160305-0042 - Father and Son in Tonbi Coat

A father and his son, both wearing an Inverness style Tonbi coat (とんびコート).

The Tonbi coat, a perfect fusion of Japanese and Western styles, was first introduced around 1887 (Meiji 20), but reached its zenith of popularity during Taisho (1912-1926) and early Showa (1926-1989).

Its great popularity is partly attributed to the fact that it could easily be worn with traditional Japanese clothing which featured large sleeves. The coat was especially popular with intellectuals.