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①Deep dive into dyeing chemistry and science
②Decode the engineering of Jacquard looms
③Hands-on silk handkerchief dyeing

①Travel back in time to the Edo period! Dress in a glamorous kimono and stroll through Ouchi-juku, a town with 300-year-old traditional buildings, alongside a guide.
②Relax in a traditional house with matcha and yokan (included in the fee).
③Learn about life in Ouchi-juku at the time at the Ouchi-juku Townscape Exhibition Hall (admission included).

①Enjoy a live performance up close by groups that participate in the summer Neputa Festival.
②Includes two drinks and a special plate featuring nine varieties of Aomori’s local cuisine.
③The venue is completely immersed in the world of Neputa, featuring decorations such as goldfish Neputa and paintings by leading Neputa painting artists from Hirosaki.

①A workshop where you can make your own unique sakazuki (sake cup) while learning the history of Tazen’s copper craftsmanship.
②Experience the charm of copper through your five senses—the sound of hammering, the texture, and the changing expression of the metal as it is polished.
③Take your finished cup home to enjoy for years to come as a “growing vessel” that deepens with use.

①Morioka: A Destination Capturing Global Attention
Selected by the New York Times as one of the “52 Places to Go in 2023,” Morioka is gaining international acclaim as a tourist destination.
②A City Where History, Culture, and Nature Exist in Harmony
Experience Morioka, where traditional culture, historical architecture, and beautiful nature coexist in perfect balance.
③Discover the Everyday Life Beyond the Tourist Sites
Walk through the former castle town and visit the Morioka Castle ruins to experience the local life and atmosphere that standard sightseeing tours often miss.

①Enjoy a sake tasting and pairing experience featuring Akita’s recommended local sake, taught by a local liquor store owner inside a historical samurai residence.
②In each session, you can compare 3–4 types of local sake and experience pairings with local specialty snacks.
③A stroll through the samurai district before or after the experience is highly recommended! There are samurai residences open to the public, tea houses, and souvenir shops nearby.