Past Lectures

Experience Japanese Culture: How to Wear a 12-layer Robe

On display in Room 8, the Honkan (Japanese Gallery) is a Junihitoe, a 12-layer robe that was worn by ladies of the imperial court. (Display from Feb. 20.2018 to Apr.22.2018) In connection with this exhibit, we invite visitors to see a demonstration of how this kind of elaborate robe, with its beautiful array of colors, was worn.

*This performance will be conducted in Japanese with English explanations.

 

Ms. Junko Otsuka

*The demonstration will be guided by Ms. Junko Otsuka, Director of Kimono Dressing, Hakubi Kyoto Kimono School.
*This program is organized with the cooperation of the Hakubi Kyoto Kimono School.

 

 

Date

February 23, 2018 (Fri)

Time

14:00 and 18:00 (the auditorium will open 30 minutes early; each demonstration is one hour long and features the same content)

Venue

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium

Seating Capacity

:380

Admission

:Free admission with a ticket to the museum

Reservations:

You may reserve a seat via a online application form on this page. A form for one person.
(Entry without a reservation will be possible only if seating does not reach maximum capacity. In that case, you can enter the auditorium from 20 miunutes early of the time.)

Deadline for Reservations

:February 8, 2018. Same-day ticket is available. please show up at the venue as walk-in before each session begins.