Fundraising for Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room Achieves 6.17 Million Yen with Widespread Support for Passing Down Traditions
The Department of Apparel Science, Faculty of Home Economics at Kyoritsu Women's University has achieved 6.17 million yen (411% achievement rate), significantly exceeding its initial target in a fundraising project to establish the "Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room." Opened in May 2026 on the university campus in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, the room will serve as a hub for the conservation and restoration of valuable textile cultural assets and practical human resource development.
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Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room
The Department of Apparel Science, Faculty of Home Economics at Kyoritsu Women's University (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuichi Sato) announced that the fundraising project conducted for the purpose of establishing the "Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room" has achieved 6.17 million yen, significantly exceeding the initial target amount of 1.5 million yen. The project started in November 2025, and thanks to the support of many people, it has become a major step toward passing down traditional techniques and enhancing the educational and research environment.
Project Overview (Background)
For many years, the Department of Apparel Science, Faculty of Home Economics at the university has been engaged in education and research in the field of textiles, promoting the inheritance of advanced techniques related to the conservation and restoration of textile cultural assets and the development of human resources. However, in order to properly conserve and restore valuable textile cultural assets and pass them on to the next generation, the development of specialized facilities and a practical educational environment is essential.
Against this background, the university planned to establish the "Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room" and launched a project to raise part of the funds for its development through fundraising.
Achievement Results
The project ultimately achieved 6.17 million yen (411% achievement rate) against the initial target amount of 1.5 million yen. The university received warm support from many alumni, faculty, staff, and the general public, resulting in an outcome that greatly exceeded initial expectations.
(*Number of supporters: 116, Implementation period: November 2025 to March 2026; As of May 18, 2026)
Success Factors and Spread of Support
This project received support from many people who sympathized with the following points:
- The significance of passing down Japanese traditional culture to the future
- Expectations for human resource development through the provision of a practical educational environment
- Creation of opportunities for students to be directly involved in the conservation and restoration of textile cultural assets
In addition, comments from donors such as "I felt significance in being able to participate in efforts to protect traditions" and "I want to support the students' place of learning" were received, once again demonstrating the high level of social interest.
Use of Funds
The donated funds will be utilized for the following purposes:
- Development of specialized facilities necessary for the conservation and restoration of textile cultural assets
- Development and enhancement of the conservation and restoration system for textile cultural assets
- Expansion of opportunities for students to learn restoration techniques practically
Future Developments
The Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room, developed through this project, opened in May 2026.
Moving forward, the university will aim for further sophistication of education and research with this restoration room as a base, and will strengthen social cooperation and information dissemination regarding the conservation and restoration of textile cultural assets.
Furthermore, taking this initiative as an opportunity, the university will also work to create opportunities for continuous support for activities related to the conservation and restoration of textile cultural assets.
Professor Yoshie Tanaka
Comment from Professor Yoshie Tanaka, Director of Kyoritsu Women's University Museum / Department of Apparel Science, Faculty of Home Economics
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the tremendous support we received for this project. Many people have shown high interest in the university's efforts regarding the conservation, restoration, and reconstruction of textile cultural assets, which have been continuing for over half a century. Moving forward, based in the Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room with further enhanced facilities, we will strive to pass down traditional clothing culture and engage in social contributions through research, education, and social cooperation."
The Department of Apparel Science, Faculty of Home Economics at Kyoritsu Women's University (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuichi Sato) announced that the fundraising project conducted for the purpose of establishing the "Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room" has achieved 6.17 million yen, significantly exceeding the initial target amount of 1.5 million yen. The project started in November 2025, and thanks to the support of many people, it has become a major step toward passing down traditional techniques and enhancing the educational and research environment.
Project Overview (Background)
For many years, the Department of Apparel Science, Faculty of Home Economics at the university has been engaged in education and research in the field of textiles, promoting the inheritance of advanced techniques related to the conservation and restoration of textile cultural assets and the development of human resources. However, in order to properly conserve and restore valuable textile cultural assets and pass them on to the next generation, the development of specialized facilities and a practical educational environment is essential.
Against this background, the university planned to establish the "Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room" and launched a project to raise part of the funds for its development through fundraising.
Achievement Results
The project ultimately achieved 6.17 million yen (411% achievement rate) against the initial target amount of 1.5 million yen. The university received warm support from many alumni, faculty, staff, and the general public, resulting in an outcome that greatly exceeded initial expectations.
(*Number of supporters: 116, Implementation period: November 2025 to March 2026; As of May 18, 2026)
Success Factors and Spread of Support
This project received support from many people who sympathized with the following points:
- The significance of passing down Japanese traditional culture to the future
- Expectations for human resource development through the provision of a practical educational environment
- Creation of opportunities for students to be directly involved in the conservation and restoration of textile cultural assets
In addition, comments from donors such as "I felt significance in being able to participate in efforts to protect traditions" and "I want to support the students' place of learning" were received, once again demonstrating the high level of social interest.
Use of Funds
The donated funds will be utilized for the following purposes:
- Development of specialized facilities necessary for the conservation and restoration of textile cultural assets
- Development and enhancement of the conservation and restoration system for textile cultural assets
- Expansion of opportunities for students to learn restoration techniques practically
Future Developments
The Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room, developed through this project, opened in May 2026.
Moving forward, the university will aim for further sophistication of education and research with this restoration room as a base, and will strengthen social cooperation and information dissemination regarding the conservation and restoration of textile cultural assets.
Furthermore, taking this initiative as an opportunity, the university will also work to create opportunities for continuous support for activities related to the conservation and restoration of textile cultural assets.
Professor Yoshie Tanaka
Comment from Professor Yoshie Tanaka, Director of Kyoritsu Women's University Museum / Department of Apparel Science, Faculty of Home Economics
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the tremendous support we received for this project. Many people have shown high interest in the university's efforts regarding the conservation, restoration, and reconstruction of textile cultural assets, which have been continuing for over half a century. Moving forward, based in the Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room with further enhanced facilities, we will strive to pass down traditional clothing culture and engage in social contributions through research, education, and social cooperation."
FAQ
What is the purpose of the fundraising project by Kyoritsu Women's University?
The purpose is to establish the 'Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room' in the Department of Apparel Science, Faculty of Home Economics.
What were the target and achieved amounts for the fundraising project?
Against an initial target amount of 1.5 million yen, the project ultimately achieved 6.17 million yen (411% achievement rate).
When were the fundraising period and the opening of the restoration room?
The fundraising was conducted from November 2025 to March 2026, and the restoration room opened in May 2026.
Where was the 'Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room' established?
It was established within the Department of Apparel Science, Faculty of Home Economics at Kyoritsu Women's University, located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
Why was it necessary to establish the 'Textile Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration Room'?
Because the development of specialized facilities and a practical educational environment was essential to properly conserve and restore valuable textile cultural assets and pass them down to the next generation.