But Japanese people ... clothing. The kimono, a loose long-sleeved robe typically tied with a sash, dates back to 15th Century Japan. Considered the national dress of Japan, it is now mostly ...

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”.

The kimono, which means ‘thing to wear’ in Japanese, can be traced back to Japan's Heian period, over 1,000 years ago, and its status has changed a lot over time. As the national dress of ...