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”.

A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...

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.

Yume Japanese Gardens in Midtown hosted its first-ever Kimono and Kanzashi Fashion Show, highlighting the artistry and tradition behind the kimono and its intricate accessories.

Istanbul hosted a fashion show celebrating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Japan. The show ...

Participants wear comfortable clothing with haori (kimono ... On the other hand, some older members with Japanese background wear the kimono in a more traditional way to reconnect with ...

Sanrio's Hello Kitty has received a new "haute couture-like" kimono and yukata collection from Yamato Lab, with the clothing ...

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 show featured six traditional Japanese kimonos alongside modern designs ... "You were a nation that rode horses, so your clothing was shorter. However, in Japan, people were more engaged ...

Since olden days, it has been common in Japan to fix and remake kimono to wear the traditional clothing for a long time. But Saiki said the recent wave of repairing and recycling is not just ...

Bicol students had the chance to introduce themselves in Japanese and don traditional Japanese clothing, such as kimono, Happi coats, and yukata. There were discussions on Japan’s traditions, seasons, ...