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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Tessa

After spending a minth in japan this was one of my favourite things to do. I would definitely reccomend this activity for any tourists. The owners were absolutely lovely, gave us a brief history on food models and then we got into the activity. We made mini parfait photo clips and got to choose 5 toppings before assembling everything. I would love to do this again if i was back in tokyo!

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Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I receive high evaluation and thank you very much.
So Your Pafait was very good and cute.
If you'd enjoy an experience, I'm glad.By all means, we look forward to serving you again.
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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/07/03
Activity Date: 2017/06/30

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

細かいけど…

Reviewed by: 河崎麻美

黙々と作業していました。会社の友達と行ったので、大人数でしたがちゃんと対応いていただけました。楽しく作れて良かったです。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/07/02
Activity Date: 2016/12/11

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Kirk Glass Cutting

Reviewed by: Aynirette Negron

Was interesting and difficult to do it so perfect as they have but was very good class. Loved it

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/06/30
Activity Date: 2017/06/22

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Plastic Food Workshop

Reviewed by: Taylor

This was a fun and unique experience I don't think I would get the chance to try anywhere else. The staff's English was no problem to understand, and the mixture of history within the workshop was interesting as well. Plastic food goods can be found all over Japan, including being sold as souvenirs at certain stores, so having the opportunity to make your own is a lot more memorable than buying one in a shop!

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Hello Taylorさん

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time. I receive high evaluation and I'm glad.
A lot of food samples are displayed at a Japanese restaurant, but please make it happily.
If I could receive, it was good.
We'll also appreciate your continued support.

Staff

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/06/29
Activity Date: 2017/06/23

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる 講座付きのプランもあり<浅草駅 徒歩3分!創吉浅草店>

浅草で江戸切子ガラスを初体験!

Reviewed by: 50代女性

約1時間半でオリジナルグラスが出来ました。
浅草駅から徒歩5分圏内。浅草観光の空き時間にも利用できます。

まずは好きなグラスを選び、先生と相談しながらデザインを決め、下絵を書きます。
私は伝統的な柄ではなく、深めのラインのみを選択しました。
基本のカットを練習してから、いざ本番!
手ほどきを受けて回転する刃に恐る恐るグラスをあてます。
少しずつ力加減が分かり深く彫れるようになりましたが、長めのラインを真っ直ぐにカットするのが難しい。何回か繰り返して完成。
体験が出来て、グラスを持ち帰れるので、お土産や記念になります。
次回は伝統的な模様にも挑戦したいと思います。

  • 江戸切子を体験!

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/06/16
Activity Date: 2017/06/15

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Maiko Dance

Reviewed by: Stuart

I thought this was a great experience...I was really only here for the maiko dance, even though I enjoyed the meal & gardens.
I really enjoyed talking to the maiko after the dance and feel that it's something I'll really remember from my trip!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/06/16
Activity Date: 2017/06/11

Full Day Kimono Rental and Open Stroll for All Ages in Nagoya

Great and luxury kimono

Reviewed by: Wendy Le

the kimono is so great and luxury . I had a wonderful time at Tokugawa koen, Atsuta Shrine,Nagoya castle in kimono wearing . I will do again in next year Autunm with another colour. Thank you very much for everything your studio did and made me have a great time and beautiful.

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Thank you so much for choosing our salon .We are lookingfoward to come and meet again

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Packages: Furisode Formal Kimono With Hair Styling
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/06/07
Activity Date: 2017/06/05

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 <南阿佐ヶ谷>by 手仕事屋久家

Kintsugi

Reviewed by: Mial & Hiroko

This is a very nice class and a very pleasant experience. Our whole family, including my 84-year old Japanese mother-in-law and our two adult children took the class together while on vacation in the Tokyo area. All the materials are provided and the introductory project of repairing chipped or cracked china cups and bowls (also provided) is easily accomplished during the time available. The Kuge family were very patient teachers and provided delicious homemade refreshments. They also packed the completed projects securely for the trip back home. We highly recommend the class if you are interested in this ceramic repair technique.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/06/05
Activity Date: 2017/06/03

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Ok but not really tourist oriented

Reviewed by: All

You will see a maiko and get dinner for a significantly lower price then most tours that do this.... but honestly I would go to geisha corner and just watch the show there and not join this tour if you were to ask me again. This is as the tour is in Japanese- I was prepared for this and did not mind it but still.... on the bus you are given a English hearing guide so you can understand and they point out different buildings as you drive but it is pretty dark throughout the tour so you can't really see so much. The food was not tourist friendly, it was authentic Kyoto cuisine and it looked nice but there were very weird looking dishes with no English explanation.... so I did not eat 2/3 of it because I did not want to get sick with ingredients my body cannot handle (we are talking very strange unidentifiable ingredients). The maiko comes and does 2 dances, then you can take a picture with her and then she answers questions in Japanese. So the whole interaction with her is about 15 minutes long tops. Finally the gardens in the location were nice but overall not worth the 60 pounds just go to geisha corner and treat yourself to fancy nice dinner (that you can eat).

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/06/04
Activity Date: 2017/06/01

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Poor show and experience

Reviewed by: Ariel

The show was too short, we expected it to be longer. The dinner was ok. Food similar to those offered in a Ryokan. We expected to have a more enjoyable eve. The sightseeing part was just ok.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/06/01
Activity Date: 2017/05/19

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 <南阿佐ヶ谷>by 手仕事屋久家

I want to do this again!

Reviewed by: Coco cook

The Kuge's are a kind, patient and funny couple. They are very intuitive when you ask them questions. Mrs Kuge says many Japanese do not even know about kintsugi. There were 3 other students when we arrived. Two had been coming doing other projects and one had an expensive mug that broke. She wanted it repaired and found out about kintsugi and was there for the first time. Two of the students spoke English and was able to help explain and interpret but without them the Kuges would have eventually been able to understand and explain. The process takes 2-3 hours to complete while we converse, work, have cake and coffee and laugh. The studio is tiny but very comfortable. There are many examples of their work to inspire you and they are so beautiful. They show you everything you need and the process to repair and paint the gold on. My piece had 2 very small chips and a small crack but my son has 3 chips and a significant crack. If I had known what I should be looking for I would have chosen something with more damage rather than by the design on the piece. After the experience, on our way back to the hotel we stopped at Tokyu Hands and purchased the pigments and lacquer to do it at home. They have kits there but the kits include flammable liquids that would not pass inspection to bring on a plane. They have two types of lacquer and one of them is not flammable.

I highly recommend this experience, especially if you enjoy working such your hands, if you have any artistic bent or want to learn a traditional but disappearing art form.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/05/30
Activity Date: 2017/05/27

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Food, glorious fake food!

Reviewed by: Cass

We had a bunch of fun making fake food. Everything about the workshop was fun and easy, definitely recommend it for a unique holiday activity. Doesn't matter if you don't speak a lot of (or any in our case) Japanese. You get by just fine.

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Hello Cass
Thank you for visiting our store this time.
I appreciate high evaluation as well.
I would be pleased if you enjoyed the experience.Please come when you come to Tokyo again.
I am waiting.
staff

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Packages: Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/05/28
Activity Date: 2017/05/19

乗合屋形船 お台場&スカイツリー周遊コース 旬のお料理&飲み放題付! 全船掘りごたつ&スカイデッキ完備<両国発>by 晴海屋

また参加したいです。

Reviewed by: kiki

口コミ通りお料理も美味しく、従業員の方もとても親切でした。何より驚いたのはお隣のテーブル席に席札や前菜などの用意がされていましたがキャンセルされた様で乗船されなかったのですが一種類ずつ天ぷらがあがる度にそちらへのテーブルにも盛り付けられていた事です。一緒に行った韓国のお友達夫婦もこれには感心していました。終始楽しく過ごせました。

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Packages: 【9/30まで】通常プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/05/26
Activity Date: 2017/05/21

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Maikoo dinner and show

Reviewed by: Lisa

We had a very pleasant experience for that night, the dance show was good and the hotel they took us for dinner was in a very nice setting with a nice Japanese Garden. However, it was very dark to take pictures. The night view on the peak in Kyoto summarize our trip nicely.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/05/24
Activity Date: 2017/04/29

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Definitely worth it

Reviewed by: Anthony

Very detailed and specific directions helped easily locate and sort out the tickets which was great for us english speakers. The whole experience was worth it. The maiko was unforgettable to meet, the staff very helpful and the night view was spectacular.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/05/22
Activity Date: 2017/05/13

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

It needed a better venue

Reviewed by: Kit

The venue didn't allow people to see both dances by the Maiko. The food and staff were excellent but the room was an odd shape that blocked people eating from seeing part of the dance

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/05/20
Activity Date: 2017/04/27

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 <南阿佐ヶ谷>by 手仕事屋久家

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Valentina

I had a lot of fun doing this class and the owners are delightful people! The cup that I repaired is very cute and they treated me like family. Thank you for everything!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/05/17
Activity Date: 2017/05/13

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

A tiny taste of Japanese culture

Reviewed by: Soraia

Very well organized trip! Interesting dinner (traditional) and we enjoyed the maiko show.
BEAUTIFUL gardens!!

  • City view from the top!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/05/15
Activity Date: 2017/04/23

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Melissa G.

We loved making ramen bowls here! The instructor even helped us customize our bowls to make them vegetarian looking, which we loved. Would definitely return!

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Hello Melissa G

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I'll receive and appreciate high evaluation.

Could you enjoy a food sample experience(Ramen)?
Please do a different experience next time.
I'm waiting for another coming.
Staff

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/05/14
Activity Date: 2016/09/10

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Melissa G.

Fantastic English speaking instructor. A lot of fun to do as a couple! We had a blast and love our beautiful glasses.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/05/14
Activity Date: 2017/04/09

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 <南阿佐ヶ谷>by 手仕事屋久家

Great traditional experience and great host

Reviewed by: derek chan

The experience is well organized and enjoyable, the host is super nice and communicatable, I really enjoy talking with them and share my veiw on Japan and travelling.
It is elementary and no need to worry about the skill.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/05/09
Activity Date: 2017/05/03

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE

Reviewed by: Nori

I loved this. The Dinner was delicious and the show was mesmerizing, the Maiko was so cute! I definitely recommend this, great value for your money :)

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/05/07
Activity Date: 2017/04/15

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 <南阿佐ヶ谷>by 手仕事屋久家

Very kind teachers

Reviewed by: Eduardo

We went on a Sunday afternoon to do a Kintsugi class. This couple of teachers were available. The class is very instructive and we could work on the pottery we brought. This art of mending broken things is very ancient and it appealed to so this classes. We were very happy and it took us two hours to go through all the process ad glueing and patching. We were invited tea, cheesecake and a Japanese watermelon! We would be very pleased if we did more classes with them, but unfortunately, we have to leave in a few more days! Thanks, Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/05/07
Activity Date: 2017/05/07

食品サンプル体験 寿司・ラーメン・カレー・ピザなど 食事系のサンプルを制作!種類豊富な選べるプラン♪短時間30分から体験可能<池袋/北池袋駅徒歩5分>

子供でも簡単

Reviewed by: キリママ

子供が作りたがっていたので参加しました。大人数ではなくてスタッフさんがグループごとについてくれるので小さいお子様でも可能。簡単なので大人はレタスとかテンプラの方が楽しそうです。

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キリママ様

この度はご来店頂きありがとうございました。
また高いご評価を頂き恐縮でございます。
お子様にも楽しんで頂けたなら嬉しく思います。
お寿司のキャンドルは型から取り出していきます所が人気がございます。
次回は是非、天ぷら・レタス体験を行ってみて下さいませ。お待ちしております。
スタッフ

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Packages: 寿司キャンドル
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/05/07
Activity Date: 2017/05/04

Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

Awesome

Reviewed by: Monica and Thomas

The overall experience was great. Highlight of our journey. The location was gorgeous, food wonderful and the maiko really nice and friendly. We felt transported into the past. Will definetly do it again!

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Packages: Lunch Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/05/06
Activity Date: 2017/05/02

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 <南阿佐ヶ谷>by 手仕事屋久家

An amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Jonathan

We attended this evening to learn how to prepare kintsugi as complete novices, the class was great with many things to learn over 2 hours. When we return we will be sure to spend more time at Kume crafts! A+

  • Stacey filing

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/05/03
Activity Date: 2017/05/03

Maiko Dance with Dinner & Kyoto Night View Tour by KYOTO Sightseeing“OKOSHI”Bus

Worth to see

Reviewed by: Alan Hon

The performance is good, dinner too. Garden is pretty to see. Night view is beautiful. Value for money.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/05/01
Activity Date: 2017/04/29

Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

The BEST experience in Kyoto

Reviewed by: Paul and Marie

We booked the private Maiko dinner to end our day long tour of beautiful Kyoto. What a wonderful experience. We were escorted to a private tea house where we were warmly met and welcomed. We were placed in a beautiful room with tatami seating and lovely Japanese screens. This was booked as a completely private experience which made this all the more special. We were soon met by a lovely Maiko who entertained us with three lovely dances. Just gorgeous. Following her performance, she joined us in conversation while we enjoyed a most delicious authentic kaiseki dinner and sake! The two hours went by all too fast! Via our private guide who served as our interpreter, we all enjoyed the company of this poised young lady. She embodied Japanese culture at its best! This was truly a one-of-a-kind experience; definitely the highlight of our trip to Japan. This opportunity should not be missed!

  • Dinner and conversation with a Maiko

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Packages: Dinner Plan
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/04/27
Activity Date: 2017/04/19

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Enjoyable hands-on experience

Reviewed by: Peter Lam

Fun-filled two hours learning how to assemble a bowl of Japanese raman noodles food sample. The instructor Mr Saito is very friendly and helpful. We talked half in English and Japanese (my broken Japanese simply makes the class even more funnier.)

Really realistic food sample. All semi-finished parts and tools are well-prepared waiting for me when I arrived at the workshop.

Good for children to adults, in particular for those who would like to have some interactive hands-on experience.

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Thank you for coming to our store this time.
Ramen is very popular in the foodNext time please try sweets experience.
I am waiting.
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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/04/27
Activity Date: 2017/04/23

奈良定期観光バス 法隆寺+中宮寺+慈光院+薬師寺+唐招提寺 を巡る1日バスツアー<7時間/昼食付/JR奈良駅・近鉄奈良駅発>

法隆寺 西ノ京(Cコース)

Reviewed by: 偏屈団塊人

ガイドさんの、ゆったりとした口調が心地良く
内容も、盛り沢山で楽しませて頂きました。
奈良へ行く友人がいたら、勧めるつもりです。
修学旅行以来の奈良を、満喫いたしました。
有難う御座いました。

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Packages: 【3月まで】薬師寺 玄奘三蔵院「大唐西域壁画」公開期間
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/04/24
Activity Date: 2017/04/20