The 5 Best Lessons & Workshops in Bunkyo, Kanto

Mina Japan specializes in one-of-a-kind tours and activities in Tokyo. We have built close relationships with a vast network of local vendors, including unique activities and licensed tour guides. We also work with foreign travel agencies that are interested in supplying high-end, authentic Japanese culture experiences to their customers. Please contact us to book any of the following activities or to discuss partnership opportunities. Example tours & activities we organize include: ・Private, VIP Sushi Lesson with a Master Chef in Tsukiji Learn to make authentic Japanese sushi from behind the sushi counter with a master sushi chef, at a famous Tsukiji restaurant which was established over 90 years ago. You will eat your creations for lunch while also learning about the history of sushi and secrets of the trade, conveniently translated by a fluent tour guide. You even get to keep your chef's uniform and a few other souvenirs from the restaurant to remember your experience! ・Private Katana Sword Iai Lesson with a Samurai Descendant Chop up tatami mats in a private lesson with the sword-master descendant of a samurai, where you will learn about Japanese curved katana swords and how they are handled. The lesson is taught in Ginza (the heart of Tokyo) by a 7th-level sword-master of the Hisui-style of Iai sword drawing, who has won the grand prize at sword competitions in Japan and around the world. During the lesson, you will even get to wear the traditional style of kimono worn by the samurai, including the hakama kilt. ・Tokyo Modern and Traditional Architecture Highlights by Minibus Explore iconic areas of Tokyo, popular with the locals who actually live there. Enjoy Tokyo's world-renowned architecture (ranging from traditional temples to modern buildings) as well as interesting landscapes including the Tokyo Bay. Transportation around the city will be provided in a comfortable, temperature-controlled bus, and you will be accompanied by a friendly, knowledgeable, and licensed guide fluent in English. The tour includes lunch at a stylish restaurant and a memorial photo book of the locations visited.

Most people think of Ikebana as merely a Japanese style of arranging flowers. But Ikebana is much more than that. We conduct 3 Ikebana Experience Courses for tourists, and we have already welcomed beautiful guests from all over the world, more than 50 countries. All experiences are held in English. Especially the unique course held in a traditional hotel is famous. If you do speak Japanese, you can join our regular class. Please look at the Instagram of our leader Mika Otani ( Ikebana artist). Her ID is mikaotani_flowers. The link is here: https://instagram.com/mikaotani_flowers/ You can feel what Ikebana is.

”The Ninja Wire Action Experience” World’s First! Learn wire action from the pros! Anybody can flip, fly, and fight like a ninja! Experience firsthand how wire action is performed for film.Have your performance professionally filmed.See your feats edited into a short film. Anybody can learn how to flip easily，A completely new experience, full of fun and smiles.

For 650 years, you can actually experience "Noh" which continues to convey, from parent to child, from child to grandchild, and from teacher to disciple never. It is a program you can actually experience the basic moves and musical instruments playing a rather than appreciation of Noh in the Tokyo traditional performing arts Samurai. ■Noh Learning Program 1)Nohgaku viewing 2)Introduction to omotenashi and kata 3)Experiencing kata and the 4 emotions 4)Experiencing the Noh instruments 5)Reciting a Noh verse 6)Wearing a Noh costume and photo shoot Get guidance directly from the Noh actors the opportunity is no more. Come and experience once.