The kimono is possibly the most iconic symbol of Japanese fashion. Traditionally worn by both men and women, kimonos are ...

The new exhibit, "Kimonos, the Triumph of Japanese Dress," features more than 100 kimonos, some dating back more than 250 ...

The Sekines say those kimonos don't reflect Japan's craftsmanship or detail the ... He still heads to the small shrine down the street and prays every day for a turnaround in the economy.

In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...

Note, just about everything in Japan requires a reservation ... After our matcha break it was back up the hill to the kimono rental to change back into our street clothes. Technically, we had ...

NARA -- This western Japan city has seen increasing ... Yumeori Honpo, a kimono store in Nara's Mochiidono shopping street, saw a 20% increase in sales for the first half of 2024 compared to ...

Featuring natural and seasonal motifs, as well as customs and folkways, the rich colors of the kimono have reflected the beauty of Japan and shown the aesthetics of people through different times.

The kimono, which means ‘thing to wear’ in Japanese, can be traced back to Japan's Heian period, over 1,000 years ago, and its status has changed a lot over time.

The initiative called KIMONO project started by just one man who had a big idea. Broadcast on the 5th of August, 2021. The Japanese kimono and obi (belt) was specially designed and made to ...