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Make a Key Chain from Recycled Kimono Fabric Inside a Café
Be part of the "upcycling" culture of Japan and make a unique souvenir!
Operation Period
All year round, weekdays only. (Excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and weekday holidays).
Time Required
About 1 hour.
Number of Participants
2〜10people
Price
Learn about the recycling culture passed down in Japan, the current state of clothing recycling, and Kissho patterns in kimono fabric. This Japanese-style souvenir will be a great memory of your trip. After making the key chain, enjoy your favorite drink and baked good from the cafe menu.
【Schedule】
１．Learn about the upcycling culture of Japan.
２．Study the meaning and beauty of ancient Japanese patterns.
３．Select your kimono fabric.
４．Create your key chain.
５．Enjoy tea time (drink & baked good).
６．Select the pattern of your FUGURO (kimono fabric purse) souvenir.
In the past, Watari Town was famous for "sericulture", or silk manufacturing. Some sericulture farmers began by spinning thread from cocoons, then weaving fabric and finally making kimonos. Maybe because of this history, elderly women of the town have the habit of carefully keeping fabric pieces from kimonos and other clothes. The people of Watari have the feeling: “Don’t throw away a piece of fabric big enough to wrap three red beans.” Watalis was inspired by this story, so we started an upcycle project. Kimono left in boxes or chests for many years without being used are remade into cute accessories.
| Experience Program Name | Make a Key Chain from Recycled Kimono Fabric Inside a Café |
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| Activity Location | Atelier & Cafe Nakamachi Café |
| Time Required | About 1 hour. |
| Operation Period | All year round, weekdays only. (Excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and weekday holidays). |
| Start Time | 10:00-15:00 Please select the desired time when you apply. |
| Minimum number of participants | 2people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 10people |
| Reservation Deadline | 7 days before by 15:00 |
| About suspension of the activity | In case of cancellation, you will be contacted by the organizer. |
| Important notes regarding participation | ・Participants should be aged 10 or older. (If participant under 10 wishes to join, please consult in advance.) ・Application Deadline: 5 business days in advance by 15:00. |
| Price |
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| What is included in the price | Experience fee, materials cost, handicraft tool rental fee, instruction fee, drink fee, baked goods fee, souvenir (kimono fabric purse FUGURO + your favorite color lip balm), consumption tax. | ||
| Method of Payment | Please pay by cash or card payment on the day. (Available cards: Visa, Master Card...) Electronic money (Suica, iD, LINE Pay...) | ||
| About cancellations and changes | If you wish to cancel or change your reservation, please contact us immediately. Requests for changes may not be available depending on the time and reservation situation. | ||
| Cancellation Policy | ・5～3 days before: 20％ ・2 days before: 50％ ・Same day: 100％ | ||
| Special Gift | Souvenir (your favorite color kimono fabric purse FUGURO + lip balm). |
| Meeting Spot | 22 Azanakamachi, Watari-cho, Watari-gun 989-2351 |
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| Meeting Time | Please come by your reserved time. |
| Access | --By Public Transportation-- 12-minute walk from JR Watari Station (Joban Line) --By Car-- 10-minute drive from Joban Expressway Watari |
| Parking | Yes Restroom, gift shop gallery. |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About Guides and Tours | Staff will lead the experience. |
| About multi-lingual support | Japanese Support is available if accompanied by interpreters. |
Knowing the hidden meanings of the kimono patterns will help you understand the feelings and hopes of the fabric maker. We'll also learn about kimono fabric materials such as silk and cotton while making a key chain from your favorite pattern!