Kansai Yamamoto visited the Isetan Shinjuku store on January 2nd. He was there to exhibit his work and attend a talk event at the "Kabuki Fashion Museum" held in the main building's 6th floor event hall, and to greet customers at the "KANSAI YAMAMOTO POP UP STORE @ TOKYO Liberation Zone" on the 2nd floor. The "Kabuki Fashion Museum" is hosting an exhibition titled "Modern Kabuki Artist: The World of Kansai Yamamoto - Basara" in the "BLACK" (Contemporary) section. The all-black decor includes a replica of the kabuki-inspired "kite-e" cape that garnered attention at the 1971 London Collection, as well as dazzling costumes from Kansai's "super shows" since the 1990s, which have attracted 3.5 million spectators to date in Russia, Vietnam, India, and Japan. As part of this event, Kansai gave two talk shows. The first talk show was titled "KABUKI and BASARA." Kansai personally took to the microphone and commented on footage from his 1971 London show and his first show in 42 years, when he was invited to the David Bowie retrospective at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2011. Bowie wore Kansai's collection as part of his stage costumes. "Over 40 years ago, I would perform my own costumes, wearing the clothes I made myself. Every day, I felt like I was in a fashion show from the moment I stepped through the door," Kansai said, recalling the cold reception he received in Japan at the time for his unique fashion style. After chatting with customers at the Isetan pop-up store and observing the outfits of the people wandering through the store, Kansai commented, "The part of the Japanese people that rejected me (due to my unique fashion sense) has changed, and I feel that an era of acceptance of unique fashion has arrived. We have become a country that accepts both one's own individuality and that of others."

In the second talk show, Kansai engaged in a conversation with fashion director and blogger Misha Janette. Kansai commented on Misha, saying, "She's not a sucker, she has undeniable talent." Misha is also collaborating with the pop-up store on items such as tights and T-shirts featuring a "kite painting" motif. She is also showcasing styling on a body displayed in the store, coordinating Kansai Yamamoto collection items with innovative items like forks to resemble hair ornaments.

In between talk shows, Kansai himself appeared at the pop-up store, taking photos with customers, shaking hands, and engaging in lively conversation. The items will be sold in retail stores for the first time in approximately 20 years. "This vibrantly colored collection was inspired by the beauty of the bird feathers of Papua New Guinea. Since the Edo period, Japanese people have dressed in a modest, unconventional style, perhaps due to the spirit of 'wabi-sabi.' However, dating back to the Azuchi-Momoyama period, they favored the use of vibrant colors, a style known as 'basara.' I believe this is etched in the DNA of the Japanese people."

Both talk shows drew standing-room only attendees, and Kansai Yamamoto was the center of attention throughout the approximately hour-long talk.