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 ...

Women’s overalls are a type of clothing that combines pants and a top in one piece. They often have straps that go over the ...

Most people in Japan wear Western clothes. That means there are so many beautiful vintage ... However, if you're looking for traditional souvenirs such as magnets, stick to tourist areas like Harajuku ...

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

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

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 ...

How savvy companies such as Snow Peak and Helinox are cashing in on their affluent customers’ fear of missing out ...

Do I have to sleep on the floor? Is there only one bathtub for all the guests? What's with all the different slippers? These ...

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

By Katie Willis On Tuesday, Oct 15, a unique musical collaboration occurred at Holbrook’s Historic Courthouse. For a special ...