Japanese Cultural Experience Complex Opens in Shinjuku, Tokyo - Group Bookings Now Available

Local Guide Stars (operated by Contents Like LLC), which offers guided tours for inbound tourists, will open a Japanese cultural experience complex 'Chopsticks Studio Shinjuku' in Shinjuku, Tokyo on Tuesday, June 10, 2026. The facility is strengthening its group reception system for travel agencies and MICE.

The facility is conveniently located a 4-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, offering in-depth experiences such as traditional Japanese chopstick making and calligraphy. In the future, it plans to expand to include kintsugi (gold repair) and origami jewelry making.

By condensing 'learning' beyond mere sightseeing into one location without moving, this facility is ideal for overseas tourists who want to make effective use of limited stay time and tour operators seeking efficient itineraries.

Chopstick making experience: take home your own chopsticks.

Calligraphy experience: express your name in kanji.

5 reasons why 'Chopsticks Studio Shinjuku' is suitable for group tours:

Located in prime Shinjuku area. Content can be completed in 1-2 hours.

Multiple traditional cultures like chopstick making and calligraphy can be experienced in central Shinjuku without moving. Each activity takes about 1-2 hours, allowing effective use of spare time before/after sightseeing, lunch, or moving to other spots.

Flexible schedule with multiple slots per day, easy to incorporate into group tour itineraries.

With multiple slots from 9:00 to 18:00, it fits tight group tour schedules. Also a very convenient content as a rain plan or emergency schedule change option.

Satisfaction of taking home a 'personal traditional craft'.

In the chopstick making experience, participants under the guidance of local staff (English and Japanese support) can create their own chopsticks from high-quality wood. Wrapping is available, and they can be used during the rest of their stay in Japan and as a lasting practical souvenir.

Up to 60 people can be accommodated at once without dividing the group.

Large groups such as inbound educational tours and corporate incentive trips can all participate in authentic workshops simultaneously without splitting.

Provides deep 'cultural insights' in English.

Not just a craft activity, but a deep explanation of the history of chopsticks, types of wood, meaning of kanji, and the Japanese spirit of 'omotenashi'.

Prices: Calligraphy: 5,000 yen (tax included) per person Chopstick making: 2,000 yen (tax included) per person *No children's pricing.

Facility Overview: Facility name: Chopsticks Studio Shinjuku Address: 8F, Dai22 Higashi Bldg, 1-5-4 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0021 Maximum capacity: 60 people Languages: English, Japanese

Recommended usage scenarios: Educational trips/study tours: for school trips and training programs to deepen understanding of Japanese culture. Also strengthening reception of Japanese groups.

Small groups and multi-generational family trips: activities enjoyable by all family members from children to seniors.

Creating tours emphasizing cultural experiences: for itinerary planning of customers seeking high value-added experiential content.

Customizable to 'Japanese Culture Full Experience Program' 1-day plan.

By combining with other cultural experience programs offered by Contents Like LLC, it is possible to build a 'one-day course to learn Japanese culture from multiple perspectives'. Flexible optimal plans tailored to the learning purpose, group size, and time schedule of each tour.

Company Overview: Trade name: Local Guide Stars Facility name: Chopsticks Studio Shinjuku Operating company: Contents Like LLC Business: Planning and operation of guided tours and cultural experience content for inbound tourists (Sumo show experience / Calligraphy / Tea ceremony / Chopstick making / Mt. Fuji tour, etc.)

Inquiries: Contents Like LLC (Trade name: Local Guide Stars) E-mail: info@lgsjp.com Website: https://contentslike.com/ Corporate site: https://japanguidestars-dmc.com/