Make a Key Chain from Recycled Kimono Fabric Inside a Café

Southern Miyagi (Natori, Zao, Shiroishi, Watari, etc.) Application Required Traditional Culture / Hands-on Experiences 1-Hour Experience Family Dating / Couples Dating / Couples Girlfriend Getaways With Friends

Be part of the "upcycling" culture of Japan and make a unique souvenir!

Learn about the recycling culture passed down in Japan, the current state of clothing recycling, and Kissho patterns in kimono fabric. This Japanese-style souvenir will be a great memory of your trip. After making the key chain, enjoy your favorite drink and baked good from the cafe menu.

【Schedule】
１．Learn about the upcycling culture of Japan.
２．Study the meaning and beauty of ancient Japanese patterns.
３．Select your kimono fabric.
４．Create your key chain.
５．Enjoy tea time (drink & baked good).
６．Select the pattern of your FUGURO (kimono fabric purse) souvenir.

In the past, Watari Town was famous for "sericulture", or silk manufacturing. Some sericulture farmers began by spinning thread from cocoons, then weaving fabric and finally making kimonos. Maybe because of this history, elderly women of the town have the habit of carefully keeping fabric pieces from kimonos and other clothes. The people of Watari have the feeling: “Don’t throw away a piece of fabric big enough to wrap three red beans.” Watalis was inspired by this story, so we started an upcycle project. Kimono left in boxes or chests for many years without being used are remade into cute accessories.

Holding Term	All year round, weekdays only. (Excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and weekday holidays).
Duration	About 1 hour.
Number of people involved	2 ~ 10people
Fee	7700 JPY- (tax included)

WATALIS Co., Ltd.

In our experiences, participants use recycled kimono fabric to make original accessories. Bring home a sustainable souvenir representing “the unique beauty of Japan.” After creating your accessory, enjoy a drink or baked good from the café menu.

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Knowing the hidden meanings of the kimono patterns will help you understand the feelings and hopes of the fabric maker. We'll also learn about kimono fabric materials such as silk and cotton while making a key chain from your favorite pattern!

Basic Information

Experience Name	Make a Key Chain from Recycled Kimono Fabric Inside a Café
Holding Place	Atelier & Cafe Nakamachi Café
Duration	About 1 hour.
Holding Term	All year round, weekdays only. (Excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and weekday holidays).
Start Time	10:00-15:00 Please select the desired time when you apply.

Implementation Condition

Minimum number of passengers	2people
Maximum number of passengers	10people
Reservation Application Deadline	By 15:00, 7 days in advance
Cancellation Policy	In case of cancellation, you will be contacted by the organizer.
Important Notes for Participants	・Participants should be aged 10 or older. (If participant under 10 wishes to join, please consult in advance.) ・Application Deadline: 5 business days in advance by 15:00.

Fee

Fee	Make a Key Chain from Kimono Fabric in a Café experience fee: 7700 JPY (tax included)
Included in the fee	Experience fee, materials cost, handicraft tool rental fee, instruction fee, drink fee, baked goods fee, souvenir (kimono fabric purse FUGURO + your favorite color lip balm), consumption tax.
Payment Methods	Please pay by cash or card payment on the day. (Available cards: Visa, Master Card...) Electronic money (Suica, iD, LINE Pay...)
Cancellation and Changes	・5～3 days before: 20％・2 days before: 50％・Same day: 100％
About Cancellation Fees	If you wish to cancel or change your reservation, please contact us immediately. Requests for changes may not be available depending on the time and reservation situation.
Benefits	Souvenir (your favorite color kimono fabric purse FUGURO + lip balm).

Meeting Place & Access

Meeting Place	22 Azanakamachi, Watari-cho, Watari-gun 989-2351
Meeting Time	Please come by your reserved time.
Access	--By Public Transportation--　 12-minute walk from JR Watari Station (Joban Line) --By Car--　 10-minute drive from Joban Expressway Watari
Parking	There is. Restroom, gift shop gallery.
Facility Information	トイレ、小物販売ギャラリー

Directions

Other

Barrier Free	None
Guides and Information	Staff will lead the experience.
Regarding Multilingual Support	Japanese Support is available if accompanied by interpreters.