Touring Aki Province - Lean how to play kendama at the kendama workshop

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mariho Aquarium

・The birthplace of the kendama
The kendama is popular all over the world as being a cool play. Did you know that Hiroshima, famous for the World Heritage Itsukushima shrine, is the birthplace of it? The traditional toy kendama and its culture is created by woodworking technology which Hatsukaichi city is proud of. The Kendama World Cup 2014 was also held there. Currently known as a sacred place of kendama, people from Japan but also from abroad visit. A specialist kendama shop also opened and the kendama master and the professional staff, who are conveying the pleasure of kendama to the world, will explain about the history and wonder of kendama.
・Kendama lesson
Please watch the kendama performance by the instructor. You will be captivated by the brilliant handwork that manipulates the Kendama which makes it seem like it is alive. After receiving direct and easy-to-understand instructions from the kendama master and the staff, you ought to want to try it quickly. From adults to children, no matter your age it is no problem if you are a beginner. Let's try various skills from simple techniques to difficult things! If it is difficult, it is even more pleasing to be able to do it after training! Beginners and advanced players can experience a different sense of accomplishment, so you will not get tired of it.
・Take the kendama with you
You can take the kendama home with you that you used for your experience.Decorate your plain kendama with colors and decorations so you will fall in love with your original kendama. When you return to your country, please try and show off the skills that you learned in the birthplace of kendama, Hiroshima, in front of your family and friends.

Duration: 1 hour