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- Japanese
- English
Create Your Own Maneki-neko – Decorate a lacquered lucky cat with traditional Japanese paper and sprinkle gold powder using a bamboo tube technique.
Experience the Art of Matcha – Grind premium matcha by hand with an authentic stone mill for about 150 seconds in a calm, meditative atmosphere.
A Unique Japanese Memory to Take Home – Wear a traditional Japanese haori and receive a complimentary instant photo with your handmade Maneki-neko.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Place: Tawara Building 1F, 1-21-33 Higashinakajima, Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan 5 minute on foot from the East Exit of JR Shin-Osaka Station.
What to expect
This 60-minute workshop invites you to experience traditional Japanese techniques, breathing, and form while immersing yourself in a quiet and focused state of mind.
First half: Decorate a lacquered maneki-neko (lucky cat) with Kyoto washi paper. Then, using a bamboo tube used in traditional lacquer decoration techniques, steady your breathing and sprinkle gold powder to create your own original maneki-neko.
Second half: Turn an authentic stone mill and spend approximately 150 seconds quietly grinding matcha with full concentration. You can then enjoy the freshly ground matcha as tea.
At the end of the experience, put on a Japanese-patterned haori and pose with your handmade maneki-neko. You will receive one instant photo as a souvenir.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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