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Sumo Morning Practice — The Real Thing, Not a Show

TAKUMI’S PICK / SUMO

Just a few steps from the ring.

Dawn inside a working sumo stable, a few steps from the ring.

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Adachi, Tokyo / Sumo

Sumo Morning Practice — The Real Thing, Not a Show

Dawn inside a working sumo stable, a few steps from the ring.

¥20,0002 h

Sumida, Tokyo / Sumo

Sumo Training and Chanko

Learn shiko and suri-ashi, then face a wrestler in a practice bout.

¥16,0002 h

Tokyo / Sumo

Dinner with Sumo Wrestlers

A private dinner at the table with sumo wrestlers.

¥55,000Evening

Arao, Kumamoto / Swords & Samurai

Japanese Sword Forging with a Master Swordsmith

Watch a certified swordsmith forge the blade, then strike the steel yourself.

¥1,000,0001 h 30 min

Central Kyoto / Swords & Samurai

Wear the Armour of a Samurai

Wear samurai armour and learn how a warrior handled the sword.

¥16,5001 h 30 min

Asakusa, Tokyo / Culture & arts

Tea and Traditional Games with Geisha in Asakusa

A dance to live shamisen, a party game, sweets and matcha in a tatami room.

¥20,00075 min

Osaka · Kyoto · Kobe / Culture & arts

Private Taiko Workshop

Learn one piece from a professional drummer and perform it together.

¥20,0001 h

Tokyo / Culture & arts

Shrine Maiden (Miko) Training

Wear the robes of a shrine maiden, or watch a sacred kagura dance.

¥35,000About 2 h

Ebisu, Tokyo · also Kyoto / Food & drink

Sushi-Making with a Chef

Watch a chef up close, then shape your own nigiri at the counter.

¥20,0001 h 30 min

Shibuya, Tokyo / Food & drink

Mochi Pounding and Tasting in Ten Flavours

Pound steamed rice with a wooden mallet and taste the mochi fresh.

¥12,0001 h

Toyosu and Tsukiji, Tokyo / Food & drink

Toyosu Tuna Market — Trade-Only Shopping Experience

A private early walk and shopping experience in Toyosu’s trade-only tuna market, followed by visits to a tea merchant, a knife shop and a tableware shop.

¥35,000per group · up to 4 guestsAbout 2 h

Kiyomizu, Kyoto / Food & drink

Four Varieties of Ramen — A Tasting Experience

Taste four varieties of ramen near Kiyomizu-dera, with the story behind each bowl.

¥10,0002–2.5 h

Kichijoji, Tokyo / Craft & Bonsai

Create Your Own Art Bonsai

Finish your own art bonsai on a natural driftwood trunk, and take it home the same day.

¥110,0001 h

Gotokuji, Tokyo / Craft & Bonsai

Maneki-neko Painting — A Japanese Lucky Charm

Paint your own beckoning cat near the temple where the legend began.

¥5,00045 min

Near Tokyo Station / Wellness & more

JDM Car Culture Tour

A night drive through Tokyo’s car scene with a local enthusiast.

¥25,000About 3 h

In front of Tokyo Tower / Wellness & more

Private Head Spa

A Japanese head spa in a private room, from 20 to 90 minutes.

¥6,25020–90 min

Keage, Kyoto / Wellness & more

A Private Temple Proposal

A private proposal in a Kyoto temple, with photographs.

¥70,000per couple3 h

Fushimi, Kyoto / Culture & arts

Fushimi Inari Local Walk

Walk the torii tunnels with a local guide, away from the busiest paths, with the stories behind the shrine.

¥15,0002 h 30 min

Shiga / Culture & arts

Make Your Own Omamori

Make a lucky charm with a temple craftsperson, then wear an authentic monk’s robe for photographs.

¥22,0001 h 30 min

Roppongi, Tokyo / Culture & arts

Kimono Dressing in Roppongi

Be dressed in kimono by a professional and walk out into the city for photographs.

From ¥15,000About 2 h

Coming soon

Kyoto / Culture & arts

Oiran Makeover in Kyoto

Full oiran make-up, wig and layered kimono, with a studio photo session.

Coming soonAbout 2 h

Tsukiji, Tokyo / Food & drink

Sushi-Making in Tsukiji

Put on a chef’s whites beside the old market and make a full platter of nigiri with a sushi chef.

Price on requestAbout 2 h

Kichijoji, Tokyo / Food & drink

Sake and Seasonal Washoku

Learn about sake at a quiet counter, with each glass paired with a seasonal Japanese dish.

¥28,0001 h 30 min

Tama, Tokyo / Food & drink

Sake Brewery Visit

Visit historic breweries in western Tokyo with a sake sommelier, and taste at the source.

Price on requestAbout 4 h

Tokyo / Food & drink

Soba and Calligraphy

Write your own kanji with brush and ink, then sit down to handmade soba and tempura.

Price on requestAbout 2 h

Hisaya-odori, Nagoya / Craft & Bonsai

Gold Leaf Craft in Nagoya

Lay real gold leaf onto a piece you take home, guided by a gold-leaf artisan.

¥30,0001 h 30 min

Kitakyushu, Fukuoka / Craft & Bonsai

Make Your Own Ring

Forge and finish your own ring at a jeweller’s bench, one-to-one with a craftsman.

¥200,000per pairAbout 5 h

Kyoto / Wellness & more

Temple Wedding in Kyoto

A Buddhist wedding ceremony in a Kyoto temple, with kimono dressing and photographs.

Price on requestper coupleHalf day

Nanzen-ji area, Kyoto / Wellness & more

Wedding Photos at a Kyoto Temple

Kimono and hakama, a private temple garden and a professional photographer.

¥100,000per coupleAbout 1 h

Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo / Sumo

Grand Sumo Tournament with a Guide

Seats at a grand sumo tournament, with a guide who explains every bout and ritual.

Price on request3 h

Shibuya, Tokyo / Food & drink

Vegan-Friendly Mochi Pounding

Pound mochi with a plant-based menu of toppings, made for vegan guests.

¥12,0001 h

Shimokitazawa, Tokyo / Food & drink

Mochi Pounding and Tea Ceremony

Pound mochi, then sit for a tea ceremony in a quiet Japanese room.

¥25,0002 h

Ebisu, Tokyo / Food & drink

Members-Only Ozaki Wagyu Dining

A private table for Ozaki wagyu, one of Japan’s rarest single-farm varieties of beef.

¥25,0002 h

Ebisu, Tokyo / Food & drink

Wagyu Omakase, Snack Bar and Karaoke

Wagyu omakase, then a local snack bar and karaoke with the regulars.

¥35,0003 h 30 min

Tokyo / Food & drink

Family Japanese Food Experience, Filmed

A Japanese cooking and dining experience for your family only, filmed so you can keep the memory.

¥12,0002 h

Yokohama / Food & drink

Cup Noodles Museum and Make Your Own Cup Noodles

A guided visit to the Cup Noodles Museum, then design and seal your own cup.

¥7,0002 h 15 min

Ikeda, Osaka / Food & drink

Cup Noodles Museum and Ramen History

Where instant ramen was invented, with a guide and your own cup to make.

¥12,0001.5 h

Kyoto / Food & drink

Beer Factory Tour with Tastings

Inside a working brewery with a guide, finishing with fresh tastings.

¥8,0001.5 h

Nakasu, Fukuoka / Food & drink

Yatai Bar Hopping with Ramen

Hop between Fukuoka’s open-air yatai stalls, drinks and Hakata ramen included.

¥15,0001.5 h

Susukino, Sapporo / Food & drink

Bar Hopping with Whisky and Ramen

Whisky bars and a late bowl of Sapporo ramen, all included.

¥15,0001.5 h

At your venue · nationwide / Food & drink

Washoku Catering, Anywhere in Japan

A Japanese chef and team cook washoku at your hotel, villa or event, anywhere in Japan.

Price on requestper event1–2 h

At your venue · nationwide / Food & drink

Sushi Catering, Anywhere in Japan

Sushi chefs set up a counter at your venue and make nigiri in front of your guests.

Price on requestper event1–2 h

At your venue · nationwide / Food & drink

Mochi Pounding at Your Event

We bring the mortar, mallets and team to your hotel, office or party for groups of up to 20. Larger groups can be discussed on request.

Price on requestper event1 h

Asakusa, Tokyo / Culture & arts

Kabuki Taiko Workshop with Pro Musicians

Play the drums of the kabuki stage with professional musicians.

¥16,5001 h 30 min

Kichijoji, Tokyo / Culture & arts

Kabuki Makeup Experience

Have kumadori kabuki makeup painted by a professional, then pose for photographs.

From ¥33,0002 h

Asakusa, Tokyo / Culture & arts

Kimono Rental and Walk in Asakusa

Dress in kimono and walk the lanes around Senso-ji.

Price on request1 h

Hakata, Fukuoka / Culture & arts

Tea Ceremony with Maiko

A tea ceremony with Hakata maiko, with dance and conversation.

Price on request1 h

Kyoto / Culture & arts

Private Photoshoot with a Local Photographer

A professional photographer takes you to Kyoto’s best spots for your own photo session.

Price on request1 h

Tokyo · Kyoto / Wellness & more

Massage in a Temple

A massage session held inside a Buddhist temple.

¥25,0001 h

Shibuya, Tokyo / Craft & Bonsai

Kintsugi Jewellery Making

Make your own jewellery with the kintsugi technique of mending with gold.

¥15,0001.5 h

Minoh, Osaka / Craft & Bonsai

Daruma Painting at Katsuo-ji Temple

Paint an eye on a daruma at the temple known for good fortune and success.

¥12,0001 h 45 min

Moji · Yufuin / Craft & Bonsai

Silver Ring Making in Yufuin

Make a silver or platinum ring together, a quiet anniversary surprise.

From ¥16,5002 h

Tokyo / Walks & photo tours

Morning Senso-ji, Imperial Palace or Meiji Jingu

See Tokyo’s great sights before the crowds arrive.

¥12,00075 min

Imperial Palace, Tokyo / Walks & photo tours

Run the Samurai’s Path Around the Imperial Palace

A morning run around the palace moat with a guide who tells the samurai story.

¥7,7001 h

Shibuya, Tokyo / Walks & photo tours

Shibuya Walking Tour

The crossing, the backstreets and the local culture of Shibuya.

¥12,0002 h 15 min

Shibuya · Shinjuku, Tokyo / Walks & photo tours

Shibuya and Shinjuku Night Neon Photo Tour

Neon streets after dark with a guide who knows the best angles.

¥18,0001.5 h

Kichijoji, Tokyo / Walks & photo tours

Kichijoji Walk and Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum

Kichijoji’s lanes and park, then historic buildings at the open-air museum.

¥13,0004 h

Kyoto / Walks & photo tours

Morning Kiyomizu, Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama

Kyoto’s most famous places in the early morning, before the crowds.

¥12,0001.5 h

Osaka / Walks & photo tours

Dotonbori or Osaka Castle Morning Tour

Dotonbori and Osaka Castle while the city is still quiet.

¥12,0001 h

Doshomachi, Osaka / Walks & photo tours

Doshomachi Walk with Shiatsu

The old medicine district of Osaka on foot, with an optional shiatsu session.

¥18,0001.5 h

Shibuya, Tokyo / Anime & pop culture

Pokémon Center Shibuya and Original T-Shirt

The Pokémon Center and card lounge, then make your own T-shirt.

¥16,0002 h 30 min

Tokyo / Anime & pop culture

Pokémon Tour

A day around Tokyo’s Pokémon spots with a fan guide.

¥16,0001.5 h

Tokyo / Anime & pop culture

Anime Voice Dubbing

Step into a studio and voice an anime scene.

¥35,0001.5 h

Kichijoji, Tokyo / Anime & pop culture

Cosplay Experience

Costume, makeup and a photo session as your favourite character.

Price on request2–3 h

Tokyo / Anime & pop culture

Anime Nail Art

Nail art of your favourite anime characters by a Japanese nail artist.

Price on request2–3 h

Awaji Island / Anime & pop culture

Naruto and Attack on Titan Park

Entry to the anime park on Awaji Island, with a guide.

¥35,0002 h

Shibuya · Shinjuku, Tokyo / Wellness & more

Full Body or Foot Massage

A full body or foot massage in a quiet private spa.

Price on request1 h

Tokyo / Wellness & more

Makeup, Beauty Consultation and Shopping

A Japanese beauty consultation, then shopping for the products that suit you.

¥15,0002 h

Shinsaibashi, Osaka / Culture & arts

Japanese Wabori Tattoo Experience

Visit a traditional wabori studio and receive a Japanese-style tattoo from an Osaka artist.

¥15,000From 1 h 30 min

Myoren-ji, Kyoto / Culture & arts

Maiko Dance at Myoren-ji Temple

Watch a maiko dance in a quiet temple hall, with the story of her kanzashi hairpins.

Price on request1 h

Hakata, Fukuoka / Sumo

Sumo Stable Morning Training in Hakata

Morning practice at the Tamanoi stable’s Kyushu quarters, close to the ring.

Price on requestAbout 2 h

Kumamoto / Food & drink

Wagyu Cattle Auction Tour

See a real wagyu cattle auction with a guide, then taste the beef of the region.

Price on request1.5 h

Coming soon

Mt Fuji area / Wellness & more

Hot-Air Balloon by Mt Fuji

Rise over the lakes at sunrise with Mt Fuji in front of you.

Coming soonMorning

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Just a few steps from the ring.

Sumo Morning Practice — The Real Thing, Not a Show

Sumo Training and Chanko

Dinner with Sumo Wrestlers

Japanese Sword Forging with a Master Swordsmith

Wear the Armour of a Samurai

Tea and Traditional Games with Geisha in Asakusa

Private Taiko Workshop

Shrine Maiden (Miko) Training

Sushi-Making with a Chef

Mochi Pounding and Tasting in Ten Flavours

Toyosu Tuna Market — Trade-Only Shopping Experience

Four Varieties of Ramen — A Tasting Experience

Create Your Own Art Bonsai

Maneki-neko Painting — A Japanese Lucky Charm

JDM Car Culture Tour

Private Head Spa

A Private Temple Proposal

Fushimi Inari Local Walk

Make Your Own Omamori

Kimono Dressing in Roppongi

Oiran Makeover in Kyoto

Sushi-Making in Tsukiji

Sake and Seasonal Washoku

Sake Brewery Visit

Soba and Calligraphy

Gold Leaf Craft in Nagoya

Make Your Own Ring

Temple Wedding in Kyoto

Wedding Photos at a Kyoto Temple

Grand Sumo Tournament with a Guide

Vegan-Friendly Mochi Pounding

Mochi Pounding and Tea Ceremony

Members-Only Ozaki Wagyu Dining

Wagyu Omakase, Snack Bar and Karaoke

Family Japanese Food Experience, Filmed

Cup Noodles Museum and Make Your Own Cup Noodles

Cup Noodles Museum and Ramen History

Beer Factory Tour with Tastings

Yatai Bar Hopping with Ramen

Bar Hopping with Whisky and Ramen

Washoku Catering, Anywhere in Japan

Sushi Catering, Anywhere in Japan

Mochi Pounding at Your Event

Kabuki Taiko Workshop with Pro Musicians

Kabuki Makeup Experience

Kimono Rental and Walk in Asakusa

Tea Ceremony with Maiko

Private Photoshoot with a Local Photographer

Massage in a Temple

Kintsugi Jewellery Making

Daruma Painting at Katsuo-ji Temple

Silver Ring Making in Yufuin

Morning Senso-ji, Imperial Palace or Meiji Jingu

Run the Samurai’s Path Around the Imperial Palace

Shibuya Walking Tour

Shibuya and Shinjuku Night Neon Photo Tour

Kichijoji Walk and Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum

Morning Kiyomizu, Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama

Dotonbori or Osaka Castle Morning Tour

Doshomachi Walk with Shiatsu

Pokémon Center Shibuya and Original T-Shirt

Pokémon Tour

Anime Voice Dubbing

Cosplay Experience

Anime Nail Art

Naruto and Attack on Titan Park

Full Body or Foot Massage

Makeup, Beauty Consultation and Shopping

Japanese Wabori Tattoo Experience

Maiko Dance at Myoren-ji Temple

Sumo Stable Morning Training in Hakata

Wagyu Cattle Auction Tour

Hot-Air Balloon by Mt Fuji

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