Learn directly from Genrokuro Matsunaga, a government-certified swordsmith with 50 years of experience and over 1,000 katana forged. Watch the legendary folding-and-forging technique up close, featuring glowing steel, flying spark... More

This activity offers an unparalleled opportunity to step behind the scenes of Japan’s manga world by working with official manuscript copies from legendary titles and using the same professional G-pen and ink trusted by top mang... More

①Feel the excitement of recreating iconic manga scenes with your own hands ②Learn how to use a G-pen, the same tool professional manga artists use ③Run by a publisher, so you can ink pages from famous manga. Know before you... More

Explore the rich tradition of Japanese craftsmanship in this engaging mini-tatami mat workshop located in Kumamoto. Guided by a skilled craftsman, you'll delve into the art of tatami-making using high-quality igusa rush grass. O... More

Gokuraku Zenji is one of the seven temples that protect the Aso Shrine, and has a history of over 450 years. You will spend a luxurious time to purify your mind and body with zazen meditation, where you empty your mind and just si... More