ACTIVITY&CULTURE

Tokyo is a place where the ultra-modern and the traditional exist side by side.
Take a short walk and you’ll find retro shopping streets or peaceful nature right next to futuristic skyscrapers.
Delicious food, encounters with locals, and a variety of exciting experiences await.
At Tokyo JaLS, we offer a wide range of after-school and weekend activities that let you fully enjoy both the “now” and “then” of Tokyo.

ACTIVITIES

Outdoor Activities

Tokyo is a dynamic city where tradition and innovation coexist. Try out unique experiences that you can only enjoy in Tokyo!

Spring: Cherry blossom viewing, “Gyaru” makeup & Purikura experience, etc.

Summer: Tokyo Bay cruise, Summer festival in yukata, DJ experience, etc.

Autumn: Voice acting studio experience, Garden-hopping to view autumn leaves, etc

Winter: Illuminated city night walks, Stylist experience, Cozy kotatsu café visit, etc

Food Activities

Tokyo, a global food capital, offers countless chances to explore traditional and trendy Japanese cuisine. Come taste the true flavors of the city!

Local Japanese ‘secret’ noodle stores (that you won’t find in the tour books!)
Seafood bowl lunch at Tsukiji and Toyosu fish markets
Sweets-hopping tour (matcha desserts, pancakes, and more)
Downtown comfort food tasting: Monjayaki, Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, etc.
And more…

Tour Activities

At Tokyo JaLS, we offer full-day “Tokyo Neighborhood Tours” to explore the city’s unique districts in depth. Discover the hidden side of Tokyo that you won’t find in guidebooks!

Vintage fashion & subculture stroll in Shimokitazawa
Anime and gaming culture tour in Akihabara
Museums and market stroll in Ueno & Ameyoko
Retro city walk through Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi
Pop culture exploration at Nakano Broadway
And more…

CULTURE

Taiko Drumming: Explore the traditional style of Japanese drumming that is so famous all over the world and try your own hand at keeping rhythm and perfecting your technique.

Tea Ceremony: Enjoy one of the most classically renown Japanese cultural experiences and begin to understand the meanings behind the deep tradition.

Kimono: Enjoy wearing traditional Japanese clothing and learn how to wear for yourself. Afterwards, enjoy photo opportunities and some local sightseeing in full kimono!

Sushi Making: Learn how to make the most famous of all Japanese foods: sushi! It’s a lot harder than it looks, but a lesson from a professional will help you to go a long way.

Fan & Seal Printing: Make traditional Japanese crafts to take home and create a memory that will last far after your trip has finished. In this session we learn the classical art of creating a family seal and printing for yourself.

Kendo: Enjoy one of the most loved Japanese martial arts and take part in a basic kendo class. Learn the foundational skills you need to keep progressing in the future too.