Ninja kids in Kyoto! Learning ninja skills at the dojo
How much ‘ninja’ is too much? Surely there is no limit! We had already had a great time exploring the ‘ninja’ temple in Kanazawa, but now it was time to understand more about the art of being a ninja, and…
Sushi making class at Chagohan in Tokyo
When we conjured up images of Japan, sushi was one of the first things to come to mind. This was certainly true for Rafe and eating plenty was high on his wish list for this trip. A sushi making lesson…
Banging the Taiko drum in a class with Taiko-Lab, Tokyo
Taiko drums come in many different shapes and sizes and are embedded deeply in Japanese culture going right back as early as the 6th century. They have been used in warfare and are an important part of religious ceremonies in…