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This is a rare opportunity to be introduced to a real Kyoto maiko (or geisha), learn, enjoy the senses, and be enchanted as you watch the maiko perform traditional Kyoto dance, interact with her, ask questions, and take souvenir photos. -
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The fabric is dyed while being tied with thread and under pressure to prevent the dye from soaking into the pressured areas, and the pattern is created using the traditional rolling tie-dye technique. The way the pleats are gathered and the way the string is wrapped around it will affect how the white background appears, so it's all about skill in deciding which parts to dye. You can choose from a rich selection of 20 colors. You will end up with a one-of-a-kind, original piece of work that is just yours. You can take your work home with you.experiencetaikenKYOTOLINK KYOTOhistoryexperienceKyoto's Unique VenuesKyoto culture
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Watch a maiko dance at the Japanese-style residence "Okazaki-an" (meal included)Japanese ResidenceOkazakianDance AppreciationOkazakiKYOTOLink KyotoKyoto experiencespecialmaikogeishaLINK KYOTOKyoto sightseeingKyoto's Unique VenuesgenuineKyoto culturetraditional culture
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The Gion Festival, a festival of Yasaka Shrine, originated from the Gion Goryoe ceremony to appease the vengeful spirits of plague. It is said to have begun in 869, when a nationwide epidemic broke out and 66 spears, each about six meters long, were erected to worship Emperor Gozu, in prayer for the plague to go away, in reference to the number of provinces at the time. This Gion Goryoe ceremony has been an annual event since 970. The festival then became lively towards the end of the Heian period, and eventually the modern-day Yamahoko floats appeared during the Muromachi period. The number of these Yamahoko floats increased year by year, and by the mid-15th century, as many as 58 Yamahoko floats were parading around the area, almost exactly as they are today. -
Since its founding in 1901, the Kyoto Institute of Invention and Innovation has supported local industry and intellectual property for over 100 years. This Kyoto Invention Classroom program explores the mechanisms of invention and the role of intellectual property through topics ranging from historical inventions born in Kyoto to the latest technologies that support our daily lives. Through lectures and hands-on workshops, this exploratory learning program allows children to pose their own questions, search for answers, and grasp clues for solving future problems. It combines traditional wisdom with modern technology to foster creativity and multifaceted thinking.SDGs area of this content
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Upcycle discarded matcha, such as matcha that accumulates in air purifier filters and cannot be sold for consumption. A world first! This is an experience where you can make your own incense sticks using 100% matcha as the scent ingredient. You can take home 6-7 sticks of incense you made, as well as a special incense burner and candles.UpcycleUJIMATCHAIncenseAromaexperienceKYOTOupcycleLink KyotoUjiMatchaLINK KYOTOexperienceKyoto's Unique Venues
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[Experience Course] Nippon Shinyaku Plants, Medicine, and Health - 3,000 Types of Plants
We are committed to contributing to people's health through pharmaceuticals and functional foods. Santonin, our revolutionary roundworm treatment, is made from the plant Artemisia miltiorrhiza. The world is home to a diverse range of plants, from the trees you see on your way to school to plants that produce fruit for snacks and even medicinal plants. The Yamashina Botanical Museum collects and cultivates approximately 3,000 species of plants from around the world. During your tour, you will experience the mysterious allure of plants. You will also learn about the evolution of pharmaceutical development throughout our company's history. Furthermore, you can utilize this opportunity for career development through interactions with employees who are committed to contributing to health.SDGs area of this content
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[Experience Course] Fukujuen Tea and the Happiness of Everyday Life
Tea creates dialogue between people. When you want to have a conversation with someone, it is customary to invite them to have tea, but tea encourages conversation between people and deepens bonds. We Japanese are aware of this. Now, let's focus on tea once again and remember the richness of daily life through dialogue, not conflict. In Japan, a room where people gather together has long been called a "cha-no-ma." We will remind people of the richness of the heart that comes from talking to each other and drinking tea in a space where tea is present. Through something as familiar as tea, we will create an opportunity to think about the feelings of peace in our own hearts and the nature of communication in modern times, where human relationships are becoming weaker. Fukujuen, a long-established tea shop in Kyoto that co-developed the well-known Suntory [Iyemon], will explain the history and value of tea.SDGs area of this content
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[Experience Learning] Kyoto Nishiki Market Shopping Street - Towards the realization of a shopping street that combines tradition and innovation
~Considering the future of "Kyoto's Kitchen"~ Nishiki Market has flourished as a fish wholesaler since the Edo period, with over 130 stores lined up along a 390-meter stretch from Teramachi to Takakura. Walking through the long market is also like walking down a road of 400 years of history. Learn about 400 years of history and food culture, and think about Nishiki Market's "responsibility to the future" in the field of "food," which is closely linked to the SDGs!SDGs area of this content
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