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Kansai Technical Visit List （only facilities with foreign language-speaking staff）
Notice to Visitors
- Please note that the entry conditions for each facility may change.
- When you want to visit the facilities introduced in this list, please apply to each facility directly.
- Please note that we are not responsible for any damage or trouble caused by using the information stated in this list.
 
Fukui Pref.  
Category Facility Name Outline Support in foreign languages
Foods Yamatotakahashi Konbukan Visitors can watch films about konbu (tangle weeds), look at exhibits about the history of konbu, and etc.Chinese
Liquor / tea / drinks Ippongi Kubo Honten Co., Ltd.Visitors can observe the inside of the brewery and manufacturing processes of sake, and can taste sake. English
Environment / recycling / energy Fugen Decommissioning Engineering Center (Fugen), the Japan Atomic Energy Agency Visitors can listen to an explanation of Fugen and observe the outside of the building.English
Science & Technology / laboratories Fast Breeder Reactor Research and Development Center（Monju), the Japan Atomic Energy AgencyVisitors can listen to an explanation of the facilities and observe the premises.English

  Shiga Pref.
Category Facility Name Outline Support in foreign languages
Transportation / logistics / distribution Hiniaratakan CorporationVisitors can observe a state-of-the-art distribution system and equipment. English,
Chinese

  Kyoto Pref.
Category Facility Name Outline Support in foreign languages
Liquor / tea / drinks “Sake no Yakata”Visitors can observe a brewery and a tea house.English,
Chinese
Traditional industries / craftworks Cosaien Taneda KyotoVisitors can observe panels of manufacturing processes of Kyo-Kanokoshibori (tie-dyeing), etc.English
Kyoto Handicraft CenterDemonstration of manufacturing of traditional craftwork and display and sale of craft products.English
Hiyoshiya Co., Ltd.Visitors can observe the workshop of traditional craftwork Kyo-wagasa (traditional Kyoto umbrella) and make miniature wagasa. English
Shoyeido(Manufacturing Process of Incense Sticks)Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of incenses and tools for making them.English
Marumasu Nishimuraya Yuzen Kobo workshopVisitors can experience Kata-e-zome of Kyo-Yuzen (stencil-printed Yuzen).English
Nishijin Textile Center Visitors can observe a demonstration and make Nishijin-textile, purchase products and observe a kimono show and the historical data room. Chinese
Kyoto Montsuki Co., Ltd.Visitors can watch a film showing the manufacturing processes. Chinese
Inui ShikkiVisitors can experience Kyo-maki-e work (gold-relief lacquer). (Observation only is not acceptable.) English
Kyoto Shibori KogeikanVisitors can observe Shibori (tie-dyeing) work and listen to an explanation of the manufacturing process.English
Ikkanbari YumehitoriVisitors can experience and observe the processes of making Ikkanbari (bamboo craftwork)>. English,
Spanish,
Swahili
Science & Technology / laboratories Kansai Photon Science Institute, the Japan Atomic Energy Agency Visitors can observe a laboratory studying photon science.English

  Osaka Pref.
Category Facility Name Outline Support in foreign languages
Foods Conpeito Museum (Yao, Sakai)Visitors can observe and experience making conpeito (sweet confectionary) . English
Liquor / tea / drinks Daimon Sake Brewery Co. Ltd. Visitors can observe the brewery and can taste sake.English
Suita Brewery, Asahi Breweries, Ltd. Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of beer.English,
Chinese,
Korean
Suntory Yamazaki DistilleryVisitors can observe the manufacturing processes of Suntory whiskey and learn about its history. English
Traditional industries / craftworks Toothpick GalleryVisitors can observe the history, culture, and manufacturing process of toothpicks. English
Metals / machinery / electronic components Panasonic Center OsakaCorporate Global Communications Hub for PanasonicEnglish,
Chinese,
Korean

  Hyogo Pref.
Category Facility Name Outline Support in foreign languages
Foods Edelweiss Museum Visitors can see a display of the instruments and materials used for making cakes.English
Liquor / tea / drinks Kobe Shu-Shin-Kan BreweriesVisitors can observe a traditional way of making sake in Nada.English
Rokko BreweryVisitors can observe a brewing process and tanks.English
Nadagiku Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.Visitors can observe unspoiled breweries and sake storage and taste sake. There is also a restaurant.English
Traditional industries / craftworks KYOEI-GOLF Industry Co., Ltd.Visitors can observe the finishing process of iron heads.English
Metals / machinery / electronic components Big Daishowa Seiki Co., Ltd. Awaji Plant.Visitors can observe metal processing and the showroom.English
Textiles / fashion Tasaki Pearl GalleryVisitors can see a jewelry monument and contest prize-winning works.English
Chinese
Science & Technology / laboratories The Advanced Materials Processing Institute Kinki Japan Visitors can listen to an explanation of overviews and observe machine systems.English,
Chinese
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology(NICT), Kobe Advanced ICT Research Center(KARC)Research and development activities for advanced biological/nano information and communications technologiesEnglish
SPring-8, the large Synchrotron Radiation Facility Visitors can see display of models and panels regarding Synchrotron radiation facilities and research result, etc.English

  Nara Pref.
Category Facility Name Outline Support in foreign languages
Traditional industries / craftworks Kinkouen Visitors can attend a mini class introducing the attractiveness of raw Japanese ink (warmness and softness). English
Akahada-yama Motogama Pottery Gyozo Furuse Visitors can observe the former workshop, the exhibit hall and climbing kiln (registered tangible cultural properties). English
Metals / machinery / electronic components SHARP Memorial & Technology HallVisitors can learn about the history of electric appliances, photovoltaic generation, liquid-crystal technology, environmental technology, etc. English

  Wakayama Pref.
Category Facility Name Outline Support in foreign languages
Foods Nakata Foods Co., Ltd. (Nakata Umeboshi Kobo)Visitors can observe the factory producing pickled ume, etc. Chinese
Head Plant, Nanki Umeboshi Co., Ltd.Visitors can observe processing process of pickled ume.Chinese
  
 
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