Kimono are one of the most recognizable aspects of traditional Japanese culture. A standard form of dress since ancient times, kimono are often worn in the modern era to lend occasions a sense of ...

The Japanese kimono is one of the world’s most iconic traditional item of clothing. It is instantly recognisable, with its simple yet elegant cut, intricate patterns, diverse colours and luxurious ...

The Sankei Living Shimbun Inc held a special yukata experience workshop on May 23 at the historic Taiko-en estate in Osaka. During the full-day event, 10 Japanese women and five foreign women were ...

Summer in Tokyo means matsuri (festival) time, which also means yukata time! A lighter version of the kimono, yukata are worn with an ‘obi’ belt sash and optional accessories including ‘geta’ (wooden ...

Women wearing yukata in the annual summer event in Akihabara electronics shopping district in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, August 2, 2014. AP/Eugene Hoshiko TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Yukata is one of the ...

The four young women clip-clop along the cobbled streets of Kyoto, their hair pinned up and their yukata summer kimono cinched at their waists with decorative obi belts. A tourist takes a snap as they ...

From geisha gown to 21st-Century fashion statement, the kimono is a quintessentially Japanese garment entrenched in symbolism From a first visit to the shrine to coming of age and marriage ceremonies, ...

Kimono and yukata are stepping beyond traditional ceremonies into everyday wardrobes, blending heritage with bold, modern design. From streetwear pairings to pop culture prints, these garments are ...

Join us for a sneak peek of this unique cultural showcase of traditional Japanese kimono, alongside newly designed apparel, that incorporate donated heritage fabrics from kimono, yukata, obi and other ...