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Five Japanese Personalities Bestowed with Kimonoist Award During Kimono Day

TOKYO – (L-R): Comedian Naoki Matayoshi, singer Aina the End, actresses Arisa Mizuki and Riho Yoshioka, and football player Tomoaki Makino were selected as this year’s recipients of the Kimonoist Award.

They were recognized at an awarding ceremony held at Kazan Kaikan last Nov. 15 for their contribution to the promotion of the kimono culture. - Florenda Corpuz