The kimono is a profound historical and cultural treasure of Japan. But can foreign tourists wear them too, as locals do? Here's everything you need to know.

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...

Though its precise origins are lost to history, the aloha shirt first appeared in Hawaii in the 1920s or ’30s, probably when local Japanese women adapted kimono fabric for use in men’s shirting.

More than 130 kimonos from the late 19th century to the late 20th century are on display. The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg exhibition, “Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress,” showcases more ...

The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg exhibition, “Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress,” showcases more than 100 pieces of decorative clothing, as well as photographs and paintings, and books on ...

Photo: Supplied. Opening 4 June 2025 at NGV International, the new exhibition Kimono comprises over 70 garments including 30 never-before-seen kimonos new to the NGV Collection, as well as over 150 ...

Not only do you get to unwind with a long soak in their onsen, you can even rent a kimono for a photoshoot to complete the whole Kyoto-at-home experience. Here’s all you need to know: The current ...

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