A baton relay series to introduce Lypo-C to your loved ones.Nordic walking instructor,Kuroki KumiToIntroducedThe third generation Japanese dancer, Juraku Hanayagi His wife, Akiko Aoyama, is the organizer of the "Aoyama Kimono Club" and is active in sharing the charm and joy of kimonos. She says she started taking Lypo-C for health and beauty. We asked her about the health values she holds dear.

From nutritional imbalance
For poor health

As the wife of the third-generation Japanese dancer, Juraku Hanayagi, Aoyama works hard at supporting her students, organizing dance recitals and lessons, and is also the mother of two sons, ages 20 and 17, keeping her busy by making sure they eat a well-balanced diet.

"When I was younger, I took my physical strength and energy for granted. But about a year ago, my mind and body started to become unstable, and I began to experience days when things just didn't go the way I wanted them to."

Given her age, she was suspected of menopause, thyroid dysfunction, and rheumatism, but her blood test results were normal. Afterwards, she was examined by a nutritional molecular specialist, which revealed an imbalance in her nutritional intake and clarified the nutrients she was lacking.

"After looking at the results, the doctor told me, 'Anyone in this condition would become depressed.' I made an effort to eat a balanced diet and continued taking the supplements prescribed based on the blood test for two months. My condition improved surprisingly, and I felt better both physically and mentally."

"I've been doing yoga and Pilates on a small scale for about 15 years now. I started swimming with the aim of exercising without putting too much strain on myself, and it helps me reset my mind and feel energized. The seniors in their 80s are all very energetic. They smile and encourage me, saying, 'You can do that too if you keep at it.'"

After suffering from frozen shoulder and back pain, Aoyama-san became more conscious of how she used her body. By adjusting her body properly, she was able to maintain the muscles necessary to wear a kimono beautifully.

The joy of wearing kimono
I want to spread this to many people

At the age of 26, Aoyama married the third-generation dancer Juraku Hanayagi, and kimonos became a part of her life. "I've been walking the path of kimonos ever since I got married. I learned how to put them on with great enthusiasm, and my grandmother-in-law and mother-in-law taught me about kimonos and how to enjoy them. As I dressed my friends and helped them choose kimonos that suited them, I realized that I really enjoy seeing people look beautiful in kimonos."

So we started an invitation-only activity called the "Aoyama Kimono Club."

"Many people love kimonos and would like to try wearing one someday. But getting dressed, making an appointment with a hairdresser, choosing a kimono, and preparing the dressing tools are all quite a big hurdle. So we wanted to take on all that stress and create an opportunity for people to go out in a kimono with ease."

For those who are not used to wearing kimonos, they don't even know how to fold them. If you come here with your kimono, they will help you put it on and style your hair, lend you the tools, and even take it off and leave it for you to wash when you go home. If there is an opportunity like this, I'm sure everyone will want to participate.

"The kimono dressing class program is set over several weeks, so it's hard to find time for it. But I'm not looking to get a qualification, I just want people to go out in a kimono and have fun. You're an adult, so you don't have to do everything by yourself. I think it's fine to leave it to someone else."

To wear kimono beautifully
Use Lypo-C to protect against the sun

Choosing a kimono that suits you perfectly is also a key to looking beautiful.

"Since my late 40s, I've increasingly looked in the mirror and thought, 'Oh, something's not right. It doesn't suit me.' I've realized that it's not just about what you like about kimono, but also about choosing colors, materials, and patterns that highlight your own charms to make you look beautiful and lively. It's important to pay attention to adjusting your body shape to suit your body type and bone structure, and above all, it's important to know yourself well."

Based on these experiences, I also run "Beautiful Kimono Sessions". Using three diagnostics (body frame, personal color, face type) to make you look beautiful in a kimono, I suggest an outfit that will bring out your charm. Knowing yourself well will give you more confidence in wearing a kimono.

"I actually love the sea, the mountains, and nature! I'm not the ladylike type. But I take every precaution to avoid getting sunburned so I can wear my favorite kimonos. I go hiking in the mountains and to the sea, but I also want to be particular about wearing a beautiful kimono. I think if I got too sunburned, it wouldn't suit me."

Lypo-C is also effective for sun protection

"Right nowI mix it with matcha lemon flavored green juice anddrink two bottles at night. Vitamin C is important for both health and beauty. I haven't seen any big changes, but my skin tone doesn't change even when I'm active in the sunlight. It may be a simple thing, but I think the most important thing is to keep doing it steadily. I want to age healthily and beautifully."


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Akiko Aoyama / Kimono dressing instructor. She is the organizer of the "Aoyama Kimono Club," a kimono club for busy women, where she dresses in kimono, holds "Beautiful Kimono Sessions," and organizes events to enjoy kimono. She lives with her husband, a Japanese dancer, her two sons, a university student and a high school student, and her pet dog.

Instagram: @akikimono

Hanayagi Juraku Homepage: https://www.hanayagi-juraku.com/

Text: Shiori Fujii
Edited by Yuko Homma
Photo: Tsukasa Nakagawa

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