Learning a traditional Japanese art! Tamasudare course for everyone!

Everyone will be amazed! Master a very popular traditional art!

Tamasudare is a mysterious and interesting Japanese traditional art in which small bamboo screens change into various shapes. Simple and easy to understand, it can be enjoyed by children and all generations and is very popular overseas.

Tamasudare is a visual art form that uses the traditional method of expression known as 'mi-jutsu', which has nurtured many aspects of Japanese culture. Various forms are created and expressed in time with the spoken words (songs), which are then enjoyed together with the audience through their imagination. The number of expressions and techniques is unlimited.

 It nurtures expression and imagination while having fun.

Anyone can learn it easily!

Even first-timers can master two techniques in their first lesson!

It's fun to watch, but it's even more fun to do it yourself!

The most important thing is that it is a magical traditional art that excites you and makes you and those around you happy!

It can be a conversation starter between parents and children, and some children have gained confidence and become able to perform in front of others.

Some children have even become popular overseas! Even if you don't understand the language, Tamasudare is a great way to communicate with people who don't understand your language.

We would be happy if you could master tamasudare and use it as a tool for having a good time, connecting with others and other happy moments.

It's a lifelong hobby and skill.

It's also a great surprise performance!

For events, volunteer work, etc.

Rhythmic fun and stress relief.

To learn to enjoy expressing and imagining.

It is also good for brain training using your hands and brain.

The use of bamboo from the pine, bamboo and plum tree line brings good luck.

Lecture content

Everyone will be amazed! Master the popular traditional art of Tamasudare!  Children, adults, everyone can do it... and enjoy it!

Workshop flow

Tamasudare  <Three times course> Once a month on Fridays / Time 19:00~20:30 (90 minutes) / 

▶︎ "The content is a guide to learning. We will learn new techniques and step up according to the participants!"

1st session 8(Fri) Sept (Fri) Japanese traditional art Tamasudare history, basic handling, putting out and putting back ▶︎ Techniques to master: 1) Fishing rod 2) Asahi sun

2nd 10/13 (Fri) Review of (1) and (2), one-shot techniques, techniques to master (3) Torii (4) Bridge (5) White sail

3rd 11/10 (Fri) ①~⑤Review, one-shot, techniques to master ⑥Shachihoko ⑦National flag ⑧Fukuzasa

Let's create your own original oral presentation (song)! We will give you pointers on how to perform. You will be able to perform at any time.

Tamasudare" course of 3 sessions, 1 Friday a month / Time 19:00~20:30 (90 mins)

Dates and times 3 times (9/8, 10/13, 11/10) on the 2nd Friday of each month / 19:00-20:30 (90 mins)

Place KYOTO LAUNDRY CAFE

Fee ¥3,000- (1 session), ¥8,000- (3 sessions) (includes Tamasudare rental fee) + one order from the café

Capacity: 4 people

Reservation required (Choy Choy Club e-mail or TEL 070-8547-0728).

What to bring Nothing in particular
Profile of lecturer Mika Nakamura

Discovered Tamasudare 20 years ago. Studied under Yatsufusa Umeka, the head of the Yatsufusa School of Nankin Tamasudare.

In addition to Tamasudare, she also performs traditional Japanese arts such as Umbrella spinning.

She has been appreciated as a 'blessing call tamasudare' at celebrations ranging from book publication celebrations and shop openings to family celebrations of longevity.