Vacation rentals in Japan

1. Participants will dress in traditional Kyudo uniforms which include Dogi(upperwear),Hakama(lower wear) 2. Brief explanation, instruction and demonstration of the art of Kyudo. 3.Participants will use the knowledge gained to shoot arrows at the target By wearing the traditional Hakama and armor for archery, experience the fun and also the challenging aspect of Kyudo (Japanese archery). Usually in Kyudo you are not allowed to pull the arrow unless you master the basic, however even if you are a complete beginner you will be able to enjoy a real kyudo experience. This plan is great for people who are looking for a nice photo or movie to show off on to your SNS. Kyudo is a martial art where you focus shooting an arrow from a Japanese bow to a target to reach a complete focus of mind and body. The main difference of Kyudo and a western archery is that in Kyudo every movement from going in the dojo to out and the shooting of the arrow follows a traditional routine, paying respect to their equipment and their opponents. Other things to note I don't need anything. Tools, costumes are available. However, the size and quantity are limited. You can not always wear a costume. We offer programs that even beginners can bow. In rare cases, the strings may hit the arms and wrists and cause swelling. Pants rather than skirts are preferred

Private Osaka Town photography (30 Photos) by Michael Calbera Please read before booking! my system is based on number of photos 8.000 yen for 30 photos Because booking system in Airbnb is limited, I set experience only for 2 person 8.000 yen or about 73USD$ and you will get 30 photos. If you are 2 person or more, go ahead with 2 person booking. For example, there is 5 person with you, please book 2 person and you will only pay 8.000 yen (30 photos) . If you are 1 person or solo, the price is 7.000 yen for 30 photos (cheaper 1.000 yen than couple or groups). Please book for 1 person or 4.000 yen on airbnb, then you need to pay another 3.000 yen by cash when we meet. We will take the photo session in the morning, afternoon or night. It is beautiful to see Kyoto and freeze the moment with your photographer! Photography best places First, we will meet at the station near the place where we will take the photograph. You can choose 1 of these places (each place is for 1 course) : 1. Gion area 2. Yasaka Pagoda and Ninenzaka Sannenzaka 3. Fushimi Inari Taisha 4. Another places by your request or my recommendation The places have a different view in each season, you will get unique pictures depending on when you come here.

Swim with endangered species of sea turtle on Ishigaki Island and enjoy the spectacular view from the top of Mt.Yarabu-dake. There are three types of sea turtles found on the Island, two are an endangered species and the other sea turtle is very rare and near extinction. When swimming with these majestic creatures the sensation feels like you're flying through the sea next to them which gives you a great sense of calmness. Another special place on the Island is Mt.Yarabu-dake that can be easily hiked to in about 10 minutes with a superb view from the summit terrace called "Troll's tongue". The clean and refreshing wind is a perfect combination to refresh your mind and admire the view. Let's enjoy the magnificent sea and mountains of Ishigaki Island together. Other things to note Please when in the water don't touch or chase after the sea turtles even if they are nearby for your safety and theirs. The encounter rate is around 80% so please understand that you can't have a refund if you don't encounter a sea turtle.

In my program, you can experience real Samurai Kendo (Japanese fencing). I mean, it's not for the tourists, but the for the real Samurai Kendo beginners. First, you please change into the "clothing" for the Kendo martial arts. We will move to training hall, and put on some more "Kendo arms" to protect your body. You will join my usual lesson with my local Kendo swordsman. Of course, I will guide you as a beginner. Now I will teach you how you shall move your body step by step. Here, you please have "basic training" for about 30 minutes. Then you will join to my disciple and deal with "warm up training". At this stage, you may sweat lightly. At the next step, you please try to learn how to hit really, blow by blow, and combination blow. At last, you can put on "Kendo face protector". Usually in Japan, for putting on this, it takes over months training, but here you can. Now you may feel like you are real Kendo swordsman. You come to another world, you can hear your breathing, now you may make up your mind naturally, "Kill or Die". This is what I would like you experience. Let's battle with me. After this experience, I hope you start to treat your life and other's life carefully, and you start to think to enjoy your life in real meaning. Now congratulations. you can be the real Samurai. Other things to note 1. Please tell me your gender, height, waist size, to prepare wears and protectors, when you made reservation. 2. This is real Japanese Fencing (Kendo) experience. It's not fake nor mockery. 3. I don't speak English well. I will teach you with gestures.

In this lesson, you can experience iai, kendo (gekken) and tameshigiri (test cutting performed on rolled up straw mats) at one time. These three disciplines make up what is called kenjutsu (swordmanship). In iai guests learn how to handle the katana. In gekken guests learn how to face an opponent. In batto guests learn correct cutting methods. When guests arrive at the dojo they will change into a traditional training uniform called a keikogi. First, guests will learn the basic history of Japanese swords and how they are manufactured. Guests will also actually disassemble a sword to deepen their understanding of its parts. During the iai lesson,guests will learn proper sword etiquette, and the basics of handling and swinging a sword. Next, using a bokuto guests will learn how to use the sori (curve) and shinogi (center ridge) of the sword. After that, guests will learn about offense and defense when facing an opponent using a padded gekken sparring practice sword in a mock duel. Lastly, guests will be able to try test cutting .Each guest will have the chance to try cutting two rolled up straw mats. Cutting at the correct angle will result in a cut with no resistance to the blade. Once a guest has completed the above three basic disciplines, they will receive a certificate of completion from Toyama Bizenkai. Please take this experience home as a memory of Japan.