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”.

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 ...

As part of the ceremony, women dress up in beautiful and colourful kimonos and men wear traditional Japanese dress or a suit and tie. The age of adulthood in Japan was set in 1876, but in 2018 the ...

Growing up she was fascinated by the traditional garment and to this day her mother runs a kimono draper shop in Japan. After completing a two-year specialised course at a kimono ...

KORIYAMA, Fukushima Prefecture--Surprisingly, permanent museums dedicated to Japanese-style traditional clothing ... The Japan Kimono Museum, which opened its doors on Oct. 7, features rare ...

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.

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 ...

Why don't we wear kimono especially now we live in Australia? The Perth Kimono Club provides both Japanese and Australians in Perth with the events promoting the beauty and pleasure of kimono.

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 ...

ZAMA, Japan – A traditional ceremony for children is catching ... Parents dress their girls and boys in kimonos and bring them to a Shinto holy place for the ceremony. On Tuesday, numerous ...