Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay, located in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture and led by General Manager Masayuki Ito, will hold “Learning Experiences at the Hotel: Traditional Craft Workshops” for a limited total of four days in July and August 2026. The workshops are designed to let guests enjoy learning about the depth of craftsmanship and the appeal of Japanese traditional crafts in a hotel setting. The program is suitable for a wide range of participants, from children to adults, and is ideal for summer vacation research projects or creating memorable summer experiences. Three types of hands-on workshops will be offered: painting Nagasaki Prefecture’s traditional ceramic ware, Mikawachi ware; making Boshu uchiwa fans, one of Japan’s three major traditional uchiwa styles passed down in the southern Boso region; and painting Edo wind chimes, which carry on techniques from the Edo period. Craftspeople from each field will be invited as instructors, giving participants the opportunity to experience authentic techniques. ■ Nagasaki Mikawachi Ware: Introductory Pottery Lecture and Painting Experience Mikawachi ware from Nagasaki Prefecture is a traditional craft with more than 400 years of history, known for its delicate, elegant white porcelain and carefully hand-painted blue-and-white designs. In this workshop, an instructor from a Nagasaki kiln will give an accessible lecture on the history and appeal of pottery, after which participants will freely paint unglazed plates using gosu pigment. The finished works will be fired at a kiln in Nagasaki and delivered to participants’ homes. ■ Boshu Uchiwa Fan-Making Experience Boshu uchiwa are traditional craft items passed down in the southern Boso region since the Edo period and are counted among Japan’s three major uchiwa fans. They are characterized by flexible bamboo and beautiful washi paper, and each fan is carefully handmade by craftspeople. This workshop includes demonstrations and explanations by the instructor, allowing participa