I rearranged my closet // Kimono Vlog

Follow me along rearranging my closet and switching from summer to winter wardrobe. In Japan this is called "koromogae (衣替え)" and is traditionally done twice a year. This video will show you how I maintain and clean my kimono for koromogae.
In case you wonder how to clean a kimono properly, check out my kimono cleaning guide:
• How to Clean Kimono
Check out my friend’s kimono brand “Torie” on Instagram: toriekimono?utm...
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Music:
"Amber" by VYEN
"Gaiety in the Golden Age" by Aaron Kenny
"Sunshine on Sand" by Unicorn Heads
"Drunken Countess" by Verified Picasso
"Ratatouille's Kitchen" by Carmen María and Edu Espinal
"Good Job!" by R.LUM.R
"Road Home" by VYEN
"Mizuki" by Bad Snacks
"Kimono Life" by Sondey
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Intro Soundeffect:
Kabuki Shout ち音楽堂 (www.c-ongaku.com/ongaku2.html)

[@ryusadakata8559]

Her screaming oh my god it's so cute HAHAHAHA

[@amandabates4539]

I remember feeling beautiful in a kimono that my Dad brought back for our family (i think) from Japan. I love your cute little hedgehog!

[@PaperTigresss]

It is so comforting to see how yellow your haneri were before you were washing them - and your confidence shared in cleaning them.

[@EliotChildress]

I know this is a LOT to ask but would you consider doing Japanese subtitles? I would love to watch these with my girlfriend because we both love kimono an she has inherited lots of kimono and she loves wearing them, but she speaks mainly Japanese so she is more comfortable if there are Japanese subtitles. I know subtitles are a lot of work, so if not, that’s ok. We can always use your videos as english time. Either way, I love your videos and have learned so much. Thank you.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

I tried it for a while, but it’s waaay to much work. One day when this channel has more subscribers, I hopefully will be able to hire a translator.

[@tylinious]

Catnip repels cockroaches. I make little sachets out of cheese cloth and put them in the dark hidden areas. You can also make a tea and wash your baseboards with it.

[@rachelkanode2063]

This was so satisfying and calming to watch! Historically, how many kimono, yukata, and juban would an average working-class woman own? As a video suggestion, I would love to see a "minimalist" or "capsule" kimono wardrobe!! I find the task of picking out coordinates overwhelming and keep my personal wardrobe limited to lessen the stress.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you! There is the saying of “one kimono and three obi”, but I don’t know how accurate this is. It might be just a saying. Btw, a capsule wardrobe for kimono video is already on the list 😅😅 but I’m glad to see that this is something that would be watched on my channel 🧡

[@jourdainhiini6548]

❤ your Sanbuhimo, and your Obidome..i thought they were made for that Kimono

[@hannahgreen681]

I enjoy these kinds of videos. I get to see all of the pretty prints and colors. It also makes me want to make one for the summer so badly.

[@marymerrill1612]

Your outfit is absolutely beautiful!

[@chickenleg002]

I had several ramie pieces in my 3 season wardrobe in the early 80s when we lived in South Carolina. You are right, it is perfect for warmer weather!

[@nvrudiger]

I get so inspired by your organizing skills, and koromogae can easily be applied to a western wardrobe. Also, thanks for the lovely Frantzl-part. He really is the most cute little mammal

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Yes, I’m doing koromogae basically all my life long. I did this on Germany, too. Just not to this extant 😅

[@ragnkja]

@@BillyMatsunaga I'm in northern Norway, so there's a lot of the wardrobe that stays available all year (I wear wool like ten or eleven months of the year, for example, because it's what I prefer unless it's actually summery outside), but things like winter boots and sandals definitely go into and out of storage.

[@miserybutane298]

watching you do your wardrobe switch from summer to winter made me think "I REALLY DON'T EVER WANT TO HAVE A LARGE KIMONO WARDROBE! AAARGH!" but then I quickly realized that its all that hard work only really twice a year, and the rest of it is arguably less work than doing a full lot of laundry twice a week and folding and putting it all away. so maybe Kimono life is less work in the end.

[@ragnkja]

In the vast majority of cultures' traditional dress, only the garments that go directly against the skin get washed frequently, while the rest are aired and spot-cleaned as needed. How many innermost garments you need depends on how often you can do laundry (and whether you prefer smaller loads more often or larger loads less often).

[@michellecornum5856]

This was actually very relaxing to watch. Even the bug scene. Still laughing.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Hehe! I personally like watching relaxing vlogs, so this is how my vlogs turn out ❤️

[@jackiejames4551]

Wow, that was a lot of work, but the result is so satisfying. It looks great.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you! It really was. It usually takes about 2 weeks 😅

[@cirquedude123]

Love the vegetable obi so much!!! 😆Especially with the yellow shibori! I like looking like a bee🐝 … but that’s just me 😝 and thank you for showing how you tie heko obi!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Haha! That was just improvised, so it’s not a proper style. But I’m happy when you like it ❤️

[@calliecordoba532]

What an absolutely stunning kimono closet. Thank you for showing such a beautiful detailed story regarding the washing, care and love for your kimono. I love the storage of system. 😀 The paper storage and folding is beautiful.

[@MingSantos]

This is so relaxing!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you! 😊

[@Buritsu]

Love this vlog as well as your kimono arrangement. Many blessings!!!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you ❤️

[@alwaysjiji7198]

Billy, you're just so cool!

[@charliecat5686]

I love your vlogs! A little glimpse into true kimono life!!! Please make more! 😊 Thank you so much!!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you! ❤️

[@christinp.7755]

Deine Vlogs sind super! Alltagsgeschehen mischt sich mit Fachwissen. Da nehme sogar ich den einen oder anderen Fachbegriff mit ohne es zu bemerken. Außerdem sind Franzl und du ein Dreamteam 🤩 Weiter so!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Hehe! Danke! Und genau deshalb mach ich die vlogs so gerne 😊

[@cnscaevola]

I love your vlogs!! They're really inspiring, and just your normal routine of stuff really helps explain things.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you! Although my vlogs are always too long 🙈🙈 I’m glad you enjoy them ❤️

[@octaviad3997]

Omg this was so informative for me cuz now I know to wear geta cuz I’ll be walking a lot

[@klawler4523]

U are so organized.I use to be,in another lifetime.

[@yzqc]

Konnichiwa Billy

[@sophiegoodrich4515]

Haha. I m ironing in front my TV watching u do the same love it.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Aww!! That’s so cool! I feel so connected ❤️❤️

[@sophiegoodrich4515]

@@BillyMatsunaga indeed. Hahaha

[@majbrittkjaer6134]

Wow, I always wanted a porkypine as a pet. It’s soo cute 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@szz22]

Hey, Billy, it’s so nice to finally watch a new video on your channel. I just realized that would like to see how do you manage with cooking and possibly what kind of food do you prepare. I’m so afraid for my kimono that don’t dare do anything while dressed. Also, you mentioned a kimono/ Obi maker from Osaka but I don’t see a link to their business. Do you mind reposting it please? So happy you little hedgehog! You definitely made my day 😍 👘

[@BillyMatsunaga]

I knew I would forget to link “Torie”! Thanks for reminding me! (This is their profile on Insta instagram.com/toriekimono? ) I think I’m my vlog I’ve posted earlier this year, you see me cooking and eating dinner several times. You’ll probably notice that I eat as anyone else does 😊

[@szz22]

@@BillyMatsunaga 😃 thank you for the link

[@kaimacat]

Oh I wish I had your kimono closet!! I will have to wait until I can use the house next door...

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you 😊 your kimono closet is going to be great, too ❤️

[@carina0116]

😂😂😂 you are so lovely

[@adonelg7932]

Today I learned that you can use bug spray on tatami 😂

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Don’t forget to wipe it clean after that! 😉

[@hollieebee7932]

This was so lovely and relaxing to watch. I was wondering are most of your nagajuban silk? I received a silk nagajuban but it seems too delicate to wear casually. And my polyester koshimaki and hanjuban stick to the kimono and make it hard to walk. I wonder what to do. I also want to take kitsuke lessons but I wasn't sure of what is involved. Thank you for explaining about your lessons. It has given me the motivation to find a teacher when I move to Kyoto next year!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

I have silk juban for my winter wardrobe and cotton/ramie for my summer wardrobe. Natural fibers for undergarments are a must for me. I don’t own a single polyester juban. And that’s my recommendation.

[@gothichinata4332]

Hello Billy, quick question. I found a really pretty fabric I want to use for a Kimono but the fabric print runs in one direction. It is very subtle but if you turn it some elements are upside down. Now I was wondering if it would be better to have the "wrong" direction run down the back or rather down the front where it might get distracted by the front pieces and obi?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Make the wrong direction run down the back. There is a tailoring trick that is called “oidachi (追い裁ち)” you would use with such a fabric. I don’t know if you can find something about it on the internet, but I’ve talked about it in one of my older online workshops on my Patreon page. But it’s also not 100% necessary. So no worries 😊

[@gothichinata4332]

@@BillyMatsunaga Okay I will do it like that. Vielen Dank ^w^

[@habituscraeftig]

I am curious about the sink you were cleaning your kimono in. The height and shallow depth look perfect for handwashing. Is it sized specifically for cleaning kimono? Is that common in Japan, or is it a special item? I am abroad, but I am thinking I might like that style of sink in my home. American laundry sinks are usually deep tubs that must be useful for some purposes, but handwashing is not among them. I always have to find bins to fill with water and carry to a countertop.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

When we designed this house, I was specifically looking for a sink for kimono washing. And since I knew exactly what I needed (including measurements), this might look a sink designed for kimono cleaning, but it’s actually a laboratory sink. Lol So you will definitely find this everywhere, you will just have to take the time and look for it.

[@habituscraeftig]

@@BillyMatsunaga That's actually very helpful. I appreciate it, thank you!

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

Wait Ichiroya closed down?! I got my homongi and obi from them! They were so wonderful to shop from. I'm sorry to hear they got hit so hard :(

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Oh yeah… at the very beginning of the pandemic. The whole kimono community was super sad about it 😢

[@MeMe-vd5lr]

Can we buy some kimono or yukata from you?

[@shototodoroki3010]

Just to ask what fabrics do you use to make a kimono

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Kimono fabrics 😉

[@shototodoroki3010]

@@BillyMatsunaga thanks

[@nicolethompson3782]

Should have fed the bug to your hedgehog 🦔

[@BillyMatsunaga]

He doesn’t like living bugs. We have tried 😪

[@nicolethompson3782]

@@BillyMatsunaga then he is just as stubborn as my guinea pig who won’t eat anything fresh. Oh well still got to love them 🙄

[@maxilevckesen]

Alls du das fich in deutsch beleidigt hast, hab ich mich wie zuhause gefühlt XD

[@wieslawapisarska-grabowska9048]

Youhave beautiful ki ona on you

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you!