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Around 400 people from over 25 countries enjoy this event each year. Here are some comments from previous years.

"Fantastic experience which I thoroughly enjoyed! Many thanks to all the volunteers for their hard work + effort."
- Sophie, England

"This is a very beautiful island and I really enjoyed the events that you have here. Thank you for everything!"
- Max, USA

"One of the best moments of my trip, it was Super! Thank you!"
- Claire, UK

"A great day to participate in craft projects."
- anonymous, Australia

"Fun event, helpful people"
- Donna, USA

"Very friendly, approachable members. I do enjoy the time. Thank you very much."
- anonymous, Singapore

"The one-on-one help was very useful!"
- Molly, USA

"Thank you for sharing this very interesting tradition with me. I really enjoyed it."
- anonymous, Ireland

"Very interesting and informative. Very beautiful kimonos and tea containers. I enjoyed very much! The tea was delicious and cakes too."
- Jan, USA

"I thought this was very interesting and the english guides were excellent. Arigato!! Sugoy!"
- Lisa, Scotland

"Very interesting and beautiful"
- Pepe, Spain

"Felt a part of Japanese tradition - Very moving."
- Robyn, Australia

"Thank you for a great opportunity."
- anonymous, Estonia

"The teachers were very kind and patient, a lovery treat! Thank you."
- Louise, England

"I enjoyed my trip here in Miyajima. The island is truely a beautiful place. The events held such as this one is an opportunity for us foreigners to learn about Japan."
- Rhea, Canada

"Very friendly helpful staff. This is an interesting place that is not very well known about by foreigners. Well worth a visit :-) "
- LR, New Zealand

"I enjoyed findning out about people's ordinary lives - you have helped me to find out about Japan.
- Penny, UK

"This is the most beautiful place I've ever seen in my life. I was impressed by the beauty of this place and very kind people.
- Anna, Poland

"The translator was very helpful and full of interesting supplemental information. I wish I could have stayed longer.
- Kimberry, USA