October 21: Kimono: The Fabric of Japanese Life: A Kakehashi Network Alumni Virtual Event

On behalf of the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), APF Canada invites all Canadian Kakehashi alumni to a special presentation on kimono and virtual dye-works tour delivered by Atsushi Tomita, fifth-generation head of Tokyo-based Tomita Sen-Kougei dye works. Capturing the spirit of Old Edo through a contemporary lens, Tomita Sen-Kougei adapts traditional designs and motifs to modern needs and contexts such as the Tokyo Olympics. Join us for a fascinating look at how the centuries-old kimono remains relevant in the 21st century.