🇬🇧 Yukata at Chibi-Con! – Join the Yukata Workshop!
🎐 Come to Chibi-Con in a Yukata!
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 9 & Sunday, August 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30–12:20 (approx. 50 minutes)
📍 Location: Chibi-Con, MZA Teuchelweiher, Winterthur
👘 Instructor: The workshop will be led by Sushi Yoko
Instagram:
👉 @sushi_yoko_com
👉 @sushi_yoko_kimono
💰 Participation Fee:
- CHF 30.– with advance bank transfer
- CHF 35.– with cash or TWINT on the day
- 💠 FREE participation:
・When you purchase a yukata at our booth
・Or when you order a yukata online via kimono-club.ch
💡 Special Offer:
This workshop is equivalent to a beginner course worth CHF 100.– (see example),
but at Chibi-Con we offer it for just CHF 35.–!
👘 Yukata Sale from 10:30
Visit our booth before the workshop!
Starting at 10:30, we’ll be selling a selection of beautiful yukata for women and men.
If you buy a yukata from us or online at kimono-club.ch, the workshop is free.
📝 Workshop Content
Learn how to wear a yukata, the traditional Japanese summer garment, properly and stylishly.
Perfect for beginners interested in Japanese culture, cosplay, or summer festivals.
You’ll receive step-by-step instructions and background on the traditions.
📸 At the end, enjoy taking a photo with a Japanese wagasa umbrella!
⏰ Schedule:
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 11:30–11:40 | Introduction: What is a yukata? What is an obi? |
| 11:40–12:10 | Practical: How to wear a yukata & tie the obi |
| 12:10–12:20 | Styling tips, Q&A, and 📸 photo time with wagasa |
※ Please plan about 5 minutes before and after for setup and cleanup.
🧳 Please bring:
- Your own yukata (pre-ironed if possible)
- Hanhaba obi (half-width sash)
- Obi board (optional)
- 2 koshihimo (ties or substitutes like scarves or belts)
- 1 small towel (for adjusting body shape)
- Leggings and a camisole (tank top) are required
- Tabi socks (optional)
- No mirror needed
※ A limited number of rental yukata are available upon request.
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💳 Registration & Payment
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Advance registration with credit card: CHF 30.–
👉 Register here:
Saturday, August 9
https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/yukata-workshop-day1/
Sunday, August 10
https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/yukata-workshop-day2/ -
On-site payment (cash or TWINT): CHF 35.–
※ A QR code will be available at the booth.
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