For foreigners visiting Japan “Experience Japanese Culture Firsthand”

For foreigners visiting Japan
“Experience Japanese Culture Firsthand”
A 6 minute walk from the Nagoya station Sakura-dori Entrance(Bullet train side)
Before getting on a bullet train, why don’t you extend your trip a little and have an
experience in Japanese culture?
MIRAKU-ZA is a theatre built in a traditional Japanese style. Usually, traditional performing
arts like shaminsen* or Japanese drums, Kabuki styled play and concerts are being held,
but we have prepared various kinds of programs that you can experience Japanese
culture.
Please fill in the required things printed at the bottom and apply through e-mail or fax.
(*)”Shamisen” is a three stringed guitar.
Place: Miraku-Za(Nakamura-ku, Nagoya)
About MIRAKU-ZA: it was built in 1987 by the head master
of Fujimoto Japanese Music School, Hideuchi Fujimoto.
KUREHA-ZA, which is the important intangible country
heritage, has been referred to make, and it took three
years to complete from scheming.
Every single building material is authentic and a genuine
Japanese performing arts can be appreciated in a
classical atmosphere, where audiences and performers
come together. Nowadays, these kinds of theatre has
become rare. The three stored building is composed of a
relatively wide lobby with a counter for the cafe on the first
floor. The third floor is used as a theatre. When the number
of participants is small, (4 to 6) or the theatre is booked, the
first floor will be used to go through the program.
Stage
Building of
“MIRAKU-ZA”
Lobby on the first floor
Openings: Every Thursdays and Saturdays from 13:00 to 16:00
1) Please note that if there were no applications 10 days before, it may be postponed.
2)When performances are held at the theatre, programs will be canceled or held in a
different place.
3)Minimum number of participants to be hold: 4
Programs that you can experience
1. Japanese folk songs (Shamisen and Japanese
drums)
Most of the Japanese instruments are from the
main land like China, but its shape and tones
have evolved completely differently in Japan.
With the explanation of Japanese instruments in
between, you will experience playing Japanese
drums. Towards the end, you will practice and
experience to ensemble with Shamisen.
(Duration: about 90min)
2. Ikebanna (Flower arrangement)
The flowers devoted for Buddha has been said is the
start of “Ikebana”. Buddhism was introduced to
Japan in the sixth century, which means that
“Ikebana” has a history of more than 1400 years.
Foreigners from all over the world learn “Ikebana”,
and some get a masters license. Through this program,
we will teach you the basis of “Ikebana”, and you can
experience “Ikebana” as you like.
(Duration: about 60min)
3.Sado (Japanese tea ceremony)
Japanese teas have become a trend
overseas with rise of health-conscious minds.
Sado is not only a rules of stiff manners.
If you learn the basics and essence of it, it
will become a more enjoyable experience.
(Duration: about 60 min)
4.Kimono wearing experience.
You can experience wearing a traditional
Japanese garment, kimono. Using only ribbons
to dress, it can be adjusted to fit the physiques
of Japanese people, and can be said that it is
reasonable. For climatic reasons, in the
summer, you will be wearing Yukata, informal
cotton Kimono. In this workshop you can
learn about the manner and etiquette.
(Duration : about 60 min.)
5.Shodo(Calligraphy)
We will teach you how to write kanji and how
to hold a brush while revealing the origin of the
Kanji.
(Duration : about 40min.)
6. Making Japanese aroma oil
In Japan, there is a custom called “Kodo”
which you enjoy the scent of an aromatic
tree. Through this program you can enjoy
making Japanese essential oil made in
Japan, which is also familiar overseas.
(Duration : about 60 min.)
7. Samurai experience
You will experience how to handle and
move with a “katana”, the symbol of a
Japanese Samurai soul, with a professional
actor. In the end you can enjoy the mini
Samurai show.
(Duration: about 90min.)
8.Experiencing Japanese food
We will make easy Japanese food together
that you can cook when you get back
home. In the end you will have a taste of it.
Menu examples are: rolled sushi, Soba
noodles, inari sushi (rice stuffed into
pouches of sweet deep-fried tofu), miso
soup, and etc.
(Duration: about 90 min.)
9. Sake tasting
“Nihonshu”, a liquor made from rice, suits
with various kind of dishes, which makes it
popular overseas. Whether hot or cold,
Japanese Sake tastes good, and through
this program you can experience how
Japanese sake is drunk according to the
time of the year.
No.
Programs
Price
(Group of 4 or more)
Price
(Group of 7 to 9)
1
Japanese folk songs
¥5,500.-
¥4,500.-
2
Ikebanna
¥5,500.-
¥5,300.-
3
Sado
¥5,000.-
¥4,800.-
4
Kimono wearing experience
¥6,500.-
¥5,600.-
5
Shodo (Calligraphy)
¥5,000.-
¥4,800.-
6
Making Japanese aroma oil
¥5,000.-
¥4,500.-
7
Samurai experience
¥7,500.-
¥6,500.-
8
Experiencing Japanese food
¥9,500.-
¥8,500.-
9
Sake tasting
¥6,500.-
¥5,600.-
＊Includes sweets + tea or coffee (except Sado)
How to apply
Please let us know your name, contact information in Japan, the name of the program,
the date of your request, and the number of participants through e-mail listed below. Due
to arrangement constraints, please contact us 10 days before the date of your request.
Miraku-za is usually used as a theatre for plays and concerts, we may not be able to hold
the program depending on the date and the time. Please note that in cases like that we
will adjust by using a different place.
If you have any Japanese culture that you want to experience besides the programs
listed above, or in a bigger group, feel free to contact us. We will try our best to realize it.
Where to apply: JFF Corporation (Representatives: Miyakawa, Takahashi)
E-mail address: [email protected]
Phone number: +81-(0)52-413-8200 (available: Mon-Fri, 9:00-18:00)
FAX number: +81-(0)52-433-3039
Address: 1-29 Katoricho, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 453-0055 Japan