The theme of Kimono Yamato’s Spring / Summer 2022 is “Weather Rain”. It will be on sale from April 8, 2022 (Fri).

2022.04.10

Adult colorful items that are summery will naturally make you feel better.
No matter how painful or sad it may be, it always makes you feel radiant.
If you take a break, let’s walk upward again … So that you can gently support your positive feelings, has announced a new summer work.
It will be on sale from April 8, 2022 (Fri) at Kimono Yamato stores and Yamato online stores nationwide.

"Ojiya-chijimi" is a popular summer kimono

Ojiya-chijimi Tone Check Sunlight ¥ 82,500 (tax included, with tailoring)

Ojiya-chijimi is made of linen and is easy to handle and comfortable to wear.
This season, we have prepared 3 types of “Tone Check”, “Random Kasuri” and “Pinstripes”.

The popular “Tone Check” is expressed in the three key colors of this season: , , and .
By layering close tones, the gorgeous colors will blend in well with your skin.

In addition, “Pinstripes” is designed with the image of rain.
The basic and easy-to-wear textured fabric has a refreshing feeling that allows the wind to pass through, and the refreshing sheer feeling is a cool series for the eyes.

Ojiya-chijimi Tone Check Hydrangea ¥ 82,500 (tax included, with tailoring)
Ojiya-chijimi Pinstripes Grape Color ¥ 82,500 (tax included, with tailoring)

Yukata "Arimatsu Narumi Shibori" with its soft comfort and various designs

Yukata of Arimatsu Shibori, which is popular every year, has a lineup of 11 new patterns.

The centerpiece of the collection is “Hydrangea of Ayakumo”, “Summer-colored soap bubbles”, and “The whereabouts of triangular clouds”.

Arimatsu Narumi Shibori Ayakumo Hydrangea ¥ 79,200 (tax included, with tailoring) / Hakata Sajo 8 inch obi 5 tribute Constitutional tea ¥ 49,500 (tax included, with tailoring)

It is recommended that you wear the “Ayakumo Hydrangea”, which is designed like a flower, not only as a yukata, but also as a kimono by tying it with a drum in the Nagoya belt.
It is a moist adult style.

In addition, “Summer insect-colored soap bubbles” is one of the charms of Arimatsu Shibori’s squeezing unevenness while using the key color.
The soap bubbles that bounce off and disappear are finished in a single color for a soft impression.

Arimatsu Narumi Shibori Summer insect-colored soap bubbles ¥ 79,200 (tax included, with tailoring)

“The whereabouts of the triangular cloud” is more like a kimono with a long undershirt.
The minsa belt has a beautiful gradation like the azure sea.
Wrapped in the hot summer, the expanding sea and sky, and the fluffy Arimatsu Shibori squeezing that floats between the clouds, we welcomed the summer with a gentle feeling.

Arimatsu Narumi Shibori: Whereabouts of Triangular Clouds ¥ 79,200 (tax included, with tailoring)

Traditional but new yukata

The characteristics of the Yukata dyeing made in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, are bold patterns and relaxed expressions.
We will develop all 6 designs (1 color each) inspired by the season theme “Sunshower”.
Please pay attention to the new work in which newness and nostalgia coexist.

“Iron wire” with attractive iron wire drawn elegantly in deep purple.
The flower language of iron wire, also known as clematis, is “beautiful spirit.”
The dignified appearance is a beautiful design.

It is the first place where you can experience the beauty that makes the wearer shine, which is completely different from the traditional multicolored yukata.

Note dyed yukata iron wire ¥ 44,000 (tax included, with tailoring)

Coordinated items that you can enjoy as if you were choosing accessories

Products that coolly color summer outfits, including glass obidome in collaboration with HARIO Lampwork Factory.
The three-quarter string is characterized by a lace-like knitted fabric.
In addition to the basic color type, which has an attractive silk luster, a brilliant silver thread type is also available for obi.
It adds a casual shine.

The lace haori can be made to order, and it is a nice point to be tailored to the size that suits your body shape.

・ Kimono Yamato x HARIO Glass Obidome ¥ 8,250 (tax included) ~
・ Kozakura three-quarter string 9,900 yen (tax included) * Made to order
・ Silver dyed obi 11,000 yen (tax included) * Made to order
・ Order lace haori ¥ 36,300 (tax included, with tailoring)
* Order period: April 1st (Friday) -July 31st (Sunday), 2022
* Orders may be closed as soon as the fabric is finished.

About this season's LOOK visualization

With the cooperation of stylist Tomoko Yasuno and photographer Kaoru Izima, we expressed the world view of the season theme.
The session with both of them is also the third season.
The new collection will be limited to the website.
>Click here for the special website page
>Click here for online store

New

New

Featured articles

Hiroshima

Art

The Most Beautiful Museum in the World: Simose Art Museum Wins UNESCO’s Prestigious Versailles Prize!

--

Food

[ Kimuraya (department store)]Snowman’ is available only during the Christmas period. Japanese Stollen, made with traditional sake-type dough and Japanese ingredients, is on sale again this year.

December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.

Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.

Hiroshima

Art

ZIPANGU Contemporary artists who have run through the Heisei era” Takashi Murakami x Sueo Mizuma dialogue: ‘Beyond the Theory of Artistic Entrepreneurship’ / Interview with Mr. Mizuma: ‘Rediscovering the Value of Japanese Culture by the Japanese People

The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.

HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.

The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.

Hiroshima

Travel

Culture

Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.

Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.

Pick Up

Pick Up