Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2014

Hotel Nikko Tokyo goes back in time to old Edo with its latest seasonal fair, and is inviting everyone to join in on the old-timey fun. During the Golden Week long weekend, workshops for elementary school-aged kids (and their guardians!) will teach a variety of almost-but-not-quite lost skills. On May 3 you can paint traditional Japanese wind chimes, while you can create bamboo blinds on May 4—or if you prefer you can just make a kite on May 5. Classes are held in Japanese, but English-speaking hotel staff may be available if the body language doesn’t translate. Reservations can be made via the hotel website: www.hnt.co.jp/edo2014