Bookable Japanese-culture experiences — tea ceremony, kimono, samurai, zazen, calligraphy and sake — hand-checked and English-friendly, with the etiquette you need and a real way to book on every page.
Where to taste sake in Kyoto's Fushimi brewery district, English-friendly — the ¥600 Gekkeikan museum, guided sommelier tours, honest prices, etiquette and how to book.
Where to try zazen (seated Zen meditation) in Kyoto in English — which temples, what it costs, what actually happens, and how to book or join a public sitting.
Where to do a real samurai sword experience in Tokyo, in English — honest prices, what each studio includes (tameshigiri, armour, photos), and how to book.
Where to rent a kimono in Asakusa, English-friendly, with honest prices, what's included, the one rule for wearing it — and a direct way to book.
Where to actually do a tea ceremony in Kyoto, English-guided, with honest prices and the few manners that matter — plus a direct way to book.
