Midnight Test Run – Chopstick Workshop

Short, fun chopstick lesson for night owls in the Ueno / Asakusa area.
期間限定のテスト運営につき、やさしい英語でのご案内となります。

Overview / 概要

We are running a limited midnight test run to improve our workshop flow. Feel free to join and help us polish the experience!

            ⏰ Test Run Hours

            23:00 – 05:00  
            
Choose any 30-minute slot.

            📅 Test Run Period

            Limited time only

            Trial operation only (schedule may change).

            💴 Price

            ¥500 / person

            Special test-run price (regular price: ¥2,800).

            👤 Instructor English Level

            Beginner English – simple phrases & gestures.  
            
「英語学習中」の日本人インストラクターが対応します。

           📍 Temporary Venue

            Due to elevator maintenance at our main studio, we are using a nearby coworking space for this test run.

            Located in Shin-Okachimachi (2nd floor).

           ⏱️ Arrival Time

            Please arrive about 5 minutes before your session.  
           
I will be waiting for you at the building entrance to guide you inside.

What You’ll Experience (30 min)

Perfect for beginners and first-time visitors who want a short, safe cultural activity at midnight.

Japanese mindset: "Itadakimasu" & "Gochisosama"
Japanese manners & taboos you should know at restaurants
How to hold chopsticks correctly – step-by-step practice
Snack Challenge:
・Marshmallow (easy)
・Yokan / Red Bean Jelly (medium)
・Ramune / Soda Candy (hard mode!)

Snacks are for practice only; no full meal is included. If you have any food allergies, please tell us before booking.

🎁 Free Souvenir

Learning doesn't stop here! Take a set home to practice at your hotel.

🥢 Take-home Practice Set

1 Brand-new pair of Japanese timber chopsticks
Choose your design: Samurai, Ninja, or Ukiyoe!
Includes "Konpeito" (traditional sugar candy) for practice.

*Designed as a lightweight training tool for your trip.

Why Test Run?

During this midnight test run, we are checking:

the English script and easy-to-understand explanations
the time flow of the 30-minute program
snack types and game difficulty
our booking & payment system at night

Your participation and feedback will help us create a better experience for future guests from all over the world. Thank you very much for supporting this early stage of Chopstickers!

Location

The workshop is held in a coworking space (LIG Building) in the Shin-Okachimachi area.

1 min walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station (Toei Oedo Line / Tsukuba Express)
About 12 mins walk from JR Okachimachi Station
Exact address and map will be shown after booking
Maximum capacity: small group (3 guests per test run)

How to Book

Click the “Book Midnight Test Run” button at the top or bottom of this page.
Select your preferred date and 30-minute time slot.
Complete online payment by credit card (Stripe).
Check your confirmation email for details and access information.

Cancellation & refund rules follow our standard policy shown on the Legal Notice page.

Book Midnight Test Run →

Questions? Please email us at contact@chopstickers.jp.