Yuko Natori visits
the city of a thousand years
Yuko Natori, a renowned Japanese actress, says she has got her Kimonos and Obi (a wide sash that fastens the Kimono) made in Kyoto over the years. This time, she visits Nanzen-ji Temple and ateliers of Kimono artisans in Kyoto wearing Kimonos of her own coupled with the high jewellery of MIKIMOTO. There, she witnesses city of a thousand years evolved harmoniously with history and its rich Kimono culture.
- Yuko Natori
- Born in Kanagawa prefecture. In 1977, she made a debut as a main character in the TBS drama series “Oyuki”, followed by countless appearances in movies, TV dramas, and stage plays. She has been given numerous awards as an actor, including Newcomer of the Year of the Elan d’or Awards given by the All Nippon Producers Association (ANPA), the Television Award for the Individual Performer, Best Supporting Actress Award in Japan Academy Film Prize, and more.
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Official Site
Wardrobes courtesy of Someori Iwamoto, Domyo Yuusoku-Kumihimo(Classic Braid)
Shooting locations courtesy of Nanzen-ji Temple,
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, Obi-sho(Obi fabric workshop) Tanbaya
Shooting locations courtesy of Nanzen-ji Temple,
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, Obi-sho(Obi fabric workshop) Tanbaya