Kintsugi is the art of repairing something broken to make it look prettier – and now you can give it a try in workshops across Tokyo – but what’s involved? Here’s what I learned when I gave it a try.
Classes & Tours
Looking for activities, classes and tours to try on your Japan trip – here’s our pick of the best and reviews of the ones we have tried. From remaking your own kimono to trying sake fit for the Japanese Prime Minister.
Is the ‘Remake Your Own Kimono’ Experience in Tokyo Worth It?
Kimono can look beautiful, but they aren’t the easiest item to put on solo – but this class in a quiet area of Tokyo helps you create one you can wear at home. Here’s what happened when I tried it.
8 Hands-On Experiences in Nagano
If you want to spend some of your time in Nagano making things or exploring the local food (or sake) scene in a more hands-on way, what are your options? Here are eight experiences to try…
Saijo Sake Tour: Taste Sake Fit for the Japanese Prime Minister
Saijo is a small town just a 36-minute easy train ride from Hiroshima, but despite its size, Saijo punches above its weight when it comes to making sake. Seven sake breweries can be found in the town – and on this fantastic half-day tour, you’ll visit at least three of them. Here’s what to expect.
5 Hands-On Craft Experiences Not to Miss in Kanazawa
Kanazawa is one of the best places in Japan to visit if you enjoy crafts. The history of the city means it became home to many artisans, and it boasts a long history of making pottery, working with gold leaf and other crafts. And today there are a whole heap of classes and workshops that you can take as a tourist to learn their skills. Like these….
What to Expect From a Gold Leaf Experience in Kanazawa
You’ll see a lot of gold leaf in Japan. Mostly on shrines and temples, but nowhere will you see it used in more fun ways than in Kanazawa. There are entire walls covered with it, you can eat food sprinkled with sparkly particles, and add it to cute souvenirs on one of Kanazawa’s gold leaf craft sessions. Here’s what happened when I tried the Hakuichi Gold Leaf Experience in Kanazawa.
What to Expect at the Tea Ceremony Ju An in Kyoto
Taking a tea ceremony is one of the most popular things you can do in Kyoto, but what actually happens in one? We took the Ju-An tea ceremony at Jotokuji Temple to find out…
What’s it Like to Go on a Cyber Bunny Tour of Tokyo?
Cyber Bunny is an internet sensation with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube – and now, you can book her as your private Tokyo Tour Guide. We did just that – and here’s what happened…