Enjoy!! KIMONO Evangelist 2027 International Category
Your Kimono.
On the Kyoto Stage.
Wherever you live, share your love of kimono in a one-minute video. Five finalists will have their video screened at the final in Kyoto.
Entry is free. Only the 5 selected finalists are invited to purchase the $30 Finalist Pass.
From your home to Kyoto, in five steps
Three things we look for
Speech
How you share your story and your message, in your own words.
Coordination
How you put your kimono, obi and accessories together in your own style.
Passion for Kimono
What kimono means to you, and how you want to share it with the world.
What to include in your 1-minute video
Wear your kimono, and tell us in your own words why you love it.
Tips: Keep your video to about one minute. Film in a bright, quiet place and speak clearly. Please speak in English or Japanese, if you can. Horizontal video is recommended. Please keep your original video file.
Enter in three simple steps
Fill in the entry form
Enter your name, country, email address, Instagram account and other details.
Open the entry formReceive your entry confirmation email
Our team will send you an entry confirmation email.
Reply to that email with your 1-minute video
Send a link (Instagram, YouTube, etc.) or attach the video file. Either is fine.
See "What to include in your 1-minute video" above.
If you post your video on social media, please add #EnjoyKimonoEvangelist2027.
Please keep your original video file. If you are selected as a finalist, we will ask you to submit it.
Finalist Pass
$30
You only pay if you are selected as a finalist. Entering the contest is always free.
A kimono worth ¥100,000
The Grand Prix winner receives a kimono worth ¥100,000, delivered to your country with international shipping included.
Moments from past contests
Every year, kimono lovers gather in Kyoto to share their style and their stories. Here is a look at the stage, the people and the celebrations.
Everyone who enters gets a $10 coupon
No minimum purchase required. Shipping is paid by the customer.
Key dates
Good to know
Who can enter?
The International Category is open to anyone living outside Japan.
Do I have to pay to enter?
No. Entry is free. The $30 Finalist Pass is only for the 5 selected finalists.
How do the coupons work?
Every entrant receives a $10 coupon with no minimum purchase; shipping is paid by the customer. Finalists also receive a $30 coupon with the Finalist Pass.
What should I say in my video?
Please wear your kimono, introduce yourself (your name and the country you live in), and tell us what kimono means to you. About one minute is enough. Please speak in English or Japanese, if you can.
How will I hear the results?
We will send the results by email after the final on January 24, 2027.
Your Kimono.
On the Kyoto Stage.
Entry deadline: November 30, 2026 (JST)
Enter for FreeOnly the 5 selected finalists purchase the $30 Finalist Pass.