Understanding Japanese

We extend a warm welcome to you! To begin, let us enjoy a cup of welcome tea and engage in conversation. We understand that the journey from your hotel to the studio may have been long, so please take this opportunity to relax. After then, we have a little understanding of the tea in Japan and other areas through our explanation about the specific parts of the idea and manners of the Japanese tea ceremony, we should start to see the tea master's tea ceremony demonstration. Then, you also model her and experience the most essential part of the tea ceremony procedure, which involves internalizing the key concepts of the tea ceremony and preparing Matcha. Once prepared, your tea will be tasted by others, creating a harmonious and pure tea space. We hope you will enjoy this unique and cultural experience.

Visiting Tokyo for the first time can be overwhelming and mysterious. Our English speaking local guides will help you to understand the different unique perspectives of the Japanese local life and provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of Tokyo's culture so you will be able to explore the highlights of the traditional parts of Tokyo, and how they harmoniously intertwine with its most modern parts.

Discover Kyoto’s captivating geisha district, Gion, with a professional guide who knows every corner of this historic area. Wander through picturesque alleys, admire timeless architecture and discover hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Kyoto's historic geisha district. In the first half of this group cultural tour, walking through the charming streets of Gion. Gain insight into Kyoto's rich cultural heritage and traditional charm. Learn about the lifestyle of Maiko (an apprentice Geisha) and Geisha (Geiko in Kyoto) and uncover the fascinating history of this renowned geisha district from a knowledgeable local guide. In the second half of the tour, visit a special private house where you will be warmly welcomed by a Maiko and a venue's owner (a former geiko). Enjoy their fascinating live performance, engage in conversation and take pictures with the maiko. Experience the true essence of geisha culture and create unforgettable memories with this tour.

What makes this class special; – Our experienced shodo teacher will teach you step by step, so don't worry if you've never tried it before! (don't panic!…a part of shodo ritual is practicing one's patience too ) – You'll be accompanied by a English-Japanese or Chinese-Japanese translator, so you can fully understand the class and ask questions if there is any. – This class will be hold in our Japanese tea room with beautiful tatami floor. – This class will be only for max. 3 people, which makes your experience more personal. – You can sign up for his class with your family or friends and make it into a private class for no extra charge. – Our stuff will take pictures during and after the class by your phone or camera. – You can take XX of your work from the class. – You'll get beautiful bamboo holder to take your work home for FREE!

The Japanese tea ceremony is an experience that touches the soul. It’s not just about tea; it’s about finding peace, mindfulness, and connection with others and nature. In the heart of Kyoto, certificated tea teacher invite you to step into this refined world of tea, where the past and present come together in perfect harmony. The matcha is a high-quality, original blend from a historic tea farm in Uji. The tea bowls are custom-made, handcrafted and hand-painted by ceramic artists in Kyoto. The sweets are specially ordered from historic Kyoto wagashi shop. They cannot be found anywhere else. It doesn't contain any allergens such as eggs, nuts, gluten, or animal products. Our tea ceremony class offers a unique and memorable experience in authentic tea room made from only natural materials by artisan people in Kyoto. Join us, and let the serenity of the tea ceremony wash over you as you immerse yourself in Japan’s rich cultural heritage.

Our shop will be a handmade soba restaurant famous in Sapporo. A famous hand-made soba restaurant is holding a soba-making experience after lunch to help people around the world understand the appeal of soba. We want you to enjoy the traditional Japanese food, soba-noodle making experience, which has been going on since the Edo period (1600)! Also, this trial course comes with tempura. Tempura is a traditional Japanese food, and tempura is also a traditional Japanese food known from around 1600. Soba and tempura have their own unique charms. Soba and tempura are not only delicious, but also create synergies when eaten together, providing an even more enjoyable food experience. Tempura is a dish of battered and deep-fried vegetables and seafood that perfectly matches the crispy texture of the batter and the flavor of the ingredients.Typical ingredients include shrimp, eggplant, seasonal vegetables and local ingredients. Hokkaido is the most famous soba producing region in Japan.Because the climate and soil conditions in Hokkaido make it suitable for growing soba, high-quality soba is produced.Areas known for particularly delicious soba include the Tokachi and Furano regions. Hokkaido soba is savory and chewy, and its taste is loved by many people.In Hokkaido, there are also a variety of dishes made with soba noodles, which can be combined with local specialties and seasonal ingredients, or enjoyed using unique cooking methods. Hokkaido's soba cuisine is a luxurious experience where you can enjoy local ingredients and culture.Therefore, it is also popular with tourists visiting Hokkaido.The soba experience in Hokkaido is a good opportunity to deeply understand Japanese soba culture and enjoy the local flavors. The soba making experience time will be around 30 minutes.After that, taste your own soba noodles and tempura If you have around 1 hour and 15 minutes, it will all be over. Even small children can enjoy soba making. You don't need anything to bring or prepare.Please feel free to come. We hope you enjoy it as a commemorative Hokkaido dinner. Also, our shop is a handmade soba shop. I will tell you how Japanese eat soba and how to eat it. ※Children under 2 years old are free. For group customers Please feel free to contact the store directly.

The show is 1 hour long and conveniently located only a few steps away from major tourist attractions. During the show, musicians will take small intermissions to talk about the musical instruments involved, give information about the history of the performed pieces, and interact with the audience. The Zakuro show will be easy to understand for both Japan residents and travelers. The show is Bilingual! Zakuro team will translate everything into English. Zakuro Show musicians play Japanese Harp (Koto), Japanese Base Harp, Japanese Flute (Shakuhachi), and Japanese drums (Taiko). Zakuro show has a small and cozy venue. Photos and videos are allowed, and you will also have a chance to take pictures together with musicians after the show.

Sake breweries are scattered in the Nada area, where the area is known as one of the best sake breweries in Japan. Several breweries are open to the public, and they are popular with tourists because they offer tours of the production process and free tastings. Sake brewing in Nada has been active since the Edo period and now accounts for about 30% of Japan's total sake production. The location, climatic environment, quality of rice, and water are just perfect to brew sake in Nada. Those are essential for sake brewing, and the craftsmanship has been handed down from generation to generation with its techniques. This tour will not only introduce a sake brewery and tasting but will also introduce you to the food culture using sake, strolling through local shopping streets. By learning about the efforts of the people involved in sake brewing, as well as feeling the daily lives in the area, you will be able to understand the appeal of sake.

Why You’ll Love It: •A Step into History: The venue is a beautifully restored space designed to capture the spirit and aesthetics of the New meets old. •Comprehensive Cultural Immersion: This activity combines multiple aspects of Japanese culture, offering a balanced experience that includes tea ceremony, Japanese dance show, Kimono cosplay, Shodo and Origami. •Personalized Attention: With small group sizes, you’ll receive personalized instruction and attention, making it perfect for both beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of Japanese traditions. Come and experience the timeless traditions of Japanese culture and art at EDOCCO Tea House, where every moment is designed to help you discover the elegance and serenity of this captivating cultural heritage. Book your spot today for an unforgettable experience!

We have enough time to do program, so you have dozens (not a dozen) of times to try, but please understand that you may not hit the target on your first day, or you may get lucky once or twice. So, get advice on how to improve your movement. Although the instructor in this program is a DAN master (seeker), we have made many improvements over the thousands of people we have accepted for this experience and have created the program that can be enjoyed even by those who are new to Kyudo. *【CAUTION】 The meeting point is "not" at Tokyo Station. We use different facilities on different days for this experience. After reservation, we will inform you of the meeting place a few days before the event. Late arrivals cannot join this experience. * If you'd like to buy uniform, inform us [male/female type, height in cm, waist in cm], at least 7 days before the event date. We'll prepare a set of new one(jacket, pants, belt). And pay 20,000 yen in cash on the day of the event. (non-cancellable)

Like the tea ceremony and calligraphy, sento (public baths) are one of the most important traditional cultures in Japan. What is the correct way to take a bath? Are there any bathing etiquette? Our bathing specialists will answer any questions you may have about bathing, and then you will actually try bathing! This experience is a new experience that traces the history of sento (public bath) culture and allows you to experience it for yourself, and it can also help you become healthier. Orientation will be held at a cafe that used to be a sento (public bath). During the orientation, we will explain the 1300-year history of Japanese public bath culture and give you a paper summarizing recommended bathing methods, so you can deepen your understanding of public bath culture and bathing methods. After that, you will practice the bathing method we explained to you at Funaoka Onsen. Why not experience Japan's sento culture, which boasts a rich tradition, with all your senses?

Enjoy the calligraphy experience of traditional Japanese culture. With 25 years of experience as a calligraphy instructor, I will provide you with easy-to-understand and detailed instruction. We will talk about Japanese letters, explain how to use calligraphy tools, and teach you the basics of how to use a brush. Then, students choose one of the 12 kanji that are popular overseas, practice it, and write it on a Japanese board. Sign your name, place it in a special art frame, and your original work of art is complete. You can take it home, so please display it at home. At the end, enjoy green tea and Japanese sweets, and take a commemorative photo. It will be a wonderful memory for you. The event will be held on the first floor of a hotel in Shinsaibashi, the center of Osaka. It's very convenient, just 1 minute walk from the subway station.

Visiting Golden Bridge-Ba Na Hills, not only can you enjoy the beautiful landscape and great atmosphere but also participate in various types of entertainment. Golden Bridge has become one of the hottest sights in Asia. If you don't want to join a big group tour and have a tight budget for a private car, you come to the right place. Let's try our shuttle bus from Da Nang to Golden Bridge Ba Na hill for a fast, safe, cool and cheap option to Ba Na Hill. The journey takes only 1.15 hours. Shuttle bus from Da Nang to Golden Bridge is the best choice for tourists who want to be flexible during their trip. The shuttle bus is also the cheapest and most comfortable option. ***Route: Da Nang to Ba Na hill *** Meet up time: 7.45 am- 8.00 am At: Login Coffee -120A Nguyễn Văn Thoại, Bắc Mỹ Phú, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam *** Route: Ba Na Hill to Da Nang *** Meet up time: 4.00 PM – 4.15 PM At: Ba na hill car park – columns 505 (near main gate- where driver drop off in the morning

“Kendo” is about swordsmanship, a traditional Japanese martial arts skill of the Samurai, the path of the sword in Japan. You can practice Kendo, “Unify your spirits”,”Manners”, and “Lifelong Kendo”. These three benefits can be created as a kendo. Please feel free to touch it. The experience allows you to work with a Kendo instructor who speaks English in an easy to understand way. From basic etiquette skills of “Kendo” to learning about and using armor, you will be provided a varied Kendo experience that is perfect for a first visit to Japan. ▼Highlight ・Samurai culture instruction ・Practical guidance by over 20 years of Kendo experience guide ・Hitting to instructors ・Combat game ・Guide demonstration ・Free Japanese Kendo towel ・Acceptable 2~over 100 people

This rare tour takes customers to a sumo stable where sumo wrestlers live and train every day. Get an up-close look at the morning practice, where sumo wrestlers fiercely collide with each other. The tour will visit a sumo stable where active Makuuchi Division wrestlers belong. The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter who will provide basic information about sumo and introduce the wrestlers of Tatsunami-beya, the sumo stable that the tour will be visiting. Whispering and talking are strictly prohibited while watching the practice, but an audio guide service is available. After watching, customers can look forward to taking photos with the wrestlers and even seeing some personal belongings. Includes JTB Sunrise Tours original merchandise exclusive to this tour! Customers will be able to take home a souvenir from the tour.

You will be experiencing 12 different types of Japanese tea. Along with the tasting, you will learn how they are made and its history. Please enjoy the depth of Japanese tea. ・You will explore both daily tea and high end premium tea. ・You will taste premium tea that are truly unique and special even for the locals as well. ・Exploring different teas at the same time will highlight the differences, which will deepen the understanding of Japanese green tea. ・At the end of this activity, you will understand the big picture of Japanese tea and be able to understand what kind of tea you like. ・Each tea will come with explanation about how it is made and its historical background. *This will not be a tea ceremony. This experience will be more focused in taste, how it is produced, and about its history.

Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura is a theme park in Noboribetsu that reproduces the customs and culture of the Edo-Jidai (Edo period), Here, you can enjoy viewing samurai residences, ninja trick houses and various stores that represent the Edo period. By the end of the day, you might as well call yourself a resident of the village.

"Wotagei" culture itself is unique and interesting. When someone see Wotagei, everyone intuitively understands that this culture is Japanese. And the instructor for this program is unquestionably one of the leading experts in the culture. ZERO-UCHI Restart has participated in so many event, including oversea, Anime Expo in Los Angels for example. We are confident in our originality and uniqueness and can entertain all participants.

Experience creating traditional Japanese culture. As it is a light and gorgeous item, it is very popular for both personal use and as souvenirs. ◆Mizuhiki production ◆Mask/daruma painting ◆Antique obi production ※Please enter your desired plan name in the request field. → Mizuhiki/Daruma/Mask/Obi ※Reservations must be made for two people or more. 1 minute walk from Asakusa Station! You can enjoy Japanese cultural experiences right away while sightseeing or traveling at a shop right next to Sensoji Temple. We have everything you need for production. The instructor will explain how to make it in an easy-to-understand manner. Please feel free to come even if it is your first time. Production time is approximately 1 hour. Target age is 10 years or older. There is also a set plan with kimono rental.

Traditional and historical Japanese gardens are best sites to see Japanese aesthetics. Both artistic landscape gardens with seasonal plants and dry landscape gardens at Zen temples help you get relaxed for meditation. Visiting various styled gardens and experiencing traditional Japanese spirits which are represented in plants, rocks, and total design. Our government-licensed and experienced multilingual guides will help you efficiently enjoy a one-day private tour of the best Japanese gardens in Kyoto. Select gardens from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. In addition to gardens, you may also choose any famous site in Kyoto for a truly memorable experience! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.