Opening event of “Traditions & Dreams – Kimono from the Kubota Collection"

On 19 April, Ambassador Ishii, madam and Ms. Kurihara attended the opening of “Traditions & Dreams – Kimono from the Kubota Collection”, a special exhibition on the occasion of 150 Years of Friendship between Japan and Belgium, at MoMu in Antwerp. Since the main exhibition at MoMu from 18 March titled “Game Changers – Reinventing the 20th century silhouette”, displays 20th century fashion revolution that have been influenced tremendously by kimonos, Japanese fashion and Japanese designers, Itchiku Kubota’s colorful kimonos were exhibited in the gallery as a special exhibition. “Traditions & Dreams – Kimono from the Kubota Collection” runs until 19 June and “Game Changers – Reinventing the 20th century silhouette” runs until 14 August.