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Women's Group Spring 2013 Classes

The Women's Group offers a wide range of dynamic, enriching classes and courses on a variety of subjects, from Japanese culture and language to cooking and painting. Class registration is open to all Club Members 18 and over (not just Women's Group members), both men and women. Class sign up can be made online or in person at the Women's Group office during opening hours and the Member Services Desk.

To register, potential students must have their Membership cards and Women's Group members should have a current (2012-13) sticker. Non-Women's Group members will be charged an additional ¥3,500 per class.

Registration for Spring 2013 classes will begin on Tuesday, January 29th. We will hold a walk-in registration session from 9:30 to 10:00am for the Women's Group members and it will be opened up to all Club Members from 10:00 to 11:00am at Gordon Suite & Activity Room on B1F. (non-marking soles only)
Please note the classes that you have signed up for, no confirmations or reminders will be sent.

Online enrollment will be available from Tuesday, January 29th at 1pm.
Students who register online will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Women's Group Office. If you do not receive one, please contact the Women's Group Office.

It is the responsibility of students to check the location and date(s) of their classes. Full details are listed below.
Children are not permitted in classes. The Club offers childcare facilities at the Childcare Center, but students are responsible for making their own arrangements. A childcare discount is available for Women's Group members.
For more information on the selection of Women's Group classes, please download the classes booklet or contact the Women's Group Office at 03-4588-0691.
If you have difficulties signing up online, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
If you are interested in teaching a class, please contact the Women's Group Office at 03-4588-0691.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation deadlines are included with the class details below.
Students will not be reimbursed for cancellations made after these dates.
All cancellations must be made in person at the Member Services Desk or Women's Group Office or in writing via email (Please make sure to receive a confirmation from the Women's Group Office).
Telephone, fax or postal cancellations are not accepted.

Class Proposal for Fall 2013

If you are interested in teaching,
please send us a proposal form before April 5. You can download the form above
and the submission can be done in-person at the Women’s Group Office or by
sending the attached email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please make sure you read Fall
2013 proposal (PDF file) before fill out the form.

1. Blooming Bulbs for Spring

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Instructor: Chikako Yoshimoto
Feb 13
Wed 10–12pm
Women's Group Classroom's (B1)
¥3,500 (materials: ¥3,500)
Cancel by Feb 6

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2. Blooming Spring Flower Arrangement

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Instructor: Chikako Yoshimoto
Apr 17
Wed 10am–12pm
Women's Group Classroom's (B1)
¥3,500 (materials: ¥3,500)
Cancel by Apr 10

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3. Bonseki: Drawing with Sand

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Instructor: Eiko Nukariya
Feb 14, 28, Mar 14, 21, Apr 4, 18, May 9, 23
Thu 1–3:30pm
Women's Group Classroom's (B1)
¥ 20,500 (materials: ¥0)
Cancel by Feb 7

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4. Calligraphy - Shodo

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Instructor: Yuriko Nakamura
Feb 14 - May 30 (no class: March 7, 28)
Thur 1–3pm
Women's Group Classroom's (B1)
¥42,000(materials: approx. ¥9,175 )
Cancel by Feb 7

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5. Chabako with Washi Inside & Out (10 kg)

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Instructor: Rita Uetsuka

Feb 20
Wed 10am-2 pm
Off-site
¥6,000 (materials: ¥6,000)
Cancel by Feb 13

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6. Drawing/Beginning Oil/Intermediate Oil Painting

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Instructor:Carolyn Dong
Feb 13 - May 29 (no class: Mar 6, 20, 27)
Wed 1–4pm
Women's Group Classroom's (B1)
¥33,000 (materials: Drawing: ¥9,500 | Oil Painting: ¥22,500)
Cancel by Feb 6

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7. Ikebana Sogetsu School I

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Instructor: Noriko Matsudaira

Feb 14 - Apr 11 (no class: Mar 7, 28)
Thur 10–11am
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥17,500 (materials: flowers per class: ¥1,500 | text:¥1,575 | scissors: ¥2,630 | Kenzan: ¥1,460)
Cancel by Feb 7

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8. Ikebana Sogetsu School: Festive Table Arrangement

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Instructor: Noriko Matsudaira

Apr 4
Thur 11:30am–12:30pm
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥4,800 (materials: ¥3,000-3,500 flowers, container, oasis, carry bag)
Cancel by Mar 27

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9. Ikebana Sogetsu II

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Instructor: Noriko Matsudaira

Apr 18 - May 30
Thur 10–11am
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥17,500 (materials: flowers per class: ¥1,500 | text:¥1,575 | scissors: ¥2,630 | Kenzan: ¥1,460)
Cancel by Apr 11

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10. Ikkanbari Baskets

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Instructor: Mariko Yoshino

May 8, 22, 29
Wed 1-3:30 pm
Off-site
¥12,500 (materials: ¥11,000)
Cancel by Apr 30

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11. Jewelry Making with Silver Clay

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Instructor: Kazuko Inomata

Apr 24
Wed 12:30–4pm
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥5,000 (materials: ¥3,400)
Cancel by Apr 17

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12. Kimekomi Doll & Washi Doll

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Instructor: Rita Uetsuka

Feb 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19
Tue 10am–12pm
Off Site
¥12,500 (materials: from ¥2,000 depending on doll choice)
Cancel by Feb 12

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13. Kyoto Kiri Box Painting

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Instructor: Hirono Sano
Feb 18, 25
Mon 12–4pm
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥7,000 (materials: ¥7,000 please bring your own apron and writing utensils)
Cancel by Feb 11

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14. Lamp and Shade Making

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Instructor: Rita Uetsuka
Feb 27
Wed 10am–1pm
Off Site
¥5,000 (materials: ¥9,500)
Cancel by Feb 20

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15. Oshie - Tapestry of Kimono Patterns

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Instructor: Mariko Yoshino
Mar 18, April 1, 8
Mon 1–3:30 pm
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥10,000 (materials: ¥7,000 please bring scissors for fabric)
Cancel by Mar 11

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16. Sayonara Doll Making

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Instructor: Rita Uetsuka
Mar 13
Wed 10am–2pm
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥6,000 (materials: ¥6,500)
Cancel by Mar 6

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17. Silver Wire Jewelry Making: Silver Earrings with Beads

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Instructor: Frederique Hermen
May 8

Wed 9:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥9,500
Cancel by May 1

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18. Silver Wire Jewelry: Cosmos Flower Silver Pendant

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Instructor: Frederique Hermen
Feb 13
Wed 9:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥9,500
Cancel by Feb 6

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19. Silver Wire Jewelry: Spiral Loop Silver Bracelet

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Instructor: Frederique Hermen
Apr 17
Wed 9:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥9,800
Cancel by Apr 10

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20. Silver Wire Jewelry: Wrapped Beads Silver Bangle

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Instructor: Frederique Hermen
Mar 19
Tue 9:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥9,500
Cancel by Mar 12

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21. Sumi-e: Japanese Painting 1

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Instructor: Shoko & Suiko Ohta
Feb 19 - May 28 (no class: Mar 26)
Tue 9–11am
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥56,500 (materials: ¥19,190 for starter's material set)
Cancel by Feb 12

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22. Sumi-e: Japanese Painting 2

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Instructor: Shoko & Suiko Ohta
Feb 19 - May 28 (no class: Mar 26)
Tue 11am–1pm
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥56,500 (materials: ¥19,190 for starter's material set)
Cancel by Feb 12

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23. Tsuribina and Oshie - Star Festival

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Instructor: Mariko Yoshino
Apr 15, 22, May 13
Mon 1-3:30 pm
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥10,000 (materials: ¥7,000 please bring scissors for fabric)
Cancel by Apr 8

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24. Washi Eggs And Washi Box

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Instructor: Tokuko Tanaka
March 1
Fri 1–3:30pm
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥4,000 (materials ¥1,500)
Cancel by Feb 22

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25. A Touch Of Tofu

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Instructor: Hema Parekh
Feb 19, 26, Mar 5
Tue 10:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥23,000 (materials: ¥1,500 per class)
Cancel by Feb 12

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26. Indian Vegetarian: Curries, Rice and Everything Nice

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Instructors: Hema Parekh
Feb 13, 20, 27
Wed 10:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥ 23,000 (materials ¥1,500 per class | Day 3 tour: transportation and lunch)
Cancel by Feb 6

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27. Japanese Home Cooking 1: Beef and Miso

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Instructor: Kumi Kui
Feb 19
Tue 10:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥8,500 (please bring your slippers)
Cancel by Feb 12

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28. Japanese Home Cooking 2: Sushi

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Instructor: Kumi Kui
Mar 12
Tue 10:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥8,500 (please bring your slippers)
Cancel by Mar 1

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29. Japanese Home Cooking 3: Colorful Meals

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Instructor: Kumi Kui
Apr 9
Tue 10:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥8,500 (please bring your slippers)
Cancel by Apr 2

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30. Japanese Home Cooking 4: Teriyaki Chicken

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Instructor: Kumi Kui
Apr 16
Tue 10:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥8,500 (please bring your slippers)
Cancel by Apr 9

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31. Japanese Home Cooking 5: Tempura

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Instructor: Kumi Kui
May 14
Tue 10:30am–1pm
Off-site
¥8,500 (please bring your slippers)
Cancel by May 7

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32. Practical Thai Cooking

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Instructor: Nicki Titze
Apr 17, 24, May 1, 8
Wed 10:30am–1:30pm
Off-site
¥34,000
Cancel by Apr 10

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33. Best of TAC Salads

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Instructor: TAC Chefs
Feb 25
Mon 11am–12:30pm
Decanter Kitchen
¥5,000
Cancel by Feb 21

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34. Best of TAC Salads

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Instructor: TAC Chefs
Apr 22
Mon 11am–12:30pm
Decanter Kitchen
¥5,000
Cancel by Apr 15

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35. Best of TAC Salads

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Instructor: TAC Chefs
Mar 18
Mon 11am–12:30pm
Decanter Kitchen
¥5,000
Cancel by Mar 11

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36. Best of TAC Salads

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Instructor: TAC Chefs
May 20
Mon 11am–12:30pm
Decanter Kitchen
¥5,000
Cancel by May 13

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37. Advanced English Speaking Practice

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Instructor: Justine Jonas
Feb 19 - Mar 19, Apr 2 - May 28
Tue 10–11:30am
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥32,200
Cancel by Feb 12

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38. Speaking Easy; English Conversation for Upper Intermediate

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Instructor: Justine Jonas
Feb 13–June 5 (no class: Mar 6, 20, 27)
Wed 10–11:30am
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥32,200
Cancel by Feb 6

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39. Azabu Art Walk-Incense Experience

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Instructor: Lara Chho
Apr 17
Wed 10:30am–2:30pm
Off-site
¥8,500(includes lunch)
Cancel by Apr 10

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40. Backstreet Tours Kuramae Tour of Crafts and History

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Instructor: Kit Nagamura
May 10
Fri 10am–3pm
Off-site
¥6,000 (plus transportation and lunch)
Cancel by May 1

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41. Backstreets Tours, Kanda River Retreat

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Instructor: Kit Nagamura
Apr 26
Fri 10am–3pm
Off-site
¥7,000 (plus transportation and lunch)
Cancel by Apr 19

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42. Classical Japanese Dance I

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Instructor: Kazuko Ishihara
Feb 14, 28, Mar 14, 28, Apr 4
Thur 2–4 pm
Off-site
¥15,000 (includes fan, kimono rental available)
Cancel by Feb 7

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43. Classical Japanese Dance II

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Instructor: Kazuko Ishihara
Apr 11, 18, May 9, 16, 23
Thur 2–4pm
Off-site
¥15,500 (includes fan, kimono rental available)
Cancel by Apr 4

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44. Creative Photography made Fun

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Instructor: Tim Porter

Apr 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
Tue 10:30am–1:30pm
Off-site
¥27,000
Cancel by Apr 9

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45. Explore Kichijoji-West Tokyo's Unique Neighborhood

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Instructor: Lara Chho
Apr 19
Fri 10am–2pm
Off-site
¥6,000(includes lunch)
Cancel by Apr 12

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46. Japanese Culture and Traditions - Enjoy Tea Ceremony as a Guest

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Instructor: Yuriko Hirayama
April 5, 12
Fri 10:30am–12:30pm
Off-site & Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥6,500 (plus: tea at Happo-en Club)
Cancel by Mar 30

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47. Japanese Culture and Traditions: Jindai-ji Temple and Jindai-ji Botanical Garden Tour

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Instructor: Yuriko Hirayama
Apr 2
Tue 9:30am–3:30pm
Off-site
¥3,500 (plus cost of transportation and lunch)
Cancel by Mar 18

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48. Japanese Culture and Traditions: Kamakura Lecture

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Instructor: Yuriko Hirayama
May 9
Thur 10am–12pm
Women's Group Classrooms B1
¥3,000
Cancel by Apr 30

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49. Japanese Culture and Traditions: Kamakura Tour

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Instructor: Yuriko Hirayama
May 16
Thu 9am–4pm
Off-site
¥4,000 (plus cost of transportation, admission and lunch)
Cancel by May 9

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50. Japanese Culture and Traditions: Mitake Valley Tour

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Instructor: Yuriko Hirayama
Apr 10
Wed 9am–4pm
Off-site
¥4,000 (plus cost of transportation, lunch and museum admission)
Cancel by Apr 3

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51. Japanese Culture and Traditions: Touring Kyoto & Beyond

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Instructor: Yuriko Hirayama
Mar 12
Tue 10am–12pm
Women's Group Classrooms (B1)
¥4,000
Cancel by Mar 5

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52. Japanese Culture and Traditions: Touring Tokyo & Beyond

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Instructor: Yuriko Hirayama
Feb 20, 27
Wed 10am–12pm
Women's Group Classrooms (B1)
¥7,500
Cancel by Feb 13

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53. Kimono Styling

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Instructor: Jane Yamano
May 16, 23, 30
Thur 10am–12pm
Women's Group Classrooms (B1)
¥9,000
Cancel by May 9

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54. Mingei-kan Folk Arts Museum Tour

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Instructor: Lara Chho
Apr 12
Fri 10am–12:30pm
Off-site
¥4,000
Cancel by Apr 5

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55. Mt. Takao-Walking and Ukai Toriyama lunch

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Instructor: Yuriko Hirayama
Apr 18
Thur 9am–5pm
Off-site
¥5,000 (plus cost of transportation and lunch)
Cancel by Apr 11

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56. Rolling Around Dangozaka

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Instructor: Kit Nagamura
Apr 3
Wed 10am–3pm
Off-site
¥6,000
Cancel by Mar 19

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57. Spice Trail of India and Thailand: Walking Tour I

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Instructor: Hema Parekh
March 14
Thur 10:15am–2:15pm
Off-site
¥7,500 (plus cost of lunch and transportation)
Cancel by Mar 7

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58. Spice Trail of India and Thailand: Walking Tour II

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Instructor: Hema Parekh
March 21
Thur 10:15am–2:15pm
Off-site
¥7,500 (plus cost of lunch and transportation)
Cancel by Mar 14

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59. Spring Tour to Ota Flower Market

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Instructor: Chikako Yoshimoto & Cathy Noyes
Apr 17
Wed 6:30–10am
Off-site
¥3,500 (plus transport and lunch)
Cancel by Apr 10

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