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You are invited · Sun 27 Dec 2026

Arima Kinen (The Grand Prix)

Nakayama, Japan

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Women: Elegant; formal attire for premium enclosures. Men: Smart casual to business casual; jacket and neck-tie for premium enclosures. Millinery: Recommended as statement piece for this final grand race of the year. December 2026: structured and theatrical headwear. Style: End of year 2026: Theatrical elements, maximalist accessories, period-inspired and vintage opulence for year-end celebration

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
optional

Women

Grand Prix of Japan. Year-end celebration of racing.

Required

  • Smart attire

Encouraged

  • Elegant winter styling
  • Japanese designers

Leave at home

  • Very casual wear

Men

Smart casual to formal.

Required

  • Smart casual minimum

Encouraged

  • Suit
  • Winter elegance

Leave at home

  • Very casual wear

Formal enclosures

Elegant; formal attire for premium enclosures

General admission

Smart casual to business casual; jacket and neck-tie for premium enclosures

Styling notes

End of year 2026: Theatrical elements, maximalist accessories, period-inspired and vintage opulence for year-end celebration

Weather

Late December - 5-12°C. Cold winter day, warm attire essential.

Enclosures

  • General
  • Reserved Seating
  • Premium VIP

Check the official details before you go: japanracing.jp ↗

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