Tokyo Private Family Workshop: Make a Japanese Friend, Mom & Son Discount Tickets

Overview

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. Together we choose, practice, and finish on shikishi or uchiwa — ready to take home. Children receive discounted rates by age (from ¥4,000). All materials and snacks included. Best for families with children ages 5–12. Teens, couples, and solo adults also welcome.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Inclusion

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)

Exclusion

Transportation to and from the meeting point

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby