Experience Japan’s traditional sericulture (silkworm farming) in Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture, once renowned for a prosperous silk industry. Through exchanges with local farmers and artisans, you can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities related to silkworms and silk.
A Journey into Marumori’s Silk Farming Culture and Silk Heritage Read More »
Step into the world of samurai warriors and feel the spirit of history as you become a Sengoku warlord for a day at Shiroishi castle, Miyagi.
Samurai Armor Dressing Experience at Shiroishi Castle Read More »
Make a fan using Shiroishi washi paper, a traditional product of Shiroishi City that is registered as a “Traditional Craft of Miyagi Prefecture.” Each piece of washi paper is hand-dyed, making your fan strong, durable, and entirely unique.
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Spend time in a space of extraordinary freedom, surrounded by tranquil countryside views in a nostalgic old Japanese-style house.
Staying at Yuzu no Azemichi Amago no Kaeru Read More »
From the end of the Kurikoma festival in July through the float dismantling in November, visitors can view the floats up close. This is a valuable cultural experience in which visitors can view the elaborate structure of the floats and brought to life through the passion of local residents, and hear directly from the local people themselves.
Kurikoma Festival Float Behind the Scenes Tour Read More »
This hands-on experience offers the rare opportunity to help construct the floats which are paraded up and down the streets during the summer Kurikoma Festival in Miyagi, Japan.
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Swordsmith Norizane Miyagi has been making swords for 45 years, continuing to refine his skills even to this day. At his workshop, receive a demonstration and explanation of the steps involved in sword making, try your hand at some smithing yourself, and view some genuine samurai swords in a private showing.
Crafting Katana: A Behind-the-Scenes Private Forge Experience Read More »
Enjoy a private performance of the Yatsu Shika Odori deer dance, a folk performing art from the Kurihara Ichihasama area with a 400-year history, which has been registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Miyagi Prefecture.
Private Performance: Hayakawa-ryu Suzunome Yatsushika Odori deer dance Read More »
A special ride on the retro Bonnet Bus to take in the peaceful landscape of the Kurihara countryside.
Bonnet Bus Ride in Kurihara’s Countryside Read More »
At old-fashioned sweets shop Kurikomaya in the Muikamachi neighborhood of Kurihara City, learn from the shop owner how to make taiyaki sweets, then try your hand at making one yourself.
Taiyaki Workshop in Kurihara Read More »
