【Beginner】Tokyo Sofubi Workshop: Make Your Own Vinyl Toy

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Tokyo, Japan

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

・Experience sofubi making at UCHOTEN FACTORY, a soft vinyl figure factory in Tokyo

・Customize the factory's original character with your own design

・Go hands-on through the entire process: molding, painting, and packaging

・No experience needed—our artisans will guide you step by step

・Finish in about 2 hours and take your creation home the same day

・Learn about the history of sofubi and dive into a unique part of Japanese pop culture

What's Included

Support and assistance from staff (explanations and guidance)
*You can take your finished figure home as a souvenir after the experience.
Complete set of materials for soft vinyl (sofubi) molding experience
Basic workwear rentals such as aprons (provided as needed)
Workshop and equipment usage fees
The figure you create during the experience
Transportation by shuttle vehicle. A local guide will personally meet you on-site and escort you to the experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Enter through the door next to the Coca-Cola vending machine. The venue is the door on the left on the first floor.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

[Beginner Course] Make Your Own Sofubi with Artisans at UCHOTEN FACTORY near Haneda Airport!

Join us at UCHOTEN FACTORY—conveniently located near Haneda Airport—and craft your very own Japanese soft vinyl figure with real artisans! Using our exclusive original character, "Bunshin-chan," this hands-on 2-hour workshop takes you through the authentic manufacturing process step by step.

Workshop Highlights (Duration: Approx. 2 Hours)
Educational Slideshow: Learn about the fascinating history and traditional making process of Japanese Sofubi.

Design Sketch: Plan your unique color palette on a design sheet.

Molding & Trimming: Experience hands-on molding with artisan support, then trim off excess vinyl to smooth your figure. (Note: Base vinyl color is pre-set).

Painting & Detailing: Airbrush your figure using 1 main color of your choice, then add finer details using paint markers.

Packaging: Pack your custom figure just like a real commercial product.

Take your creation home on the same day! No experience needed—our artisans will guide you every step of the way.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Organic solvents are used during the painting process.
Supplied by UCHOTEN FACTORY

Tags

Art Classes
Craft Classes
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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