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 se... More

Keita Suma straddles the line between artisan and artist in his work with iron. His obsession with the material extends to his enthusiasm for sharing it with others: guests can look forward to friendly, personalized instruction du... More

Visit skilled artisans whom you normally wouldn't have the chance to meet and learn about traditional crafts. Afterward, enjoy a hands-on experience painting your favorite design on a Gifu Lantern or a mini Gifu Japanese Umbrella ... More

Design and Create a Book/Notebook Cover (A6 size) and reversible Bookmark/Pen holder that is completely unique to you! If you would like to book the workshop more than 3 person I could arrange to rent a workshop cafe space which ... More

Echizen ware, which was born in the Heian period, is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan that still continues to produce pottery. Soil that contains a lot of iron has a distinctive red-black color on its surface. This time we w... More

Experience traditional culture at a long-established incense specialty studio with over a hundred years of history in Ei, which is renowned as a town of fragrance. Blend herbal medicine, such as traditional aromatic woods and spic... More

For centuries in Japan, fermented indigo dyeing has been used to create a spectrum of blue masterpieces, cherished for their symbolic and protective qualities. Dye your own textile (or use one provided by us), and learn about the ... More

You can experience a variety of authentic Japanese activities, and as an extra option, you can also try the dressing in twelve-layered kimono "Juunihitoe" , the traditional attire of the Japanese imperial family. Enjoy the Instagr... More

-Program Overview- Discover the art of tatami-beri! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create unique crafts using the decorative edges of traditional Japanese tatami mats. With no sewing required, projects take just 1–2 hours, ... More

[Perfect for These Special Moments] Wedding bands or couple rings Anniversaries or proposal surprises Unique date ideas or special day experiences A memorable keepsake for tourists visiting Japan Adding designs like Mt. Fuji or ch... More

Experience the essence of Japan in a serene traditional house with a charming garden! Watch a professional Ikebana artist in action, then create your own beautiful flower arrangement. Next, learn the art of preparing matcha tea an... More

Rarely do travelers have the opportunity to meet artists and artisans so accomplished as to be considered living national treasures — the third-generation head of the Kinzangama Kiln, Minori Yoshita, earned this accolade for his... More

・A photo of your brick art, along with your country's flag, will be displayed for one year. ・An annual contest is held, and selected participants will receive a postcard made of Hokkaido's Ezo-Washi paper. ・You can experienc... More

“Breathing new life into broken pottery” Very little known, Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese art of mending broken pottery with lacquer and gold. You will learn how to create new works of art from broken pottery. Kintsugi mea... More

Try making original handkerchiefs and shawls with dye made from the "Tree of Happiness" You can make yellow handkerchiefs and shawls with dye from the Fukugi tree, known as the "Tree of Happiness" on Amami Oshima. Your original s... More

The essence of 'Japanese calligraphy' is not about writing beautifully and correctly. It is a way of expressing a multitude of emotions using extremely simple materials: ink and water. The programme was created by a calligrapher w... More

An experience where you can learn the process of making Echizen lacquerware by visiting two workshops, Hacoa and Shitsurindo and making your very own original lacquer spoon. Guests will get to see the process of making authentic E... More

Experience the unique "Sōsen Aogi," a fan-making plan at the long-established Shimizu Shoten in Kyoto, which is celebrating its 78th anniversary. The "Sōsen Aogi" is a new type of origami fan that does not use fan ribs, making i... More

First, there will be a 15-minute lecture introducing the basics of bonsai, including an explanation of what bonsai is, its historical roots in Japan, and an introduction to Bonsai-machi (Bonsai Town). Although you won't create you... More

2-day immersive professional course to study in depth the traditional techniques of Japanese washi paper making. Hone your skills under the guidance of a 4th generation craftspersons in a washi studio with over 120 years of histor... More