Feriehus i Kyoto

"great for groups" "great for team-building" "contact me for a new date". In this online experience, I start by sharing about my meditation practice. Next, we’ll do two types of meditation together. First is a chanting mantra for 20 minutes. This type of meditation allows you to go deep into your practice. Next we will do a 10-minute breathing-out meditation. Afterwards, you’ll share your questions and reflections on the practice. I am also happy to offer other meditations, such as meditation with a candle or mirror, Qigong, Sutra copying, and counting meditation, one of the basic Zen practices. Other things to note You need to download Zoom onto your phone or computer before the experience starts.

1. I will show you my workshop with commentary. You can see the real site of the textile workshop. At first You can appreciate Nishikori art work. 2.Next You can appreciate the textiles restored from the ancient textile. 3.Next You can appreciate the tall loom restored from the ancient loom. You can sit and take photos at the precious restored tall loom. 4.At the end of the course I will show you the magic show of the textile. It will take about 60~90 minutes. There is a English speaking staff.(supporting host) There is also shopping. Other things to note English support staff Minoru will also guide you through the workshop. ・You take off your shoes in most rooms. ・Eating and drinking in the workshop is prohibited. ・There is one restroom for one person. ・There are two stairs

1. I will show you my workshop with commentary. You can appreciate Nishikori art work, restored textile, restored tall loom , tapestry.　 It will take about 30~60 minutes. 2.In weaving experience of twill weave you choose one kind of color thread from 5 kinds, weave weave of 18 cm square and take it home. It will take about 45 minutes／per person. It will take about 15 minutes for later processing. You will experience in the same place as the place where the weaver is weaving. 3.At the end of the course I will show you the magic show of the textile. There is a English speaking staff.(supporting host) There is also shopping. One loom is available. In the case of two people you will weave in order. The main thread used is silk thread, and other threads are gold thread and lame thread. Other things to note My wife Takako is in charge of weaving when I can't guide you. In addition, English support staff Minoru will also guide you through the workshop. ・You take off your shoes in most rooms. ・Eating and drinking in the workshop is prohibited. ・There is one restroom for one person. ・There are two stairs

Session 1 " Book Binding Workshop" 1. select book cover ( you can choose from our collection of old kimono textile / old cloth textile / varieties of fabrics ) 2. stitch the interior pages of the book by hand 3. cut the edge of the book to size 4. measure the book cover & other materials 5. set and arrange all paper and make book cover 6. assemble the interior of the book and book cover 7. press by hot iron with candle 8. use pressing tools to press book 9. glue on the cover of the book Session 2 ” Embossing ”　 1. choose one or two words from Name/ Date/ Kyoto. Or, one line of your expression like poem or philosophy. 2. choose letter style from letter presses ( Western or Japanese/ Kanji -old Chinese characters ) 3. design to set letter press on the back page of your book cover 4. practice the technic of embossing several times 5. try to emboss with golden leaf ( silver / other colors ) please check photos for each process. -finish Other things to note This course is best suited for adults and families with kids over 13 yrs. old. If you’d like to enjoy a more family oriented class please choose our other course Traditional Kyoto Style Bookmaking.

We are so happy to introduce our favorite and most popular Japanese dish to you!! Japanese egg omelets (tamagoyaki) and chicken meat balls (tsukune) are easy to make, taste great and you’ll never get tired of eating them! The cooking flow includes 4 steps: 1. Make Japanese style egg omelets 2. Prepare teriyaki chicken meat-balls with home-made teriyaki sauce 3. Cutting an apple in the shape of a bunny 4. Serving with cooked rice and decorating the dish to finish We also share values with you during cooking Eggs and meat-balls with green leaves, you can create your own bento just like a flower bed with apple bunny. ・Lots of culture and stories about the bento box A bento box is small space but contains lots of family stories in each bento box. I will share my special memories with our “soul-foods” bento box. ・Sustainable friendly home kitchen ideas I will share Japanese kitchen ideas for no waste. This experience has been used for TEAM-BUILDING, COPORATE EVENTS and BIRTHDAY PARTIES. Teams from LinkedIn, Twitter and other companies have joined making bento boxes with us. Contact us to create your private party!! If you have trouble finding the ingredient or questions, please let me know too! Individuals, couples, friends, family, and team-members; let’s hop in the kitchen and enjoy cooking together! ig @hata_home_kitchen Website: hatahome.kitchen/