Japanese New Year’s Decoration: Shimenawa Workshop - Parents Experience (Nov. 16)
What is Shimenawa?
Shimenawa (しめ縄) are traditional Japanese sacred ropes, usually made from twisted rice straw. They have deep roots in Shinto traditions and are used to mark sacred spaces, distinguish them from the ordinary world, and ward off impurity.
During the New Year season, special shimenawa decorations are displayed at homes and businesses to welcome Toshigami, the deity associated with the New Year, and invite good fortune for the year ahead.
What to expect:
In this hands-on workshop, we will learn to make a traditional Japanese New Year’s shimenawa decoration, starting from scratch by twisting the rice straw by hand. We’ll use freshly harvested green rice straw specifically prepared for New Year’s decorations.
This year, we will create an original decoration in the shape of the zodiac animal for the coming year: the Fire Horse (Hinoeuma, 丙午).
Our instructor will guide us through each step with care, making sure everyone can complete their own decoration within the workshop.
Using the whole body to twist and weave the straw, experience the joy of this traditional craft and prepare to welcome the New Year with a fresh and peaceful spirit.
We warmly look forward to welcoming you!
Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours
Schedule: Monday, November 9th, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Tsubomi-no-Ie (7 minutes walk from Hase station)
Minimum Participants Required: 4 Person
Maximum Participants: 10 Person
Terms & Conditions:
Each individual must purchase an individual ticket to secure their spot.
Sign-up Deadline: Monday, November 9th, 12:00 PM.
Additional Dates: If an experience is fully booked, it will be marked as an "Informational Post." If demand exceeds the minimum participant requirement, we will make every effort to coordinate an additional date with our partner.
No Date Changes: If the event sells out and we add another date, families will not be able to switch dates. They must attend on their original booking date.
Pricing analysis: The final price includes a 15% Boundless Life fee (12% management fee + 3% card processing fee).
Refunds: May be subject to processing fees, as outlined in the Terms of Service.
All else in accordance with the Terms of Service
Japanese New Year’s Decoration: Shimenawa Workshop - Parents Experience (Nov. 16)
What is Shimenawa?
Shimenawa (しめ縄) are traditional Japanese sacred ropes, usually made from twisted rice straw. They have deep roots in Shinto traditions and are used to mark sacred spaces, distinguish them from the ordinary world, and ward off impurity.
During the New Year season, special shimenawa decorations are displayed at homes and businesses to welcome Toshigami, the deity associated with the New Year, and invite good fortune for the year ahead.
What to expect:
In this hands-on workshop, we will learn to make a traditional Japanese New Year’s shimenawa decoration, starting from scratch by twisting the rice straw by hand. We’ll use freshly harvested green rice straw specifically prepared for New Year’s decorations.
This year, we will create an original decoration in the shape of the zodiac animal for the coming year: the Fire Horse (Hinoeuma, 丙午).
Our instructor will guide us through each step with care, making sure everyone can complete their own decoration within the workshop.
Using the whole body to twist and weave the straw, experience the joy of this traditional craft and prepare to welcome the New Year with a fresh and peaceful spirit.
We warmly look forward to welcoming you!
Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours
Schedule: Monday, November 9th, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Tsubomi-no-Ie (7 minutes walk from Hase station)
Minimum Participants Required: 4 Person
Maximum Participants: 10 Person
Terms & Conditions:
Each individual must purchase an individual ticket to secure their spot.
Sign-up Deadline: Monday, November 9th, 12:00 PM.
Additional Dates: If an experience is fully booked, it will be marked as an "Informational Post." If demand exceeds the minimum participant requirement, we will make every effort to coordinate an additional date with our partner.
No Date Changes: If the event sells out and we add another date, families will not be able to switch dates. They must attend on their original booking date.
Pricing analysis: The final price includes a 15% Boundless Life fee (12% management fee + 3% card processing fee).
Refunds: May be subject to processing fees, as outlined in the Terms of Service.
All else in accordance with the Terms of Service
