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 ...

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 ...

Nanao Ise steps into the fight between Kyoraku and Lille Barro, learning the tragedy behind her family and Captain's past in ...

Hand-dyed with natural indigo and woven on vintage looms, Japanese jeans embody centuries-old craftsmanship and enduring ...

Japanese jeans hand-dyed with natural indigo and weaved on a clackety vintage loom, then sold at a premium to global denim ...

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, ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...