WAK JAPAN

25/08/2026

「夢」dream 、「美」beauty、寿「congratulations」

Shodo — Japanese Calligraphy

Shodo is more than the art of writing beautiful Japanese characters.It is a practice of calming the mind, focusing on the present moment, and expressing what is within us through each brushstroke.

Before the brush touches the paper, we quiet our minds, breathe deeply, and concentrate.
Every stroke carries our energy, emotions, and state of mind.

In Shodo, perfection is not the goal.
What matters is the spirit behind each stroke.

It is an art, but also a way of cultivating the mind and oneself.

#書道

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

🍵🌿 留学生と一緒に茶の湯かるた＆茶道体験 🌿🍵

先日、わくわく館にて「留学生と一緒に茶の湯かるたと茶道を楽しむ会」を開催しました！
英語や茶の湯に興味のある幼児・小学生とその保護者の皆様、そして留学生が集まり、世代や国を超えた楽しい交流の時間となりました✨

まずは「茶の湯かるた」に挑戦！
留学生も一生懸命日本語を聞き取りながら、子どもたちと白熱の勝負🔥
年齢や国籍を超えて一緒に楽しめるのが、かるたの魅力です。札を取った後は、そこに書かれた「茶の湯の心」を日本語と英語の両方で学びました🍃

休憩時間には、ガーナ出身の留学生がガーナの遊びを紹介してくれました🇬🇭
子どもも大人も一緒になって大盛り上がり！笑顔があふれる交流の時間となりました😊

その後は、ワックジャパンのベテラン茶道講師による本格的な茶道体験。
お茶会でのお作法を学び、点てたてのお抹茶をいただきました🍵
本格的なお抹茶は、小さなお子さまには少し苦く感じられたかもしれません🍵
一方で、夏らしい涼やかな水まんじゅうは皆さんに大好評！
笑顔で召し上がる姿がとても印象的でした✨

日本の伝統文化を楽しみながら、世界とつながる。
そんな夏のひとときになっていたら嬉しく思います🌿
ご参加いただいた皆様、本当にありがとうございました！

📢 次回開催のお知らせ
🗓️ 8月2日（日）
👧 対象：5歳以上の幼児～中学生

まだお席に空きがございます！
ぜひお気軽にご参加ください😊
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#茶道 #茶の湯 #国際交流 #かるた

02/07/2026

A wonderful family of three joined our Bento Making Experience in a traditional Japanese machiya. 🏡🍱

A Japanese bento is more than just a lunchbox—it reflects care, balance, seasonality, and the warmth of preparing a meal for someone you love.

It was a pleasure to share this beautiful part of Japanese culture and see our guests create their own colorful, homemade bento together. We hope this experience becomes a cherished memory of their time in Japan.

Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to welcoming you again!

#ワックジャパン

22/06/2026

✨ Welcome to Our HomeVisit Cooking Program! ✨

This is a one-of-a-kind special program offered exclusively by WAKJAPAN, where guests visit a local instructor’s home, experience Japanese culture firsthand, and get a glimpse into everyday life in Japan.

We welcome guests from all over the world every day, and our instructors warmly host them in their homes with genuine hospitality and care.

Compared to our Machiya experiences, this program offers a more intimate and homely atmosphere, making it a truly unique cultural experience.

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting guests from the USA and the UK for our Home Visit Obanzai Program. Both groups enjoyed learning about and tasting traditional Japanese home-cooked dishes!

Thank you for joining us 😊

19/06/2026

After shopping for fresh ingredients at the vibrant Nishiki Market, our guests from Texas enjoyed a hands-on rolled sushi-making experience in a traditional Kyoto machiya kitchen. Following a handwritten recipe prepared by the instructor, they learned about Japanese seasonings, cooking techniques, and the art of home-style Japanese cuisine. A memorable cultural experience filled with learning, creativity, and delicious homemade rolled sushi! ✨

18/06/2026

Experience of Kimonos at Wakuwaku-kan

Everyone looked absolutely wonderful in their kimonos. They wore them beautifully and seemed to be truly enjoying the experience.

In fact, they were repeat visitors—they had visited us seven years ago as well.

Thank you again for coming. Please come back soon and make more great memories while enjoying Kyoto.

Thank you, too, for granting permission to post on social media.

10/06/2026

We were delighted to welcome a wonderful family from London to our popular private tea ceremony experience.

Their trip to Japan is a special celebration of the son’s university graduation and 21st birthday.

We are deeply grateful for this precious meeting—Ichigo Ichie (一期一会), the Japanese spirit of cherishing a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Thank you for being part of such a memorable experience with us. 🍵✨

#一期一会

03/06/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful couples from France and introducing them to the richness and depth of Japanese culture. Thank you for joining our private tea ceremony program!

Nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir de merveilleux couples venus de France et de leur faire découvrir la richesse et la profondeur de la culture japonaise. Merci d’avoir participé à notre programme privé de cérémonie du thé !

#ワックジャパン #茶道

29/05/2026

A family from Tennessee, USA — parents and their two lovely daughters — are staying in Tokyo and Kyoto during the school summer vacation.
The slightly bitter taste of matcha seemed new to them.but they enjoyed learning the tea ceremony etiquette and making tea themselves. Thank you very much for joining us!