Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay to Host Limited Traditional Craft Workshops in July and August 2026

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 participants to experience traditional techniques through processes such as pasting, cutting, and edging. ■ Edo Wind Chime Painting Experience Edo wind chimes inherit techniques passed down from the Edo period and are made one by one by craftspeople. Their appeal lies in the clear sound of glass and hand-painted designs. In this workshop, participants will freely paint the inside of a glass wind chime to create an original piece. While listening to the tone of the wind chime, guests can enjoy a distinctly Japanese summer moment and a sense of coolness. Event details: “Learning Experiences at the Hotel: Traditional Craft Workshop - Nagasaki Mikawachi Ware Introductory Pottery Lecture and Painting Experience” Dates: July 19, 2026 (Sunday) and July 20, 2026 (Monday, public holiday) Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (reception from 10:00 a.m.) Venue: Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay banquet hall Fee: JPY 4,000, including consumption tax, service charge, materials, and shipping Capacity: 60 participants per day, by reservation; recommended for elementary school students and above Details: https://www.okuratokyobay.net/event/#item618 Co-host: Mikawachi Ceramics Industrial Cooperative Association Note: Firing takes about one month. Finished works will be delivered to participants’ homes at a later date. “Learning Experiences at the Hotel: Traditional Craft Workshop - Boshu Uchiwa Fan-Making Experience” Date: August 9, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (reception from 10:15 a.m.) Venue: Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay banquet hall Fee: JPY 4,000, including consumption tax, service charge, and materials Capacity: 35 participants, by reservation; recommended for fourth-grade elementary school students and above Details: https://www.okuratokyobay.net/event/#item620 Cooperation: Uchiwa Kobo Yoko Note: Works can be taken home on the day of the workshop. “Learning Experiences at the Hotel: Traditional Craft Workshop - Edo Wind Chime Painting Experience” Date: August 23, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (reception from 10:15 a.m.) Venue: Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay banquet hall Fee: JPY 2,500, including consumption tax, service charge, and materials Capacity: 60 participants, by reservation; recommended for ages six and above Details: https://www.okuratokyobay.net/event/#item592 Cooperation: Shinohara Furin Honpo Co., Ltd. Note: Works can be taken home on the day of the workshop. Reservations and inquiries: Marketing Department, TEL 047-355-3338, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accommodation plan with an option to join the “Learning Experiences at the Hotel: Traditional Craft Workshops”: https://book.okura.com/booking/result?code=0190a024-a413-7b66-b492-13c28d797fa6&filter=14880 Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay is an urban resort hotel located within Tokyo Disney Resort® in Maihama, Urayasu. The hotel features an elegant exterior reminiscent of a European palace, dolphin gateposts, a Southern European-style courtyard, and a variety of facilities. Spacious guest rooms of 44 square meters or more include marble bathrooms. The hotel offers a refined stay where guests can relax both body and mind and create wonderful travel memories. As an “Anniversary Hotel,” Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay fully supports guests in creating special days filled with inspiration and surprise. Under the slogan “Turn a special day into a memorable anniversary,” the hotel helps make each guest’s anniversary a special day at any time of the year. Official website: https://www.okuratokyobay.net/ Anniversary Hotel: https://www.okuratokyobay.net/anniversary/