The Online Experience

Join an online guided tour of the Yusai workshop.

For customers who have purchased the online experience, the Zoom URL will be sent to you later after the purchase payment is completed. (Please note that it may take up to two business days to send the URL.)
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Hilights
• Visit Yusai-sensei’s charming workshop in Kyoto’s Arashiyama area
• Learn the history and secrets of this color changing dye and watch the artists at work
• View original items for purchase and have them delivered from Japan

The online experience includes the general history of the color-changing dye and how Yusai-sensei was allowed to study historical texts and emperors’ clothing to reverse-engineer the dye and produce his own original works, as well as a look at the workshop and many displays of Yusai-sensei’s original works that show how the color changes, such as a kimono with green maple leaves that turn bright red in the sunlight. At the end of the tour, if the customer likes, they can view items for sale, and purchases can be made in person on the customer’s behalf.

After you purchase this ticket, we will send email to confirm your availability. The Online Experience will be held through ZOOM.

Feature

The online experience includes the general history of the color-changing dye and how Yusai-sensei was allowed to study historical texts and emperors’ clothing to reverse-engineer the dye and produce his own original works, as well as a look at the workshop and many displays of Yusai-sensei’s original works that show how the color changes, such as a kimono with green maple leaves that turn bright red in the sunlight. At the end of the tour, if the customer likes, they can view items for sale, and purchases can be made in person on the customer’s behalf.
Highlights
• Visit Yusai-sensei’s charming workshop in Kyoto’s Arashiyama area
• Learn the history and secrets of this color changing dye and watch the artists at work
• View original items for purchase and have them delivered from Japan