In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

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 ...

On October 20, Mumbai’s Kranti Salvi, 56, crossed the finish line of the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon in Canada. She did ...

But Japanese people on social media have said the trademarked brand disrespects traditional clothing. The kimono, a loose long-sleeved robe typically tied with a sash, dates back to 15th Century ...

NARA -- This western Japan city has seen increasing numbers of inbound visitors strolling around tourist spots wearing kimonos and their summer counterpart, yukata. Westerners in particular appear ...

Just by looking around, we could see people dressed in traditional clothing like kimonos or wearing costumes of famous Japanese characters (Pikachu was a fan favourite, along with other creative ...

An art show melding Japanese traditional crafts with ... rendered in ceramics, metalwork, kimono, and other traditional crafts to give all-new looks to their familiar faces. The show brings ...

Japan's Princess Aiko stepped out for the annual autumn garden party at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo today. It was only her second ...

The Japanese town of Kojima is all about denim. The main road is named Jeans Street, pairs of jeans flap like flags overhead, the drinks vending machines at the railway station are plastered with ...

For travellers visiting Japan, staying at a ryokan—a traditional Japanese inn—offers an immersive experience of Japan’s unique culture, architecture, and hospitality. Ryokans have been ...

Chic in shiny armour ...

With Japan being a top international destination, digital travel platform Agoda shares insights into the unique hot spring ...