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Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Fun with Yuta!

Reviewed by: Granger

Sumi-e is much more than a painting activity, it's a glimpse into another world...another way of seeing... This 2 hour-ish experience only scratches the surface, so if you don't have 2-3 years to explore Sumi-e it is probably a great alternative! Yuta was a fun, encouragingly positive instructor with a good heart. The studio is an absolutely gorgeous workspace. You are surrounded by a master's work for inspiration.

  • Here there be dragons! (And cats...lots of cats!!)

  • Thanks, Yuta!!

  • The charming, light-filled studio is full of inspiring works.

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/01/29
Activity Date: 2018/01/27

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun and easy

Reviewed by: Ali

The venue is small and a little hard to find but the staff is really nice and personable, with just four stations. We arrived a little late but the staff didn't mind. They speak enough English to explain the steps and also have small talk. We learned a little about the history and the process of plastic food and had a blast with the actual project. It was very laid back and relaxed. The process was easily explained and the staff made each step easy to follow as well. It went faster than we expected. I'd do it again!

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Hello sir

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.

It was a small atelier and I crossed and had be safely, and good.

If you'd also enjoy an experience, I'm happy.
I think.

I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

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Packages: Fried Rice
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/01/13
Activity Date: 2017/12/24

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 beginners class on Kintsugi!

Reviewed by: Yorsh

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our class with Kuge crafts! We started with introductions and some lovely home made cake. Then we got to chose our cups that we will work on and keep. Would recommend to pick a cup with a bigger chip as that would mean a bigger part of the cup will be fixed.

The process was easy to follow as Yoshi showed step by step examples. They also provided the tools and materials (i.e. putty, gold dust, resin etc) which made it a convenient class.

At the end, we received photos taken during the class and a list of tools and materials we can purchase at Tokyu Hands if we wanted to continue back home. The teachers were both friendly, inviting us to write back if we had more questions.

A great class and would highly recommend for a memorable experience!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/12/23
Activity Date: 2017/12/20

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>

It was easy and fun! It became a great memory. 簡単楽しい!良い思い出となりました

Reviewed by: Patchi

I had a few hours to spare in Asakusa, so I decided to participate. First, we chose our glasses. You can opt for colored glasses for an additional fee. After that, we decided on the design, practiced, and then it was showtime. I was really anxious about getting hurt, but that worry was unnecessary; it was much safer and easier than I imagined.

I don't think the results were particularly beautiful, but it was so much fun, and I was very satisfied. I can already tell that every time I drink from this glass, I'll remember this experience... and I'm really looking forward to it!

(The glass shop on the first floor was also very lovely. I definitely want to purchase something there for a special event.)

浅草で数時間の空きができたので参加。
まずはグラス選びから。追加料金で色付きのグラスを選ぶこともできます。その後はデザインを決め、練習→本番。怪我をしないかとても不安でしたがその心配は不要で、想像より安全で平易な作業でした。
決してきれいな出来映えではなかったと思いますが、とにかく楽しくて大満足。このグラスでお酒を飲む度に今回の体験を思い出すんだろうなあ...と今からとても楽しみです!

(一階にあるグラスショップもとても素敵でした。大切なイベントの際にぜひ購入してみたいです)

  • 難しいデザインで再挑戦したい!

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/12/18
Activity Date: 2017/12/17

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun with Fake Food!

Reviewed by: Tokyo Explorer

Great fun experience for kids and adults. The people were wonderful and their english was very good.

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Hello Customer

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?
Please do a different experience next time.
I'm waiting for another coming.

Staff

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/12/16
Activity Date: 2017/11/20

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Ryl

Wonderful experience that was really enjoyable. No regrets going there, and would recommend anyone who is interested to come here.

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Hello Ryl san

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.I receive high evaluation and thank you very much.
If you'd enjoy an experience, I'm glad.
By all means, we look forward to serving you again.

Staff

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/12/12
Activity Date: 2017/12/04

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>

More fun than I expected! 予想以上に楽しい!

Reviewed by: Max

We participated as a group of six to celebrate a friend's birthday. At first, I was anxious about using the machines, but the operation was easier than I expected. I would like to try it again.

友人の誕生日の記念に6名で参加しました。最初は機械を使うことが不安でしたが思ったより操作が簡単でした。またチャレンジをしたいです。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/12/03
Activity Date: 2017/12/03

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: ewen

Learning Kintsugi at Kuge Crafts was an amazing experience. Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro were brilliant teachers and hosts. We will definitely be back soon!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/12/02
Activity Date: 2017/11/12

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Thom

We had a really great time making the ramen - the guy who helped was very friendly and spoke good English, giving us a bit of fake food history and then patiently guiding us through the steps of preparing our own.

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Hello Thom さん

Thank you very much for your making of Chinese noodles this time. I think it's done very well.
History of a food sample, even a little.
If you'd separate, I'm glad.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again by all means.

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/11/22
Activity Date: 2017/11/20

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Goh Jasmine

Thank you for teaching us patiently, we all had a lovely time! The teacher was patient and friendly, he explained each step of the making process clearly and even helped us when we were unsure of what to do. It was our first time making food samples but it was one of the best experiences!

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Hello Guest
Thank you very much for coming to the store this time. I also receive high evaluation and thank you very much.
If you'd enjoy yourself, we're glad, too. We'll also appreciate your continued support.

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Packages: Tart or Cupcake Key Holder
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/11/22
Activity Date: 2017/11/19

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

Lovely experience

Reviewed by: Sophie

A lot of fun with a very friendly group. Thank you for taking the time!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/11/09
Activity Date: 2017/10/12

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 experience for ceramic lover

Reviewed by: Sun

Yoshiichiro san and Yoshiko San are very kind and helpful for this course. It will be useful for me a lot.

By the way, you will love it when you do it due to its unique.

  • Nice workshop

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/11/06
Activity Date: 2017/11/01

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: Jean Luc

A very interesting and useful introduction to that art, with very nice teachers! It was a good moment for us in Tokyo.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/11/05
Activity Date: 2017/10/28

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 introductory experience

Reviewed by: David

My wife and I loved our beginner session with Kuge crafts. Yoshiichiro-san and Yoshiko-san were wonderful hosts and took the time to explain the process and let us take as long as we needed to perfect our repairs. Initially, I wanted to repair a fully shattered object rather than a small chip but actually repairing the two chips on my cup still took around 2 hours to do well, so any larger repairs would be over ambitious for a complete beginner. I would recommend this session to anyone interested in Kintsugi and enjoy your bonus cake and tea as well!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/10/22
Activity Date: 2017/10/07

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 for souvenirs!

Reviewed by: Julia

We had a great time with the owners. Their English was limited but it didn't bother us. They have English instructions to follow if you are nervous about the language barrier. I wanted something as a souvenir from Japan to take back home with us and this Kintsugi class was perfect!

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/10/21
Activity Date: 2017/09/30

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Amazing Experience!!

Reviewed by: Muriel Kuroda

My two girls and I had an amazing time making ice cream sundaes!! Our host was so kind and ever so patient with my kids. Although, we do not speak Japanese, he was so gracious to speak to us in English and was easy to understand, so funny and engaging! I would recommend this workshop to anyone, it was definitely a highlight in our trip to Japan!

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Hello Muriel Kuroda

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time. The word you're praising again, receiving
Thank you very much.

The child's work is in a very pretty parfait.
It was.
If you'd enjoy yourself, I'm glad
When you're coming to Tokyo.  Please come. I'm waiting.

  • Our host was so funny and gracious!

  • My kids loved every minute, our sundaes turned out just beautiful, and what a success!!

  • The best part was that he packed them up so we could take them home as souvenirs!

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/10/16
Activity Date: 2017/10/13

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Sumie Ink Painting

Reviewed by: McKenzie family

Yuta was an engaging and insightful teacher, who speaks English very well. Very good with our kids and with a great motto that there are no mistakes in Sumie art, just personal expression. Thank you for this fun activity and lessons. We have already bought brushes, ink, a cloth and paper to continue learning more.

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/10/10
Activity Date: 2017/10/07

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

The good teacher.

Reviewed by: Fadya (Dea)

I want to learn more about Kintsugi, the teacher explaination is good....

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/10/08
Activity Date: 2017/10/04

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Great experience

Reviewed by: Sato

They kindly taught how to cut and draw Edokiriko glass. We could communicate with the instructor in English as well as Japanese. The glasses we made were kind of not perfect one, but really adorable and handmade.

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/10/07
Activity Date: 2017/09/16

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Paula

The venue was easy to find, the signage outside made it clear we had arrived to our destination. The helpers were extremely sweet and enthusiastic about the history and process of food sample making. It took perhaps 30 minutes in total for the session-we chose to do the Full Size Parfait with 6 Pieces of Fruit. It was very quick. All of the pieces were pre-made. All we focused on was creating the parfait base and swirl. Very straightforward, fun little craft, also great souvenir to take home. Was just under the impression the process would be a bit more hands on - perhaps with the other options available? Interesting experience, would recommend to others to try at least once.

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Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I receive high evaluation and thank you very much.
If you'd enjoy an experience, I'm glad.
English is sorry. We will be study.
By all means, we look forward to serving you again.

Staff

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Packages: Full Size Parfait with 6 Pieces of Fruit
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/10/04
Activity Date: 2017/09/09

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

Good experience

Reviewed by: Riki

The workshop was interesting but it was really different from the photos and description, it was only a introduction to kintsugi. It was a good experience for the sensei that were very helpful and kind.

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/09/30
Activity Date: 2017/09/09

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

Fantastic, had a marvelous time with Kuge!

Reviewed by: Ingunn

I would love to take a longer course with them! :-)

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/09/26
Activity Date: 2017/09/24

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Amazing service and detail

Reviewed by: Kanoa

The staff is so helpful and we had a really great time!

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Hello Customer

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?
Please do a different experience next time.
I'm waiting for another coming.
Staff

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Packages: Mini Ice Cream Sundae with Photo Clip
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/09/21
Activity Date: 2017/09/18

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: William

I would highly recommend taking this class. I love sumi-e ink paintings from before, for their graphic powerful qualities. Back home I had painted a bit from before, making myself familiar with the medium and some techniques - but - this was exactly the sort of introduction I was hoping for.

The teacher was super friendly, helpful and fun. He thought me different techniques to use, stories about how sumi-e came to Japan, and the philosophy behind the art form. Our talks were super inspiring and I know I will take up painting once I'm back home again later this year. There, all my washi papers will await me, bought in Tokyo at a great art store I got directions to after the class.

Really, thank you!

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/09/17
Activity Date: 2017/08/31

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 instructive hands-on workshop

Reviewed by: Marina

A delightful introductory workshop to learn and try out the kintsugi technique. The studio space was small but the instructor and his wife were very kind and welcoming. We were able to choose a piece of broken pottery, try the technique on it and then take it home as a very special souvenir.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/09/14
Activity Date: 2017/09/07

Edo Kiriko Glass Cutting Experience in Asakusa

Love for Edo Kiriko Glass

Reviewed by: J_L

The experience was great. The instructor knew a lot of English and was a good teacher; she worked with me to design my own custom piece. I am in love with my new little piece of art and I would recommend this opportunity to anyone who wants an experience different than the tourist spots. (It is a bit tough to find...when you arrive at street level, walk straight ahead about 10-15 feet and turn right onto the street. It looks like an alley, but it is not. Look for small blue signs with the house number. When you find the store that sells glass and crystal ware, you have arrived. The location/house is on your left side.)

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/09/12
Activity Date: 2017/09/10

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Excellent - great fun :)

Reviewed by: Hanazono

The curry is a bit tricky to make, but the results are great. Note that as the curry is wax it can't be kept in direct sunlight or it will melt!
Instructor was very nice and helpful. Great experience.

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Hello Sir
If you'd enjoy a curry experience.
I'm glad.
Please be careful of the sun.
I'm waiting for the coming which is again.

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Packages: Japanese-style Curry
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/09/12
Activity Date: 2017/09/05

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Great experience, great instructor :)

Reviewed by: Hanazono

This was great - lots of fun and the instructor was kind, patient and friendly. Highly recommended!

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Hello Sir

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I receive high evaluation and thank you very much.
If you'd enjoy an experience, I'm glad.By all means, we look forward to serving you again.

Staff

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Packages: Full-Sized Ice Cream Sundae
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/09/12
Activity Date: 2017/09/05

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>

Very satisfied! 大満足!

Reviewed by: まろまゆ

I experienced Edo Kiriko for the first time!

After choosing a glass, I received a brief explanation of the machine and then immediately practiced with a practice glass. I was so nervous thinking, "Wait, we're doing it already?" (laughs)

At first, I wasn't very good, but gradually I got the hang of it and was able to engrave my favorite design onto the glass. It was fun to work at my own pace. The instructor was also in a spot where it was easy to talk to them, which made for a very pleasant environment!

Since I made it myself, I ended up with a glass that I feel very attached to!

江戸切子を初めて体験しました!

最初にグラスを決めたあと、軽く機械の説明を受けたらすぐに練習用グラスで実践。
えっ、もうやるの?とドキドキでした(笑)

最初は下手でしたが、徐々に出来るようになって、自分の好きなデザインをグラスに刻めるようになりました。
マイペースに作業できて楽しかったです。
先生も話を聞きやすい場所にいて下さるので、とても嬉しい環境でした!

自分で作ったためにとても愛着の持てるグラスに仕上がりました!

  • 完成!

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/09/10
Activity Date: 2017/09/08

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Great hands-on cultural experience!

Reviewed by: Anka

I strongly recommend this workshop to whoever is interested in more hands-on experiences of Japanese culture! It's definitely suitable for all ages and abilities. The instructor is such a friendly and communicative person. The workshop was, as we expected, very hands-on as we did a lot of painting using different traditional techniques. Moreover, we learnt so much about the sumie painting and its role in the Japanese culture. A big thank you for this enriching cultural experience!

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/09/01
Activity Date: 2017/08/26