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Company Profile
Our mission is to convey the excellence of Japanese culture and technology to people all over the world through hands-on manufacturing experiences.
An unforgettable experience awaits you in Kyoto.
About Us
Play. Learn. Create. Discover Japan.
CREA LLC is dedicated to sharing the beauty of Japanese culture and craftsmanship with the world. Based in Kyoto, we offer a wide variety of hands-on experiences, including forging, casting, kendo, decorative sword making, and tufting. We warmly welcome guests from around the globe and strive to create a safe, enjoyable, and truly memorable experience for everyone.
5 locations
Four stores in Kyoto, one store in Okinawa
Over 20,000 annual participants
Bringing Japanese cultural experiences from Kyoto to the world
Staff Introduction
MITSU
A forging artisan with study-abroad experience in the U.S., welcoming guests from around the world with fluent English and a warm smile!
MAO
A lovable forging artisan and kendo instructor welcoming the world with a big smile!
ATSUSHI
A forging artisan and Shisha Taima manager creating amazing flavors with true passion!
SAWAN
A Sri Lankan casting artisan bringing joy through kind and attentive multilingual lessons!
HAYATO
A forging artisan with 20+ years of kendo experience and truly impressive skills!
TAKE
A skillful casting artisan who brings exciting original tin creations to life!
TAKATO
A cheerful kendo instructor and forging artisan who makes every lesson unforgettable!
ATSUKO
A warm and passionate casting artisan and tufting instructor loved by everyone!
MOTOKI
A forging artisan and kendo instructor whose passionate, attentive guidance creates an unforgettable experience for every guest.
AYUMU
A lifelong kendo practitioner since elementary school, AYUMU now shares its spirit with beginners through kind and attentive instruction.
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