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Crafts & Food

We offer programs to experience the cultures of Kyushu with a focus on crafts and food. UNA introduces you to a world of workshops and production sites not easily accessible on one's own.

Nativescapes

Join us to explore modern cultures rooted in local climates, histories, and traditions — what we term “nativescapes.”

Exchange

Our goal is to create a journey that inspires both visitors and those who welcome them. We invite you to be a part of our community, even if for a short time.

CRAFT & ARTS EXPERIENCES

Through the Streets of a Historical Machiya District
Yame Fukushima: Meet the Craftspeople Keeping Traditions Alive (1.5 hours)

4,000 yen
Dates: 10/7, 10/14 (Sat), 10/21 (Sat), 10/28 (Sat),
11/4 (Sat), 11/11 (Sat), 11/18 (Sat), 11/25 (Sat)
13:30~

Tsunagi, Kumamoto: Gaze Upon Art and a Former Elementary School While Riding SUP in the Sea
Tsunagi, Kumamoto: A World View From the Sea Art Viewing and SUP Experience (2hrs)

8,000 yen (tax and insurance included) per person for parties of 2-3
7,000 yen (tax and insurance included) per person for parties of 4-6
Dates: Mon-Fri, 10:00~, by request
Accepting requests now!

Experience Weaving with the Artisan's Own Tools
Stroll Historical Fukuoka with a Hakata-ori Craftsperson (2hrs)

5,800 yen
Dates: 10/7(Sat), 10/21(Sat), 10/28(Sat)
11/4(Sat), 11/18(Sat), 11/23(Sat)

Yame, a Town of Craft
Experience the Crafts of Yame Through Matcha Tea

3,800 yen
Monday, Thursday-Sunday from 14:00~
※Tours are held by request. Please send us your preferred dates using the inquiry form. We will check availability and get back to you as soon as possible.

An Easy-to-Make Eco-Friendly Reusable Bag
Create Your Own Azuma Bag at Nomura Textile（~1hr 45min）

5,800 yen
Monday-Friday: 10:30~
Dates: Please send us your preferred dates using the request form.

Indigo Dyeing Steeped in Kurume Kasuri Tradition
Make Your Very Own Indigo Art at Aizome Kasuri Kobo (2hrs)

13,900 yen
Saturday 14:00-, Sunday 10:30-
Dates: 10/1(Sun), 10/15(Sun), 10/22(Sun), 10/29(Sun)
11/4(Sat), 11/11(Sat), 11/25(Sat)

Visit an Innovative Kurume Kasuri Weaver’s Workshop
Transform Kurume Kasuri into a Scarf at Shimogawa Textile (2hrs)

7,800 yen
Weekday 14:00~, Saturday 10:00~
Dates: Please send us your preferred dates.

[Saga/Ureshino]　Sake Loved by Douglas Mac Arthur! Innovating with Youthful Energy, "Azumacho"
Ureshino’s Sake Brewery, Seto Shuzo A Luxurious Sake Brewing Tour and Tasting (1.5 hours)

5,500 yen (materials and tax included)

Chikugo’s Barley Shochu Brewery: Nishiyoshida Shuzo
Visit a Brewery and Make Your Own Shochu Blend (1hr)

2,700 yen (materials and tax included)
Sat., Sun. 10:30~ ,14:00~
Dates: Please send us your preferred dates using the request form.

Tracing the Roots of an Art of Paper and Glue
Create Washi Paper Lamps with a Yamaga Lantern Craftsperson (2hrs)

5,800 yen
Friday, Saturday 13:00-
Dates: 10/13(Fri), 10/14(Sat), 10/20(Fri),10/27(Fri), 10/28(Sat)

Walk the City with Artist Masamitsu Katsu
Explore Beppu from an Artist’s Perspective (2hrs)

5,800 yen
Dates: 10/7(Sat), 10/21(Sat), 11/4(Sat), 11/11(Sat) 14:00〜

The Excellence of Karatsu Ware at Kentaro Kiln
Learn to Make and Use a Wood-Fired Kiln (4-5hrs)

20,000 yen
Dates: Please send us your preferred dates using the request form

From Glueing to Dyeing in the World of Yotsume Dyehouse
A One-Day Katazome Stencil Dyeing Experience (5hrs)

16,800 yen
Dates: Please send us your preferred dates using the request form

Stylish and Sustainable at Takarajima Senkou
Upcycle Clothes with Natural Indigo Dye (4hrs)

15,800 yen
Dates: Mon-Sun, 13:00~
Please send us your preferred dates.

A Meditative Firework Experience
Create Senko Hanabi at One of Japan’s Last Workshops (3hrs)

7,500 yen
Dates: Please send us your preferred dates.

Tie, Dye, and Weave in One Day
A Behind the Scenes Look at Kurume Kasuri (7hrs)

24,000 yen
Dates: Please send us your preferred dates.

Turning Mountain Foliage into Japanese Washi
A Papermaking Experience at Nao Tesuki Washi Workshop (3hrs)

25,000 yen
Dates: Mon-Fri 13:00~
Please let us know your preferred dates through the inquiry form.

A World of Spice in Kagoshima
Create Your Own Yakuzen Blend from Local Ingredients (1hr)

4,500 yen
Dates: Monday to Saturday 14:00~
Please send us your preferred dates using the request form.

Make Ryumonji Ware with a Local Craftsperson
Craft Pottery from the Clay and Glaze of Kagoshima (1.5hrs)

8,500 yen
Dates: Monday to Saturday 10:00~
Please send your preferred dates using the request form.

Take a Sugary Dive into the World of Rakugan
Make Candy Sculptures with an Expert Craftsperson (2.5hrs)

8,500 yen
Dates: Please send us your preferred dates through the inquiry form.

[Tsunagi, Kumamoto] Enjoy learning about eco-friendly agriculture in a town of art with a lunch of local vegetables!
Tsunagi Town・Citrus workshop with Mr. Yoshitomo Maruta: Covering, harvesting, ripening of Shiranui Citrus (~4 hours x 2 days)

Day 1: A weekend in late November - early December (tentative)
Day 2: A weekend in late January - early February (tentative)

[Tsunagi, Kumamoto] With fresh, pesticide-free Amanatsu citrus juice & a lunch of local vegetables!
Citrus workshop with Mr. Toshikazu Iwasaki: Harvest Amanatsu Citrus in an orchard with a fantastic view (~5 hours)

Tour days: Up to 10 people per group; 2 tours per group per year
Late February - early March (tentative)

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Recommended Course for Those Visiting Yame for the First Time
A Journey to Discover Yame, a Town of Crafts (2 days 1 night)

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