Workshop of the Asian-Orient-Institut AOI of University of Zurich: Experiencing Japanese Traditional Culture Through Kimono

This workshop of the Asian-Orient-Institut AOI of the University of Zurich is part of a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science JSPS research project. Participants are therefore asked to take part in a survey in advance.

Lecturers:
Workshop of Prof. Dr. Yayoi Satsumoto (Yokohama National University), Prof. Dr. Hiroko Kawabata (Saitama University), Dr. Sachie Oya (Tokyo Kasei Gakuin University), Ako Sahara (Book Curator), Keiko Takahashi (High School Principle), Shizuchika Fujikage (Instructor of Japanese Dance), Kiyo Yamasaki (Hairstylist), und Yui Yamasaki (Hairstylist)

Programm:
We are a group of researchers specializing in clothing studies. For 17 years, this project has pursued the goal of developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs to pass on “kimono” culture to the next generation and share it with the world.

Within Japan, we have developed experiential educational programs for school students to deepen their understanding of kimono culture. Through these learning experiences, we aim to foster in children an awareness that respects Japan’s kimono culture and encourages its preservation and development.

Furthermore, responding to globalization, we hold workshops at schools and universities overseas, including yukata dressing experiences. Our goal is to promote understanding of Japanese culture among people abroad and contribute to international cultural exchange.