Kono says it “feels good,” unveiling a new Kariyushi shirt after getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Kono says it “feels good,” unveiling a new Kariyushi shirt after getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Minister of state for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs Taro Kono showing off his Kariyushi shirt after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine


June 22, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Tokyo – Minister of state for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs Taro Kono took part in a COVID-19 workplace inoculation program for government employees in Tokyo June 21, the first day of the program. Kono wore a Kariyushi shirt with an island banana pattern named, “Island banana paradise,” which won the grand prize in a Kariyushi design contest hosted by the cabinet office last year. He touted the shirt, saying, “The feel of the shirt and the design are both good.”

Kono met with reporters after receiving the vaccine, and called for people to get vaccinated, saying, “Even considering the side effects, it is an extremely effective vaccine. I want to get shots in as many arms as possible.”

When getting the vaccine, Kono wore a mask that had “VACCINATED” printed on it in addition to the Kariyushi shirt. He explained his outfit choice for the day, saying with satisfaction, “I wanted something with easy access to my arm for getting the shot. I think the shirt might be a little loud, but the feel of the shirt and the design are both good.”

According to a representative from the cabinet office, the Kariyushi shirt Kono wore was custom-made by the Okinawa Clothing Manufacturing Guild (Kariyushi Okinawa). The guild is looking into making the shirt available for purchase for the general public in the future.

 

(English translation by T&CT and Sam Grieb)

 

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