Kimono Fashion Show & Demonstration

Date: Tuesday, 11th November 2008, 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Venue: Lodge Room No.11, The Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ
Fee: £15 for members of The Japan Society £28 for non-members (Champagne reception to follow plus optional supper at Wolfe’s Bar and Grill)

Tanaka Mineko, President of TONDAYA, a kimono wholesellers in the Nishijin district of central Kyoto will exhibit a variety of kimono styles and offer us a talk and demonstration about kimono dressing. Please join us to welcome Tanaka-san, enjoy vibrant kimono, and conclude across from the Hall with a glass of champagne and, if you choose, to stay for supper at Wolfe’s Restaurant. Wolfe’s is kindly offering attendees of the event only, a 2-course meal at £25 payable on the night. This includes a choice of Kobe beef, chicken, fish, and vegetarian option with all drinks 30% off the regular price. If staying for supper, please book by 3 November at the latest.

Please assemble at 5.15pm if going on the usual optional tour of the Hall. No tickets will be issued but you will receive confirmation of your place.

RegistrationTo register your attendance, please contact the Japan Society on tel: 020 7828 6330 or email events@japansociety.org.uk with ‘Kimono Fashion Show & Demonstration ‘ in the subject, giving your name, email address and telephone number within the body of the message. Please state whether you wish to join the free tour of the hall and/or the dinner after the event.

If you would prefer to register by post, please complete and return the reply slip together with your payment to The Japan Society office. For further information on The Japan Room please visit: http://www.thejapanroom.org.uk/