Discover the unique history of Amami Ōshima's kimonos, a symbol of Japanese heritage born from resilience and innovation.

Rakusuien / Sumiyoshi Shrine Near Hakata Station and Canal City, Rakusuien is a peaceful garden created on the site of a ...

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”.

She had three children to raise and English classes to give, but she stayed up late at night and early in the morning to study the history of kimono fashion trends. She obtained a Ph.D., on the ...

A special exhibition tracing the evolution of the kimono, from its inception in the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) to outfits designed by modern-day rock stars, has kicked off at the Tokyo National ...

THE KIMONO, the traditional garment of Japan, gets a new life under the hands of fashion designer Yumi Christina (she drops her last name, Sakamoto, for work). Of both Japanese and Filipino descent, ...