⭐ For centuries, the Japanese people have considered rain not only as something to shield themselves from, but as a refined element signaling the changing seasons. We invite you to spend a special moment embracing this rainy season. Why not discover a way to make you look forward to rainy days?
Highlights
💧 A special workshop where you fold traditional "Pochi-bukuro" envelopes and money wrappers, tie beautiful "Mizuhiki" cords, and arrange them elegantly based on the ancient Japanese art of "Origata" etiquette.
🚄 Savor freshly made Japanese sweets transported directly from Niigata via the "Hako-Kyun" Shinkansen high-speed rail delivery service.
🍡 Taste Niigata's signature "Sasa-dango" (mugwort rice cakes wrapped in bamboo grass), filled with the refreshing aroma of early summer bamboo following a fresh rainfall.
General Info
📅 Dates: Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21
⏳ Duration: Mizuhiki Arrangement Workshop – Approx. 60 minutes
📍 Location: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Tatami
👤 Age Requirement: ・Mizuhiki Arrangement Workshop: Ages 16 and above (Guests aged 10–15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).
*This workshop involves delicate tasks such as folding Japanese washi paper and using wire nippers. For safety reasons, children aged 9 and under are not permitted to participate.
🎒 What to bring: A small bag to take your creations home (such as a plastic bag, clear folder, or Ziploc), and glasses if necessary for detailed work.
♿ Accessibility: Wheelchairs are not permitted on the Tatami mats. However, those who can move to the veranda independently can participate using a high chair with staff support. If you wish to view from a wheelchair or require assistance, please contact (0570-022-030) before purchasing tickets.
⚠️ Important Notice: The ticket sold through this plan is a reservation ticket only. Please note that you must pay on-site (Mizuhiki Arrangement Workshop: 2,300 JPY) to exchange it for an actual admission ticket. Only the ticket exchanged after on-site payment will be valid for entry.
💳On the day of the event, payment can only be made via credit card or transportation IC cards (excluding touch-and-go contactless payment features). Cash is not accepted.
🖼Images shown are for illustrative purposes only. Actual displays and offerings may vary. Participants will create a total of two pieces, similar to those shown in the photos, during the workshop.
❓ Please consult the FAQs for this experience here.
Description
The theme for June is "Water." We invite you to enjoy a special moment that embraces the beauty of rain. At the "Tatami" space, which makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city, you can enjoy two experiences that enrich the rainy season. One is a workshop that adds a modern twist to "Origata," the ancient Japanese art of folding paper envelopes and tying decorative Mizuhiki cords. The other is a Japanese confectionery experience featuring aromatic "Sasa-dango," brought fresh from the famous Niigata shop "Tanaka Honten" via JR East Shinkansen's Hako-byun transportation service. Unwind on the tatami mats while listening to the gentle sound of rain. Why not discover a new way to enjoy rainy days through handicrafts and early summer flavors, perfect for both children and adults?
About Living with the Seasons: 12 Months on Tatami
Once, the "Tatami" mat was the heart of Japanese life—a place to feel the seasonal breeze, savor seasonal flavors, welcome deities, and converse with family. Through this lifestyle of following the natural flow of time, Japan accumulated a wealth of flexible and rich wisdom. "Living with the Seasons" is a monthly program that invites everyone to cherish the seasons together on a grand stage of 100 tatami mats.
