While we have all admired the beauty and creativity of kimono, investing in Japanese textiles is an exacting business. On January 27, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Alternative Investment and Women in Business Committees jointly welcomed one of the world’s leading experts on the subject, Sharon Sadako Takeda, who is senior curator and the head of the Costume and Textiles Department at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). In her presentation entitled Japanese Textiles and Fashion: Investing in the Continuity of History, Culture, and Art, she delivered a detailed and fascinating look at the techniques, artisans, and works that capture the rich history of Japan.