The rite, which means Seven-Five-Three in Japanese, is traditionally celebrated in mid-November for children reaching those ages. Parents dress their girls and boys in kimonos and bring them to 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”.

Considered the national dress of Japan, it is now mostly worn during special occasions. "We wear kimonos to celebrate health, growth of children, engagements, marriages, graduations, at funerals.

The Japanese kimono and obi (belt ... The kimono which features Australia is one of a few kimonos which involved children in its making process. Year 4 students in Takatsuki city participated ...