Touching new possibilities of manufacturing in Adachi-ku, Tokyo -Technologies and products by unique businesses-

Adachi Ward has developed since its establishment as a post town in the Edo period. Flourishing as the area for light industry and heavy chemical industry during the Meiji era, it continues to evolve as a manufacturing town to this present day. This July, 11 manufacturers in Adachi Ward gathered to form a team called "ADACHI TIDE" to promote valuable products and technologies overseas and expand sales channels. Two of these 11 manufacturers offer experiences to touch upon extraordinary technology firsthand.

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Day1

Happy Daruma

  • Experience making original daruma

Yamasawa Press

  • Eexperience the process of breaking down denim

Experience

Happy Daruma

●Overview: Making of original daruma ●Duration: 1.5h "Happy Daruma" was born from the idea of ‘giving the gift of happiness’ to a special person or loved one. The gorgeous Daruma features "golden" eyebrows and beards, traditionally drawn in powerful black ink. Write your hopes or feelings in the white open eyes and create your own Daruma doll.

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Yamasawa Press

●Overview: Experience breaking down denim ●Duration: 1h Founded in 1995, Yamasawa Press runs an apparel subcontract factory. The company irons and inspects clothing sold in stores but has taken on a new project to regenerate 30,000 discarded jeans (20 tons) in hopes of pursuing new possibilities using the technology they have cultivated so far. Through the experience of breaking down denim, you too can take part in this initiative, which is currently attracting increased attention.

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    Languages
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     Mainly in Japanese, other languages based upon request.
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    Number of participants
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     2 to 8 people
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    Meeting place
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     negotiable
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    Reservation deadline
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     14 days prior to departure
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    Payment method
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     Bank transfer, credit card
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    Clothing
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     None specified
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    Tour guide
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     Local producer or interpreter (arrangements made based upon customer’s preference)
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    Cancellation fee
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     29~15days prior to departure 5% 14~7days prior to departure 20% 6~4days prior to departure 50% 3~1days prior to departure 70% Departure day or no show 100%
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    Precautions
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     -Tour will be held even in cases of rain, except in the event of a typhoon or heavy rain warning. -All photos shown are for illustrative purposes only. -The places to be visited are not tourist destinations, and due to circumstances, there may be different processes within the factory with the machines not being in operation. -Elementary school students and younger may participate in the tour with the accompaniment of a parent or guardian. However, we cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents happening during the tour, including in the parking lot and in the workshop. -Please make sure that parents/guardians do not touch the machines, especially during the tour inside the workshop. -We recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your participation in the tour. -The tour will be cancelled in the event that smooth operation of the tour becomes difficult due to the new coronavirus infection situation or other reasons. If the tour is cancelled, full amount of the tour fee will be refunded.
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