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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

A very cute and fun activity! We had an excellent time!

Reviewed by: Courtney and John

Thank you to our host for personal and friendly service, we love our ramen bowls!

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Thank you for visiting us. It seems that many people overseas also love ramen.
I'm glad if you enjoyed it.
We look forward to your visit.

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/14
Activity Date: 2024/06/11

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Peaceful and interesting experience

Reviewed by: アヌク

Big thanks to Yoshikoさん who took the time to teach the technique of Kintsugi, but not only this, also the philosophy and the history way. Very great workshop while doing it and having tea and cake !
I recommend it at 200%/100 !

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/06/08
Activity Date: 2024/05/18

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Kintsugi with masters

Reviewed by: JessB

This experience was so enjoyable! Yoshiko and Yochiichiro were so kind and patient with us beginners. Not only learning about the craft but the history of it as well. They talked us through the entire process and helped us along the way.
This is an unmissable experience!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/06/06
Activity Date: 2024/06/05

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>

奈良が一日で分かる情報たっぷりの格安バスツアー

Reviewed by: まほろばヤマト2024

 小学校の修学旅行以来の奈良見物を妻としました。当時は、一泊二日で奈良、京都、大阪を巡る強行旅行だったためか奈良の思い出と言えば、猿沢池に映る興福寺と奈良公園内で鹿にせんべいをやったことしかありませんでした。
 今回奈良に行くと決めた当初はレンタカーを借りて、主要な神社仏閣を見て回ることを考えましたが、やはり土地勘もない上、駐車場の確保、割高な個人拝観料、見学する神社仏閣に関する知識・情報がない状況では、行った事実になっても、何も面白味がないと思い、ネットでお得なツアープランを探しました。たまたま奈良交通主催「法隆寺、薬師寺、唐招提寺」等を巡る一日ツアーが目に止まり、コスパ・タイパになるツアーか半信半疑のまま早速予約を入れました。
 実際ツアーが始まると安全運転で熟練のドライバーKさんと見学先の仏閣の表・裏の情報を交えたコミカルな話しぶりのバスガイドYさんの息の合ったツアー劇場が時間通り進行して、予想以上に楽しいバス旅行となりました。旅行終了後は、居酒屋に飛び込み、妻と地の大和野菜や豆腐を使った料理、ツアーでお互い印象に残ったことなど肴に地酒など呑みながら、新たな思い出を作りました。

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Packages: 薬師寺(昼食付)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/05
Activity Date: 2024/06/03

Tokyo Kintsugi Class - 1-Day Workshop near Nippori

kintsugi

Reviewed by: Vivien Wells

well organised

initmate, friendly, welcoming

thorough

excellent accompanying documentation - just need to work out how I can acquire/source cashew tree lacquer back home :-)

attention to detail re: packaging for travel home

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ありがとうございます

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Packages: Test Package
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Posted on: 2024/06/04
Activity Date: 2024/05/24

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>

効率よく観光出来ます!

Reviewed by: 鹿公園

五カ所を効率良く周れ、ガイドさんの説明も丁寧で分かりやすかったです。ガイドさん自身が面白い方だったのでプラスαで楽しめました。
奈良は個人で廻るのは大変なので初めての方や、効率よく周りたい方にお勧めです。
ただ…残念ながら食事は酷かったです。
可能なら食事付き、食事なし(各自自由)を選べるコースを作って頂きたいです。

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Packages: 薬師寺(昼食付)
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Posted on: 2024/06/04
Activity Date: 2024/05/31

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

I LOVED LOVED IT

Reviewed by: Daintree

大好き!!! I had so much fun making the lil food sample parfait, our helper was so perfect and sweet !!! he spoke English and would tell you what the word was in japanese, it was so so cute. I loved the whole experience so much and everything they make is so cute!!! im so happy to have a lil cutie parfait to sit on my desk at home

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Thank you for visiting us.
Thank you for your kind words.
We are also very happy that people from overseas can enjoy and be happy. Please come visit us again when you come to Japan.
We'll be expecting you

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/06/03
Activity Date: 2024/05/14

Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

An experience of a life-time!

Reviewed by: M.H.S.

We went into it without prior knowledge of the venue, the actual setup or the details of the experience, and i was at awe of the arrangement and the experience, truly a once of a life-time experience you cannot miss if you plan to visit Kyoto!

The venue was superb, the restaurant being reserved solely for us, a genuinely private experience. However, I have to note that the initially, it wasn't a pleasant start due to a misunderstanding by the host restaurant staff. As the lead of the group I approached the front door of the venue, only to be shouted at by an elderly male saying that this is private and i have to leave. I tried to approach him to show him my reservation as i was trying to explain that we are the ones who booked the venue but his attitude got more aggressive and did not want to hear anything i had to say. I was not going to start the experience with conflict so i left and got in touch with the emergency number on the voucher, who immediately resolved the issue and the man later apologized for his behavior. I understand that tourist have been a bit of a hassle lately for Kyoto and hence do not take it personally, however for future reservations, please note of this and don't let it ruin your day.

As for the main experience, there are no words to summarize how magical, pleasant and lovely the rest of the evening was. The translator, an expert in Geisha Tradition was superb, providing us with a detailed history of the tradition and guiding us on how to enjoy the experience as it plays out. The shimasen, Gecko, Geisha and Maikos made us feel like honorary guests and provided us with the most authentic and personal experience we have ever enjoyed, a lovely mix of dance, song, food, entertainment and conversation. Although i say it is a once in a life-time experience, i will definitely book when i visit the country again!

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Thank you very much for your rating. We are very sorry for the rudeness of the service at the restaurant. We deeply apologize. Also, thank you for enjoying the traditional Japanese geisha entertainment. Thank you for your valuable comments. We look forward to welcoming you again when you come to Kyoto. Kyoto Hanamachi Kawamura

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Packages: Dinner Plan
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/05/28
Activity Date: 2024/04/30

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>

楽しかった江戸切子

Reviewed by: コブ好き

ずっと欲しかった江戸切子をまさか自分で作れるなんて思ってもみませんでした!
しかも優しく丁寧に教えてくれて失敗した所も直してもらえてありがとうございました。
お陰で自分だけの作品を作ることが出来ました〜

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/25
Activity Date: 2024/05/24

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Excellent experience - highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Elizabeth S

This experience exceeded my expectations from start to finish. Delicious treats and all our supplies were laid out in the small studio. We were warmly welcomed, received interesting historic perspective, and coached on all the steps in a simple repair process. Our hosts thought of everything, shared lots of media coverage about their work, gave clear instructions, helpful samples, and demonstrations. I was able to repair a beloved piece (pre-approved by photo and email) and also purchased some antique (not broken) pieces. Brilliant set up for travelling home without marring the piece!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/20
Activity Date: 2024/05/15

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>

タイパもコスパもとても良かったです。

Reviewed by: かず

乗車駅と下車駅が違っても良かったので、ツアー出発前に興福寺を見学してからツアーに参加、奈良駅で下車後に三条通りを散策しながらお土産購入と、とても濃い1日でした。前日から連続ツアー参加でしたので、1人に付き500円戻しと10パーセント割引券を使い、少しグレードアップしたお土産が喜ばれています。ツアーもたくさん歩きましたが、前後も入れると19000歩超えでしたが、見たかった仏像や仏閣が見られ、美味しい食事と慈光院でのお茶体験までできて、良い旅になりました。ガイドさんお薦めの写真ポイントもありがとうこざいます。

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Packages: 薬師寺(昼食付)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/19
Activity Date: 2024/05/15

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>

1日観光

Reviewed by: かおかおまん

丸一日使っての観光でした。さすがに疲れましたが個人ではこれだけまわることは出来ないので観光バスはありがたいですね。特にお茶タイムでお抹茶とお菓子をいただいたのが良かったですね。観光バスはタイパもコスパもとても良いと改めて感じました。

  • お茶とお菓子を頂いた慈光院

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Packages: 薬師寺(昼食付)
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Posted on: 2024/05/19
Activity Date: 2024/05/17

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

A wonderful and authentically Japanese experience.

Reviewed by: Rod

Lovely people, wonderful skills, a genuinely old-world Japanese experience. I can’t recommend the Kintsugi experience highly enough!

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/16
Activity Date: 2024/05/15

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>

一点ものが作れる

Reviewed by: ししゃも

スタッフの説明、デモンストレーションの後、自分で実際に練習してから本番に臨みました。
最初は力加減や彫る箇所の見方等、掴めず失敗ばかりでしたが、少しずつ思い通りにできるようになっていきました。
スタッフのアドバイスをいただきながら、なんとか完成することができました。
難しかったけど一点ものを作るのは満足度高いです。
ありがとうございました。

  • 底の模様を彫った

  • 底の模様の下描き。型紙を借りて。

  • 完成

  • 影が意外と綺麗でした

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/16
Activity Date: 2024/04/28

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>

柿くへば鐘が鳴るなり法隆寺

Reviewed by: Noburin

あいにくの小雨でしたが初めての奈良に感激です。法隆寺•薬師寺•唐招提寺の塔と伽藍が小雨にぬれた趣のある雰囲気、国宝の仏像が最高でした。慈光院の茶室から眺める庭園は時間があれば半日でもゆっくりしたかったな。

  • 法隆寺

  • 法隆寺

  • 薬師寺

  • 薬師寺

  • 唐招提寺

  • 唐招提寺

  • 慈光院

  • 慈光院

  • 慈光院

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Packages: 薬師寺(昼食付)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/12
Activity Date: 2024/05/01

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>

充実した観光

Reviewed by: たび友さん

奈良観光は数十年ぶりでした。
事前に観光マップを取り寄せ自力での観光を考えていましたが、
限られた1日でしたのでバスツアーを利用してみることにしました。
ガイドさんの幅広い説明を聞き漏らすまいと必死でした。
有名なお寺を効率良く回り歴史的な話、背景を飽きることなく説明してくださりこのツアーに参加して正解でした。
ありがとうございました。
次回はまだ訪れていない名所などじっくりと回りたいと思っています。

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Packages: 薬師寺(昼食付)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/12
Activity Date: 2024/04/17

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Creative Experience with lovely instructors

Reviewed by: Linda

Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro are wonderful instructors who we‘re very welcoming. They helped us step through step to repair our little bowls and cups. Yoshikos english is very Good and we were only Four people in total, which was Perfect and relaxing. They perfectly packed our finished goods so we could easily Transport them back to our Home Country. Also we got a Shopping List for all the stuff you need to do Kintsugi at Home, which was very practical at the Store. I highly recommend taking the class here! Thank you so much!

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Posted on: 2024/05/11
Activity Date: 2024/04/18

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>

切子体験

Reviewed by: しいば

初心者ですが、丁寧にご指導くださりありがとうございました
出来上がりは レベルワンですが 次回トライしてレベルをあげたいです 
又 参加したいです

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/05/09
Activity Date: 2024/05/06

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>

母との思い出に!

Reviewed by: coco

母の日に重ねて、思い出作りの為に85歳の母と参加しました。いろんな綺麗にカットされた切り子グラスを参考にデザインを選びます。
当たり前ですが、お見本の様にはカット出来ず
高齢の母も苦戦してましたが最後にスタッフさんが整えて頂き、映える様に写真撮影もさせてくれます。接客も丁寧でした。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/05/06
Activity Date: 2024/05/05

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>

良かったです^_^

Reviewed by: ジョゼ

連休の初日なので混雑しているかと思っていましたが、そんなこともなくゆっくりと回れたので良かったです。天気も良く、ガイドさんの説明も丁寧で言う事なし!な観光でした。

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Packages: 薬師寺(昼食付)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/04
Activity Date: 2024/05/03

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>

とっても楽しかったです。

Reviewed by: uta

娘と二人で参加しました。
説明もお手本を見せながら、練習もあり、丁寧教えて頂きました。簡単な藤の花の模様が、けっこう上手くできたので、調子に乗って桔梗に挑戦したら、難しく苦戦しました。でも、困った時に聞きながら、最後は、お直しもしてくださり、ライトの当たった黒い布の上に置くと、素晴らしさに感激しました。2時間集中して楽しかったです。

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Posted on: 2024/05/04
Activity Date: 2024/05/03

Kyoto Private Kaiseki Dinner at Traditional Restaurant with Maiko Dance Show

Great dinner experience

Reviewed by: Tdawg

The meal, dance, and game were all incredible. Our translator was great and provided fun facts and history of Geisha culture.

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Thank you for using our service. Thank you for your rating. Thank you for your valuable comments. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you very much. kyohanamachi Kawamura

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Posted on: 2024/05/01
Activity Date: 2024/04/16

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、中宮寺、慈光院、薬師寺、唐招提寺を巡る1日バスツアー

Reviewed by: ムテキハカイオー

何よりもバスガイドさんが博識で良かった。三〇十数年ぶりの奈良だったが、見るべきところを、要領良く、しかもピリリとウィットを効かせた解説に、思わず聞き入ってしまった。日本のバスツアーも進化していることが実感できた。

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Posted on: 2024/05/01
Activity Date: 2024/04/30

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>

奈良のバス旅

Reviewed by: なほ実

バスガイドさんの気遣いや案内がとても素晴らしかったです。
奈良のお寺巡りがスムーズに楽しめました。

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Posted on: 2024/04/29
Activity Date: 2024/04/28

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>

ガイドさんの知識は恐れ入りました。

Reviewed by: ぽんぽんDaria

効率よくかつ慌しくもなく、ゆっくり拝観できました。修学旅行の復活でかなりの生徒さん達。ガイドさんの機転が沢山の場面で発揮。遭遇しなくて済みました。ガイドさんに咄嗟の質問でも、丁寧にかなりの知識を教えて頂いた。
ただ昼食は・・ツアーでのお土産さんとの抱き合わせは、こんなものだなぁ〜と、期待はしていませんが夫の料理に(小さな卵焼き)忘れてましたよ。
大した事でもないし、お土産屋さんも大量に作るので・・

要望としては、従来のお土産物屋さんが提供してくれるランチコースと、追加料金ありの奈良の名物ランチが選べると良いな。
折角、憧れの奈良に行ったのだから美味しいランチ食べたいですね。
食いしん坊の意見でしたが、観光コースは大正解でした。

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Packages: 薬師寺(昼食付)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/29
Activity Date: 2024/04/24

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Glass etching

Reviewed by: bill

Explanations were simple and clear. Helpers were polite. Results were satisfying.

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Posted on: 2024/04/28
Activity Date: 2024/04/02

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Perfect taster!

Reviewed by: Katrin

Loved this workshop which was held in a very small group and super relaxed atmosphere and environment.
The technique was clearly explained and I came away feeling I had learned something that wetted my petite for more.
It's a perfect 'taster' session and you get to take an unusual souvenir home. Just loved it

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Posted on: 2024/04/27
Activity Date: 2024/04/03

Tokyo Kintsugi Workshop: Simple Gold Repair Class near Shin Koenji

Calm and welcoming introduction to Kintsugi

Reviewed by: Connie

This was the most calming and grounding experience, a total contradiction to a typical day in Tokyo. Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro welcome you into the small street facing studio with home made cake, local treats and freshly brewed tea. Occasionally there is the odd call out from their cat that makes the experience so homely and real that you know you are getting a legitimate immersion into a part of Japanese art and culture.

The class is hands on and Yoshiko makes sure you leave with all the tools you need to keep practicing after you leave the class. She also gives you insights into Japanese culture that are inaccessible to the average visitor.

If you are someone who likes to get under the skin of a city or country, and you like to get off the tourist track to truly start to get your foot into the door of what a culture is about, this is the class for you.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/04/26
Activity Date: 2024/03/27

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Food sample experience

Reviewed by: SCR

My daughter and I had a great time making food samples. The guide was so nice and helpful.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
We hope you enjoyed the food sample experience. Sincerely

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Packages: Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/04/22
Activity Date: 2024/04/19

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

An amazing and unique experience!

Reviewed by: kaywaiian

We had a magnificent time with our instructor for the food class! He was instructive, patient, and made the experience the best it could be. You can really tell he loves what he does, and teaching people about it. If we ever come back to Japan, we will definitely be taking another class.

I also want to note: these classes can be taken in English is need be. Our instructor apologized for his “bad English” - and then spoke perfect English the whole time. I was like “no- WE apologize for OUR bad Japanese >_<“

Great fun for all ages. I took my husband and his guy friend, and they loved it more than they thought. Just 10/10 experience.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
I am happy to receive your compliments.
I'm not good at English, but I'll try to study it more.
Please come visit us again when you come to Japan.
We'll be expecting you.

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/04/22
Activity Date: 2024/03/31