Crafts
Crafts
Japanese traditional crafts unite techniques and aesthetics passed down through generations. Each delicate piece and its vibrant yet warm design reflect the artisan’s spirit in every detail. Create a beautiful craft that adds color to daily life and take it home as a meaningful souvenir from your journey in Japan.
Wrapping in the Spirit of Wa, Furoshiki (Private)
Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese square cloth. It has long been used to wrap and carry items. With just a single piece of cloth and a simple knot, you can wr...
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Simple Kintsugi (Private)
Would you like to experience Kintsugi, Japan’s traditional art of restoration? Kintsugi is a unique Japanese technique in which broken ceramics are repaired wi...
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Simplified Japanese Book binding (Private)
This is a hands-on program where you create a book using hand-dyed washi paper for the cover, inspired by Kyoto’s traditional Yuzen dyeing techniques, and bind ...
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Hanko Making at a Long-Established Seal Store（Private）
In Japan, Hanko(stamp/seal) is an important part of everyday life. From signing official documents to opening bank accounts, they play a key role in many aspect...
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Tsumami Zaiku Experience (Private)
Rooted in over 200 years of history, Tsumami-Zaiku is a traditional Japanese craft that originated in the Edo period. This intricate technique, unique to Kyoto,...
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Hemp Accessory Making (Private)
Hemp decorations, used for centuries in Japan for purification and to carry wishes, hold a sacred power. In this experience, you will craft your own hemp decora...
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Origami(Private)
By folding a single piece of paper, you can create an endless variety of forms such as flowers, animals, and more revealing the profound depth and beauty of thi...
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Japanese book binding(Private)
Watoji is a traditional Japanese book-binding technique passed down since the Heian period. By binding each book by hand with care, the warmth of the artisan an...
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Origami at a Local Home
Explore the depth of origami—an art form in which a single piece of paper is folded into elegant shapes such as flowers and animals—in the serene setting of the...
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