Matsuri Festivals
Kojin Kozo Cape Dressing
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 12:30–13:30 · Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, Kobe · Hyogo
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Dates
- Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 12:30–13:30
About this event
SummaryAn annual winter tradition where a garden statue is dressed in a student-designed cape.
Highlights
• Statue named Kojin Kozo (Little Pee Boy) receives a warm cloak
• Cape designed by students from Kobe Design University
• Theme is 'Sankayou' (Sankakyo, a type of Japanese iris)
• First 100 visitors receive complimentary warm mushroom soup
• Event returns after a 7-year absence
Details
The event features the garden's beloved idol, Kojin Kozo, a popular statue dressed in a cape to keep warm during the winter season. This year's design was created by students from Kobe Design University, featuring the theme 'Sankakyo'. Following the unveiling ceremony, the initial 100 attendees are treated to a bowl of hot mushroom soup.
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