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”.

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 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 ...

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 ...

As far back as 1966, All Japan Kimono Promoting Association designated 15 November as Kimono Day, a day when Japanese families with a 5-year-old boy or a girl aged 3 or 7 celebrate the Shichigosan ...

For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion, spawning the weaving and dyeing industries. Today, designers take inspiration from traditional styles and techniques to create everyday attire.

For many Japanese people, wearing a kimono is a way of maintaining a connection with history, culture and one's sense of being Japanese as lifestyles and wardrobes become more Westernised.

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, ...