Japan Created Unique Kimonos for Every Country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

August 16, 2021 by Japan Informer

Each and every Olympics reminds us of the interesting and varied countries on our planet. Well, Japan being the host country of the 2020 Summer Olympics wanted to do something special in order to highlight the history and culture of each nation.

In lieu of this back in the year 2017, the Japanese international outreach association called the Imagine Oneworld began the Kimono Project! It is an initiative with the vision of creating a unique kimono for every country in the world.

The whole idea initially was for all of these garments to be displayed in some fashion during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. However, this could not be materialized due to the COVID-19 safety restrictions sadly! But the positive outcome was that under difficult situations too, Project Kimono was still finished. You can surely have a look at the results online!

The kimono belonging to each and every country was derived by drawing inspiration from different aspects of the country, its flag colors, geography, architecture, and wildlife, and so on. When you look at the Kimono designed for the USA, you will find features all of the official state flowers, the American bald eagle, motifs of baseball and football, as well as a glimpse into outer space. On the other hand, the Kimono of Greece pays homage to the birthplace of the Olympics with imagery of ancient architecture, olives, acanthus flowers, and flying doves.

We bring to you the kimonos belonging to various countries belonging to the Kimono Project. Enjoy! Unique and symbolic kimonos for every country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics designed by Japan!
# Olympic Kimono for Singapore

Singapore

# Olympic Kimono for Malaysia

Malaysia
# Olympic Kimono for Indonesia

Indonesia
# Olympic Kimono for Philippines

Philippines

# Olympic Kimono for Thailand

Thailand
# Olympic Kimono for India

India
# Olympic Kimono for United State of America

United State of America
# Olympic Kimono for New Zealand

New Zealand
# Olympic Kimono for Australia

Australia
# Olympic Kimono for UAE

UAE
# Olympic Kimono for Oman

Oman
# Olympic Kimono for South Africa

South Africa
# Olympic Kimono for Zambia

Zambia

# Olympic Kimono for United Kingdom (UK)

United Kingdom
# Olympic Kimono for Croatia

Croatia
# Olympic Kimono for Greece

Greece
# Olympic Kimono for Afghanistan

Afghanistan

# Olympic Kimono for Albania

Albania
# Olympic Kimono for Argentia

Argentina
# Olympic Kimono for Austria

Austria
# Olympic Kimono for Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan
# Olympic Kimono for Brazil

Brazil
# Olympic Kimono for Cambodia

Cambodia
# Olympic Kimono for Cameroon

Cameroon
# Olympic Kimono for Chile

Chile

# Olympic Kimono for China

China
# Olympic Kimono for Croatia

Croatia
# Olympic Kimono for Djibouti

Dijibouti
# Olympic Kimono for Ethiopia

Ethiopia
# Olympic Kimono for Federated States of Micronesia

Federated States of Micronesia
# Olympic Kimono for Finland

Finland
# Olympic Kimono for France

France
# Olympic Kimono for Germany

# Olympic Kimono for Ghana

Ghana

# Olympic Kimono for Greece

Greece
# Olympic Kimono for Guam

Guam
# Olympic Kimono for India

India
# Olympic Kimono for Iran

Iran
# Olympic Kimono for Israel

Israel

# Olympic Kimono for Italy

Italy
# Olympic Kimono for Jamaica

Jamaica
# Olympic Kimono for Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan
# Olympic Kimono for Kuwait

Kuwait
# Olympic Kimono for Morocco

Morocco
# Olympic Kimono for Netherlands

Netherlands

# Olympic Kimono for New Zealand

New Zealand
# Olympic Kimono for Oman

Oman
# Olympic Kimono for Palau

Palau
# Olympic Kimono for Paraguay

Paraguay
# Olympic Kimono for Philippines

Philippines
# Olympic Kimono for Portugal

Portugal

# Olympic Kimono for Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico
# Olympic Kimono for Qatar

Qatar
# Olympic Kimono for Refugee Olympic Team

Refugee Olympic Team
# Olympic Kimono for Russia

Russia
# Olympic Kimono for South Africa

South Africa
# Olympic Kimono for Vietnam

Vietnam

# Olympic Kimono for Vatican City

Vatican City
# Olympic Kimono for Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan
# Olympic Kimono for Ukraine

Ukraine
# Olympic Kimono for Switzerland

Switzerland
# Olympic Kimono for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

# Olympic Kimono for Spain

Spain
# Olympic Kimono for South Korea

South korea

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