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		<title>Mini Bonsai Workshop</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
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In this program, you can casually enjoy Bonsai, one of the most traditional Japanese cultures.
You can make your own small Bonsai just in 1 to 1.5 hours with an English speaking instructor.
This program will be held in Ebisu, a central city in Tokyo, so you can enjoy Bonsai activity in a small break time between [...]]]></description>
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In this program, you can casually enjoy Bonsai, one of the most traditional Japanese cultures.<br />
You can make your own small Bonsai just in 1 to 1.5 hours with an English speaking instructor.<br />
This program will be held in Ebisu, a central city in Tokyo, so you can enjoy Bonsai activity in a small break time between shopping and meals.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #800000;">Tour price per 1 person:</span></strong>　5,250JPY<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">The Price includes：</span></strong><br />
 - Instruction fee, facility/tools use, materials, tax.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">The Price does NOT include：</span></strong><br />
 - Transportation fee to/from Bonsai workshop, meals<br />
 <strong><span style="color: #800000;">The Facility you use：</span></strong> &#8216;<a href="http://ebisubonsaiya.web.fc2.com/" target="_blank">Bonsai-ya</a>&#8216; in Ebisu, Tokyo<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Tour date：</span></strong> Everyday<br />
 - There may be some cases we cannot provide this program due to an irregular occasion of the facility.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Available time：</span></strong> 12:00 &#8211; 18:00<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Time required：</span></strong> apprx.1 to 1.5hours<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Minimum participants：</span></strong> 2 persons</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #800000;"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-990" title="Mini Bonsai Workshop" src="http://www.explorejapaneseceramics.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/minibonsaiws3.jpg" alt="Mini Bonsai Workshop" width="200" height="150" />Booking limit：</span></strong> 2 weeks prior to the tour date.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Payment limit：</span></strong> Full payment must be completed 2 weeks before the tour date.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Payment method we accept:</span></strong> Paypal<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Cancellation fee (Based on Japan time)：</span></strong><br />
 - 14 days to 2 days prior to the tour date: 30% of the tour price<br />
 - 1 day prior to the tour date: 50% of the tour price<br />
 - Cancellation on the tour date: 100% of the tour price (No refunds)</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #800000;">About taking Bonsai home and shipping：</span></strong><br />
You can take your Bonsai with you, but as it is a living plant, bringing it to outside Japan may be difficult.<br />
The Bonsai workshop cannot ship Bonsai overseas.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #800000;">English：</span></strong> The instructor can speak English.</p>
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		<title>Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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You can casually experience tea ceremony, a most traditional Japanese culture.
You will learn and enjoy the process of tea ceremony with an English instruction in Gion, Kyoto. As it is located in an easy-to-access place, you can enjoy walking around in Gion district after the session.</p>
<p>Tour price per 1 person: 2,000JPY
The price includes:
 - Instruction fee, [...]]]></description>
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You can casually experience tea ceremony, a most traditional Japanese culture.<br />
You will learn and enjoy the process of tea ceremony with an English instruction in Gion, Kyoto. As it is located in an easy-to-access place, you can enjoy walking around in Gion district after the session.<span id="more-788"></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #800000;">Tour price per 1 person:</span></strong> 2,000JPY<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">The price includes:</span></strong><br />
 - Instruction fee, facility/tools use, tax.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">The price does NOT include:</span></strong><br />
 - Transportation to/from the tea house<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">The Facility you use:</span></strong> <a href="http://teaceremonyen.com/eindex.html" target="_blank">Tea Ceremony Experience En</a> in Gion, Kyoto<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Tour date:</span></strong> Everyday EXCEPT Wednesdays<br />
 - There may be some cases we cannot provide this program due to an irregular occasion of the facility.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Available time:</span></strong> 15:00 &#8211; 19:00<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Time required:</span></strong> apprx.45 minutes<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Minimum participants:</span></strong> 1 person</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #800000;"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-791" title="Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto-2" src="http://www.explorejapaneseceramics.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/teakyoto2.jpg" alt="Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto" width="200" height="150" />Booking limit:</span></strong> 1 week prior to the tour date.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Payment limit:</span></strong> Full payment must be completed 1 week before the tour date.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Payment method we accept:</span></strong> Paypal<br />
<strong><span style="color: #800000;">Cancellation fee (Based on Japan time):</span></strong><br />
 - 7days to 2 days prior to the tour date: 30% of the tour price<br />
 - 1 day prior to the tour date: 50% of the tour price<br />
 - Cancellation on the tour date: 100% of the tour price (No refunds)</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #800000;">English:</span></strong> The instructor can speak English.</p>
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