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Arts

Traditional Japanese tea ceremony held at a cultural heritage house in Tokyo

Traditional Tea Ceremony at a cultural heritage house

We proudly offer you an unforgettable experience at one of the few officially recognized cultural heritage sites in Tokyo.

A geisha performing a traditional dance during a private dinner in Tokyo's historic geisha district

GEISHA ENTERTAINMENT IN TOKYO

Experience one of the few remaining hidden geisha districts in Japan. Find beauty and charm in the performing arts of Japan's most famous and historical entertainers.

Sumo wrestlers training in an authentic sumo stable in Tokyo, showcasing their strength and discipline

Interact with sumo wrestlers at a sumo stable

While closed off to the regular public, we have obtained access and would like to invite you to visit the training room of Japan's popular sumo wrestlers.

Head monk guiding a private Zen meditation session in a peaceful Tokyo temple

Zen meditation with the head monk in a private temple

Intimate, restorative and relaxing, the ancient practice of zazen provides its practitioners with a unique, peaceful respite from the demands of daily life.

Workshop guest painting traditional Suibokuga ink art with a modern Japanese master in Tokyo

INK PAINTING WITH THE MOST PROMINENT MODERN SUIBOKUGA ARTIST IN JAPAN

Explore the ancient painting style that speaks deeply to Japanese elements of wabi-sabi and simplicity with a new, modern twist.

A master demonstrating the art of Ikebana flower arrangement in a traditional Japanese dojo in Tokyo

IKEBANA ART OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Step into the world of Ikebana, and discover the essence of Japanese aesthetics while engaging your creative output.

Guest practicing Japanese calligraphy with a master during a shodō experience in Tokyo

FIND MEANING IN EVERY STROKE WITH JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY

Explore the spirituality and philosophy behind shodō, one of the fundamental curricula of the samurai during ancient times.

FOODS

Guest learning to make sushi with a master chef in Tokyo

making sushi with a world-class master sushi chef

It is our pleasure to invite you in this rare opportunity to learn how to make sushi from one of Tokyo's best sushi chefs, and even see him in action at the fish market as he picks out the freshest ingredients for the perfect sushi set.

Guest preparing traditional tempura with expert chefs at a historic Tokyo restaurant

COOKING TEMPURA WITH THE MASTERS

Please join us in tasting authentic Japanese cuisine at one of the oldest Tempura establishments in Japan.

Beautifully plated kaiseki course served by Michelin-starred chef at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Tokyo

DISCOVER JAPANESE CUISINE (KAISEKI) AT A One-STAR MICHELIN RESTAURANT

We invite you to explore Japanese cuisine through a cooking session, etiquette learning experience, or simply by enjoying the meal hosted by the head master of the restaurant.

Guest crafting traditional wagashi sweets under the guidance of a Japanese patissier in Tokyo

MAKE WAGASHI (JAPANESE SWEETS) WITH A PROMINENT JAPANESE PATISSIER

Visit a world-famous Japanese confectionery, where you will be guided through the delicate and refined process of creating traditional Japanese sweets.

Chef guiding guests through Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market with fresh seafood on display

Explore TSUKIJI FISH MARKET WITH AN ACCLAIMED CHEf

The market contains numerous small shops for wholesalers specializing in a variety of types of seafood. Those interested will be able to sample some of the very freshest seafood.

Participant making fresh soba noodles by hand in a traditional Japanese kitchen in Tokyo

DISCOVER THE CHARM and Heritage OF SOBA BUCKWHEAT NOODLES

A unique offering in which you can experience making soba and enjoy it under the direction of a highly trained soba chef.

Guests tasting freshly brewed sake during a guided tour at a traditional brewery in Tokyo’s mountains

SAKE BREWERY TOUR AND TASTING AT TOKYO'S FINEST BREWERY

Enjoy a day out in the beautiful mountains of Tokyo for freshly made sake

Traditional Japanese tea room set for kaiseki dinner and cocktails prepared by a tea master in Tokyo

EVENING OF ELEGANCE - TEA ROOM COCKTAIL LOUNGE WITH KAISEKI DINNER

Immerse yourself in an intimate night of dining and drinking in a traditional tatami room transformed into a cocktail lounge for the night. Enjoy watching the expert tea master prepare your drinks.

CRAFTS

Guest shaping pottery with a Japanese artisan before a tea ceremony at a traditional kiln

JAPANESE POTTERY AT A KILN WITH ONE OF JAPAN'S MOST CELEBRATED ARTISANS

Through a personalized pottery experience, enjoy the hospitality of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony utilizing the art work.

Master swordsmith forging a katana blade in a traditional Japanese workshop

WITNESS THE MAKING OF JAPANESE KATANA SWORDS

An invaluable opportunity to see with your own eyes the ancient process of sword-making, a Japanese art recognized and praised around the world.

Participant learning Edo Kiriko glass cutting with a Japanese master artisan

EDO KIRIKO (JAPANESE GLASS) MAKING TAUGHT BY A FIRST-CLASS ARTISAN

Experience Kiriko glass cutting, one of Japan's most celebrated artistic traditions

Guest learning Japanese weaving techniques on a traditional loom with a craftsman near Tokyo

TRADITIONAL WEAVING AT THE HOUSE AND ATELIER OF A CRAFTSMAN

Learn traditional Japanese weaving techniques from a master craftsman in the suburbs of Tokyo.

Guest painting traditional ceramic ware during a pottery workshop with a Japanese artist in Tokyo

CERAMICS PAINTING EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF TOKYO

Learn authentic ceramics techniques from one of Japan's most premier pottery artists today.

Hands folding colorful origami paper in a workshop with a Japanese origami master in Tokyo

ORIGAMI PAPER FOLDING WITH A MASTER

Discover the mesmerizing world of origami making with one of the world's foremost professional origami masters.

Applying urushi lacquer to a wooden bowl during a traditional Japanese lacquerware workshop in Tokyo

THE ESSENCE OF URUSHI : Japanese Lacquerware

Learn about the delicate art of Japanese lacquerware, known as urushi, and create your own work under the guidance of a skillful master of the craft.

Master Japanese bladesmith forging a traditional knife in a Tokyo workshop

Traditional Japanese Knife-making Experience with a Master Bladesmith

Witness the making of traditional Japanese knives in the atelier of a highly-skilled bladesmith

Close-up of hands repairing broken pottery with gold in a modern kintsugi workshop in Tokyo

FIND BEAUTY AND STRENGTH WITH MODERN KINTSUGI

Discover Japanese aesthetics through kintsugi, a Japanese method of mending pottery that developed into a form of art.

Close-up of traditional samurai armor being crafted in a workshop in Tokyo

Uncover the hidden efforts behind Japanese armor

Examine detailed Japanese craftsmanship as you immerse yourself in the world of Japanese traditional armor.

tours

Expert guide showing modern and traditional architecture during a walking tour in Tokyo

Contemporary

Create virtual reality art with Aimi Sekiguchi, Japan’s leading VR and NFT artist in Tokyo

Explore Virtual Reality with Japan’s Leading VR Artist

Get lost in the mesmerizing world of Japanese art with leading Virtual Reality/ NFT artist, Aimi Sekiguchi. Experience a live painting performance and even learn how to create your own VR artwork

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