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 ...

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.

The “sashiko” stitching method extends the life of the worn clothing while also giving it a fresh look by adding traditional Japanese flair. The service is winning over the hearts of European ...

“Ssireum (Korean wrestling)” by Kim Hong-do (penname: Danwon, 1745–1806) (Joseon, 18th century) This genre painting by Kim ...

Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered that nucleic acids, found abundantly in traditional Japanese ...

Discover how a Japanese technique is revolutionising the way clothes are dried, even when there's no sun. Say goodbye to unpleasant odours!

Young Swedish menswear brands have a tough act to follow in Acne Studios, but several labels have recently been doing great things in the ‘quiet luxury’ space. One such maker is Brown Avenue, founded ...

The name is pronounced "YOU-nee-klo" in English. In the early 1990s, the Japanese economy hit a major slump. And Uniqlo's cheap clothes got popular fast. The Japanese economic downturn is often ...

Department store operators in Japan have unveiled a variety of traditional New Year's bargain packages for 2025.

The elevated cuisine along this famous stretch of Beverly Hills has long been overshadowed by the shops. It's time to ...

It was only her second time ever attending a royal garden party, and she wore traditional Japanese clothing to the event for the first time, opting for a cherry blossom kimono. Princess Aiko at ...

One of Japan's most exciting modern piano flamenco bands, TRANSFORMACIÓN, is coming to Guangzhou on October 27. Founded in 2020, the young the group has wowed audiences in Japan and Spain with their ...