Recognized as “the world's oldest play”, Noh is traditional Japanese stage arts handed down from generation to generation. This soul-enriching experience will give you a glimpse of the history and unique steps of Noh play, the quintessence of Japanese aestheticism!

Origami is the traditional Japanese art of folding paper into various shapes without using glue or scissors. This one-hour lesson will show you how to create an elegant origami crane by using paper with beautiful traditional patterns. Exquisite origami will be a fabulous souvenir for your friends and family!

Ikebana, or Kado, is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement originated from the religious custom of offering flowers to the Buddha. In a perfect setting for the spiritual and artistic pursuit, you will have a hands-on experience of learning the basics of ikebana from the instructor's demonstrations !

Sado(the way of tea), or the Japanese tea ceremony, is one of the traditional cultural pursuits based on the Zen mind. In this one-hour Sado experience, you will learn how to make and serve tea at the tea ceremony with poise by observing graceful movements of the host, while relishing delectable green powdered tea in the serene atmosphere !

Shodo, or Japanese calligraphy, is a form of Asian graphic art using a brush and black ink. This one-hour session will teach you the basics of Shodo as well as the brush strokes and special meanings of Kanji characters with various shapes and designs. Through this enlightening experience, you'll learn how to write your name in Kanji, which will definitely impress your friends and family !

Yukata is a traditional Japanese kimono made of cotton which has become a very trendy summer garment among young Japanese. You will have the experience of wearing colorful yukatas with sophisticated designs for a souvenir shot. If you want, our tour guide will guide you through quaint towns in Kyoto with traditional wooden clogs on your bare feet !

Incense has been playing an important role in everyday life of the Japanese with the centuries-old practice of burning incense at home and temples. This sachet making experience will give you a glimpse of the history of Japanese incense and a chance to make your own fragrance by blending aromatic wood chips in the atmosphere of peace and relaxation !

Buddhism is a Japanese religion based on the belief in reincarnation and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Together with Shintoism, Japan's indigenous religion, Buddhism has a profound influence on Japanese values and mentality. This thought-provoking lecture will give you an insight into the Buddhist teachings and the way to attain spiritual enlightenment, “Satori”.

Shintoism is a native religion of Japan based on nature worship and soul-purification. With its basic tenet that thousands of deities exist in every part of nature, Shintoism has a profound influence on Japanese values and mentality. This edifying one-hour lecture will shed light on the principles of Shintoism and the roots of Japanese cultural identity.