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”.

Considered the national dress of Japan, it is now mostly worn ... since it bears some similarity with its namesake. But a Japanese kimono is a very specific thing - not lingerie - and trying ...

a loose long-sleeved Japanese robe, dates back to the 16th Century. According to the Victoria & Albert Museum, "the kimono became the principal item of dress for all classes and sexes in Japan ...