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Have Fun Experiencing Japan!
Japanese Culture the 2nd Installment
In Chuo City, where you can feel the history and tradition of Japan in all places, there are also numerous spots at which you can actually experience Japanese culture. Take this opportunity to enjoy a casual experience!

In Chuo City, where you can feel the history and tradition of Japan in all places, there are also numerous spots at which you can actually experience Japanese culture. Take this opportunity to enjoy a casual experience!

* Published content contains information as of October 2019. Business days, business hours, rates, etc. may be changed due to the circumstances of the place of publication. Please check with each publisher for the latest information.
[Updated on October 3, 2019]

Edomoji (Edo-style characters) experience

Tsutaya shouten
Edomoji (Edo-style characters) experience
Learn about the history, usage, and difference of other characters of Edomoji, which is also used for lanterns, signboards, and shop curtains. A service which allows you to write your own Edomoji on money envelopes or stickers and have it sent to you later is also popular.
Supported Languages

Japanese

Time required

About 90 minutes

Cost

¥2,500 (Includes the fee for money envelopes or stickers)

Held On

Saturday *Wednesday are irregular, so check online

Making Reservations

Reservations via the telephone or online
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Handmade Japanese paper experience

OZU WASHI
Handmade Japanese paper experience
At a long-established Japanese paper store with a history of over 300 years, experience production through a fundamental method of hand-making and drying Japanese paper. You will also learn about the history of Japanese paper in detail and even take some paper home after your experience.
Supported Languages

Japanese, English (partially accommodated)

Time required

About 60 minutes

Cost

¥500

Held On

Monday to Saturday, Holidays

Making Reservations

Reservations via the telephone（For reservations only: 090-4842-0139090-4842-0139）or online

Other experiences offered

Rakusuishi (decorated paper) experience, design Japanese paper experience, etc.
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Incense blending experience

KOJU-HONTEN
Incense blending experience
An incense blending experience at an incense specialty store said to be used regularly by Ieyasu Tokugawa. Choose and blend your favorite aroma from 11 types of shredded aroma materials and seven essential oils. You can also choose a bag from various designs and create your own sachet.
Supported Languages

Japanese

Time required

About 40 minutes

Cost

¥2,500～ (Includes sachet bag and green tea)

Held On

Everyday *Depending on the situation of the store, there are days in which these may not be available.

Making Reservations

Reservation via telephone up to five days in advance

Other experiences offered

Fragrant wood experience, incense-smelling experience, etc.
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Tie-dye experience

somenova
Tie-dye experience
Enjoy a tie-dyeing experience in which you make a rough sketch of your favorite design from one of four on a handkerchief and tie it with a string. Tying it with a string to resist dyeing is a popular technique in Japan and is perfect for experiencing Japanese culture. A popular deep indigo is used for the dye, so you can also enjoy observing the development of oxidation coloring.
Supported Languages

Japanese, English (manual available)

Time required

About 150 minutes

Cost

¥3,300 (Includes fees for handkerchiefs and dyes)

Held On

TBC

Making Reservations

Reservations via the telephone or online

Other experiences offered

Japanese paper dyeing experience, etc.
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DASHI in 10 MINUTES

YAGICHO-HONTEN
DASHI in 10 MINUTES
Experience the world of Japanese dashi (soup stock) in ten minutes using the latest-style electromagnetic siphon. The just-made soup stock may be tasted to enjoy the rich aroma and flavor. Those who desire may also experience shaving dried bonito.
Supported Languages

Japanese, English

Time required

About 10 minutes

Cost

¥1,100 (Includes a souvenir of dried bonito powder for siphoned soup stock)

Held On

Everyday

Making Reservations

Reserve at the store, via telephone or online up to two days in advance
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