Hands-on Experiences

Learn about the living art of Bonsai! Unlike other forms of art, it undergoes several changes in form and style throughout its life. There are masterpieces from hundreds of years ago that are still circulating both in and outside of Japan. With this workshop, you can learn about Bonsai and have a chance to create your very own Bonsai.　Make Your Own Bonsai" workshop to start your own tree and learn the fundamentals of how to care for your tree. The workshop requires on-site registration and payment, and space is limited. First come, first served.

Ikebana, also known as Kado, is a traditional Japanese flower arrangement with seasonal elements chosen to symbolize a theme or complement a room's decoration with colors.
You will gain knowledge of Japanese flower arrangements and create your masterpiece to take home with you. 

Japanese calligraphy, "shodō", also known as "shūji", is a form of artistic writing in the Japanese language. Its origins lie in Chinese calligraphy, but over time it has developed a distinctly Japanese style.   Visitors are welcome to try their hand at shodo, using sumi (black ink) and fude (Japanese brush) on washi (rice paper) to create a unique piece of art.

The Japanese abacus, known as soroban (算盤), is a traditional counting tool used for arithmetic calculations. It consists of a rectangular wooden frame with a series of vertical rods. Each rod has beads that are divided by a horizontal bar called the "reckoning bar."The soroban was introduced to Japan from China in the 16th century and became widely used during the Edo period.
Although electronic calculators have largely replaced the soroban in modern times, it is still used in educational settings in Japan to teach mathematical concepts and improve mental calculation skills.

Japanese fake food samples/food replicas, known in Japan as "shokuhin sampuru", are a fascinating part of everyday life in Japan. You'll find them displayed outside Japanese restaurants, acting as visual menus. These colourful, inedible replicas convincingly mimic the real thing, but they're made entirely of plastic or wax. Visitors can learn how to make the food replica and take their piece of art home. 

A Japanese kimono lets you experience Japanese culture. People wore kimonos every day until the Meiji era.  Today, people wear kimonos on special occasions like summer festivals, New Year's celebrations, and weddings.  
Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese cloth used for wrapping, carrying items, and fashion. It is a square piece of fabric with an elegant design. Furoshiki is an eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper. There are many ways to wrap items in Furoshiki.

If you're looking for more thrills and chills, then the VR Zone is the place for you! Get ready to dive into a world of virtual reality games that will blow your mind. From realistic games designed by Japanese game makers to Japanese-themed adventures and games that take you to the heart of the action in Japan, you'll be amazed!

Show off your amazing cosplay at the Momocon cosplay contest!

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Come dressed as characters from anime, manga, television, video games, and interact to create a subculture together!

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The Japanese term "cosplay" was coined in 1984, and it has been on the rise ever since! The number of people cosplaying as a hobby has skyrocketed since the 1990s, making this phenomenon a significant aspect of popular culture in Japan, as well as in other parts of East Asia and the Western world.