Traditional Yosegi Coaster Making

Why? 1. Exquisite Craftsmanship 2. Natural Beauty of Wood 3. A Tradition Since the Edo Period 4. Trick Boxes and Secret Mechanisms 5. A World-Class Japanese Craft. We go to campsite and make a yosegi coaster in a house or room at the campsite. When you arrive, you start making coasters. You use 12 pieces diamond shapes made of wood, rubber band, sandpaper, glue and wax to create a unique coaster. Scissors and cutters are not used, so there is very little risk of injury. It takes about 1 hour to complete the coaster. You can take the coaster home to enjoy it yourself or give it as a gift. After making coaster, we visit a tea shop in Hadano city with a 72-year history.