Do you know that Nagoya was once the center base of Samurai culture? During the Sengoku period in the 16th century when Samurai played an active role, the Owari district including Nagoya is known as the place where the most famous... More

Experience crafting in the workshop "Noyori," run by a family of craftsmen for over 50 years in the Osu district of Naka Ward, Nagoya City, where temples and Buddhist supply stores line the streets. After receiving a technical exp... More

This special studio tour and workshop is led by the owner of Yamakatsu Senko, a long-established company continuing the tradition of NAGOYA KUROMONTSUKI ZOME DYEING. This is a nationally designated traditional craft that developed... More

Learn to make colorful sushi rolls and sweet matcha pudding in a cozy Japanese home atmosphere. This hands-on class introduces you to easy, beautiful dishes you can recreate back home — combining the essence of Japanese hospital... More

This tour offers a deeper look into Nagoya’s culture, history, and craftsmanship. You’ll visit the sacred Atsuta Jingu Shrine, one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines with over 1,900 years of history, and feel its calm ... More

Discover the spiritual heart of Japan through its most elegant New Year tradition. While many observe Japanese culture from afar, this workshop invites you to participate in it. Why this activity is unique You will craft a Shimen... More

Tour highlights -Create your own authentic Japanese knife with a blacksmith in service for 200 years -Pound iron with your own two hands in the historical setting of a rural Japanese living museum -Learn the rural lifestyle techni... More

Onishi Dolls Honten (established in 1882) is the oldest doll specialty store in the Tokai region. This prestigious store, which also supplies ritual implements to the Tokugawa Art Museum and Atsuta Shrine, both associated with the... More

In Arimatsu, a Japanese heritage site protected by the Tokugawa Shogunate, you can experience the history and techniques of tie-dyeing, a traditional national craft, spanning over 400 years, Experience a special workshop conducted... More