The piece of traditional Japanese clothing enthralled ... hurdles have become higher for them.” The used kimono she purchased at auctions, antique fairs and elsewhere, often for only several ...

The Japan Kimono Museum, which opened its doors on Oct. 7, features rare kimono made between the Edo Period (1603-1867) and the early Showa Era (1926-1989). Its collection is comprised of around ...

Chris Chun has been fascinated by colour and texture since he was a child. The artist and textile designer spends much of the ...

Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo blends the contemporary Italian style and storied heritage of the legendary Bvlgari brand in a luxurious ...

I once relegated cosplay—defined as “the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game”—to the realm of sci-fi and comic book conventions or to the live-action role-playing ...

We accept requests for shooting tours with a professional photographer or portraits in kimono. We also offer workshops for beginners to experience tsumamizaiku (Japanese fabric flower making). Please ...

About ・Combine multiple integral aspects of Japanese culture at once. ・Experience a traditional tea ceremony in an authentic setting. ・Wear a beautiful kimono to elevate your cultural journey. ・Small ...

Author Leanne Lieberman discusses how her writing career started off with so much potential and hope before disappointment after disappointment threatened to silence it all. Then, she found hope in an ...

1) We offer the most reasonably priced rental rates in the Asakusa area! Men's and women's kimonos and yukatas can be rented for as little as 1880 JPY! 2) We welcome walk-ins and large parties, and we ...

They probably have hundreds of complaints, allegations, examples but to say them publicly or for the news to publish them even if true would open the publication and government to possible "defamation ...