Yamano Kimono Beauty School
Certified by the Yamano-ryu School of Yoyogi, Japan, our Los Angeles branch is dedicated to spreading authentic kimono culture.
We teach the same curriculum as in Japan, allowing students to learn kimono dressing techniques from the basics to advanced levels.
The courses are divided into Shoden, Chuden, and Okuden, with class times adjusted according to each student’s progress.
We also focus on training future professional kimono instructors. Every year, assessments are held in Los Angeles with the participation of Ms. Aiko Yamano Jane Soke from Japan. In 2024, five students passed the assessment and earned certification as kimono dressing instructors.
To date, we have produced about 100 certified kimono instructors in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, Utah. This is an international qualification approved by the International Beauty Association, enabling graduates to work as kimono stylists and instructors worldwide.
We believe it is essential to train instructors with the correct knowledge and skills, and we are committed to contributing to the growth and global appreciation of authentic kimono culture.
We teach the same curriculum as in Japan, allowing students to learn kimono dressing techniques from the basics to advanced levels.
The courses are divided into Shoden, Chuden, and Okuden, with class times adjusted according to each student’s progress.
We also focus on training future professional kimono instructors. Every year, assessments are held in Los Angeles with the participation of Ms. Aiko Yamano Jane Soke from Japan. In 2024, five students passed the assessment and earned certification as kimono dressing instructors.
To date, we have produced about 100 certified kimono instructors in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, Utah. This is an international qualification approved by the International Beauty Association, enabling graduates to work as kimono stylists and instructors worldwide.
We believe it is essential to train instructors with the correct knowledge and skills, and we are committed to contributing to the growth and global appreciation of authentic kimono culture.
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(Above) A group photo of the 4th graduation ceremony held in 2012.
The 8 people holding the sign in the 3rd row from the bottom are the new teachers. (Bottom) In 2024, the 12th graduation ceremony was held at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills. |
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・North Hollywood class Lecturer : Sueko Oshimoto
・ Pasadena class Lecturer : Tomoko Ishibashi ・ Palos Verdes class Lecturer : Yoko Ishii ・ Whittier class Lecturer : Yoriko Takami ・ Orange County Class Lecturer : M Sachiko Perry Please contact us for details of each class. ＞＞Contact us Dressing class fee
One time entrance fee: $30 Tuition: $160 (monthly or 3 classes) Dressing classes are conducted by qualified professional instructors. You will learn from the basics, from yukata worn by yourself to komon and tomesode. Please contact us if you would like to visit. |
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Shoden Curriculum (Beginner Class)
1 Yukata dressing and obi musubi 2 Obi musubi of Hoso-obi 3 Underwear and accessories 4 Dressing for Komon 5. How to wear komon and tie a Nagoya obi (Otaiko pattern) 6 How to wear Komon and tie a Nagoya obi (Zentsu-gara) 7. How to wear Komon and tie a Nagoya obi (Rokutsu pattern) 8 How to tie Niju-daiko (Part 1) 9 How to tie Niju-daiko (Part 2) 10 Nagoya Obi Tsunodashi musubi 11 Dressing by age 12 Kimono total fashion |
Chuden Curriculum (Intermediate Class)
1 Kimono dressing in modern and stylish 2 Dressing alone and obi musubi 3. Dressing in Usumono and obi musubi 4 Children's obi musubi 5 Obi musubi under the haori and the arrow shape on the 24 obi 6 Dressing in Iro-muji and obi musubi 7. Homongi and Tsukesage dressing and obi musubi 8. Dressing a Tomesode and obi musubi 9. Dressing a Chu-Furisode and obi muibi 10 Obi musubi by golden point system 11 Recap Dressing and obi musubi 12 Kimono total fashion |