Proposal of activities that will be of interest to international customers
DMO Roppongi is putting effort into devising activities that will give visitors a sense of Roppongi's unique character. From programs that allow visitors to experience traditional Japanese culture, such as making Japanese confectionery and experiencing Shinto rituals at shrines, we are increasing the number of proposals with content arranged for overseas customers. Ranging from activities such as a disaster prevention tour of Roppongi Hills, and architecture and art tours, these tours give visitors a taste of daily life in Japan.
In 2024 for example, we offered visitors the opportunity to experience the cultural traditions of “Ninja” and “Shodo” hands on.
※Shodo is Japanese calligraphy
Program 1: Ninja
As part of the “Ninja Workshop: Tips for Business,” the workshop deepened participants' understanding of Japanese culture while at the same time imparting wisdom on how to cultivate the senses and train the mind. Many participants commented that the workshop was very interesting, not only for its entertainment value, but also for its explanation of the history, original role, and spirit of the ninja in relation to business principles.
Program 2: Shodo
The participants also experienced Shodo, one of the symbolic traditional arts of Japan. It was very impressive to see the participants concentrating in silence and carefully writing each character one by one, using a traditional style brush, ink, and paper.
The participants commented that they were able to experience Japanese art and its beautiful culture, as well as nurture their self-expression and imagination through writing.
