Observation of Tatami Craftsmanship and Make Your Own Mini Tatami
Tatami is a unique traditional culture in Japan that is said to have originated approximately 1300 years ago. Used for Japanese style rooms in traditional Japanese inns, as sports mats in judo, and for creating spaces in tea ceremonies, flower arranging (Ikebana), and religious temples, tatami has been utilized in various situations in Japan.
In this program, you will have the opportunity to experience a tatami craftsman's production demonstration and create a mini tatami at the Kanai Tatami Store. Touch upon the charm and traditions of tatami, a beloved aspect of Japanese culture for over a millennium, and learn about the dedication and skills of the craftsmen who continue to preserve it.
Tour an exclusive tatami workshop not usually open to the public! Craft your very own unique mini tatami! Witness a live demonstration of traditional tatami-making techniques by a 4th generation tatami craftsman! We will guide you carefully with a professional guide.
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Observation of Tatami Craftsmanship and Make Your Own Mini Tatami
What's included in Observation of Tatami Craftsmanship and Make Your Own Mini Tatami
(Subject to Option Inclusions)◆About the Mini Tatami Crafting Experience: Centered around the theme of "Choose, Create, Feel," participants can experience the creation of a simplified tatami. This hands-on experience allows you to understand the difficulty and structure of making tatami, going beyond what can be conveyed through observation alone. 〇Mini Tatami Overview: Made from pure domestically sourced tatami material (natural igusa from Kumamoto Prefecture). Size: iPad mini (20.5cm × 13.5cm × 1.5cm) *Size can be customized. Choice of color and pattern for the tatami edging. 〇Usage Ideas: Use it as a substitute for a tray to serve tea and sweets. Place it under miscellaneous items as a decorative tatami. Also available for purchase as a souvenir from Japan.
Inclusions
- Guide fee
- Experience fee
- Mini tatami
- Tools and materials used for the experience
- Transportation expenses to the experience venue
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Iterms to bring：Nothing
- Clothes：Come dressed as you please.
- Participation requirements：Because of the handling of blades, the minimum age for hands-on experience is 6 years old.
- Those under 6 years of age may participate in the workshop as long as they only observe. Please contact us if you wish to participate. Parents are responsible for their children's safety.
- This plan is a reservation upon request.
- Please note that it may not be available based on availability and the number of participants. In such cases, we may provide information on alternative dates. Thank you for your understanding.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We are waiting for you in front of our workshop on the first floor. ・Toei Asakusa Line - Asakusabashi Station: 3 minutes on foot from Exit "A4" ・JR Sobu Line - Asakusabashi Station: 5 minutes on foot from the east exit ・Toei Oedo Line - Kuramae Station: 10 minutes on foot from Exit "A3"
