[Sapporo] Over 200 Garments Circulated: Sustainable Event 'Kimono Swap' Connects Forgotten Kimonos to Their Next Role, Starting April 20th

Manubooks Inc. (Headquarters: Sapporo City, Hokkaido; Representative Director: Asami Sasayama) will hold the 'Kimono Swap' event, where kimonos and obi sashes are brought and exchanged, for four days from April 20 (Monday) to April 23 (Thursday), 2026, at the Gallery & Shop Uma to Shishi in Sapporo. ## Background: We Want to Circulate Kimonos Sleeping in Chests In the past, kimonos were part of a circular clothing culture, with the premise of being altered or reused. However, in modern times, - Difficulty in wearing them - Lack of opportunities to wear them For reasons such as these, many kimonos remain unused in chests or are discarded. This event aims to address this current situation by creating a place to rediscover the value of kimonos and pass them on to the next generation. ## Event Features 1. Staff inspect the condition of all brought kimonos and obi sashes Over 130 kimonos, obi sashes, and haori are displayed at the venue. All have been checked by staff for stains, odors, and dirt, so you can choose with peace of mind. 2. Exchange brought items (up to 5 items) for kimonos, obi sashes, and haori You can exchange items for the number you brought (up to 5 items) with kimonos at the venue. This creates an experience where 'someone's unwanted' becomes 'someone's favorite'. 3. Over 200 garments in total have found their next owners. A tangible sense of 'making use' instead of 'discarding'. Since this project began in 2024, over 200 kimonos and obi sashes have been passed on to new owners. It is steadily establishing itself as a place connecting those who worry about 'being unable to dispose of items with sentimental value' or 'receiving them but having no chance to wear them,' with those who 'want to enjoy new kimonos' or 'want to increase opportunities to wear them'.