The kimono is possibly the most iconic symbol of Japanese fashion. Traditionally worn by both men and women, kimonos are ...

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 ...

Japan has a host of awe-inspiring traditional ... Women generally wear colourful yukata (summer kimono) while the men dress up in happi (lightweight coats with straight-sleeves).

Japanese who are complaining of suffering through the hottest summer they've ever endured now have their belief endorsed by the country’s weather agency. The average temperature from June to ...

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 ...