This document discusses including a kimono in a time capsule to represent Japanese culture and adaptability. It notes that while Japanese may initially take time to change approaches, they are actually very flexible and able to adapt to different situations. A kimono demonstrates this adaptability through its flexible design that can be worn by all, altered if body shapes change, and reused for different purposes by changing how it is dressed or restyled. The purpose of including a kimono in the time capsule would be to leave evidence of this important part of Japanese culture for future generations, as kimonos are no longer worn as daily clothing today except for special occasions.

1. Essay Question K:
If all of the world´s cultural heritage (sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was
contained in a time capsule, what would you include to demonstrate the legacy of your country?

2. Japanese legacy is…
Adaptability
 Meaning
Accommodate oneself or matters in
various ways as needed.

3. Japanese people seem to lack of flexible,
but in fact Japanese can adjust themselves to various situations
Japanese are adaptable to various situations
Let me refer to the
rules first and then
conform with my boss
and parties concerned.
Japanese
businessman
Non
Japanese
businessman
He doesn’t seem
motivated..
• Tend to slow the process as they
prioritize consensus buildings.
• As a result, Japanese seem reluctant
in starting new approaches.
• Japanese are flexible,
accommodating, and
adaptable!!!(but in the initial
phase, it takes time…)
Current Japanese image
from other countries
Real Japanese image
in my view

4. Japanese adaptability can be found in the characteristics of Kimono.
Adaptability culture seen in Kimono
Kimono Characteristics
I. Flexible dressing
II. Versatile for
various purpose

5. All Kimonos are basically in one same shape
but different cloths make different impressions.
I. Flexible dressing
Kimono for
agricultural work
Daily Kimono Festive Kimono

6. Easy to reuse Kimono by altering even if body shape changes.
I. Flexible dressing
i. Out of size
Kimono
ii. Alter iii. Remake
【Hand-sew】
【Unstitch】
Becomes
the right fit!

7. These are same Kimono
but different impression by different dressing styles.
I. Flexible dressing

8. Easy to remake as it is easy to be unstitched and becomes square cloths.
II. Versatile for various purposes
Kimono
Duster
Shoe leash Kimono for children
Sack
Easy to remake!!
Handkerchief Cushion

9. My purpose for placing Kimono in time capsule
We Japanese do not wear Kimono as daily clothing any longer
except for some special occasions.
I would like to leave for the future generation Japanese Kimono
that represents “Japanese adaptability culture”
 Current situation
 Purpose for time capsule