I was very happy to be invited by MIYABI, a Japanese Culture Hub in Stockholm, to host a yukata dressing workshop as part of their first-ever event, “Japanese Summer Afternoon.” Although the Swedish summer was already beginning to cool down, it was a lovely afternoon filled with Japanese summer culture. The participants were divided into two groups. While one group enjoyed making their own uchiwa(traditional Japanese fans) and tasting Japanese tea and sweets, the other group

My journey with kimono began in Japan when I was chosen as a tourism ambassador for Nagano city. Wearing kimono for official events introduced me to a world far deeper than I had ever imagined. I became fascinated not only by its beauty but also by its history, craftsmanship, and the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Wanting to learn more, I started working at a kimono shop in Japan, where I gained hands-on knowledge about kimono, dressing techniques,