*Please note that the schedule might be changed.

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Dates and Hour:
October 25th, 2008 (Sat) 10AM–11AM
  2PM–3PM   
October 26th, 200 (Sun) 10AM–11AM
  2PM–3PM closed

(Actual Ceremony will be 30 minutes in duration)
*All kimono for 5 years old children have been rented out on both days.
*All kimono for 3 years old chidlren have been rented out on Oct 25th.
*All kimono for 3 years old chidlren have been rented out on Oct 26th, 2PM-3PM.
Place of the ceremony: Japan Society auditorium
333 East 47th St., New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 715-1258
www.japansociety.org

(No parking space available)
(This year,we have no schedule for taking an individual family picture by a professional photographer after the ceremony that we had done before.)
Qualifications:
  • 3 and 5 year-old boys and 3 and 7 year-old girls with parents, or accompanying adult(s).
  • Any nationality is welcome.
  • Number of participants in the ceremony is limited to 5 persons including the parents for one child (or children).
  • All are welcome to wear their own traditional clothing for the celebration as well.
Observation: Visitors who are not members of participating families may observe the ceremony, free of charge (space is limited).
Please call Japan Society (212) 715-1258 to reserve seats.
Kimono Rental:
  • A limited number of Kimonos are available for rent to both children and mothers for $30 per kimono.
  • Unfortunately, there are no kimonos available for 3 years-old boys.
  • For Kimono dressing, please arrive the place 1 hour prior to the ceremony.
  • Please prepare your own costume in case of no fit-size kimono being available.
  • Kimono-dressing only service is not available.
  • Cleaning fee might be charged in case of dirt on the rental kimono.
  • Eating and drinking during the celemony are firmly forbidden.
  • Our rental kimonos are not brand new. If you are looking for new kimono or others, please contact The Kimono House as below.

    *** Shops of kimono dressing and hair make-up***
    Please contact them directly for details.
    Hair make-up Michi Beauty Salon^Tel: 212-752-9229
    Kimono Rental The Kimono House^Tel: 212-505-0232


    *All kimono for 5 years old children have been rented out on both days.
    *All kimono for 3 years old chidlren have been rented out on Oct 25th.
    *All kimono for 3 years old chidlren have been rented out on Oct 26th, 2PM-3PM.
Fee / Donation:
 An application fee of $40 is required for each child; $10 of which will be donated on behalf of ISF to UNICEF to benefit all the needy children of the world.
Payment of the fees:
  • We will accept personal check and money order only.
    No cash and credit card accepted at the place.
  • Checks must be payable to "The International Shinto Foundation".
  • When we receive your application form, we will send the confirmation by e-mail to you.
  • Cancellation within two days or less before the ceremony will not be refunded.
Photo shoot:
  • If you rent the Kimono, you can not go outside by yourself alone. Please follow the staff's instruction.
  • You can bring your own camera, however, in order to keep solemn atmosphere during the ceremony, you are kindly requested not to take pictures. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

    (No schedule for taking a picture after the ceremony by professional cameraman)
Application:
From Webform click here (new window open)
Fax and Send by via mail, click here (PDF)

The closing day : October 6th, 2008

**Cancellation two days or less before the ceremony will not be refunded.
Note:
  • ISF has all the rights to limit the number of participants and to use all photographs and images taken from and texts written about the ceremony.
  • All the participants have to follow ISF stafffs instructions, but ISF disclaims all the responsibility for any unexpected accidents and troubles.
Co-Sponsor :
•Japan Society, Inc.
Supported by:
•Consulate General of Japan in New York
•The Japan Foundation, New Yor
•Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations

--------- Not yet committed ----------
The Nippon Club, Inc.

In cooperation with: --------- Not yet committed ----------
Tenri Gagaku Music Society of New York

For further information:
 The International Shinto Foundation
New York Center

300 W. 55th St, 20B, NewYork, NY, 10019, USA
Tel:+1-212-686-9117
Fax : +1-212-686-7111
E-mail


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