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Ultimate Japan Otaku Adventure Trip Ideas Part 3

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Prepare to get isekai'd to the land of Anime and Tokusatsu. Japan is a land of captivating contrasts, where otaku culture thrives alongside centuries-old traditions. This itinerary takes you beyond the typical otaku path, exploring real life anime lo...

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First Time in Japan? Learn Japan Basics!

In Japan, English is not as widely understood as you might expect. Punctual trains and buses will depart on time, so you need to be prepared. 

When traveling in Japan, which offers so many exciting things to do, having the right knowledge and creating an efficient plan is key.

 
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Spontaneous trips can be fun, but if you've come all the way to Japan, you’ll want to make the most of it, right? 

In Japan, English is not as widely understood as you might expect. Punctual trains and buses will depart on time, so you need to be prepared. 

When traveling in Japan, which offers so many exciting things to do, having the right knowledge and creating an efficient plan is key. 

While exploring the classic Asakusa in Tokyo, a Japanese guide will share tips on how to enjoy your time in Japan, recommend delicious restaurants, and highlight must-see spots. 

We’ll also help with your itinerary! Let’s resolve any concerns or questions about your trip on the first day of your arrival in Japan! 

During the tour, you’ll visit a Japanese restaurant and enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine (included in the tour fee). Feel free to relax and discuss your itinerary with us.
First Time in Japan? Discover Asakusa & Learn Japan Basics!
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A Feast of Cuteness

What is cute in Japanese?
In Japanese, the word “kawaii” has a meaning that sits more or less at the juncture of "cute," "tiny," or "lovable." The cute aesthetic—with its bold, nearly cartoon-like lines and rounded forms—informs a large segment of Japanese popular culture.

From creating kawaii sushi to character-shaped bento boxes, kawaii food transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary, heartwarming experiences.

 
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Immerse yourself in the playful spirit of Japanese “kawaii” culture with our Tokyo Character Sushi Experience! Learn to craft adorable character sushi, capturing the creativity and charm unique to Japan. 

Kawaii culture is a beloved aspect of Japanese life, celebrating all things cute and whimsical across anime, manga, fashion, and everyday objects. This workshop, led by enthusiastic local instructors, brings kawaii culture to your fingertips with an ...

Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or groups of friends, our workshop provides a friendly, social environment to create and share your sushi art. Plus, our convenient Tokyo location near popular areas like Shibuya, Asakusa, and Tokyo Station makes it...
Create Kawaii Sushi in Tokyo Cooking Experience
 
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I will explain and demonstrate how to make each design step by step. This class is for suitable for someone who wants to have a unique experience, and also someone who wants to seriously learn the techniques and improve their skills for future use.
Nerikiri and Matcha Making Class in Kyoto
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Learn to make two classic mochi sweets (fruit daifuku) with a certified wagashi-making teacher. Also make 2 Nerikiri which are main sweets for Tea ceremony. 

You can receive tips about exploring the neighborhood and take home recipes so you can make your favorite treats again!  

You will also be time to learn about the history and culture of mochi. There is also a simple tea ceremony experience where you can do a tea ceremony by yourself. You can have a good time in a homey house like your grandmother's house in Japan.
Private Mochi・Matcha sweets Making Class Near Shibuya Area
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You can experience the Japanese culture of making nerikiri, a creative Japanese confectionery. 

By making as well as eating, you will deepen your knowledge of Japanese sweets. 

The instructor is a professional, so you will be able to experience real Japanese culture. 

The class size is small, so you will be satisfied with the attention to detail of each individual. 

This activity will take place in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, a town of vintage clothing and fashion. 

This activity is recommended for those who want to learn more about Japanese confectionery culture and tea.
Experience making cute confectionary Nerikiri Making in Tokyo
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This is a quiet residential area around Toshimaen Station where the Harry Potter interactive facility “Warner Boozers Studio Tour Tokyo” is located. 

Using rice flour cake as a base, you can decorate the cake with lively flowers (made with anko (bean paste) squeezing). 

You can enjoy the experience of making a cake that will bring joy to the recipient. 

In the trial lesson, we will explain the process in an easy-to-understand way for those who are new to flower squeezing. 

The rice flour cake (sorgi) for the base will be prepared in advance by the instructor. 

After coloring the red bean paste with the color of your choice, you will squeeze ranunculus, ranunculus buds, and kodemari flowers. 

You will learn the basic posture, tools, materials, and colors of flower pressing. 

You will be able to take home a cake box. This popular class has been attended by a total of 750 people.
Real Flower Cake Cooking Experience in Nerima,Tokyo
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Cooking under the guidance of a professional chef.

You can learn how to cook it easily at home and also about traditional Japanese cuisine. You can feel the joy of decorating Kawaii and Japanese culture.

We hope you will take the Kawaii Bento outside and enjoy a picnic once you've made it!
Private Kawaii Bento Cooking Class
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This 6-hour walking tour includes a 120-minute Kyaraben-making lesson at Kawaii Cooking Studio in Roppongi*. 

Kyaraben, or "character bento," are boxed lunches decorated to resemble popular fictional characters and other cute things such as animals or plants. 

In this lesson, you'll have the opportunity to create your own adorable Kyaraben! Making kyaraben is a special experience that can only be done while staying in Japan.

Before your experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at Kawaii Cooking Studio after a 4-hour walking tour. 

Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour.

*If Roppongi Studio is full, we will arrange other studios in Omote-Sando, Ginza, or Yoyogi.
Tokyo 6hr Private Tour & Kawaii Japanese Bento Making Experience
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Dive into the Vibrant Heart of "Kawaii" Culture at Our Tokyo Umami Experience! Learn to make charming character bento with guidance from passionate local instructors.

【Menu】
Choose between two types of kawaii bento. The menu will be confirmed via email after booking.

1. Panda Bento 
2. Brown Bear Bento 
3. Limited-Edition Seasonal Bento (inspired by Japanese culture)

Vegetarian and allergy-friendly options are available (e.g., no nuts, wheat, or milk). Please let us know when booking.

【Location】
Conveniently near Tokyo Station, Shibuya, and Asakusa, perfect for your Tokyo itinerary.

【Free Options】
For a limited time, enjoy two add-ons! (Not available on days with adjacent bookings. Please contact us in advance.)

1. 30-mins Advanced Side Dish Prep (Before the Workshop)
2. 30-mins Akasaka Tour (After the Workshop)

No prior cooking experience is required! Let’s create photogenic bento in a fun and friendly setting!
Tokyo Kawaii Bento Cooking Class - Create Cute Lunchboxes!
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Kyara-ben are all the rage in Japan. Let's make bento shaped like Pokemon, Pikachu, and other characters.

Characters from anime, manga, and video games return to the bento world. We will also make Japanese home-style dishes with the characters.

・Even for first timers, the program is easy to make, even though it may seem difficult.

・This program can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, from children.

・The program is taught by a nationally licensed instructor (available in English).

・Vegan, kosher, halal, and other dietary restrictions are accommodated.
Making a Pokémon Pikachu character Bento
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Japanese "Bento" is popular as "BENTO" overseas. "Chara-ben", a kind of bento which shapes rice and side dishes into manga and anime characters, is a unique culture of animation advanced country Japan, attracting attitudes all over the world In this ...

This will be an experience of making a very cute chara-ben decorated with seaweed and cheese easily. It will be too cute to be ate.

It is a new attempt to let foreigners get connections with Japanese culture through Japanese-style food.
Chara-ben (Character Lunch Box) Making
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Experience Japan's unique food culture in our class with our experienced cooking instructor, who can speak English well!

Hands-on support for your Chara-ben cooking experience in friendly manner.
Making a bento box with cute character look in Japan
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Join us for a delightful culinary experience where both children and adults can enjoy crafting adorable Teddy Bear Character Bento! Immerse yourself in Japanese culture through this fun and creative meal, featuring vibrant ingredients and charming de...
Create a Kawaii Teddy Bear Bento in Tokyo
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Learn how to make traditional and cute decorative sushi rolls under the guidance of a professional chef. You can choose one of two flower patterns to make. It's a private lesson and you can take it away. Vegetarian menus are also available.
Making decorative sushi rolls near Tokyo Skytree
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Enjoy hospitality in a townhouse that feels like home, and have a special experience that is different from your usual trip. Spend an elegant time and experience a once-in-a-lifetime local exchange. 

Enjoy the four seasons of Japan in the heart of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. 

Realize the ultimate “value” to the fullest. 

Sushi is one of the most famous foods in Japan, and decorative sushi is also an ancient culture. You can even make characters that are very popular in Japan. This sushi produces the same pattern whether it is cut or not. This is a valuable experience... 

Feel the excitement of cutting the sushi after completion. After the meal, please enjoy the matcha (powdered green tea) experience. You will be served matcha tea one by one in the tatami room. We will carefully explain the utensils and how to brew th...
Decorated Sushi Making Experience in Kyoto
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Blossoms & Baths

What is “Hanami”?
Hanami (花見, "flower viewing") is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers (花, hana) in this case almost always mean those of the cherry (桜, sakura) or, less frequently, plum (梅, ume) trees.

What is “Onsen”?
 In Japan, onsen (温泉) are hot springs and the bathing facilities and traditional inns around them. There are approximately 25,000 hot spring sources throughout Japan, and approximately 3,000 onsen establishments use naturally hot water from these geot...

 
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Check out Japan’s famous cherry blossom blooms and see snow monkeys on a full-day trip from Nagano. After visiting the Jigokudani Monkey Park, you’ll stop for lunch, then visit several different ‘hanami’ spots to admire the cherry blossom trees. This...

Northern Nagano cherry blossom and snow monkey tour

See Japanese macaques at the Jigokudani Monkey Park

Visit the blooming sakura trees of the northern region with your guide

Learn about the yearly tradition of welcoming spring in Japan
(Spring Only) 1-Day Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano Tour
 
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Cultural norms can make it difficult for travelers with tattoos to find an onsen that welcomes them. This private service gives you tickets and directions to an onsen in central Tokyo that welcomes patrons with tattoos. Enjoy this Japanese pastime wi...

Includes the onsen entry ticket and an alcoholic or soft drink

Enjoy views of the Tokyo Sky Tree from the onsen

Towels and face cloths are provided

Visit an inclusive onsen that you would struggle to find alone
Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink
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The history of Yakatabune dates back to the Heian period (794-1185) and the Edo period (1603-1868), where these traditional boats were used by nobles and merchants for entertainment. 

From late March to early April each year, cherry blossoms bloom across Japan, attracting many visitors. The 1-kilometer cherry blossom path along the Sumida River near Asakusa Temple is a historic viewing spot. Taking a boat cruise is a unique way to...

Friendly Reminder :

• Departure times for beef sukiyaki are: 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM, and 7:30 PM.

• Departure time for afternoon tea is 2:00 PM. 

• Contact the activity provider 3 days earlier if you would prefer pork to beef or a non-strict vegetarian option (a meatless dish with vegetables and sweet soy sauce soup).

• Cherry blossom season is weather-dependent; we cannot guarantee peak bloom on every trip. Thank you for your understanding.
Cherry Blossom Cruise on Tokyo Bay Lunch/Dinner/ Tea/Japan Show
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See two of the top attractions near Nagano on this full-day excursion. Explore the tranquil grounds of the 1400-year-old Zenko-ji Temple, one of Japan's most important temples. Enjoy a guided sake tasting at a nearby brewery and a hearty lunch at a l...

Explore Zenko-ji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples

Taste various sakes and learn more about the Japanese beverage

Learn about snow monkeys in their natural habitat at the Snow Monkey Park

Enjoy a delicious lunch designed to highlight the best of Nagano
1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano
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Who's that cosplay??

What is “Cosplay”?
 
It is the activity or practice of dressing up as a character from a work of fiction (such as manga, anime, or video game)

The Japanese term "cosplay" (コスプレ, kosupure) was coined in 1984. A rapid growth in the number of people cosplaying as a hobby since the 1990s has made the phenomenon a significant aspect of popular culture in Japan, as well as in other parts of East ...

 
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You can wear your favorite anime costume and photo shooting. We will perform high-quality makeup and take high-quality cosplay shoots that make full use of lighting. We also offer advanced retouching.Requests for make-up only are welcome.
Osaka:Cosplay Photography
 
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Cosplay9 is Japanese Cyberpunk-focused Cosplay Experience Service! Immerse yourself in the neon-lit otaku capital of the world: Akihabara! 

This one-of-a-kind tour is perfect for anyone seeking an unforgettable experience in Japan.

We provide professional cosplay services to help you dive into a cyberpunk world, including professionally made costumes, cosplay-specialized makeup artists, and professional photographers! 

Our expert makeup team will transform you into the ultimate version of yourself, and we will do everything to match your preferences for wigs and costumes—just let us know if you have a specific style of cyberpunk character that you want to be! A pro... 

Our vision is to nurture a society that embraces diversity and self-expression through cosplay!
Cosplay Experience with Professional Makeup and Photo Shoot!
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Unleash Your Inner Speed Demon (in Costume!)

Get ready for laughs and lightning-fast laps! This list dives into the wild and wonderful world of costume go-kart racing, where the fun is just as important as the finish line. Discover the joy of combining speed, creativity, and a whole lot of sill...

 
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Tour Tokyo’s highlights in an unforgettable way—dressed up in costume, traveling by go-kart. Your tour is both fun and safe, with a safety briefing, and a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost. During the tour, drive past many Tokyo landmarks i... 

• Care-free day with costume rental, kart rental, and guide included 
• Tour Tokyo in a fun and unique way—in a street go-kart tour 
• Choose from a variety of costumes of characters from games, comics, or anime 
• See many city highlights such as Tokyo Tower, and Rainbow Bridge
Flagship 2-Hours Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Tokyo Bay Shop
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I am GUNDAM!

Calling all Mobile Suit pilots! Check out these awesome spots where you can experience the world of Gundam.

 
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This huge shopping mall on a man-made island is geared to tourists with its mix of Japanese and international shops. There are language assistance services and foreign-visitor discounts.
Diver City Tokyo Plaza
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This is the first life-sized GUNDAM statue to appear in the Kansai area. The statue is approximately 17 meters tall, and its unprecedented pose, with one knee raised and the arm raised wide, creates the image of a hand reaching out to the universe an... 

Reusing the materials from the Life-Sized Moving Gundam that was exhibited at the "GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA (Yokohama, Kanagawa)" from December 2020 to March 2024, it will appear in its new form as the RX-78F00/E GUNDAM. 

*The “life-sized GUNDAM statue” to be set at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan will not be a moving GUNDAM.
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION
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