A special exhibition, "Masako Shirasu and Kimono," showcasing kimonos and other items beloved by writer Masako Shirasu, will be held from December 27th to January 16th, 2017, at the Event Square on the 8th floor of Matsuya Ginza.

Matsuya Ginza hosts an exhibition introducing "Japanese culture" in the New Year, and in 2017, the exhibition will focus on the kimonos actually worn by Masako Shirasu, who has been introduced in various settings as a woman with a unique aesthetic sense.

Shirasu, who said, "Only things that make my heart flutter are beautiful," and who found her own unique beauty without being bound by anything, lived her life surrounded by a variety of items, including antiques and ceramics. Her involvement with kimonos began under the influence of her mother, Tsuneko Kabayama, and Noh, which she performed from the age of 6 to 50. Furthermore, at the age of 46, she became involved in the management of "Kogei," a kimono and craft store in Ginza, which led to her interactions with creators such as Yoshihiro Yanagi, Machiko Furusawa, and Takao Tajima, through which she introduced a variety of beautiful kimonos to the world. Through approximately 100 pieces of kimono, Japanese accessories, and everyday tableware selected and worn by Shirasu herself, this exhibition traces Shirasu's daily life and what Masako faced in each era.
【Event Information】
Special Exhibition "Masako Shirasu and Kimono"
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8th Floor Event Square
Address: 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Dates: December 27th - January 16th 2017
Time: 10:00-20:00 (Until 18:00 on December 31st, 9:30-19:30 on January 2nd, Until 17:00 on January 16th)
Admission Fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 700 yen for high school and university students, 500 yen for junior high school students, 300 yen for elementary school students
Closed: January 1st