Kikuchi Pearl: Hands-On Akoya Pearl Harvesting Workshop｜Japan

1⃣Select a live Akoya pearl oyster from the aquarium and pick them up using tongs
Please select your Akoya oyster.

2⃣Wear a glove on your non-dominant hand, use a special tool to extract the pearl from the Akoya pearl oyster and remove the slime
Akoya pearl oysters smell fishy, so you are asked to handle them wearing gloves. It's exciting to see what kind of pearl you will get. After extracting the pearl, wash it lightly with water.

3⃣Select the metal fittings for your accessory
Choose your favorite metal fittings for a beautiful pearl accessory! *No refunds will be given even if you choose a fitting that is less expensive than the set price.

4⃣Included in the Fee
Cell Phone Strap Processing: 1 Akoya oyster (JPY 1,100) + metal fittings (JPY 1,650)
Pendant Processing: 1 Akoya oyster (JPY 1,100) + metal fittings (JPY 2,200)

*All prices include processing fees.

5⃣Not included in the Fee
The price difference between the metal fittings you choose on-site



The pearls can be made into accessories of your choice!
You can choose from cell phone straps, pendants, and clip-on or regular earrings. Other options (pinsbrooches, bracelets, tie stoppers, tie pins, etc.) are available, but these will incur an additional charge. *Additional charges are to be paid on-site.

All processing is done by our staff.
While you wait, take a tour of the store and enjoy the beautifully-designed pearl accessories.

This activity can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to the elderly.