Eco-friendly bamboo fan-making experience

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You can make your own Marugame-Uchiwa fans, which are designated as a traditional Japanese craft!
With a history of over 400 years, they used to be popular souvenirs.
You can not only make your own uchiwa fan, but also experience the inherited traditions and learn about the history of the region and the efforts to enhance sustainability in the present day, such as why bamboo uchiwa fans were created in this area.

●Overview of the experience
Explanation of the history and process of making uchiwa fans and preparation: approx. 15 mins.
Make an uchiwa while receiving an explanation from a craftsman: approx. 60 mins - (varies according to the individual)
*For large groups, it is also possible to have a craftsman visit a different venue, such as a hotel banquet or conference room, to hold the experience (prior consultation required, travel and venue fees are not included).

●Educational benefits
In addition to being able to experience the refined skills of the craftsmen in front of their eyes, visitors can also learn about the cycle of 'manufacturing => people development => community development'.
In addition, visitors can learn about the value of bamboo uchiwa fans and solutions to environmental problems, and realize how precious it is to pass on history and past wisdom to future generations.


・Required time for the programme: 90 minutes
・Time of year: All year round
・Minimum number of participants: 1 person
・Maximum number of participants: workshop - 10 people, museum - 40 people.
　*When there are many people, the programme can be held in rotation or at a different venue (prior consultation required, travel and venue fees not included).
・Price: from 1,000 yen (for a regular experience).