Osaka Workshops

I have always wanted to watch a sumo wrestling match, but this was a good start for us. We learned a lot about sumo history, got to meet retired sumo wrestlers, got to see them fight on the ring, and got to challenge them as well… it was really an awesome experience! our host was American, and knew very well about sumo history and the current time of sumo. we loved everything about it!!! we encourage everyone to do this since it’s a really great experience!

10/10 experience! We booked this for a fun thing to do for my husbands 50th birthday. The team was so fun and helped us through every single step of the way. Our chopsticks turned out beautiful and we now have a valuable and usable souvenir! LOVED THIS! GREAT JOB TEAM!!!

A very lovely little tea ceremony; the lady was very kind and friendly. She explained and demonstrated everything wonderfully, and then helped us do it ourselves.

Did not attend as I booked for the wrong location. However, I managed to get a last minute entry to Osaka Sumo Shinsekai who were so very hospitable and welcoming. The hosts and wrestlers are highly interactive and pleasant. The show is entertaining and audience participation is welcomed. You may purchase beverages and snacks on-site. The show is family friendly. This location is in easy walking distance from the Tsutehkaku tower and Janjan Yokocho alley, a vibrant area that has shopping, dining and amusement arcades.

Staff were full of life, toured the local area in our ninja outfits , found some hidden spots in the alleys to explore - then learnt how to throw the shuriken(star knife) fire a blow dart, and swing a katana - all while having a great time. Would recommend to anyone.

Our Osaka Cup Noodles Museum & Chicken Ramen tour with Satoshi Yamamoto was great. Yamamoto was very friendly and overall an excellent tour guide. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who has yet to visit the museum. This was an overall a very good experience. Make sure to stop by their gift store!

Painting a traditional Daruma doll in Osaka turned out to be one of the most meaningful experiences of our trip. It’s such a simple idea, painting a face onto your own Daruma but it carries so much intention behind it. You set a goal, paint one eye, and then complete the other when that goal comes true. It made the whole activity feel personal, not just creative. Even without perfect language, the staff guided us so kindly through the process. There was something really calming about sitting down, focusing, and putting your own little personality into the design. No pressure for it to be perfect just yours. It ended up being more than just a souvenir. It felt like we were taking home a small piece of Japanese culture, along with a quiet reminder of our goals. Such a wholesome, grounding experience—and something we’ll actually keep and look back on.

very intimate and engaging session..interesting and pearls are amazing..we popped next door for a macha while he mounted our pearls in a necklace setting

the process was smooth and easy. the instructor set up the warp and we just had to weave the weft. we were taught to use the shuttle, and before that given free choice to pick our skeins for weaving. we were also given 2 free coasters and 2 friendship bracelets at the end of the workshop which was a very nice touch. the studio was also very cosy to be in.