Achievements
Activity History
Tokyo Kimono Show 2026 "KIMONO Terrasse Stage Show"
～Silk Denim Road～
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
We produced "Silk Denim Road," a stage marking a new step in the world of traditional Japanese attire. We presented a fusion of tradition and innovation using miraculous Okayama-made hybrid material "silk denim," featuring the Nanairo-zome ~Uchu-sora-mon'yo~ (Seven-color dyeing ~Space-sky-patterns~).
Also, the pre-tied obi "Wa no Ha" is a groundbreaking and excellent product that expands the possibilities of materials and clothing.
Guests in the full venue witnessed the future of traditional Japanese attire, starting from here.
The 30-minute stage show, featuring a slideshow, folk music, talk, a workshop that involved the entire audience, and a fashion show, was a joyful time filled with smiles from both the audience and performers.
Location: Blooming Nakanishi Building 3F "Meikakan"
3-2-8 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Kimono Show 2026 "Wa Marche" Exhibition
Location: Blooming Nakanishi Building 2F
3-2-8 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Friday, April 17, 2026 - Sunday, April 19, 2026
We were responsible for dressing the koto club members who performed at the entrance ceremony of Mori Educational Foundation Okayama Gakugeikan Seishu Junior High School and Okayama Gakugeikan High School. Following their performance at last year's entrance ceremony, male students joined the club, and this year, a powerful sound was added to the splendor, resulting in a performance that was both impressive to watch and listen to.
April 9, 2026
We provided traditional Japanese attire instruction to the koto club members of Mori Educational Foundation Okayama Gakugeikan Seishu Junior High School and Okayama Gakugeikan High School.
Since they perform at the entrance ceremony every year, we taught them the names of kimono parts and how to fold them, hoping they would gradually gain knowledge about kimonos. The enthusiastic students remembered everything after just one lesson.
(April 3, 2026)
Takashimaya Yokohama Store, 7th Floor, Kimono and
KIMONO Terrasse's First Yokohama POP UP Held
We exhibited and sold our largest number of pre-tied obis, "Wa no Ha."
Although the sales floor primarily features Japanese accessories, by exhibiting and selling silk denim kimonos and obis there, many customers who were interested in traditional Japanese attire stopped by, leading to a significant increase in new customers. (Wednesday, March 25 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026)
"27th Kojima Hina Meguri"
The annual "Kojima Hina Meguri" event brings spring to Kojima.
Every year, the mayor of Kurashiki City, Kaori Ito, was scheduled to wear our silk denim kimono and Kojima obi for the opening ceremony and the denim street parade, but she was absent due to an urgent personal matter. (February 21, 2026)
"KOJIMA Inter-Industry Exchange Meeting 2026" Hosted by Kojima Chamber of Commerce
Held at Kurashiki Seaside Hotel, 36 individuals from 33 businesses related to Kojima gathered to deepen exchanges and promote the regional industry of Kojima more attractively.
KIMONO Terrasse also participated in the corporate exhibition booth and was able to establish deeper understanding and connections with various companies. (February 4, 2026)
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, 4th Floor, Kimono Section "Hanamusubi"
【〈YOKIKOTO〉〈Kojima Obi〉The World of Okayama Denim Kimono】
It was a very enjoyable exhibition period, with a delightful reunion with customers who visited us last May.
Many people viewed the Kojima Obi & Silk Denim Kimono, original accessories, and the patent-pending "Wa no Ha," among other items.
(Wednesday, January 14 - Tuesday, January 20, 2026)
【JR Nagoya Takashimaya 10th Floor Event Space "New Year Kimono Fair" Participation】
A joyous first sale for the New Year!
We exhibited a large number of items, including Kojima obi & silk denim kimonos, and many other original accessories.
In particular, men's kimonos & obis attracted a lot of attention, and we received many inquiries.
We plan to participate again in July 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone then.
(Sunday, January 4 - Tuesday, January 6, 2026)
【Exhibition and Sale of Kojima Obi & Silk Denim Kimono, etc., at Takashimaya Osaka Store】
On the 6th floor kimono sales area,
We received very favorable reviews from inbound tourists, especially those from Europe.
Silk denim kimonos made their way to France and Germany.
(November 19 - November 25, 2025)
Instructed members of the "Children's Kimono Myself Project" who worked as staff for the "13th Kurashiki Shirakabe Hanayome Gyoretsu" (Kurashiki White Wall Bridal Procession) (November 15, 2025)
The "Kurashiki Shirakabe Hanayome Gyoretsu" (Kurashiki White Wall Bridal Procession), organized by the NPO Kurakoi Executive Committee, is held every autumn in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter as part of an event to revitalize the city center and promote the charm of weddings.
In the bridal procession through the Bikan Historical Quarter, pure children guide the bride and groom while protecting them.
The "Children's Kimono Myself Project" members practiced "wearing their own" formal furisode kimonos for this day. Although they were nervous and rarely smiled during the procession, they were encouraged by cries of "cute" from passersby and managed to fulfill their roles to the end.
"Instructed children performing at the 'Garden Party' of the 12th Okayama Korakuen Japanese Culture Festival" (November 8, 2025)
The "Garden Party" is an annual Japanese culture experience held at the renowned Okayama Korakuen Garden.
On the Noh stage, an award ceremony for the three kimono awards, given to those who have contributed to the spread and development of kimono culture, is also held.
Girls in grades 2-4 of elementary school appear as assistants to the presenters.
The children practiced "wearing their own kimonos" repeatedly, showing respect to the recipients of the three kimono awards and aspiring to become wonderful bearers of Japanese culture themselves.
We also had time to introduce the "Children's Kimono Myself Project," where children wear their own kimonos, and they were able to showcase their skills on the Noh stage, a tangible cultural property.
【Silk Denim Kimono】&【Kojima Obi】featured on posters & flyers for Kurashiki Jazz Street (November 1-2, 2025)
(7th time featured since 2018)
Okayama Japan-Netherlands Association主催『オランダおイネ華まつり2025』
Participated in the parade in Omotecho Arcade, Kita Ward, Okayama City, as the "Kojima Obi" group (October 18, 2025)
This event was planned to promote exchange due to deep historical ties: Kusumoto Ine, daughter of Dutch trading house doctor Siebold, lived in Shimo-no-cho (Omote-machi, Kita Ward, Okayama City) for six years during the Edo period, and in the Meiji period, Dutch engineers contributed to flood control in the lower Asahi River basin and the development of Kojima Bay.
～Dutch Ine Kimono Parade～
A costume and kimono parade evoking the era of Dutch Ine. RSK announcers will lead a spectacular parade.
The "Kojima Obi" team also participated in the parade, with everyone wearing a "Kojima Obi," to pay homage to those involved in Okayama's textile industry.
【Time】13:00～13:30
【Location】Throughout the Omotecho shopping street (starting at the Amsumer Clock Tower at 13:00)
Live appearance on RSK Radio's "Saturday Bancho Wide"
Interview with the originator and planner about "Kojima Obi."
(October 18, 2025)
We made a live radio appearance from the现场 while dressing the RSK female announcers who were participating in the parade in Kojima Obi.
『A single stitch connects the pride of Mimasaka』
Published in "Hito ☆ Kagayaki ☆ Tsushin" (People ☆ Shine ☆ Newsletter) No. 177 (published by Happy Production~) (October 7, 2025)
"Shimotsui Yoi Akari at the Port of Kitamaebune" (October 4, 2025)
This year marks the second year since its launch as "a festival connecting regional pride and history."
Dancers of the authentic Shimotsui Bushi silently proceed through the streets of Shimotsui, enveloped in fantastical lights.
We provided instruction and assistance with dressing the dancers.
Images provided from KIMONO Terrasse's website for "Hitoe ni Aitai ~ Higashimura Akiko's Kimono Path - Autumnal Equinox ~" (NHK ONE) (Broadcast date: September 30, 2025)
【Craftsmanship born in Mimasaka, the land of beautiful craftsmanship
～A joint exhibition showcasing 6 Okayama-based manufacturing companies in Kurashiki, the city of textiles～
Exhibitors: Okayama Tahara Concert Co., Ltd., Homuing Co., Ltd., KIMONO Terrasse, Cravat Yukiji Co., Ltd., Marumiya Co., Ltd., Hino Tatami Co., Ltd.
Gallery Toro, 3-9 Honmachi, Kurashiki City, Bikan Historical Quarter (September 19 - September 24, 2025)
Shimotsui Bushi Connecting Project "Shimotsui Yoi Akari at the Port of Kitamaebune 2025" held on October 4, 2025
We held a dressing workshop for the dancers of Shimotsui Yoi Akari, where even children dress themselves in yukata (August 2025)
【2025 Takashimaya Yukata Collection】Limited-time shop
Exhibition and sale at JR Takashimaya 11F Kimono Salon
(August 20 - August 26, 2025)
https://www.jr-takashimaya.co.jp/topics/250702-yukata2025-popup.html
"Gallery Exhibition in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter from September 19-24"
Published in "Hito ☆ Kagayaki ☆ Tsushin" No. 175 (published by Happy Production~) (August 5, 2025)
"Okayama Biiki" Tenmaya Okayama Store 5th Floor [A Gift from the Universe -Sora- Delivered to You]
Exhibition and Sale Held (July 2 - July 8, 2025)
"The Pride of Made in Okayama to the World"
Published in "Hito ☆ Kagayaki ☆ Tsushin" No. 173 (published by Happy Production~) (June 5, 2025)
Bride of Shimotsui Port
Responsible for dressing the participants in the procession along the route (May 25, 2025)
"JAPAN SENS ES ~ Japanese Manufacturing ~"
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, 4th floor Kimono Department, @goFuku_nihombashimichi at "Hanamusubi"
Participating as "Okayama Denim Yukata and Obi"
(May 14, 2025 - May 20, 2025)
Participating in "Kojima Jeans Street Fair the 2nd"
at Keihan Department Store Moriguchi, 8th floor Grand Hall
Participating as "Silk Denim Kimono and Kojima Obi KIMONO Terrasse"
(May 8 - May 13, 2025)
26th Kojima Hina Meguri Opening Ceremony at Kojima Civic Exchange Center Square ~ Mayor Kaori Ito of Kurashiki City attended the ceremony and paraded through Denim Street in our silk denim kimono & Kojima obi ~ Reiwa (February 22, 2025)
"Appealing Okayama denim kimonos at department stores"
Published in "Hito Kirameki Tsushin" No. 169 (issued by Shiawase Production) (February 5, 2025)
WaiWay TV #223 Appearance: "New Wind in the Traditional Kimono World: Denim Kimono x Calligraphy" Host: Kyoko Aiba, Voice HIKARI Navigator (Broadcast December 2-8, 2024)
[Kurashiki City Furusato Nozei Fair] Exhibited at Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki
Kojima Obi & Silk Denim Kimono Workshop
(November 30 - December 1, 2024)
WaiWay TV #222 Appearance: "Traditional x Innovation: Kimono Culture Evolving with 'Denim Kimono' and 'Kojima Obi'" Host: Kyoko Aiba, Voice HIKARI Navigator (Broadcast November 18-24, 2024)
The mothers of the bride and groom, and announcer Hitomi Odagami, wore silk denim kimonos and Kojima obi for a public wedding ceremony at the "12th Kurashiki Shirakabe Hanayome Gyoretsu" (a traditional wedding ceremony promotion event hosted by NPO Kurashikoi Executive Committee).
November 9, 2024
【Silk Denim Kimono】 & 【Kojima Obi】
Used in posters and flyers for Kurashiki Jazz Street 2024/11/2-11/4
"Okayama Denim Mania - Made in OKAYAMA"
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, 4th Floor Kimono Section
@goFuku_nihombashimichi at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
at "Hanamusubi"
Together with
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we held a joint exhibition of 3 Okayama denim companies.
(October 23, 2024 - October 29, 2024)
KIMONO SALONE 2024 Instagram
posted (October 27, 2024)
https://www.instagram.com/kimono_salone/reel/DBm8MUiKWJI/
"Connecting, Weaving, and Nurturing Traditional Industries and Japanese Culture in Kyoto" at Kyo-Gofuku Miyashita - Featuring the "Ryubi Kenran" collaboration between 【KIMONO Terrasse】 and calligrapher 【Reikō】~ (October 18-20, 2024)
Silk denim kimonos and obi with "Reikō-sho" calligraphy will be displayed at the "Shoryu Exhibition ~24 Guided Ones~", an exhibition by calligrapher Reikō, who invented Wax-Colored Calligraphy (rōsai-sho), and her disciples. (Held at the nationally registered tangible cultural property, traditional Japanese house Chakian, from October 9 to October 14, 2024)
Featured in Osera No. 131.
Introducing for the first time: a reversible obi combining "Yamatorige Toumon Jidai," which faithfully expresses the beautiful blade patterns of the national treasure "Yamatorige" born in Osafune, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, with "Silk Denim," the highest quality denim from Okayama that we handle. On display and for sale at the Tamahagane Jewelry temporary store in front of Osafune Station from August 24 to September 23.
"Let's make the Sanchomo exhibition a success," published in Sanyo Shimbun.
In conjunction with the exhibition period of the national treasure "Tachi Mumei Ichimonji Sanchomo" at the Bizen Osafune Sword Museum, Sanchomo-themed goods are being exhibited and sold.
Our silk denim obi fabric and the "Sanchomo Tomon" obi, which faithfully weaves and expresses the sword pattern of Sanchomo, were announced in collaboration (August 24, Reiwa 6).
Exhibition "【Ryubi Kenran】 ~Showcasing Japanese Style~ Okayama Fashion Style" at Tenmaya Okayama Store (July 17 - 23, Reiwa 6)
Featured in "Hito ☆ Kagayaki ☆ Tsushin" No. 163 (published by Shiawase Production) (August 5, Reiwa 6)
"Children's Kimono Dressing Self-Project"
First and third graders challenge themselves to wear a furisode (with attachment strings) and an attached obi.
Learning about the history of Japanese clothing, the meaning of patterns, and Japanese culture correctly (from August, Reiwa 6)
"Shimotsui Yoakari 2024" Shimotsui Yoakari
Yukata dressing and obi tying instruction to the executive committee members (August, Reiwa 6)
"Okayama Hiiki" at Tenmaya Okayama Store 5th floor, exhibition of [Ryubi Kenran]
(July 17 - July 23, Reiwa 6)
[Ryubi Kenran] Selected for economic magazine
"Making Japanese Clothing an Everyday Affair with Okayama Denim ~Artists Gather to Form a Unit~" VISIONoka №2271 P8 July 1, 2024
【VISION Okayama】 ~Economic Information Magazine to Energize Okayama~ Featured on the cover as a kimono artist promoting Japanese clothing with denim (No. 2227, edited July 1, 2024)
Kimono Dressing Experience Learning
"NPO Japan Kimono Education Promotion Council Okayama Prefecture Branch" conducted a "Wearing Yukata Class" as kimono education for junior high school students, and dispatched one of its instructors (June 11, Reiwa 6).
Live appearance on RSK special program "Holland Oine Hana Matsuri"
Live appearance on RSK Sanyo Broadcasting with a parade and interview in "silk denim kimono & Kojima obi" (June 1, Reiwa 6, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
Parade in "Silk Denim Kimono & Kojima Obi" at "Holland Oine Hana Matsuri"
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Japan-Netherlands Association of Okayama and the role of "Kusumoto Ine," the daughter of Siebold and Japan's first female obstetrician, as a bridge between Japan and the Netherlands, a kimono parade was held throughout the Omotecho shopping street in Kita Ward, Okayama City, with kimonos designed to evoke the era of Oine (June 1, Reiwa 6).
Live appearance on RSK Radio's "Kunishi and Nitta's Saturday Bancho"
PR for the "Silk Denim Kimono & Kojima Obi" Parade
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Japan-Netherlands Association of Okayama and the role of "Kusumoto Ine," the daughter of Siebold and Japan's first female obstetrician, as a bridge between Japan and the Netherlands, a kimono parade called "Holland Oine Hana Matsuri" will be held throughout the Omotecho shopping street in Kita Ward, Okayama City, with kimonos designed to evoke Oine's era. To promote this, I made a live appearance on RSK Radio (June 1, Reiwa 6).
Kojima Obi provided for JAPAN MADE Collection 2024 at Cannes International Film Festival
The General Incorporated Foundation "Hinomoto Bunka Foundation" went to Cannes to promote the movie "TURUGI."
Kojima Obi was used as part of the costumes for that time (May 15 - May 25, Reiwa 6).
Interviewed by Rakutai Shinpo (local newspaper) about "~Wa de Miseru~ Okayama Fashion Style". Published in "Okayama Denim Conveying Japanese Culture" Kimono Goods and Workshop" No. 21082 (February 10, 2024)
(February 9-12, 2024)
FM Uji interviewed and broadcasted about "~Wa de Miseru~ Okayama Fashion Style" (February 9, 2024)
《Venue》 Dubai World・Trade・Center
《Event Information》https://www.pref.kyoto.jp/sankyo-sien/kyotoindubai2024companies.html
Mago-chan's Tsunagariccho Radio Internet RadiofmGIG Appearance ~ Introduction of "~Wa de Miseru~ Okayama Fashion Style" (held February 9-12, 2024) and "Kimono Producing Area Okayama Project" ~ (Broadcast on January 19, 2024)
"~Wa de Miseru~ Okayama Fashion Style"Exhibition (February 9-12, 2024) introduced in "Hito ☆ Kagayaki ☆ Tsushin" No. 156 (published by Shiawase Production) (January 5, 2024)
Metaverse (virtual space) exhibition of new product [Kojima Obi Bag] at Meta World Festival 2023 Winter ~ Vma plus station ~ Live commerce product introduction by Liver ELfa (December 14, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
New product [Kojima Obi Bag] exhibited at Meta World Festival 2023 Winter ~ Vma plus station ~ Metaverse (virtual space) (December 12 - December 19, 2023) https://vma-plus-station.
At the 10th Okayama Korakuen Japanese Culture Festival Garden Party, I assisted the presenter of Okayama Kimono Culture by teaching a 6-year-old girl how to wear a kimono. She wore the kimono herself and went up on the Noh stage (August - November, 2023).
At the 10th Okayama Korakuen Japanese Culture Festival Garden Party, I was in charge of dressing Ms. Yuko Deguchi, the 30th Okayama Kimono Cultural Ambassador (November 11, 2023).
Exhibited "Kojima Obi" at the booth of the Hinomoto Cultural Foundation (Representative Director: Mai Hashimura) at TOKYO FASHION CROSSING 2023
At Tokyo Convention Hall, 5F Ginza Tokyo Square Garden (November 3 - November 5, 2023)
[Silk Denim Kimono] & [Kojima Obi]
Used on posters and flyers for Kurashiki Jazz Street 2023 / 11/3 - 11/12
"Kurashiki Shirakabe Bridal Procession" attendant - parade through the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (hosted by the NPO Kurashiki Koi Executive Committee, which promotes traditional weddings) (October 22, 2023)
"Meeting to connect, spin, and nurture traditional industries and Japanese culture in Kyoto" - Exhibited "KIMONO Terrasse original Okayama denim & Kojima obi" at Kyogofuku Miyashita (October 13 - October 15, 2023)
【Kojima Obi】 Related products (accessories) sales corner started (at the souvenir shop on the 1st floor of Setouchi Kojima Hotel, October 2023)
Exhibited "Kojima Obi" at the Hinomoto Cultural Exchange Foundation
"Hinomoto Exchange Event: Traditional Culture x DAO"
Minato City Industrial Promotion Center, Fudanotsuji Square 11F Small Hall, Tokyo (September 23, 2023)
Collaboration exhibition and sale with "loop," a company that develops various textile businesses including school uniform reuse, at the Open Space of Matanaga Shoten in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (July 30, 2023).
[Kojima Obi] First pop-up in Tokyo at AOZORA COFFEE SHOP (5-14-12 Himonya, Meguro-ku) (July 9-10, 2023)
Silk denim kimono and Kojima obi unveiled at the exhibition of "Kinjo Tenka" at Matsue Rental Space Azur (June 25, 2023)
【Kojima Obi】exhibited at Meta Festival 2023 Summer Battle ~Vma plus station~ Metaverse (virtual space) (June 24, 2023)
Appeared live on RSK Radio's "Tenjin Wide Asa" Part 2, with announcer Kengo Miyashogun and Mako Nitta
[Tenjin Information News] "What kind of obi is Kojima Obi?" (June 12, 2023)
"Silk Denim Kimono and Kojima Obi Experience Event"
Featured in "Hito ☆ Kagayaki ☆ Tsushin" No. 149 (published by Shiawase Production) (June 5, 2023)
Local Kimono Experience Event in Bikan Historical Quarter: Enjoy Okayama safely with silk denim kimonos and Kojima obis (May 2023)
Local Kimono Experience Event in Okayama Korakuen, Part 2: Enjoy Okayama with silk denim kimonos and Kojima obis (May 2023)
Local kimono experience event in Okayama Korakuen: An event to enjoy Okayama with silk denim kimonos and Kojima obis (April 2023)
24th Kojima Hina Meguri Opening Ceremony at Kojima Citizen Exchange Center - Dressing Mayor Kaori Ito of Kurashiki City in our silk denim kimono and Kojima obi (February 25, 2023)
Participated in the 1st "Kimono Kite Kite! Kimono Marche ~ Enjoying Kimono in Saidaiji Gofuku-dori, Higashi-ku, Okayama City as a Pedestrian Paradise" (December 18, 2022)
The 1st "【Kojima Obi】【Silk Denim Kimono】Trial Fitting & Pre-order Sale" was held
at WASHU BLUE RESORT Kazekago (December 17, 2022)
Live appearance on RSK Sanyo Broadcasting's "Ima Dokitto!"
Discussing the origins of the [Kojima Obi] and its future prospects (December 8, 2022)
[Silk Denim Furisode] at the First Japanese Culture Festival ~Garden Party~ at Okayama Korakuen, acting as an assistant presenter for the "Kimono
Culture Person" award ceremony, followed by a presentation on the Noh stage (November 12, 2022)
[Silk Denim Kimono] & [Kojima Obi]
Used for posters & flyers for Kurashiki Jazz Street 2022/11/5-11/6
"2nd Kurotani Marche" Tsugu Tsumugu Hagukumu no Kai in Kyoto Konkai Komyoji Seiwaden ~Exhibition of [KIMONO Terrasse Original Okayama Denim & Kojima Obi]~ (October 1-2, 2022)
[Silk Denim Kimono] & [Kojima Obi] in a movie
Mitsue Danjo appeared in the movie "Charihen," set in Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, dressed in a silk denim kimono and Kojima obi (First screening on October 16, 2022, at Kojima Jeans Hall)
Exhibition at "Takahashigawa River Basin SDGs Festa 2022" Venue: Aeon Hall, 2nd floor, Aeon Mall Kurashiki (September 24-25, 2022)
"Nasu Natsuko's Lecture" ~Contents of the lecture at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel on "FurisodemyselfProject" and "Denim Kimono & Obi"~ Published in "Hito Kira-kira Tsushin" No.140 (Issued by Shiawase Production~) (September 5, 2022)
Kimono dressing at the Kurashiki City [Jeans Council] ~ To broadly promote jeans products, a specialty of Kojima, Kurashiki City, the mayor, council, and executive branch wear jeans products at the "Jeans Council," a regular September council meeting, and dress female Kurashiki City council members in "Denim Kimono & Kojima Obi" ~ (September 5, 2022)
Our company's PV provided as reference material for BS11 "Wa-modern Times" ~Riho Makise strolling through Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in an Okayama denim kimono
Explanation of [Kojima Obi] as the bouquet presenter at the "7th Hase Shoichi Piano Concert in Hayashibara" (Special Exhibition: Kotoba Dictionary of Ancient Art) (August 26, 2022)
Lecture at "Kimono Lecture & Information Exchange Session in Kyoto" (August 3, 2022, at Karasuma Kyoto Hotel)
"Wearing the culture of kimono" ~Words from a member who graduated from the "Furisodemyselfproject"~ Published in "Hito Kira-kira Tsushin" No.137 (Issued by Shiawase Production~) (June 5, 2022)
"Arigato Goen Thanksgiving Festival" Silk denim kimono & Kojima obi exhibited at the Kokuryo Kimono Exhibition at Mutually Fukuwarai-obi in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kobu Kyo-machiya & Kokuryo Obi Co., Ltd. Headquarters. Reiwa 4 June 2 - June 8, 2022
(General Incorporated Association) Tamano Junior Chamber 65th Anniversary Project - Talk Session with Ms. Shiori Fujiwara, a celebrity from Okayama Prefecture, and New Adults - Discussing coming-of-age ceremonies, kimonos, and Kojima obi, and dressing new adults (May 4, 2022)
Appeared on Mago-chan's Tsunagariccho Radio, internet radio fmGIG, discussing kimonos and obis made with Okayama textiles, and the "Furisode Myself Project" (aired on April 22, 2022)
"1st Kurotani Marche" - Tsumugu Hagukumu no Kai in Kyoto Konkaikomyo-ji Seiwa-den - Exhibited "[KIMONO Terrasse original Okayama Denim]" (March 11-13, 2022)
Phone interview on a joint program of local FM stations (Sapporo, Sabae, Tsuruga) connecting Kitamaebune port towns by radio (Personality: Miyuki Akura, March 3, 2022)
"Iyasaka Nippon" Friendship Tea Ceremony in Korakuen Garden - Planning and Management (February 27, 2022)
23rd Kojima Hina Meguri - Kurashiki City's planned costume displayed as an objet d'art at Nozaki's separate residence Taika-do - Planning in charge from February 19 to March 6, 2022
"Kurashiki Mayor Kaori Ito parades in denim kimono and Kojima obi" - 23rd Kojima Hina Meguri [Kojima Obi] Participating organizations, kimono dressing in charge - February 19, 2022 (Changed from ceremony cancellation due to COVID-19)
"Kojima Obi Objet" exhibition - Theme: "Iyataka" - (December 2021, at Takata Orimono Co., Ltd.'s free rest space "Square")
"Heiwa Matsuri" in Kurashiki - A global "Peace x Kimono" festival based on the concepts of "making HEIWA a universal language," "making Japanese clothing a symbol of peace," and "making International Peace Day (9/21) a holiday" - Kurashiki Event Planning and Management (September 19, 2021)
"Kojima Obi Objet" Exhibition - Theme: "Nodate" - (September 2021, at Takata Orimono Co., Ltd.'s free rest space "Square")
"Kojima Obi" related products (accessories) sales corner launched (August 2021, at WASHU BLUE RESORT Kasago 1F) "WASHU BLUE RESORT Kasago"
"Kojima Obi Objet" exhibition - Theme: "Ganbare!! Nippon!!" - (July 2021, at Takata Orimono Co., Ltd.'s free rest space "Square")
"Global Forum 2021" Participated as a presenter after winning the preliminary round, taking on the challenge of the first English presentation - Title: "Organize your life with Obi" May 16, 2021
"Kojima Obi" related products (accessories) sales corner launched (June 2021, at Ushimado Cassino Distillery) "Ushimado Cassino"
"Kojima Obi" introduction booth set up (April 2021, on the 1st floor of WASHU BLUE RESORT Kasago)
"New Adult Kimono myself project" started - featured in "Hito ☆ Kagayaki ☆ Tsushin" No. 123 (published by Shiawase Production) (April 5, 2021)
"Kojima Obi Objet" exhibition - Theme: "Forward...Forward!" - (April 2021, at Takata Orimono Co., Ltd.'s free rest space "Square")
FM Kurashiki Live Appearance "Omakase! Radio" Personality: Eika Kanaya "Omakase! Pickup" Corner - About kimonos to wear for graduation and entrance ceremonies - (March 15, 2021)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition - Theme [Spring is... Coming!] - (At the free rest space "Square" within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in February 2021)
FM Kurashiki Live Appearance "Omakase! Radio" Personality: Mitsuho Michishita "Omakase! A La Carte" Corner - About Coming-of-Age Ceremony and Furisode - (December 21, 2020)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition - Theme [㊗ Awarded] - (At the free rest space "Square" within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in November 2020)
"Kurashiki Shirakabe Hanayome Gyoretsu" Attendant - Parade through Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter - (Hosted by NPO Kuracoi Executive Committee, which promotes traditional weddings - October 2020)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition - Theme [38th Kurashiki Komachi] - (At the free rest space "Square" within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in September 2020)
Courtesy visit to Kurashiki Mayor Kaori Ito - As the creator of the uniform for "38th Kurashiki Komachi" for tourism promotion, explaining the features and ingenuity of the uniform - (September 2020)
FM Kurashiki Live Appearance "Omakase! Radio" Personality: Mitsuho Michishita "Omakase! File" Corner - The secret story of the Shikikura Komachi uniform?! - (August 31, 2020)
Kyoto Shimabara Suehiroya Tayu Tsukasa and Tayu Aoi Kojima Obi's hometown - Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture - re-spotlighted" project (Hayashiya Co., Ltd., Shimotsui, Kojima, Kurashiki City, hosted "Natsukimono no Kai" in August 2020)
"Kojima Obi" Design - Featured in "Hito ☆ Kagayaki ☆ Tsushin" No. 115 (Published by Shiawase Production -) (August 5, 2020)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition - Theme [TOKYO 2020 + 1 (Plus One)] - (At the free rest space "Square" within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in July 2020)
Regarding the uniform review for the 38th Kurashiki PR Tourism "Kurashiki Komachi", the proposed plan was reviewed for two consecutive years (July 2020)
FM Kurashiki live appearance on "Omakase! Radio" with personality Mitsuho Michishita, in the "Omakase! Pickup" corner - Kojima Obi born in Kurashiki (June 22, 2020)
"Sazae-san: A Playful Half-Width Obi" Instructor (Kimonos Study Group hosted by Kondo of Shumi no Kimono Senshoku, June 2020)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition ~Theme: Obi Tying Decoration~ (at Takata Orimono Co., Ltd.'s free rest space "Square", June 2020)
"Kojima Obi Wall Decoration" displayed in the hotel lobby & special room floor at WASHU BLUE RESORT Kazago~kasago~ (March 2020~)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition ~Theme: "Future Japan"~ (at Takata Orimono Co., Ltd.'s free rest space "Square", March 2020)
"Symposium on the Present and Future of the Textile Industry in Kurashiki, a Textile Town, with Tayu" Project planning and symposium panelist appearance - Kurashiki City Museum 3F Auditorium - March 7, 2020
"Tayu Procession" - Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter - Project planning and boat pulling (assistance) role, March 8, 2020 (canceled due to COVID-19)
"Mayor Kaori Ito of Kurashiki Parades in Denim Kimono and Kojima Obi" - 21st Kojima Hina Meguri [Kojima Obi] cooperating organization and kimono dressing in charge - February 22, 2020 (ceremony canceled due to COVID-19)
"Essence of Japan - Mastery Collection - Haneda and JETRO Creations" Kojima Obi limited time sale at Haneda Airport departure lobby ~ February 10 - March 8, 2020
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition ~Theme: Plum Blossom Viewing~ (at "Square" free rest space within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in February 2020)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition ~Theme: Commemorative Photo~ (at "Square" free rest space within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in January 2020)
Planning and Operation of "Kojima Textile Fashion Show, a Beauty of Traditional Japan" ~Welcome Program for Dalian City Tourism Exchange and Development Promotion Association delegation~ (at Kurashiki Setouchi Kojima Hotel in December 2019)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition ~Theme: Christmas Present~ (at "Square" free rest space within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in November 2019)
"Fashion Show & Dance in Kimono! ~~ Paprika" ~Within the lecture program "Re-evaluating Okayama's 'Appare Textile' Now!"~ (Okayama Handmade Festa 2019, November 2019)
"Okayama Handmade Festa 2019" Exhibition (Convex Okayama, November 2019)
Lecture: "Re-evaluating Okayama's 'Appare Textile' Now!" (Okayama Handmade Festa 2019, November 2019)
"KURASHIKI JAZZ Street 2019 November 2, 3 ~Two days when Bikan Historical Quarter is dyed with jazz~" Kojima obi used in the poster
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition ~Theme: Autumn Couple Excursion with Kojima Obi~ (at "Square" free rest space within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in September 2019)
Coordinated "Denim Kimono & Kojima Obi" worn by female city council members at the Kurashiki City Regular City Council (commonly known as Denim Council) ~September 2019~
"Traditional Japanese Beauty on the Back" Kojima Obi Paris Solo Exhibition ~with cooperation from TOUCH JAPAN~ (July 2019~)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition ~Theme: Yukata and easy Kojima Obi~ (at "Square" free rest space within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in July 2019)
Our proposal for the Japanese uniform of "the 37th Kurashiki Komachi" for Kurashiki PR Tourism was selected (July 2019)
Instructor for "How to tie a half-width obi" (Kimono Study Group hosted by Kondo Senyoku, Hobbies Kimono, June 2019)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition ~Theme: Kojima Obi for Seto no Hanayome~ (at "Square" free rest space within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in May 2019)
"Special Scenic Spot Okayama Korakuen Spring Illusion Garden" Sanada-himo bracelet making & Kojima obi exhibition (at Korakuen Garden Kakumeikan, April 2019)
Planning of kimono costumes for "Hana Matsuri Kingyu Mikoshi Procession" (Saidaiji Kannonin, Hadaka Matsuri, April 2019)
"Kojima Obi Object" Exhibition ~Theme: No Tying! Easy Kojima Obi~ (at "Square" free rest space within Takata Orimono Co., Ltd. in March 2019)
"Kurashiki's Lucky Knot of Fate ~ Sanada-himo and Kojima Obi Exhibition" (Japan Folk Toy Museum, March 2019)
Planning and Operation of "'Kawari-Musubi' Fashion Show & Kimono Dance! ~USA!!~" (Taihaku Plum Festival, February 2019)
Exhibition of "Kojima Obi Object" - Theme: "Tayu Dochu" (at Square, free rest space within Takada Orimono Co., Ltd., January 2019)
Planning of "Visiting the Roots of Kojima Obi Used in the Formal Attire of Tsukasatayū and Aoitayū of Suehiroya, Shimabara, Kyoto ~First Visit to Kojima, Okayama Prefecture~" (January 2019)
Planning and operation of "An Evening of Conversation with Kyoto Shimabara Tayū" (Okayama Royal Hotel, January 2019)
Exhibition of "Kojima Obi Object" - Theme: "Christmas Gift" (at Square, free rest space within Takada Orimono Co., Ltd., November 2018)
Exhibition at "Okayama Handmade Festa 2018" (Convex Okayama, November 2018)
Lecture "Tying, Connecting, Gratitude and Bonds ~Wonderful Connections Starting from Obi~" (Okayama Handmade Festa 2018, November 2018)
Planning and operation of "Charity Dinner Show for the 2018 West Japan Heavy Rain Disaster & An Evening with Kyoto Shimabara Tayū" (Ark Hotel Okayama, October 2018)
Pre-lecture for "Traditional Culture Study" Class by Kyoto Shimabara Tayū (Okayama Gakugeikan High School, Seishu Junior High School & High School Department, October 2018)
Planning and operation of "Traditional Culture Study" Class by Kyoto Shimabara Tayū (Okayama Gakugeikan High School, Seishu Junior High School & High School Department, October 2018)
Attendant for "Kurashiki Shirokabe Hanayome Gyoretsu" ~Parade through Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter~ (Organized by NPO Kuracoi Executive Committee, promoting traditional weddings, October 2018)
Exhibition of "Kojima Obi Object" - Theme: "Celebration! 30th Anniversary of Seto Ohashi Bridge Opening" (at Square, free rest space within Takada Orimono Co., Ltd., September 2018)
Exhibition of "Kojima Obi Object" - Theme: "Summer Vacation!" (at Square, free rest space within Takada Orimono Co., Ltd., July 2018)
Exhibition of "Kojima Obi Object" - Theme: "Colorful Rainy Season" (at Square, free rest space within Takada Orimono Co., Ltd., May 2018)
Exhibition of "Kojima Obi Object" - Theme: "OBI Kimono" (at Square, free rest space within Takada Orimono Co., Ltd., April 2018)
Lecture "Wearable Art in Everyday Life - The Beauty Demanded of Obi-tying" (Okayama Pearl Lions Club regular meeting, April 2018)
"Obi de Art" Viewing (Taishaku Ume Festival, February-March 2018)
Planning and operation of "The Charm of Half-Width Obi" Fashion Show & Kimono Dance! ~Dancing Hero~ (Taishaku Ume Festival, February 2018)
Lecture "Where is Kimono Culture Heading?" (Okayama Seinan Rotary Club meeting, February 2018)
"Kurashiki Shirakabe Hanayome Gyoretsu" (Kurashiki White Wall Bride's Procession) Escort - Parade through the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter - (Organized by NPO Kuracoi Executive Committee to promote traditional weddings - November 2017)
Exhibition at "Okayama Handmade Festa 2017" (Convex Okayama, November 2017)
Planning and operation of "An Evening with a Real 'Tayu'" ~Kyoto Shimabara Tayu's first invitation to Okayama~ (FAITH CREATIVE STUDIO, November 2017)
Planning and operation of "Half-width Obi Fashion Show" (Kimonos Study Group hosted by Shumi no Kimono Senshoku Kondo, June 2017)
"Obi de Art" Exhibition (Taishaku Ume Festival, February-March 2017)
『"The Charm of Half-width Obi" Fashion Show & Kimono Dance! ~Koi Dance~』 Planning and operation (Taihaku Plum Blossom Festival February 2017)
『Kurashiki Shirakabe Hanayome Gyoretsu』 attendant ~Parade through the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter~ (Organized by NPO Kurashiki Koi Executive Committee, which promotes traditional weddings - November 2016)
『Wa no Tsudoi Kimono Show』 Appeared with an obi made from textiles from Kojima, Kurashiki City (later named and trademarked as [Kojima Obi]) (Pontocho, Kyoto, September 2016)
"Obi de Art" exhibition (Taihaku Ume Festival, February-March 2016)
KFP event planning and management (August 2015-)
Awards and Punishments
25th Okayama Kimono Cultural Person, Kimono Hakase (Okayama City Mayor's Award)
Other
Wedding assistant (January 1997-)
Trademark registration "Kojima Obi" (July 2017, Registration No. 5962763)
Utility model "Obi for Japanese clothing" (November 2019, Registration No. 3224432)
Trademark registration "Kurashiki Wa Denim"(November 2020, Registration No. 6312191)
KFP ~Kimono as Everyday Wear Project~
In the summer of 2015, a group was formed under this project name with the aim of preserving traditional ethnic costumes for the future.
Since November 2017, we have actively expanded beyond the group's boundaries with the concept of making kimonos everyday wear, hence the "Kimono as Everyday Wear Project."
~ From the "Hito" article in the Sankei Shimbun on November 18, 2017 ~ (excerpt)
Natsuko Nasu (49) of "Kimono as Everyday Wear Project" in Okayama
"Domestic denim is an Okayama culture that can be transmitted to the world. I was particular about unpretentious, Okayama-like everyday Japanese attire."
Denim fabric, tatami mat borders, and Sanada braids are specialties of Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. The idea for the "Kojima Obi," a glamorous and practical kimono sash that combines these elements, came about from this inspiration.
She is the head of a kimono dressing school. A few years ago, along with makeup artists and painter friends, she proposed the "Kimono as Everyday Wear Project" (KFP), suggesting various ways to tie obis.
From her daily activities of disseminating "Japanese culture" from Okayama, in October, she was selected as the 25th Okayama Kimono Cultural Person "Kimono Doctor" by the Okayama Kimono Specialty Store Association (Chairman Norihiro Kondo).
"Locals don't know the unique characteristics of Okayama. Compared to Kyoto, which is known for its formal kimono, it's fine for Okayama to be a hub for everyday kimono culture."
In 2016, she had the opportunity to participate in a Japanese culture gathering in Kyoto, and it was there that she conceived the idea of "combining" local textile specialties to "showcase Okayama's uniqueness." The "Kojima Obi" gained significant recognition, and this year it was trademarked and commercialized.
"I've created a form for disseminating information. But what about the heart?"
With the rapid increase in foreign tourists, the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and other areas are gaining popularity as "townscapes not found in Kyoto." However, a recent challenge is "whether a unique Okayama-style Japanese hospitality culture is being nurtured through interactions and attractions."
This month, she organized an affordable event to learn about "Japanese hospitality" from a Tayu (courtesan) from Shimabara, Kyoto, who visited Okayama to see a friend. About 60 young participants, who are usually far removed from the world of geisha districts, praised it as "discovering an old yet new world."
"An obi is for tying things together. It seems it can tie people and people, cities and cities, the past and the present, and also the future. What kind of message should I send next?"