“I studied Japanese to learn about kimono, and kimono taught me Japanese culture.” The world of fashion had always been Cliffe’s passion. Born a twin, she was often mistaken for her sister ...

The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.

Springtime at Joan K. Mendel Elementary School means JaPANDAsia, an annual celebration of Asian culture at this American ...

The museum’s predecessor, Japan Kimono Culture Museum, operated by a foundation, was closed after the building and its facilities were damaged in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster.