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 ...

Sheila Cliffe, 60, teaches lessons on kimono culture at a university ... Cliffe was 24 when she first visited Japan on a trip during a summer vacation while at university and had a fateful ...

In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

Summer is here and while we pack up our knitwear and sweaters, the inescapable urge to restock our wardrobes with easy-breezy ...

The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, will present “Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress,” an extraordinary exploration of Japanese fashion and culture. The exhibition will open ...

Springtime in Japan means that delicate pink blossoms start dotting the trees — a sight UT students may not witness firsthand ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Kimonos are known for being expensive, and a kimono from the Japanese brand Chiso is one of the most expensive you can buy. One kimono takes around 20 artisans over ...

The kimono, which means ‘thing to wear’ in Japanese, can be traced back to Japan's Heian period, over 1,000 years ago, and its status has changed a lot over time.

(KGUN) — Yume Japanese Gardens in Midtown celebrated Japanese culture in a vibrant new way on Sunday, hosting its first-ever Kimono and Kanzashi Fashion Show. The event, a collaboration between ...