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.
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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