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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 345 reviewsChopstick Making Workshop with Artisan
Enjoy exclusive access to a traditional chopsticks workshop with local artisans, guided by an English-speaking instructor, and craft your own unique souvenir.
5 out of 5 average rating, 560 reviewsTraditional Kintsugi in the city of Gold
An authentic repair technique with natural material Urushi(poison ivy)and Gold. Take a brief journey of Kintsugi, hands-on practice on some potteries, and try gold application on a little souvenir.
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviewsTokyo: Coin Ring Making in the Heart of Asakusa
Turn a piece of history into a one-of-a-kind souvenir in the heart of Asakusa. In this hands-on workshop, you'll transform an authentic vintage coin into a beautiful ring using professional tools.
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviewsShape a custom ring in Asakusa
Transform a coin into a custom ring with an expert artisan in Asakusa. Select, measure, and shape your piece, then polish it to perfection. **Sizes: JP 1–23 / US 1–11. Availability varies by coin**
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviewsAsakusa: Traditional Chopstick-Making Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll choose your wood, carve and shape your own pair of chopsticks using traditional tools, sand and polish them to a smooth finish, and optionally personalize them with engraving.
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviewsTokyo Shinjuku Chopstick Making Workshop
Craft your own chopsticks in Shinjuku using traditional Japanese techniques. Choose from 10+woods, add custom Kanji engraving, and take home your unique souvenir the same day. Groups up to 60 welcome!
4.7 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsVintage Coin Ring Making Workshop in Kyoto
Choose a coin, shape it to your size, and polish it into a smooth, wearable piece with guidance from a Japanese crafts specialist.
4.71 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviewsKyoto: Traditional Crafts - Chopstick Making
Guests will select their wood, and by using traditional Japanese chopstick making techniques, they will craft their very own wooden chopsticks.
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviewsKyoto: Traditional Kintsugi Gold Repair Experience
A calm, small-group kintsugi-inspired repair experience using safe materials, with a carefully selected ceramic piece completed and wrapped for take-home on the same day.
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviewsTokyo: Japanese Gold Repair Kintsugi Workshop
Discover Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese art rooted in the samurai era. Repair pottery with gold in this 1.5-hour class and take your unique creation home the same day.
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New place to stayAsakusa portrait shoot with a pro photographer
Meet Kyo in Asakusa for a session where you're the subject. He guides you from the Sumida River to Senso-ji's temple grounds, positioning you and explaining each choice as he shoots.
New place to stayExplore Hokusai's ukiyo-e and paint in Kagurazaka
Trace Hokusai’s influence on Van Gogh and Monet with a cultural guide, then paint your own Great Wave and stamp it with an artist’s seal using gansai pigments.
New place to stayPrint Your Own Tote Bag with Kimono Patterns
Explore beautiful kimono patterns drawn in Ukiyo-e and print your own tote bag with a local maker. Using laser-cut woodblocks, we’ll combine traditional Japanese designs with modern technology.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsMake Your Own Colorful Hokusai Print
Come join me for a hands-on art workshop in Kyoto! Explore Hokusai’s Great Wave through modern technology and create your own colorful print using a laser-cut woodblock.
New place to stayMake Your Own Kawaii Japanese Ear Seed Jewelry
Combine nail parts, natural stones, and more to choose from a variety of designs, from cute to sophisticated and glamorous, and create your own original ear acupoint jewelry (20 pieces x 2 sheets). You can take home the pieces you create. In addition, we will also apply 10 beads to your ears for practice, so you can leave looking beautiful after the class!Be sure to experience Japan's unique wellness culture. The workshop takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
New place to stayPaint Your Own Kokeshi with a Local Guide, Shibuya
Paint your own kokeshi doll in the heart of Shibuya, discover the quiet beauty of this Japanese craft, receive your name handwritten in kanji as a gift, and sign your doll to make it one-of-a-kind.
New place to stayTraditional Washi Paper Lantern Workshop in Kyoto
Discover traditional Japanese Washi paper, pick your favorite pattern, and create your very own custom lantern. It folds flat, making it easy to pack and take home!
New place to stayLet's take a life-size blueprint, "Body Print"!
BODY PRINT is a cyanotype (blueprint) art experience that captures a person's form as it is using sunlight, without the use of a camera. Lie down on a large photosensitive cloth and freely arrange things you cherish, plants, everyday objects, and more around you. Once you've decided on a pose, simply move into the sunlight. For about 10 minutes, light and shadow slowly imprint on the fabric, revealing a vibrant blue "life-size image of your current self."
New place to stayMade in Tokyo: Leather shoes & bags workshop/custom orders using obi belts and sashiko fabric
In one day, you can create original shoes and bags by combining various Japanese antique kimono obis and sashiko fabrics with leather from the atelier. In addition to the workshop experience where you make your own items, we also take orders and make them for you. Why not create an original leather and obi belt item that you can only experience here in Tokyo? Please contact us if you would like to make a reservation for 2 or more people.
New place to stayMade in Tokyo: Lan Bag Workshop/Order – Kind to People and the Planet
By sewing it together with paracord of your choice, you can create an iconic shoulder bag with braided sides. The strap is adjustable in length and there is also an inside pocket. The material is synthetic leather, which is also used for school backpacks, and is resistant to cracking and staining. You can design your own original bag by freely combining the body color, size, and braided rope or fasteners on the side.
