On October 18, 2026, the annual event "Strolling in Kimono: Chirimen Kaido" took place throughout the Chirimen Kaido (Crepe Street) area in Kaya, Yosano Town, Kyoto Prefecture. Under clear autumn skies, visitors dressed in kimonos enjoyed a leisurely stroll, taking in various attractions such as food and drink stalls and traditional *wadaiko* (Japanese drum) performances.
The event was organized by an executive committee of local residents with the goal of promoting traditional Japanese attire. Chirimen Kaido is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, characterized by a scenic row of historic merchant houses. At the former Bito family residence, a tea ceremony was held, while along the street, vendors offered items such as upcycled kimono goods, traditional accessories, coffee, sweets, and *kusamochi* (mugwort rice cakes).
In a section featuring wind chimes decorated with colorful scraps of *chirimen* (crepe fabric), visitors in kimonos could be seen listening to the chimes’ delicate sounds and posing for commemorative photos.
Additionally, the Kaya Railway Museum hosted a special exhibition—part of the Kaya Railway’s 100th-anniversary commemoration—which included a display and operation of model trains.
