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Tokyo Morning Tour to Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya
Start your day in the Japanese capital with a guided half-day tour of Tokyo. Beat the crowds and check out impressive Tokyo Tower, serene Meiji Shrine, scenic Imperial Palace East Gardens, and bustling Ginza Shopping District with ease.
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Tokyo Morning Tour to Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya
Start your day in the Japanese capital with a guided half-day tour of Tokyo. Beat the crowds and check out impressive Tokyo Tower, serene Meiji Shrine, scenic Imperial Palace East Gardens, and bustling Ginza Shopping District with ease.
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Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa
Learn how to make elegant cut glass in the traditional Edo Kiriko style when visiting Tokyo. Create your own unique designs, and take home a little bit of Japanese culture!
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Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa
Learn how to make elegant cut glass in the traditional Edo Kiriko style when visiting Tokyo. Create your own unique designs, and take home a little bit of Japanese culture!
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Tokyo Kintsugi Class - 1-Day Workshop near Nippori
Experience the ancient art of kintsugi in Tokyo. Under the guidance of skilled artisans who trained at Kuge Crafts, repair and beautify broken ceramics using gold, creating masterpieces to keep, with no prior experience needed.
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Tokyo Kintsugi Class - 1-Day Workshop near Nippori
Experience the ancient art of kintsugi in Tokyo. Under the guidance of skilled artisans who trained at Kuge Crafts, repair and beautify broken ceramics using gold, creating masterpieces to keep, with no prior experience needed.
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Learn amazing artisan skills directly from a modern craft master in this stone seal crafting activity
This is an activity in which participants can experience original seal crafting at Takeda Hanko Shop, a seal and imprint shop in Ome City, Tokyo. Participants get to experience the art of seal crafting that has been a favorite of the Nishi-Tokyo area for 95 years since the shop originally opened. Seals are not just only tools for certifying the decisions of individuals, they also contain a way of communicating feelings to others who are important to us. The seal you craft as you become so immersed that you forget the flow of time will be a one-of-a-kind artwork. Enjoy a relaxing time engraving a seal that is embedded with your own feelings and wishes.
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Learn amazing artisan skills directly from a modern craft master in this stone seal crafting activity
This is an activity in which participants can experience original seal crafting at Takeda Hanko Shop, a seal and imprint shop in Ome City, Tokyo. Participants get to experience the art of seal crafting that has been a favorite of the Nishi-Tokyo area for 95 years since the shop originally opened. Seals are not just only tools for certifying the decisions of individuals, they also contain a way of communicating feelings to others who are important to us. The seal you craft as you become so immersed that you forget the flow of time will be a one-of-a-kind artwork. Enjoy a relaxing time engraving a seal that is embedded with your own feelings and wishes.
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Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornaments are not just a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. They are a crafting experience that will enhance your entire life. Enjoy the excitement of crafting at Mukoujima.
The setting is Sumida Ward's Mukoujima, located not far from the Tokyo Skytree®. Just a step away from the spot visited by crowds of tourists hailing from both inside and outside of Japan lies a tranquil residential neighborhood in which you can find Kanzashi Sugino. Here, you can experience the activity of making Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornaments, a tradition that has been alive since the Edo era. By adding your own unique Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornament creation to the Kanzashi Sugino original brand Arenca, you can create a one-in-the-world product. In addition to wearing it as a kanzashi (hair-ornament) on a special celebratory day, you can also take it home in an original Arenca photo frame, making it an interior decoration object that will brighten your living space every day.
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Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornaments are not just a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. They are a crafting experience that will enhance your entire life. Enjoy the excitement of crafting at Mukoujima.
The setting is Sumida Ward's Mukoujima, located not far from the Tokyo Skytree®. Just a step away from the spot visited by crowds of tourists hailing from both inside and outside of Japan lies a tranquil residential neighborhood in which you can find Kanzashi Sugino. Here, you can experience the activity of making Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornaments, a tradition that has been alive since the Edo era. By adding your own unique Tsumami-Kanzashi hair ornament creation to the Kanzashi Sugino original brand Arenca, you can create a one-in-the-world product. In addition to wearing it as a kanzashi (hair-ornament) on a special celebratory day, you can also take it home in an original Arenca photo frame, making it an interior decoration object that will brighten your living space every day.
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Enjoy a luxurious time creating your own original seal and picture letter
This an activity plan in which participants can create their own original seal and picture letter at the Kandaogawamachi, Tokyo seal shop Matsushima Seikodo (the activity location is Kanda-Jinbocho). Seals have been used as a tool for certification since days of old, and they are also an essential way of displaying an individual's personal intention. By using a seal carved by your own hand to stamp a picture letter written in your own handwriting, you can create your own unique piece of art, a special one-in-the-world item. The time invested in creating a seal and picture letter imbued with your own personal thoughts and hopes is a luxurious moment amidst a silence only available to experience here.
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Enjoy a luxurious time creating your own original seal and picture letter
This an activity plan in which participants can create their own original seal and picture letter at the Kandaogawamachi, Tokyo seal shop Matsushima Seikodo (the activity location is Kanda-Jinbocho). Seals have been used as a tool for certification since days of old, and they are also an essential way of displaying an individual's personal intention. By using a seal carved by your own hand to stamp a picture letter written in your own handwriting, you can create your own unique piece of art, a special one-in-the-world item. The time invested in creating a seal and picture letter imbued with your own personal thoughts and hopes is a luxurious moment amidst a silence only available to experience here.
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Experience 290 years of traditional techniques through making Japanese dolls at "Mataro Co., Ltd." in Ueno
In this plan, participants can experience making their own original Hina dolls at the Japan doll shop "Mataro Co., Ltd." in Ueno, Tokyo. This shop specializes in Kimekomi Ningyo (wood and cloth dolls), with a history stretching back to its launch in 1919. Experience Kimekomi Ningyo doll making with a tradition reaching back some 290 years to the Edo Genbun period. Kimekomi Ningyo dolls possess value as works of art while also acting as talismans for health and safety. We invite you to experience the activity of making dolls imbued with wishes and prayers for people important in your life.
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Experience 290 years of traditional techniques through making Japanese dolls at "Mataro Co., Ltd." in Ueno
In this plan, participants can experience making their own original Hina dolls at the Japan doll shop "Mataro Co., Ltd." in Ueno, Tokyo. This shop specializes in Kimekomi Ningyo (wood and cloth dolls), with a history stretching back to its launch in 1919. Experience Kimekomi Ningyo doll making with a tradition reaching back some 290 years to the Edo Genbun period. Kimekomi Ningyo dolls possess value as works of art while also acting as talismans for health and safety. We invite you to experience the activity of making dolls imbued with wishes and prayers for people important in your life.
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Create a chusen stencil dyed hand towel under the instruction of an artisan in Tateishi.Add colors to everyday life with your own original,one-of-a-kind hand towel.
A mid-20th century Showa Era style retro shopping arcade stretches through the area close to the station in Katsushika Ward's Tateishi. Amidst streets with an old-style downtown atmosphere, the Tateishi area has been experiencing redevelopment, and has become noteworthy for its new ambiance fusing modern and retro. Tenukuri Studio has stood here since 1889, and it is the only place within Tokyo where chusen stencil dyeing hand towels can be created using the norioki process. In the activity, you can take home two absolutely unique and original chusen stencil dyeing hand towels that you have created and use them to vividly enrich your daily life by putting them up as tapestries or drying dishes. Experience the charm of traditional hand towels that have been used in Japan since the Heian period.
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Create a chusen stencil dyed hand towel under the instruction of an artisan in Tateishi.Add colors to everyday life with your own original,one-of-a-kind hand towel.
A mid-20th century Showa Era style retro shopping arcade stretches through the area close to the station in Katsushika Ward's Tateishi. Amidst streets with an old-style downtown atmosphere, the Tateishi area has been experiencing redevelopment, and has become noteworthy for its new ambiance fusing modern and retro. Tenukuri Studio has stood here since 1889, and it is the only place within Tokyo where chusen stencil dyeing hand towels can be created using the norioki process. In the activity, you can take home two absolutely unique and original chusen stencil dyeing hand towels that you have created and use them to vividly enrich your daily life by putting them up as tapestries or drying dishes. Experience the charm of traditional hand towels that have been used in Japan since the Heian period.
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Enjoy a yuzen dyeing experience in a private space.Bring the hand-painted Edo-era yuzen dyeing tradition into your everyday modern life.
The Yukiya Co., Ltd. yuzen dyeing activity is conducted in a private space with a view of the TOKYO SKYTREE® from the rooftop. In this special space, you can experience applying color to a hand-painted yuzen pattern printed on a t-shirt together with the instructor. Simply wearing a yuzen dyed t-shirt imbued with a high-class feel and sense of Japanese tradition will make you feel special. Not only will taking home an original creation t-shirt provide you with a memory for life, taking a commemorative photo on the rooftop with the TOKYO SKYTREE® in the background after you finish the shirt will also memorialize this special experience forever. Instill your daily life with the charm of the hand-painted yuzen dyeing tradition passed down from the mid-Edo period.
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Enjoy a yuzen dyeing experience in a private space.Bring the hand-painted Edo-era yuzen dyeing tradition into your everyday modern life.
The Yukiya Co., Ltd. yuzen dyeing activity is conducted in a private space with a view of the TOKYO SKYTREE® from the rooftop. In this special space, you can experience applying color to a hand-painted yuzen pattern printed on a t-shirt together with the instructor. Simply wearing a yuzen dyed t-shirt imbued with a high-class feel and sense of Japanese tradition will make you feel special. Not only will taking home an original creation t-shirt provide you with a memory for life, taking a commemorative photo on the rooftop with the TOKYO SKYTREE® in the background after you finish the shirt will also memorialize this special experience forever. Instill your daily life with the charm of the hand-painted yuzen dyeing tradition passed down from the mid-Edo period.
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Ueno Course: Yanaka Route
The current Ueno Park area was once the grounds of Kan'ei-ji Temple. Many temples and shrines were relocated to this area, including Asakusa and the northern area known as "Yanaka," as part of a city planning initiative. As a result, a large number of temples still remain in this area to this day.
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Ueno Course: Yanaka Route
The current Ueno Park area was once the grounds of Kan'ei-ji Temple. Many temples and shrines were relocated to this area, including Asakusa and the northern area known as "Yanaka," as part of a city planning initiative. As a result, a large number of temples still remain in this area to this day.
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Ginza & Tsukiji Route
The area around the Imperial Palace and Edo Castle is known for its double moat, but during the Edo period, the city also had numerous smaller waterways. The reclaimed land outside the moats was home to townspeople and merchants. The city still retains traces of its Edo-era development, such as traditional crafts shops, old alleyways, and entertainment venues. Tsukiji, closer to the sea than Ginza, thrived as a center for international exchange. Exploring the route to this lively market provides a full experience of Tokyo’s commercial growth.
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Ginza & Tsukiji Route
The area around the Imperial Palace and Edo Castle is known for its double moat, but during the Edo period, the city also had numerous smaller waterways. The reclaimed land outside the moats was home to townspeople and merchants. The city still retains traces of its Edo-era development, such as traditional crafts shops, old alleyways, and entertainment venues. Tsukiji, closer to the sea than Ginza, thrived as a center for international exchange. Exploring the route to this lively market provides a full experience of Tokyo’s commercial growth.
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Imperial Palace & Edo Castle
This course explores the business and political areas built on Edo-period foundations, the Imperial Palace, and the history of Edo Castle. Marunouchi evolved from samurai residences to a military site and then a major business district in the 19th century. The area’s preserved brick buildings offer a glimpse into its vibrant past, providing an insightful experience where you can learn about Tokyo's unique charm and its differences from other major cities.
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Imperial Palace & Edo Castle
This course explores the business and political areas built on Edo-period foundations, the Imperial Palace, and the history of Edo Castle. Marunouchi evolved from samurai residences to a military site and then a major business district in the 19th century. The area’s preserved brick buildings offer a glimpse into its vibrant past, providing an insightful experience where you can learn about Tokyo's unique charm and its differences from other major cities.
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Shibuya Station Area Course
Beyond Shibuya's famous spots such as Scramble Crossing and Hachiko, we explore the area's "Edo" landscapes, like shrines and temples, that are close to the station. Shibuya developed in a valley formed by the Shibuya River, with its distinct slopes and valleys creating different zones that still exist today. The unique topography created by the flow of the river has shaped the life and culture of Shibuya. Our tour offers a new perspective on the city, showcasing the area's unique terrain and history.
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Shibuya Station Area Course
Beyond Shibuya's famous spots such as Scramble Crossing and Hachiko, we explore the area's "Edo" landscapes, like shrines and temples, that are close to the station. Shibuya developed in a valley formed by the Shibuya River, with its distinct slopes and valleys creating different zones that still exist today. The unique topography created by the flow of the river has shaped the life and culture of Shibuya. Our tour offers a new perspective on the city, showcasing the area's unique terrain and history.
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Ueno Course: Asakusa Route
The present-day Ueno Park was once the grounds of Kan'ei-ji Temple, and after the Great Meireki Fire (1657), the shogunate gathered many temples and shrines in the area, leading to the development of the "Butsudan Street" (Buddhist altar street), where numerous craftsmen settled. Nearby, Kappabashi Kitchen Town, a thriving wholesale district for kitchen tools and tableware, also emerged in the Taisho era.
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Ueno Course: Asakusa Route
The present-day Ueno Park was once the grounds of Kan'ei-ji Temple, and after the Great Meireki Fire (1657), the shogunate gathered many temples and shrines in the area, leading to the development of the "Butsudan Street" (Buddhist altar street), where numerous craftsmen settled. Nearby, Kappabashi Kitchen Town, a thriving wholesale district for kitchen tools and tableware, also emerged in the Taisho era.
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What is the 2.5-Dimensional Musical?
The term is used to describe theatrical presentations based on Japanese manga, popular animation and video games. The meaning implies such theatrical shows exist somewhere between 2D the realm of manga, animation and video games, and 3D the realm of the theater. The term not only refers to musicals, but also to straight plays, comedies and dramas.
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What is the 2.5-Dimensional Musical?
The term is used to describe theatrical presentations based on Japanese manga, popular animation and video games. The meaning implies such theatrical shows exist somewhere between 2D the realm of manga, animation and video games, and 3D the realm of the theater. The term not only refers to musicals, but also to straight plays, comedies and dramas.
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Japan National Stadium Tour
This tour introduces the athlete locker rooms, track and other areas of the stadium normally off-limits to the public together with memories of the Olympics and Paralympics. Re-live the excitement of the Tokyo 2020 Games!
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Japan National Stadium Tour
This tour introduces the athlete locker rooms, track and other areas of the stadium normally off-limits to the public together with memories of the Olympics and Paralympics. Re-live the excitement of the Tokyo 2020 Games!
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