Maruyama/Kyosai Group Tsurutaro Kataoka holds presentation of new kimono and obi

[Maruyama/Kyosai Group] Tsurutaro Kataoka holds presentation of new kimono and obi ​
Maruyama Kyosai Group Press release: April 11, 2025 Tsurutaro Kataoka holds presentation of new kimono and obi
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/75602/198/75602-198-ebbbe5d2dcd0099b8c9cff1a2db19572-1080×750.jpg Tsurutaro Kataoka, a comedian, actor, painter, professional boxer, and yogi, is a man of many talents, and will present “The World of Kimono and Obi” as a new form of artistic expression. This project is an effort to create special kimonos that combine tradition and innovation in cooperation with the Maruyama Kyosai Group.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/75602/198/75602-198-8f49b8ad81a4d0238d652ff409a0bf50-1080×765.jpg Mr. Kataoka says the following about kimono: “The kimono is a crystallization of art that has been nurtured by Japanese culture, and it is a special existence that allows you to experience its beauty by wearing it. In my designs, I aim to breathe new life into the kimono by incorporating modern sensibilities while valuing tradition. Each pattern and color has a story, and the person who wears it becomes the protagonist of a new story. I aim to create such a kimono.” Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/75602/198/75602-198-df89d560ed2878375ab9cbc826e90ef3-1080×750.jpg The presentation of this special collection will be held at the venue of “Reiwa 7 Special Kimono Exhibition and Business Meeting: Spring Kimono Travelogue” to be held at Shiba Zojoji Temple in Tokyo for four days from April 24th (Thursday) to April 27th (Sunday), 2025. Please take a look at the world of one-of-a-kind kimonos and obi, which are a fusion of traditional Japanese crafts and Mr. Kataoka’s artistic sensibilities. [Event Overview] • Event name: Reiwa 7 Special Kimono Exhibition Business Negotiation “Spring Kimono Journey” “Tsurutaro Kataoka’s World of Kimono and Obi” Presentation • Event period: Thursday, April 24, 2025 to Sunday, April 27, 2025 • Venue: Tokyo Shiba Zojoji Koshoden (4-7-35 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku) • Sponsor: Kyoto Marubeni Corporation Maruyama Kyosai Group • Contact: Kimono Suzunoya/https://www.suzunoya.com/shop/ Company information Maruyama Kyosai Group is a long-established kimono specialty store that has been in business for 54 years. By 2024, we have achieved 100 stores nationwide. Since our founding, we have worked hard to improve ourselves with the main theme of “making people who want to wear kimono,” and we will continue to create a kimono life filled with happiness and joy. https://www.kimonoyasan.co.jp/ *This press release is sent by Korin Co., Ltd., the headquarters of the Maruyama Kyosai Group. ＜Korin Co., Ltd.＞ Address: MK Group Futako Building 3rd floor, 3-31-3 Futako, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0002 Phone: 044-281-4529 (Monday-Friday/10:00-17:00 Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)