• AUG 26, 2019 01:29

The Revolution of Kimono

The owner of a kimono store in Fukuoka Prefecture, Yoshimasa Takakura

It has started an unprecedented project to produce elaborate kimonos to represent 206 countries and regions all over the world. What is his goal?

At the opening ceremony, he wants all placard bearers to wear kimonos at the opening ceremony In the future of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

Takakura calls on craftsmen from all over Japan to create innovative designs to save the declining kimono industry. This concept is based on a quest from Takakura to make reality happen on old traditions.

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