NARA -- This western Japan city has seen increasing numbers of inbound visitors strolling around tourist spots wearing kimonos and their summer counterpart, yukata. Westerners in particular appear ...

The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally ... called the yukata, is popular with both men and women, especially in summer. This lightweight, cotton robe was ...

In July and August, natsu matsuri, or summer festivals, are widely held throughout Japan. A variety of these are organized by different communities, with festival-goers wearing traditional yukata ...