Keishou-waso
"Kensho Waso Narai" is an experiential program designed for people to learn, experience, and pass down Japan's traditional clothing, such as kimonos and yukatas. This program goes beyond simply teaching how to wear Japanese attire; it also explores the "spirit of harmony" (wa no kokoro). This includes the feelings woven into each stitch, the history and meaning behind the clothing, as well as the customs, manners, gestures, and language tied to specific seasons, events, and local culture.
Features Blends Practice with Learning: The program teaches not only how to wear traditional Japanese clothing but also the culture and etiquette surrounding it. Transcend Generations and Borders: It's a place for people of all ages, communities, and nationalities to come together and enjoy. Applies Japanese Etiquette to Daily Life: You'll learn beautiful posture and greetings that you can use not just when wearing Japanese attire but in your everyday life as well.
Objectives To preserve and promote Japan's cultural spirit of harmony. To foster personal development through manners and etiquette. To encourage cultural exchange between generations, communities, and countries. To provide an opportunity for people to incorporate the appeal of traditional Japanese clothing into their daily lives.
Instead of just sitting and listening, the "Kensho Waso Narai" program is a hands-on, participatory learning experience. It's designed to engage all five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—to help participants deeply feel and understand the experiences. The goal is to stimulate not just these five senses, but also the "sixth sense" or intuition.
The Spirit of Learning (Manabu Kokoro) This is not a program where you simply sit and listen; it's a participatory, hands-on learning experience. It encourages you to engage all five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—to feel and experience things deeply, and to stimulate your "sixth sense" or intuition. The Spirit of Connection (Tsunagu Kokoro) This spirit involves thoughtfully receiving what has been passed down and carefully connecting it to the next generation. The Spirit of Refinement (Tashinamu Kokoro) This spirit is about having pride as a Japanese person, building self-confidence, and nurturing a warm and kind personality. The Spirit of Togetherness (Tomo ni Aru Kokoro) This spirit is about respecting one another and sharing knowledge and wisdom, helping each other grow and develop as individuals.
