The Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum in Yoyogi, Tokyo, will hold the exhibition "Imperial Court Clothing of the Meiji, Taisho, and Prewar Showa Periods: Western Clothing and Costumes" from October 23 to December 21. This exhibition will feature approximately 80 pieces, primarily Western-style clothing for men and women known as taireifuku, as well as sokutai (traditional court attire), junihitoe (twelve-layered ceremonial kimono), and hakama (attached formal attire). From the Meiji period through the prewar Showa period, a unique style of court attire was worn under the emperor-centered system. The Meiji government, which actively adopted European systems and cultural artifacts in an effort to build a modern nation, designated Western-style court attire as court attire. Meanwhile, traditional costumes were sometimes worn, and detailed regulations were established for the attire worn at court ceremonies and events, depending on the individual's status. These court attires offer a glimpse into one aspect of modern Japan. Gallery talks will also be held on November 16 and December 7 during the exhibition.


【Event Information】
Court Clothing of the Meiji, Taisho, and Pre-war Showa Periods - Western Clothing and Costumes-
Venue: Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum
Address: 3-22-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Dates: October 23rd to December 21st
Hours: 10:00 to 16:30 (until 19:00 on November 15th and December 13th)
Closed: Sundays and public holidays (open on November 3rd and 4th)
Admission Fee: Adults 500 yen, University and High School Students 300 yen, Elementary and Middle School Students 200 yen