Shochiku Costumes

Kabuki, the great traditional theater of Japan, is best known for its elaborate and colorful costumes. Shochiku Costumes is responsible for bringing these bright colors to the stage. The company's business is not limited to the Kabuki stage, though, and other activities include costume rental and dressing for classical dance recitals, local festivals, and even television and movie productions.

Shochiku Costumes operates exclusively in Japan, and thus the information on this site is in Japanese only, but visitors from overseas can also enjoy the Kabuki Costume Exhibit, updated each month to showcase some of the many costumes used on stage for current performances.