From formal ceremonies to everyday wear, the kimono holds a special place in Japanese society. But, where does the Japanese ...

65 (great) Mother’s Day gifts Inspired by traditional Japanese attire, kimono translates to a “thing to wear.” This formal garment is long with several wrapped layers. A kimono cover-up ...

Each kimono tells a story, with every element—from fabric weight to motif placement—playing a role in distinguishing casual wear from formal attire. “It’s beyond just the design ...

The other is a “homongi” formal kimono for women. Its obi is made using Kyoto-style “yuzen” dyeing techniques to incorporate the motifs of the White Base spacecraft and blue butterflies ...

As far back as 1966, All Japan Kimono Promoting Association designated 15 November as Kimono Day, a day when Japanese families with a 5-year-old boy or a girl aged 3 or 7 celebrate the Shichigosan ...