JAPANESE TRADITIONAL WORKSHOPS

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  • ORIGAMI WORKSHOP

    Use beautiful, multi-colored traditional washi paper to create delicate origami designs. The international staff will teach you how to make simple designs such as a crane or a samurai helmet from gorgeous origami paper. Take your origami home as a keepsake, or give to someone special as a handmade present from Japan.
  • DAYS/TIMES: 11:30am - 6:00pm (approx. 30 min.)
  • Can accommodate 1 to 5 participants
  • PRICE: 1,000 yen per person *Make at least 2 types of origami and take them home
  • RESERVATIONS: Accepted until 5:00pm on the day before the activity. (For same-day bookings, please contact us by phone)
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  • PERSONALIZED HANKO NAME STAMP

    Choose which kanji characters you would like to use to write your name in Japanese, and the staff will create a hanko, or personal seal, using those characters. The international staff will work with you to help you choose the kanji, explaining the meanings and ensuring the reading is correct. After choosing kanji for your name, come back in approximately an hour to collect your completed hanko. The hanko comes with a case that includes an ink pad.
  • DAYS/TIMES: 11:30am - 6:00pm (60 min. per hanko)
  • Can accommodate 1 to 5 participants
  • PRICE: 2,000 yen per person *Includes a hanko case containing red ink pad
  • RESERVATIONS: Accepted until 30 minutes before the workshop. Please contact us by phone before coming to the information center.
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  • WASHI PAPER MAKING

    Experience a traditional Japanese craft by making washi paper with your own hands. The concierge will provide all explanations in English, from the raw materials used to the step-by-step drying process. Children and adults alike are welcome to enjoy this experience. At the end of the activity, take home your finished handicraft as a great souvenir.

    Co-organizer: Ozu Washi

  • DAYS/TIMES: Monday to Friday 11:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00, Saturday 11:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 [Time required 60min. *Must account for travel time]
  • Can accommodate 1 to 5 participants
  • PRICE: 7,000 yen per group of 1 to 5 participants
  • RESERVATIONS: Accepted until 5:00pm at least 3 days before the activity.
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  • EDO KIRIKO GLASS ENGRAVING

    Try your hand at engraving glass using the Edo Kiriko style, one of Japan's official and traditional handicrafts. The concierge will give all explanations in English, from the history of glass cutting in Japan to the meaning behind the traditional patterns that are used. Take home the glassware you designed as a souvenir afterwards.

    Co-organizer: Hanashyo

  • DAYS/TIMES: Monday to Saturday 11:30am - 3:00pm [Time required 60min. *Must account for travel time]
  • Can accommodate up to 2 participants
  • PRICE: 7,500 yen per person
  • RESERVATIONS: Accepted until 5:00pm at least 3 days before the activity.
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  • FUROSHIKI DREAM TIE－DYEING EXPERIENCE

    In this workshop, try the art of dyeing fabric using traditional Japanese dyes. The concierge will explain everything in English including the instructions for "Yume Shibori", a unique tie-dyeing technique using a cylinder; this method was originally developed by the studio. Take home your finished work as a unique souvenir.

    Co-organizer: somenova

  • DAYS/TIMES: 2:30pm [Time required 120min. *Must account for travel time]
  • Can accommodate 4 participants
  • PRICE: 8,400 yen per person
  • RESERVATIONS: Accepted until 5:00pm at least 3 days before the activity.
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  • LACQUERWARE MAKIE EXPERIENCE

    Experience the traditional Japanese craft of Maki-e in this activity. You will be able to paint the lacquerware of your choice, including plates and cups. The concierge will provide guidance in English and explain the history of Maki-e and lacquer. After the workshop, take home your finished lacquerware as a souvenir.

    Co-organizer: Nihonbashi Mutoh Main Store

  • DAYS/TIMES: 1:30pm [Time required 90min. *Must account for travel time]
  • Can accommodate 2 to 20 participants
  • PRICE: 7,400 yen per person
  • RESERVATIONS: Accepted until 5:00pm at least 3 days before the activity
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  • SAKURA-SHAPED AROMA STONE KEY CHAIN

    Make your own aroma stone molded after the iconic sakura, or Japanese cherry blossoms. You can make 12 individual sakura stones and use the color of your choice. Place a completed aroma stone on a wooden key chain made of cherry wood, and store the rest in a paulownia box to take home on the same day. Our concierge will guide you through the whole workshop in English.

    Co-organizer: MADE in Nihonbashi

  • DAYS/TIMES: Monday to Friday 11:30am / 1:30pm [Time required 60min. *Must account for travel time]
  • Can accommodate up to 4 participants
  • PRICE: 5,000 yen per person *Includes paulownia box
  • RESERVATIONS: Accepted until 5:00pm at least 3 days before the activity
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  • TENUGUI DYEING EXPERIENCE

    In this workshop, you can experience dyeing a tenugui (hand towel) using the traditional Japanese "Chusen" technique with a pattern that you may select from seven different designs. The English-speaking concierge will guide you through the step-by-step process from glue application to dyeing, washing, and drying. After the workshop, take home the tenugui as a souvenir uniquely designed by you.

    Co-organizer: Nijiyura

  • DAYS/TIMES: 2:30pm / 5:00pm [Time required 90min. *Must account for travel time]
  • Can accommodate up to 2 participants
  • PRICE: 7,950 yen per person
  • RESERVATIONS: Accepted until 5:00pm at least 5 days before the activity
    *For group reservations, contact us for more details.
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  • KIRIKO GLASS ENGRAVING

    Try the traditional Japanese glass engraving technique called "Kiriko" in this workshop. You can create your own unique piece of glass by drawing patterns freely on its surface. The concierge will provide explanations of the glass cutting process in English. At the end of the day, take home your finished glassware as a souvenir.

    Co-organizer: Nihonbashi Glass Workshop

  • DAYS/TIMES: 11:30am - 5:00pm [Time required 60min. *Must account for travel time]
  • Can accommodate up to 2 participants
  • PRICE: 7,500 yen per person
  • RESERVATIONS: Accepted until 5:00pm at least 3 days before the activity.
    *If your desired date falls on a weekday, reservations must be made 10 days in advance until 5:00pm.
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  • 【ONLINE】 ORIGAMI WORKSHOP

    Experience traditional Japanese culture from the comfort of your home! Fold several beautiful origami designs that can be used as decorations or gifts. Instructors located in Tokyo’s historical district of Nihonbashi will guide you through the steps as you learn how to make two origami pieces in this hour-long workshop.
  • DAYS/TIMES: 11:30am - 6:00pm [Time required 60min.]
  • Can accommodate 1 to 9 participants (*Please contact us for groups)
  • PRICE: 1,500 yen per person *Make at least 2 types of origami and take them home
  • RESERVATIONS: Accepted until 5:00pm on the day before the activity. (For same-day bookings, please contact us by phone)
  • *It is also possible to hold lectures for groups of 10 or more, companies and educational institutions. Please feel free to contact us.

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