Journey into Japan: A Workshop of Cultural Discovery

Dates	Starting in July 2025 (1-2 sessions per month)
Venue	Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (3F Art Lobby, Main Tower)
Description	Visitors can learn about the Japanese seasonal motifs through a variety of cultural artworks.
Lecturers	Experts and artists from various fields
Hours	10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Details are on the website)
Fee	Varies per experience. Hotel guests enjoy 50% off of the price.

^*Reservations are not required, but the event has limited seats.
^*Participants must be elementary school age and over.
^*Payment will be accepted at the Lobby Gallery on the day of the event.
^*There is no need to bring specific materials to the event.

About "Journey into Japan: A Workshop of Cultural Discovery"

July

Hawaiian Ribbon Lei Charm or Hawaiian Quilt Experience

Dates: Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5
Price: JPY 2,000

Description: Participants will create colorful Hawaiian ribbon leis or Hawaiian quilts with patterns of fireworks lighting up the summer night. The vibrant fabric and tropical design are reminiscent of the sparkle of fireworks.

August

Handkerchief Dyeing Experience to Cool Down in Summer

Dates: Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2
Price: JPY 3,000

Description: Participants will experience tie-dyeing using everyday items such as rubber bands and disposable chopsticks on a high-quality cotton lawn handkerchief. Original handkerchiefs dyed in a color of choice can be wrapped around one's neck or framed as a decoration.

September

Choyo-no-Sekku; Flower Box Arrangement Experience

Date: Saturday, September 6
Price: JPY 3,000

Description: The Japanese tradition "Choyo-no-Sekku" (The Chrysanthemum Festival) is a special day honoring longevity and health, symbolized by chrysanthemum flowers. So wishing for good health and a long life, participants will create a preserved flower "flower box arrangement" featuring chrysanthemums in this lesson.

October

Decorating Autumn in Japan: Hagaki-kake (Scroll postcard display) Experience Themed by Jugoya (Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Festival)

Dates: Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4
Price: JPY 3,000

Activities: Participants will make a postcard with the theme of "Jugoya," a traditional autumnal event, using traditional Japanese materials. Additional postcards can be drawn to be switched out according to the season or mood.

November

Journey in Search of Autumn: Yuzen Dyeing Tenugui Hand Towel Experience

Date: Saturday, November 8
Price: JPY 3,300

Description: Participants will depict "autumn" with dyed works of art, while focusing on nature's changing colors. The beauty of the deepening season will be reflected on the fabric in the colors of choice, enriching the senses.

December

Handmade Wreaths to Decorate for Christmas

Dates: Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6
Price: JPY 5,000

Description: Christmas is a special season to share love, gratitude, and hope. Participants can choose from several types of ribbons and decorations to create their own original wreath.