European designers are aware of this, but also find kimono fabrics difficult to work with, owing to the fact that their width is set at about a quarter of what they are accustomed to. “Europeans 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 ...

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 ...

From visiting a rural onsen to losing yourself in under the neon lights of an arcade, these are the best experiences in Japan ...

Sonoe owns the Furuki YoKimono Vintage store selling Japanese traditional dresses in ... for the market's name from this. "My vintage kimono shop is Furuki YoKimono. 'Furuki' means old, so ...

The Teranishis left Europe and settled in Japan in 2018. They have been working with a small group of just over a dozen carefully selected kimono textile makers ever since, originally under the ...

The traditional Japanese kimono is an epitome of cultural heritage and artistry. Its craftsmanship involves the use of intricate techniques, passed on through generations, reflecting Japan's rich ...

May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month and we’re exploring one of Japan's most iconic cultural garments: the kimono. Tokiya ...

Jason has written about technology for more than 25 years - first in the gaming press, then focusing on enthusiast PCs and general technology. He enjoys learning how complicated technology works ...