[Must-see for fashion lovers] Justin Chou and others: Introducing the "Tokyo Kimono Show 2025" Kimono Style Exhibition and more (Day 2 Report)
"Tokyo Kimono Show 2025" is an event that shares the charm of kimonos across 20 venues, including satellite locations, in the wholesale district of Nihonbashi and Ningyocho. With this year's theme being "Kimono is Expression!", I looked forward to covering the event and seeing the unique outfits, works, and the kimono styles of the attendees, ranging from traditional to innovative!
Today is the report for the second day. (Day 1 report: Information on recommended shops at the Wa-Marche, etc.) I will focus on content you can enjoy on the final day, such as the Kimono Style Exhibition, satellite events, and satellite lunch (!)!
Tokyo Kimono Show 2025 Event Overview
Dates: April 18 (Fri) - 20 (Sun), 2025, 10:00-18:00
*Some event times may vary. Please check the official website for accurate information.
Location: Nihonbashi Ningyocho wholesale district area, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Venues: 20 venues (4 main venues, 16 satellite venues)
Admission: Tickets required for main venues (1,500 yen for a same-day ticket covering all 4 venues). Admission to satellite venues is free.
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Kimono Style Exhibition (Sunrise Building)
Exhibiting about 150 kimono outfits. You can discover new charms of kimonos through various ways of wearing them.
Wa-Marche (Mensho Kaikan)
98 brands are participating. You can enjoy shopping for kimonos, obi sashes, accessories, and more.
Stage Program (Blooming Nakanishi 3F)
12 stage programs will be held. You can enjoy talk shows and performances related to kimonos.
Japanese Culture Experience Area (Blooming Nakanishi 2F)
An area where you can experience Japanese culture and traditional arts.
Workshops (Tagen Building)Workshops for Japanese accessories and more will be held.
(And many others)
Official Website:https://tokyokimonoshow.com/
For those who want to know more about the Tokyo Kimono Show!
ThePDF pamphlet(tap here to view) on the official website is very convenient! The content is the same as the booklet distributed on-site.
Sheila Cliffe's Talk & Coordination Seminar
First today, I went to the Talk & Coordination Seminar bySheila Cliffeheld at the "Sankatsu Yukata Museum"!
It was a wonderful time filled with smiles, with Sheila talking cheerfully in an outfit with an impressive pink color, and the gentle moderation byTaishi Sashikubifrom Hakata-ori OKANO!
I will upload the event report on the talk content at a later date♪
A similar session is scheduled for tomorrow, 4/20 (Sun) from 11:00.If you have time, please go and see it.
The kimonos and obi sashes that Sheila coordinated this time can actually be seen and purchased at the brands exhibiting at the venue! I also recommend visiting outside of the talk event times.
Sankatsu (Yukata)
OKANO (Hakata-ori)
Tsutaya Kyuhei (Nishijin-ori)
Fujii Shibori (Kyo-kanoko Shibori)
Suzaku(Antique Kimono)
Authentic "Kamado-cooked rice" lunch under the blue sky!
For lunch on the second day, I went to "Yawaragi-sai" at the Horidome Children's Park, a satellite venue! It was the best, with an open space under the blue sky...!
"Gohanya"'s authentic rice! A set with rice cooked in a kamado (traditional stove), rolled omelet, etc. This volume is for one person! (1,500 yen)
Don't think it's just rice... I was surprised by how delicious it was after one bite, and the tea was also exceptional!
There was also beer. Please try it for lunch or a break.
Horidome Children's Park:1-1-16 Nihonbashi Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku(It is close to one of the Tokyo Kimono Show venues, "Blooming Nakanishi (where stage performances, etc. are held)")
I plan to report on "Yawaragi-sai" in more detail at a later date♪
"Kimono is Expression!" Kimono Style Exhibition
Now, I have returned to the main content of the Tokyo Kimono Show, the "Kimono Style Exhibition," for the first time since yesterday. There are about 100 mannequins on display at the site, which is overwhelming! The direction of "expression" also varies. I'm sure there was a different piece that resonated with each and every visitor.
Below, we have picked out and presented the highlights from a Zipangu Gate perspective. (Titles omitted)
Taiwan's national designer Justin Chou
Drag queen/costume designer hossy
Kamiko (Tokyo Kimono Show Headquarters)
Connecting two kimonos into one: Kiredori Kimono (Tachibana)
Reviving kimonos that couldn't be worn due to size issues into "wearable kimonos"! The designs are also innovative, further refining the original one-of-a-kind kimono designs.
NEO KIMONO (Furisode brand "Hanasha")
That concludes our report for the second day!
We plan to visit for coverage again tomorrow, 4/20, for the final day of the Kimono Show.
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Text: Zipangu Gate Ayumi Haraguchi (Ayumimu)
Photography: Zipangu Gate Eisuke Hasegawa