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| There are heaps of things to do in Japan besides visiting temples and shrines. Hands-on experiences in traditional arts and culture are yours to discover! | |||
| Junihitoe & maiko experience |  |
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| Have pictures taken while wearing a junihitoe (Court
lady ceremonial robe) or maiko (apprentice geisha) outfit. Location: Kyoto City (Nishijin-ori Kaikan) www.nishijin.or.jp/eng/eng.htm |
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| Handmade Japanese paper and traditional culture in Ogawa Town | |||
| Make Japanese paper, tour a sake brewery, see old
residences, and take a dip in an onsen (hot spring). Location: Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture www.town.ogawa.saitama.jp/english/index.html |
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| Ninja experience | |||
| Learn about the skills and weapons of Japan’s
legendary Ninja at Iga-ryu Ninja Museum at the birthplace of the
Iga Ninja. Location: Iga Ueno City, Mie Prefecture http://iganinja.jp/en/index.html |
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| Firefly squid fishing | |||
| Observe fixed net Firefly squid (a small type of squid
with natural luminescence) fishing on an early morning (middle of
the night) boat tour and see the squid light up as the ship touches
the fixed net. Location: Namerikawa Fishing Port (in front of the Firefly Squid Museum), Toyama Prefecture http://kanko.toyamaken.jp/english/toyama_guide.html |
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| Cultural experience & sake tasting |  |
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| Enjoy a guided tour of the original head store of
the Horino Memorial Museum, experience the tea ceremony in a Japanese
style room, and savour the taste of sake and Japanese snacks at
the store house café corner. Location: Kyoto City (Horino Memorial Museum) www.wakjapan.com/ |
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| Special tour of Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum | |||
| Attend a special lecture from the Museum curator or
researcher. Excavation site tours and excavation experience also
available. Includes taking fossils out of the rock and cleaning
them. Location: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, Fukui Prefecture http://www.dinosaur.pref.fukui.jp/en/ |
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| Driving in Hokkaido |  |
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| Hokkaido is the destination not only for snow skiers
but for car drivers who love the freedom of the open road. English
signage, right hand drive rental cars, and MAPCODE car navigation
systems will ensure you have a pleasant drive in beautiful Hokkaido.
Location: Hokkaido www.hkd.mlit.go.jp/zigyoka/z_doro/pamphlet/index_e.html |
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| Making special souvenirs | |||
| Make cloisonné, wood-block prints and kimekomi
dolls. Location: Kyoto City (Kyoto Handicraft Centre) http://www.kyotohandicraftcenter.com/index.html |
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