kimono

Kimono Rental Shops in Japan: What’s Real, What’s Fake, & How Not to Get Swindled

Learn about the different types of kimono styles and how to tell serious, traditional shops apart from the TikTok trends.

Textiles of Battle: A Look at Japanese Wartime Propaganda Kimono

Were Japan's World War II-era kimonos depicting images of war a propaganda tool - or a natural outpouring of support?

Licensed in Silk – a Mixed Nikkei’s Journey in Studying Kimono in Japan

Newly licensed in the wearing of kimono, Rin takes a look back at what drew her closer to the traditional clothing- and…

Coming of Age Day & Age Milestones in Japan

Why are people's 20th and 66th birthdays considered special? And what is Coming of Age Day? A full review of age-related celebrations…