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”.

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 ...

This summer, New Look sold one kimono every five seconds. The high street retailer has credited Japanese-influenced cover-ups with helping to boost its profits by 38.4% to £43.6m from April to June.

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 ...

Even though these beautifully patterned garments have been synonymous with Japanese culture worldwide, today the women wear the Kimono only for ‘special occasions’. “Women now wear the ...

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 ...

When Kimono Australia posted footage of the outing on social media, one comment said, “ Kurotomesode is such a tough kimono to wear creatively, due to its formalness and tradition.

Kim Kardashian West has angered people in Japan with the launch of her new shapewear brand, Kimono Intimates. The reality star said the label, launched on Tuesday, is inclusive and "celebrates and ...