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Tokyo Private Family Workshop: Make a Japanese Friend, Mom & Son
(8) Reviews
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Traveling Tokyo with children can be busy. This is your private afternoon to slow down — 3 hours with a Japanese mother and her 11-year-old son in Hiroo. One family per session.
You can buy a souvenir anywhere in Tokyo. You cannot buy this.
Children learn origami face-to-face with my 11-year-old son. No shared language needed — just paper, hands, and laughter. For younger children, simple Japanese games adjusted to age and mood. Children arrive nervous and leave waving goodbye to a new Japanese friend.
While your children play happily with my son, you can fully relax and focus on your own one-of-a-kind kanji name artwork. I research 2–3 kanji candidates a week before you arrive. To...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Shikishi or uchiwa artwork to take home
Customized Japanese games for younger children (age, personality, and mood)
Optional yukata photo time (subject to size availability)
Origami session with my 11-year-old son
All necessary materials for calligraphy and origami
Japanese tea, sweets and snacks
Personalized kanji name research & preparation (pre-visit)
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
大成ビルディング
Meeting Point:
Exit 2, Hiroo Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
"Please meet at Exit 2 of Hiroo Station. We will be waiting just outside the ticket gates."
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Itinerary
WHO DOES WHAT BY AGE • Adults & teens (13+): Kanji name calligraphy + origami + yukata photo + tea • Ages 10–12: Same full experience + Japanese snacks • Ages 7–9: Simple kanji + origami + festival games + snacks • Ages 3–6: Festival games + origami + snacks • Under 3: Enjoy the space with your family
HOW THE DAY FLOWS 1. Meet in Hiroo We meet near Hiroo Station and walk to the private family studio. 2. Choose your kanji name A week before, I prepare 2–3 kanji candidates. On the day, we choose meanings together. 3. Practice calligraphy Adults and teens practice brush writing with step-by-step guidance. While you create, your kids play with my son. 4. Children make a Japanese friend My 11-ye...
Tokyo Private Family Workshop: Make a Japanese Friend, Mom & Son
(8) Reviews
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Traveling Tokyo with children can be busy. This is your private afternoon to slow down — 3 hours with a Japanese mother and her 11-year-old son in Hiroo. One family per session.
You can buy a souvenir anywhere in Tokyo. You cannot buy this.
Children learn origami face-to-face with my 11-year-old son. No shared language needed — just paper, hands, and laughter. For younger children, simple Japanese games adjusted to age and mood. Children arrive nervous and leave waving goodbye to a new Japanese friend.
While your children play happily with my son, you can fully relax and focus on your own one-of-a-kind kanji name artwork. I research 2–3 kanji candidates a week before you arrive. To...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Shikishi or uchiwa artwork to take home
Customized Japanese games for younger children (age, personality, and mood)
Optional yukata photo time (subject to size availability)
Origami session with my 11-year-old son
All necessary materials for calligraphy and origami
Japanese tea, sweets and snacks
Personalized kanji name research & preparation (pre-visit)
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
大成ビルディング
Meeting Point:
Exit 2, Hiroo Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
"Please meet at Exit 2 of Hiroo Station. We will be waiting just outside the ticket gates."
