Soroban(Abacus) Experience
"Make, Learn, and Take Home"
・Make your own original Soroban
・Take lessons using the Soroban you made
・Take a Soroban and a certificate as a souvenir!
Experience the traditional culture of Soroban!
Anyone from 8 years old to adults can enjoy this course.
★ Soroban Experience ★
6,000 yen per person
The abacus is known as "soroban" in Japan.
You can experience a valuable class where you assemble a soroban in a classroom attended by local children, and receive instruction in English.
You will take home the soroban and a Japanese language certificate as a memorable souvenir from your trip.
Flow of the experience
① Make your own Soroban!!
No advanced skills are required.
Everything you need will be provided in the studio.
You'll have fun learning how a Soroban works as you assemble it.
- Assemble the Frames
- Attach the Rods
- Insert the Beads(one-unit counter)
- Attach the Center bar
- Insert the Beads(five-unit counter)
- Final Adjustments
② Let's start the lesson!!
A Soroban is a tool that can perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Let's start the lesson using your own soroban!!
First, we will teach you how to hold the Soroban and how to reset it to zero.
Next, let's try solving addition and subtraction problems.
Enjoy your learning experience!!
At the end of the lesson, you will receive a certificate of commendation in Japanese.
The History of the Soroban and Its Role in Modern Times
During the Edo period (1603–1868), the soroban became widely used in Japan, especially among merchants and traders.
Even with the introduction of modern calculators, the soroban remains a valuable tool in schools today, where children learn it not only for arithmetic but also to develop concentration, memory, and mental calculation skills.
It is an integral part of the educational curriculum and consistently ranks among the top extracurricular activities for children in Japan.
The soroban has since become a symbol of Japanese tradition and precision, still widely used by enthusiasts and professionals for its effectiveness in mental math.
Book your experience here!
"Reservations made through the website
will receive a 10% discount."
6,000 yen → 5,400 yen per person
Information:
Minimum Number of Passengers: 2 person
Maximum Capacity: 12 participants
Participation Fee: 6,000 yen per person
Reservation Date: Every Tuesday at 1:00 PM
Duration: Around 1～1.5 hour
Target Age: 8 years to adult
Items Required: None
Restrooms: Available within the classroom
Provision of Meals: Meals are not provided