Experience Japanese Traditional Culture
Experiencing Japanese traditional culture means touching the Japanese spirit and appreciating the aesthetic of wabi-sabi.
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Kintsugi
Kintsugi is a uniquely Japanese restoration technique that repairs broken ceramics with lacquer and decorates the seams with gold or silver powder. Rather than hiding damage, it highlights it as part of the object’s history, creating new beauty and value.
Today, it is also recognized for its connection to sustainability.
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Traditional Japanese fragrance pouch
A Nioibukuro is a traditional Japanese fragrance item made by placing natural aromatic ingredients inside a small cloth pouch. It is also called a Kobukuro (fragrance pouch).The pouch contains natural ingredients such as sandalwood, clove, and cinnamon, which produce a gentle and elegant scent that lasts for a long time (from several months up to a year).During this experience, you will blend your own original fragrance according to your preference and place it into a Japanese-style pouch of your choice.You can attach it to your clothing or bag, carry it as a charm, or place it in your room or near your pillow to enjoy the fragrance.The experience lasts approximately 90 minutes.
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Sunago
Sunago is a traditional technique dating back over 1,000 years, where powdered gold leaf is sprinkled onto paper or other surfaces. The name comes from its sand-like appearance.
Participants decorate items such as fans or coasters, making it a popular souvenir for international guests. -
Noh Theatre
O-JAPAN specializes in Noh theatre experiences, which are rare and difficult to arrange elsewhere.
Noh is a classical Japanese performing art that has been performed continuously for over 600 years since the Muromachi period. -
Tea Ceremony
The tea ceremony is a ritual of preparing and serving tea with a calm and mindful spirit.
Beyond drinking tea, it embodies hospitality, wabi-sabi, and refined aesthetics.
Guests can experience authentic Omotesenke-style tea ceremonies upon request. -
Pottery
Mashiko Town is famous for its many ceramic artists and attracts pottery lovers from around the world.
Participants can enjoy casual workshops or intensive private lessons lasting 3–4 hours.
Long-term study plans are available.
