Osaka : locations saisonnières

"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.

I welcome you to my sake tasting experience in Kobe. We'll explore at least four of my favorite breweries in Nada area. I'm passionate about sake, and I’d like to share with you the process of sake making, comparing different kinds and brands. You will taste the differences between sakes—the highest quality, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and many other seasonable sakes. We'll also visit a special brewery, founded over 250 years ago, that still makes sake in small batches. It is the one of the smallest breweries around here. You will get to know the production method, while getting a feel for the deliciousness by actually tasting freshly made sake. Finally, we'll visit an innovative brewery that makes brandy, sherry, Chardonnay in sake and citrus fruit sakes. Other things to note Please eat something before drinking sake! The transportation fee is not included. We walk around 3km, I recommend that you wear comfortable shoes. Please bring a backpack for souvenir sake bottles.

We will explore the non touristic areas of Shinsekai & Nishinari where you'll lift the veil of "perfect Japan" and get a real, honest & deep understanding of how Osaka really functions!! NOTE: I would NOT recommend this tour to all.....If you ARE intrepid, well travelled & seeking an unfiltered side of Osaka, this is for you:) First we'll get a taste of retro Osaka. Be transported back in time to a Japan barely recognizable: jump into retro video game palors, old fashioned markets & more. After, you'll see how the locals entertain & get entertained by night: From unique only in Japan games, to crazy fishing restaurants to a peek at Osakan theatre. Here eat at 2 stalls, trying 2 local delicious side dishes/snacks. This area is home to some of the most amazing back alleys you will ever see. There you'll breath & interact with local gatherings feeling the energy & history that is profound. A stones throw away you'll discover an area with untouched, abandoned properties...forming an incredible ambiance in the middle of the city: A surreal experience! NOTE: This tour exposes taboo topics such as: Yakuza, sexism, war, illegal gambling, prostitution, illcit businesses, pachinko, homelessness, welfare system etc...we'll tell you the history, making it ALL relevant! Finally, you'll have the option to eat a full dinner at a tasty restaurant after the tour has finished Other things to note Please bring decent shoes (we will walk at a medium pace on flat ground for 2.5hrs). Also be prepared to eat a lot of delicious food.....we will go to 2 stalls. If you want to come to the dinner after the tour finishes please join us.

WELCOME TO JAPANESE COOKING If you’ve always had an interest in Japanese cuisine, and wondered how you can reproduce some of the Japanese dishes you’ve had before, come join us at my cooking class, you’ll learn to cook Osaka stir-fried noodles in a normal fry pan. 1. Osaka Stir-Fried noodles PRICE for per person: 2,000 yen (About US$20) Duration: 1.25 hours NOTE: ＊The complete ingredient list will be sent to you after booking automatically. ＊Osaka stir-fried noodle will be normally cooked with slices pork belly, or squid here in Osaka, but you can choose favorite ingredients like fried tofu, mushroom, chicken, or prawn instead. ＊If your team is larger than the maximum number, please send me a message.

My Origami workshop is great for groups, team-building! I've done with so many groups from companies and universities. If you can't find a suitable slot, please contact me for a new date and time. First, I'll show you how popular Origami is among the Japanese people. And next, I'll show you the brief story and history of "1000 Origami cranes." You'll know why we find many of them at Shinto Shrines and some War memorial parks all over Japan. And then it's time to make "One thousand origami cranes" together! It takes about 20 minutes to 30 minutes to make one crane. So in my Origami experience, let's do 1 to 3 Origami cranes depending on how fast you can make. After making some Origami cranes, let's put them together with strings. If you want to make "One thousand origami cranes," you can keep going after my experience. Historically, Japanese people make "One thousand origami cranes" for happiness, eternal good luck, long life, or recovery from illness or injury. But this time, let's make and pray for the earliest convergence of COVID19. I'll make thousands of cranes out of this Airbnb experience, and I'll take them to the famous Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and pray for the earliest convergence of COVID19, too! After making Origami cranes, I can show you how to make Origami balloons and Ninja stars, too :) I'm looking forward to e-meeting you all soon!