“I studied Japanese to learn about kimono, and kimono taught me Japanese ... provides a glimpse of its connections with the family. “Such a viewpoint lies on the exact opposite end from ...

IZUMO, Shimane Prefecture--For those memory-filled kimono that the deceased leave ... a traditional "kura" warehouse of a long-established family. She started the business on her own in 2001 ...

Historic kimono purveyor Yamato has enlisted its Yamato Lab team and the manufacturers at Tailor Toyo to reinterpret its ...

The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg exhibition, “Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress,” showcases more than 100 pieces ...

Recently they planned to host a ‘Japanese New Year in July ... It is considered a good day for the whole family, including children, to wear kimono. More recently, kimono lovers ...

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.