In an effort to introduce Japanese culture to international residents of Kyoto Prefecture, the Kyoto Prefectural International Center is holding monthly Japanese Cultural Experience Classes.
We are sorry for an error in the flyer.
<AIKIDO CLASS>
Wrong :30 yen
Correct :300 yen
*These classes are aimed particularly
at international residents of the prefecture.
合気道 Aikido NEW
書道 Calligraphy ｜ 折り紙 Origami ｜ 漢字 Kanji Practice ｜ 生け花 Ikebana ｜
茶道 Tea Ceremony ｜ 手まりTemari Ball 日本舞踊 Japanese dance ｜ 着物着つけ Kimono-dressing
Interpretation
（1） If you need an interpreter, please let each organizer know when you apply.
If there is no phone number or email address, please contact KPIC: main++kpic.or.jp （++ → ＠）
（2）You can bring a Japanese friend or acquaintance as an interpreter.
＊（1） and （2） do not apply to Aikido Class.
| 合気道 Aikido | |
|---|---|
| Dates | The first Sunday of every month 10:30-11:30 |
| Place | Kyoto Prefectural International Center（Kyoto Station Building 9F) |
| Participants | International residents of Kyoto Prefecture *Interpretation is available in English |
| Fee | 300 yen per class |
| What to bring | Sportswear |
| Main topics | Instructor: Higuchi Takanari from Aikido Takemusu-kai Japanese culture is the culture of tatami (bamboo mats). This culture has given rise to tea ceremony where one enjoys a sip of tea, ikebana where one arranges flowers, and martial arts where one defends one’s body and refines one’s mind. In Aikido, one prepares one’s mind in a non-violent way. In this class, through the repeated practice of breathing and basic techniques, one could learn about how to use our bodies and minds and acquire the fundamentals of traditional aikido. Prior experience is not needed. 1. Explanation about Aikido 2. Basic breathing methods and meditation methods 3. Aikido techniques, handling of one’s body, responses 4. Polish breathing techniques 5. Learning Aikido through repeated practice of the above basics |
Application |
Application necessary. The class is open to the first 10 arrivals.
※Please apply by E-mail at least 3 days in advance in informing us of your 1) Name 2) Address 3) Phone number. Aikido Takemusu Kai Grand master Higuchi Takanari aikido++kpic.or.jp （++ → @ ） |
| 書道教室 Calligraphy Class | |
|---|---|
| Dates | The first and third Saturdays of every month 15:00-17:00 |
| Place | Kyoto Prefectural International Center（Kyoto Station Building 9F) |
| Participants | International residents of Kyoto Prefecture |
| Fee | 300 yen per class |
| Application | No application necessary. The class is open to the first 10 arrivals.
Sumizome Shodo Kai (Hatakenaka) katufumi703++ybb.ne.jp （++ → @ ） |
| Tea Ceremony Class | |
|---|---|
| Dates | The first Sunday of every month 10：30－11：30 （※The day and time are subject to change. Except January and August) |
| Place | Kyoto Prefectural International Center（Kyoto Station Building 9F) |
| Participants | International residents of Kyoto Prefecture
*The instructor can speak English. *You can join us with your child/children. |
| Fee | 500 yen per class |
| Remarks | 1.Clothing should be everyday wear. 2.You will be using the open-space tables and chairs to make matcha under the instruction of teachers. |
| Application | Application necessary. ※Please apply by E-mail at least a week in advance. The class is open to the first 5 arrivals. Urasenke Tea Master (Ichiki Souyu) katsura_sottaku-an1993++nifty.com (++ → @） |
| 折り紙教室 Origami Class | |
|---|---|
| Dates | The first Sunday of every month 13:00-16:00
(Except January) |
| Place | Kyoto Prefectural International Center（Kyoto Station Building 9F) |
| Participants | International residents of Kyoto Prefecture |
| Fee | 100 yen per class |
| Application | For groups of 6 or more, application is required. Welcome to ORIGAMI okoshiyasu_origami++yahoo.co.jp （++ → @ ） |
| 手まり教室 Temari Ball Class | |
|---|---|
| Dates | The second Saturday of every month 13:00-15:00 |
| Place | Kyoto Prefectural International Center（Kyoto Station Building 9F) |
| Participants | International residents of Kyoto Prefecture ( Interpretation is available in English) |
| Fee | 300 yen per class |
| Application | No application necessary. Temari Ball Instructor Miwa Etsuko |
| 日本舞踊（にほん ぶよう） Japanese dance | |
|---|---|
| Dates | The second Saturday（14:00-16:00） and the fourth Sunday (10:15-12:15) of every month |
| Place | Kyoto Prefectural International Center（Kyoto Station Building 9F) |
| Participants | International residents of Kyoto Prefecture |
| Fee | 500 yen per class |
| Remarks | If you don't have a kimono, you can wear your normal clothes. |
| Application | Application necessary. Murasaki no Kai Shisen Tatsumi TEL: 080-5700-4828 |
| 着物着つけ Kimono-dressing | |
|---|---|
| Dates | One Wednesday and one Saturday of every month 10:30-12:00 |
| Place | Kyoto Prefectural International Center（Kyoto Station Building 9F) |
| Participants | International residents of Kyoto Prefecture |
| Fee | Regular lessons 1,000 yen per class ( 500 yen for the first lesson ) You put on Kimono by yourself. Trial lesson --> 500 yen per class The Instructor dresses you in kimono. |
| Application | Application necessary. Kimono wo tanoshimu kai ,Matsui TEL：075-394-2641 megi++cpost.plala.or.jp （++ → @ ） |
| 生け花教室（いけばなきょうしつ） Ikebana Class | |
|---|---|
| Dates | The fourth Saturday of every month 14:00-15:30 |
| Place | Kyoto Prefectural International Center（Kyoto Station Building 9F) |
| Participants | International residents of Kyoto Prefecture |
| Fee | 1,500 yen per class (including flowers) ※Please prepay at Kyoto Prefectural International Center |
| Application | Application necessary. ※Please apply at least 2days in advance.
Miyuki Ensyuryu Mishina Aigetsu TEL: 090-8571-7907 |
| 漢字学習 Kanji Practice | |
|---|---|
| Dates | The first and third Tuesdays of every month 10:30-11:30 |
| Place | Kyoto Prefectural International Center（Kyoto Station Building 9F) |
| Participants | International residents of Kyoto Prefecture who can speak and understand everyday Japanese |
| Fee | 500 yen per class |
| Remarks | Would you like to get together and study some kanji? This class is for the people who think things like: “I am awful at kanji,” “I can speak ok, but I can’t read kanji,” or “I have tried to start studying many times, but I can’t seem to stick with it.” We will have fun learning the kanji necessary in daily life. |
| Application | Application necessary. Foreign Women’s Association Paruyon TEL: 080-6213-7480 paruyon++gmail.com （++ → @ ） |
Kyoto Prefectural International Center |
