Kodo members wear hanten (traditional worker’s coats) as part of their main stage costume, which they treat with the utmost care. But after a certain amount of wear, these costumes need to be replaced with new ones. The hanten fabric is sturdy and durable, and Kodo has been looking for ways to reuse the fabric. We are excited to announce that Kodo has decided to make some of its retired costumes into unique bags and pouches, which will be available exclusively at EC! Kodo performer Tomoe Homma has designed and made 15 one-of-a-kind items from Kodo’s hanten fabric. During EC 2024, all 15 items will be sold by lottery. (A few items each day) A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake relief efforts. Where: EC Shop When to Apply: Aug. 16–18, between 9:30–12:00 each day　 When to Collect: Aug 16 (Fri)–18 (Sun) 13:00–16:00 (after that day’s winning numbers are announced at 13:00) How to Apply & Purchase On Aug. 16, 17, and 18, the bags to be sold that day will be displayed at EC Shop from 9:30 to 12:00. If you wish to purchase an item, please follow the steps below: 1) Please fill in the desired product code, product name, and price (e.g., A Hanten Bag ¥○○,○○○) on the lottery form and hand it to the staff at EC Shop. 2) The staff will give you a ticket stub with your lottery number. 3) The winning number will be announced at around 13:00 on the same day on the bulletin board located at EC Shop and on EC’s official social media platforms (Facebook stories, Instagram stories, and X for Japanese followers). Please check if you have the winning number. 4) If your number was drawn, please bring your ticket stub and visit EC Shop again before 16:00 on that day to make your payment and receive your item. *Prices range from ¥5,000–¥50,000 Please Note: Sales will be conducted by lottery, and not on a first-come, first-served basis. One person can apply for one item only each day. If your number is selected, you cannot apply for any further items on subsequent days. Please ask the EC Shop staff if you have any questions, such as when to collect your item if you have the winning number. If you lose your ticket stub, you may not be able to purchase your item, so please make sure you keep your ticket stub safe. Care Instructions for Kodo Costume Upcycled Goods: To clean, please wipe carefully with a lightly dampened cloth. The indigo dye may discolor the white parts of the fabric if you machine wash or hand wash these items.