senso-ji) and Kappabashi (known for food samples & Japanese dishes). A journey into local history and culture.
Explore Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise & Kappabashi – A Retro Tokyo Experience
ⒸReelu/Take a walking tour through Tokyo's traditional areas: Asakusa (Kaminarimon, Senso-ji) and Kappabashi (known for food samples & Japanese dishes). A journey into local history and culture.
Explore Tokyo's history on a walking tour of Asakusa, Kappabashi & Ueno.
ⒸReelu/Take a walking tour through Tokyo's traditional areas: Asakusa (Kaminarimon, Senso-ji), Kappabashi (known for food samples & Japanese dishes), and Ueno's bustling Ameya Yokocho market. A journey into local history and culture.
Explore Tokyo's history on a walking tour of Asakusa, Kappabashi & Ueno.
ⒸReelu/Take a walking tour through Tokyo's traditional areas: Asakusa (Kaminarimon, Senso-ji), Kappabashi (known for food samples & Japanese dishes), and Ueno's bustling Ameya Yokocho market. A journey into local history and culture.
A historical walking tour of the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station
ⒸReelu/Starting from the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, this tour will take you on a walking tour of historical sites and modern sophisticated cityscapes with a guide. This 2.5 hour tour is perfect for those who want to get to know Tokyo in depth.
A historical walking tour of the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station
ⒸReelu/Starting from the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, this tour will take you on a walking tour of historical sites and modern sophisticated cityscapes with a guide. This 2.5 hour tour is perfect for those who want to get to know Tokyo in depth.
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[Tokyo, Ogikubo] Japanese Sashiko Embroidery workshop
What you'll doYou have an experience of Sashiko embroidery stitching through making "Sashiko fukin"."Sashiko fukin" is known as dish towel in Japan and very popular Sashiko learning item for novices. This item is very practical. After finishing to make, you can use it as handkerchief, lunch mat, wrapping something like sandwich, flower base mat etc.The size is approx. 33cm×33cm.Although you cannot finish the stitching during the experience, you will get knowledge and skill how to complete it by yourself. Therefore you can enjoy the stitching even at home.Step 1: Choose a Sashiko pattern and a thread color.I've provided you with many sort of Sashiko cloths which is printed on a fabric and thread colors. Please enjoy picking your favorite one out.Step 2: Preparation.I introduce how to treat for a fabric and a thread before doing stitch.Step 3: Do Sashiko stitching.After showing my demonstration to you, you will start stitching on the cloth you chosen. This time makes you enjoy and relax!Step 4: Explain Sashiko basic role and tips.Before closing the session, I explain about general order of stitching, things to watch out for, tips and so on.
[Tokyo, Ogikubo] Japanese Sashiko Embroidery workshop
What you'll doYou have an experience of Sashiko embroidery stitching through making "Sashiko fukin"."Sashiko fukin" is known as dish towel in Japan and very popular Sashiko learning item for novices. This item is very practical. After finishing to make, you can use it as handkerchief, lunch mat, wrapping something like sandwich, flower base mat etc.The size is approx. 33cm×33cm.Although you cannot finish the stitching during the experience, you will get knowledge and skill how to complete it by yourself. Therefore you can enjoy the stitching even at home.Step 1: Choose a Sashiko pattern and a thread color.I've provided you with many sort of Sashiko cloths which is printed on a fabric and thread colors. Please enjoy picking your favorite one out.Step 2: Preparation.I introduce how to treat for a fabric and a thread before doing stitch.Step 3: Do Sashiko stitching.After showing my demonstration to you, you will start stitching on the cloth you chosen. This time makes you enjoy and relax!Step 4: Explain Sashiko basic role and tips.Before closing the session, I explain about general order of stitching, things to watch out for, tips and so on.
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[Setagaya, Tokyo] Experience Japanese dance in yukata, welcoming foreign visitors to Japan
[Japanese dance just 20 minutes from Shinjuku] 16 minutes on the Odakyu Line express train from Shinjuku Station, and a 1-minute walk from Seijo Gakuenmae Station. Learn how to dress, learn manners, and learn dance. You can choose from "Sakura Sakura," "Ue o Muite Arukou," or "First Love" as your lesson song. If there are other participants, the song will be "Sakura Sakura." Participation in groups of four is recommended. For groups of five or more, please book two lessons consecutively. Lessons will be held in rotation. There is also a space for those not participating to observe. You can also experience the experience in your original clothes! Children 5 and under are free.
[Setagaya, Tokyo] Experience Japanese dance in yukata, welcoming foreign visitors to Japan
[Japanese dance just 20 minutes from Shinjuku] 16 minutes on the Odakyu Line express train from Shinjuku Station, and a 1-minute walk from Seijo Gakuenmae Station. Learn how to dress, learn manners, and learn dance. You can choose from "Sakura Sakura," "Ue o Muite Arukou," or "First Love" as your lesson song. If there are other participants, the song will be "Sakura Sakura." Participation in groups of four is recommended. For groups of five or more, please book two lessons consecutively. Lessons will be held in rotation. There is also a space for those not participating to observe. You can also experience the experience in your original clothes! Children 5 and under are free.
Tokyo National Museum Historic Teahouse Tour & Dining (Ueno)
Enjoy a premium dining course, make matcha and taste traditional sweets at Okyokan, a historical house with over 200 years of history inside Ueno’s Tokyo National Museum.
Tokyo National Museum Historic Teahouse Tour & Dining (Ueno)
Enjoy a premium dining course, make matcha and taste traditional sweets at Okyokan, a historical house with over 200 years of history inside Ueno’s Tokyo National Museum.
Kabuki
Kabuki theater embodies Japanese heritage, including aesthetics, philosophy and cultural history. Akin to the incredible musicals of Broadway or West End, Kabuki performances include nuanced traditional song, lively dancing and talented acting, making for a tour de force on stage you won't soon forget.
Kabuki
Kabuki theater embodies Japanese heritage, including aesthetics, philosophy and cultural history. Akin to the incredible musicals of Broadway or West End, Kabuki performances include nuanced traditional song, lively dancing and talented acting, making for a tour de force on stage you won't soon forget.