Graduation ceremony in Japan

Hi everyone !
In japan, March is the time of the year when japanese universities hold their graduation ceremonies. University graduation ceremonies are held in the luxury hotels and students attend with a hakama for girls and suit for boys. hakama are a typical of a japanese clothing. There were originally worn only by men, but recently there were worn by both sexes. Hakama are tied at the waist and and fall approximately tot the ankles. Hakama are worn over a kimono.

 Also at the end of march the cherry blossoms start in some regions of japan, while in nothern japan weather conditions are still good to practice winter sports. The plants and trees start to flower such as plum tree, the climat is getting warmer and deliver the first signs of spring. It's a really good moment to get dress up with kimono and walk around the city of Kyoto.

Hanatoro in Kyoto

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this month there is a special event called " Hanatoro " which means " flower and light road " is a set of illumination event who takes place in Higashiyama district of Kyoto. The streets are illuminated by thousands of lanterns set throughout popular areas combined with flower and lights displays. A lot of temples and shrines are illuminated and they have special extended viewing hours. You will be amazed to be surrounded by those romantic and exotic air in there :)
Higashiyama Hanatoro features a variety of events including an extensive display of ikebana, the traditional Japanese art and flower arrangement. Also you can enjoy some lives and street performances around the area.
The event will be held from 17th to 23th of March at Higashiyama historical area.
It's really good opportunity to wear a kimono, come to visit KimonoRental41 we can help you to find the best kimono !

We hope to see you soon in KimonoRental41 !

Girl's day

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yesterday japan was celebrating the " hinamatsuri " called the girl's day ( also doll's day ). Hinamatsuri is celebrating each year on March 3. On this day families with young daughters celebrate this event at home to ensure their's daughter future happiness. Normally families have platforms at home which one they covered with a red carpet. They will display a set of ornamental dolls ( hina Ningyo ) representing the emperor, empress, their subordinates and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. Hina Ningyo are ceremonial dolls and they are a heritage of the family, from generation to generation. Normally this festival is celebrating for the little japanese girl, and they will cook and prepare some food and cake to be given to the dolls. Many differents types of Hina ningyo have been created around Japan.Traditionally, girls will invite their friends and they will do home party.

If you want to experiment the japanese kimono with your friends and feel the tradition of Kyoto, please come to Kyoto Kimono Rental 41 located in the city !

Zazen in Kyoto

why 41 ?

Hi everyone ! do you know why kimono Rental 41 exists ?
First the owner Yoriko decided to open her property hair dresser and esthetic shop 41 in 2004. The number 41 has the particularity to symbolize the fortune, prosperity and glory for the japanese god. Also 4 ＋１＝５ and in Kyoto the number 5 represents the middle place and one of the power spot of the city.
in 2011,  Hiroko ( yoriko's sister )who is professional about kimono decided to create her property kimono rental shop inside of 41.

That's the reason why Kimono Rental 41 can offer a really good service for the costumers. Also the shop has a collection of antiquity bags, accessories and kimono's items so you can feel the atmosphere of old japan !

Hi everyone !
Are you planning to visit kyoto this year ? Spring is coming soon so if you will be in the ancient capital of Japan of a couple of weeks, you should walk around the city with the traditional kimono ! Kimono Rental 41 suggests many attractive prices to rent a kimono for men, women and couple.

Men's plan : 4725¥ (including kimono, obi, bag, kimono shoes, kimono coat etc...)
Women's plan : you can choose between the simplest A plan or the gorgeous B plan !
                - A plan : 2940¥ ( including kimono, obi, bag, kimono's shoes )
you can also change your hair style (1050¥ / person extra charges )

               - B plan : 5250¥ ( including kimono, obi ,bag, kimono's shoes, and special obi ' accessories ! )
 you can also change your hair style ( 525¥/ person extra charges )

We have a collection of hand made hair accessories, you can choose one and rent it for just 315¥/ person ! so don't hesitate :)

Couple's plan : 8940 ¥ ( including men's plan contents and women 's B plan contents ) 
 you can also change your hair style ( 525¥/person extra charges )

The shop suggests many kinds of original and unique obi and bags which have been designed by the shop.


Men's plan :

 Women's A plan :

Couple's plan :

 Women's B plan :

Thank you and hope see you soon in Kyoto kimono rental 41 !

Setsubun In Japan

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did you hear about the Setsubun ceremony ? This traditional bean throwing festival held on 2th and 3th of February, one day before the beginning of spring in Japan. For many centuries japanese people have been performing rituals in order to purify and chase away the evil spirits for the new spring.

Nowadays the most commonly performed ritual is the throwing of roasted beans in one's house, temples and shrines across the city. You have to shout " Fuku wa uchi ! oni wa soto ! " ( happiness in, devil out ! ) Also japanese people believe that eating theses beans brings assurance of good fortune in the coming year.

Other celebration of Setsubun is eating nori maki, a special sushi roll. When you are eating the nori maki, you may face a "lucky direction" (in geomantic form) and try to eat the entire sushi roll without saying a word. Those who are able to accomplish this feat (the roll is about 20 cm long) are promised luck with their business, longevity, and freedom from illness.
 
 It's also an opportunity for Japanese people to get dress up with kimono and visit some shrines in order to enjoy this festival.