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- vol.17
- Have Fun Experiencing Japan!
- Japanese Culture the 2nd Installment
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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]

- Tsutaya shouten
- Edomoji (Edo-style characters) experience
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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.

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- 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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- OZU WASHI
- Handmade Japanese paper experience
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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.

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- 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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- KOJU-HONTEN
- Incense blending experience
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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.

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- 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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- somenova
- Tie-dye experience
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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.

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- 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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- YAGICHO-HONTEN
- DASHI in 10 MINUTES
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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.

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- 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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