New Year Harmony: Discover Japan’s Traditional Arts

Join us for a special event where you can try playing the koto, one of Japan’s most iconic traditional instruments. Surrounded by its graceful and delicate tones, you’ll have the rare opportunity to touch and perform on the koto yourself.
Our experienced instructor will provide gentle guidance, making the experience enjoyable and accessible even for first-time players.

We invite you to experience ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, using seasonal blossoms. With the gentle support of our instructor, even beginners can enjoy this hands-on activity and discover the unique aesthetic of “giving life to flowers.”
English guidance is available. In a quiet, serene space, spending time with flowers offers a calming moment and adds a deeper layer to your travel memories.

Experience Kakizome, a uniquely Japanese New Year’s tradition where you express your goals and aspirations for the year using brush and ink. We are honored to welcome the Awazu parent-child duo, renowned for their work on global stages such as international conferences and embassy events, as our instructors.
They will guide you through the origins of kakizome, how to hold the brush properly, and techniques for writing beautifully.
Optional: With the purchase of a folding fan, your name will be written in kanji on the fan’s frame and presented as a keepsake.

Enjoy a hands-on origami experience using vibrant washi paper. Create seasonal designs like flowers and food, or fold lucky symbols such as cranes and turtles—each with its own special meaning.
This activity is open to everyone, from children to adults, and all completed creations can be taken home. A perfect way to mark your journey, share a moment with loved ones, or fold a wish into the new year.

Discover Japan’s Playful Spirit – New Year’s Traditional Toy Corner
Step into our Mukashi Asobi corner and enjoy classic Japanese toys like kendama, otedama, daruma otoshi, and fukuwarai. These nostalgic games offer a fun and easy way to experience Japan’s New Year traditions.