Experience making a snow globe at Father Christmas, an authentic Christmas specialty store in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

A must-see is the snow globes (glass ornaments with falling snow) from the world-famous PERZY company, which were also used in the movie "Home Alone." You can also experience making your own original snow globe inside the store. The Christmas trees handmade by the owner are also one-of-a-kind creations, including unique designs using Denim fabric, a specialty of Kurashiki , and ones themed around Royal Copenhagen, a luxury Danish porcelain brand. We will introduce this special store, which is worth visiting not only during the Christmas season but all year round.

• Table of Contents
• Christmas specialty store "Father Christmas"
• A Christmas tree made from Kurashiki's specialty Denim
• Perzy's snow globe used in the movie "Home Alone"
• A wide selection of authentic Christmas ornaments
• Experience making your own original snow globe

Christmas specialty store "Father Christmas"

"Father Christmas," located in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, is a store specializing in authentic Christmas goods. The store's exterior exudes a Christmas atmosphere all year round, making passersby stop and take a peek inside. The interior is filled with the world of Christmas. While Christmas is the main theme, once the Christmas season is over, "Alice in Wonderland" products are lined up, and in February, "Easter" (Christian Resurrection) products are also lined up.

The store is a Christmas world

When you enter the store, you'll see Christmas goods lined up everywhere. A warm-looking Santa Claus doll welcomes you at the front. This Santa Claus was actually created by the owner, a former puppet maker. Unlike mass-produced items, it has the warmth that only a handmade item can have. There is also a Christmas tree ornament of a married couple of Santa Clauses. In fact, Santa Claus is supposed to have a wife. The humorous Santa Claus doll will make you smile. There are many products lined up inside the store, so please be careful not to get your coat or bag caught in the products. You're sure to find something you like.

Royal Copenhagen themed tree

At the Oku of the store, there is a very eye-catching Christmas tree themed on the Danish luxury porcelain brand Royal Copenhagen. The tree has been arranged by the owner to express the worldview of the popular Royal Copenhagen. The ribbons and ornaments have been chosen with a refined sense, and just looking at them is soothing.

A Christmas tree made from Kurashiki's specialty Denim

One thing that really stood out in the store's display window was a Christmas tree made from Kurashiki Denim fabric. I was surprised to hear that this was also a piece arranged by the owner himself. Kurashiki City is known as the birthplace of Japanese Denim. I was impressed that using that Denim fabric for a Christmas tree could create such a lovely tree with a sophisticated atmosphere.

Perzy's snow globe used in the movie "Home Alone"

There were many snow globes from the world-famous Austrian company PERZY, which was also used in the movie "Home Alone." The domes (glass spheres) are filled with natural water from the Alps, and the tiny particles floating in the water are captivating to behold. "This is a real snow globe!" I thought, impressed. The more I looked, the more I was drawn in by its beauty, and I ended up buying a silver castle snow globe that I can display all year round.

Antique snow globes also available

There were also antique snow globes that sparkled in the light. They were all beautiful and just looking at them was soothing.

A wide selection of authentic Christmas ornaments

This store has a wide selection of authentic Christmas ornaments. The products are broadly divided into European and American styles, with many American items featuring vibrant colors and a Christmas-like feel. What's great about them is that they are surprisingly reasonably priced.

Unique "Yoga Santa" doll

Among the many Santa Clauses we're familiar with, I found a particularly unique one. It's called "Yoga Santa." I couldn't help but buy this adorable Santa Claus. It's palm-sized, so it's easy to place in a room, yet it has a big presence, so I highly recommend it.

Experience making your own original snow globe

I've been walking around Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter for a while now, and I've seen PERZY snow globes in the shop windows, and I've always wanted to try making my own snow globe. This time, with the Christmas season approaching, I finally got to experience making my own snow globe. First, I started by choosing a symbolic mascot (the central decoration) to put inside the dome. After much deliberation from the many options, I decided on a red Santa Claus, as I felt it was the perfect Christmas decoration.

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Step 1: Attach the decoration to the plastic bottle cap

I used glue to attach the Santa Claus I chose to the top of a plastic bottle cap. I wondered whether to make the cap white or black.

Step 2: Decorate the base with beads

Decorate the feet of Santa Claus, fixed on top of a plastic bottle cap, with cute beads. It's fun to choose the color and shape.

Step 3: Fill the dome with water

After fixing the beads at the base with glue, spray some spray glue over the entire surface to make it stick firmly. Then fill the dome with water.

Step 4: Adding special powder

A special powder is added to the snow globe to make it look like snow, and then additional water is added.

Step 5 of making a snow globe: Mix the detergent

Add a small amount of detergent to prevent the powder from sticking to the inside of the dome. Mix until foamy, then add more water to remove the foam.

Step 6 of making a snow globe: Close the lid underwater (completed)

Place the dome lid in a bucket of water and close it with the Santa Claus base to prevent air from getting in. Since it contains a small amount of detergent, it will sink due to its weight and will not come out of the water. This completes the process.

A one-of-a-kind snow globe is completed

We took a photo of the finished snow globe outside the store. It's so joyful to see it sparkling in the sunlight. It's definitely a fun experience to try making one for the Christmas season. The experience is scheduled for one hour, but it actually takes about 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

[Father Christmas]

Address: 4-11 Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 086-434-4668

Business hours: 11:00-17:00

Closed: Thursdays and Sundays

Parking: None