Traditional Culture Experience Programs(Freehand Yuzen coloring, Edo-style hand-painted paper lanterns, Kimono dressing)

In addition to the programs of Engei and Nihon Buyo, we announce our new programs which is held at MOSHI MOSHI BOX, Harajuku Information Center. These experience are all offered for free. Paticipants will be able to experience Freehand Yuzen coloring, and create their own Edo-style hand-painted paper lanterns which are a Traditional Crafts of Tokyo, and take them home with you. Participants can also try on a kimono and walk around Harajuku dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. We welcome you to visit these programs.

Freehand Yuzen coloring involves using a configuration diagram to draw the base design, applying color to the base design, and finishing the design.
In this program, you will use Yuzen processes to apply the color to the base design on a 100% silk handkerchief.
You will learn how to dilute the resin paints and apply the colors with a small brush.
You can take the original handkerchief home with you.

Edo-style hand-pained paper lanterns is featured that craftsmen works without relying on printing techniques.
Under the guidance of the instructor, you will make Edo-style hand-painted lanterns creating a design in pencil on the lantern itself and using acrylic paint to fill in the design. You can take the lantern home with you.

Once dressed, you will be able to walk around Harajuku in beautiful traditional Japanese clothes.
We offer furisode(long-sleeved kimono), casual kimono for female and monpuku(crested kimono) for male.
Please note that there are limited numbers of kimono available, so you may not be able to have your first choice.

＊All programs will be carried out with explanation in English.
＊All programs and performances are subject to change without notice.