KUN0008 4 GEN 0634 FRANCE /AFP -NWY5 SOC-JAPAN-YUKATA Traditional Japanese clothing experiences revival By Miyoko Ishigami (With photos) TOKYO, Aug 27 (KUNA) -- "Traditional Japan" is making a ...

The history of the Kimono Dress and the clothing revolution surrounding 19th century Japan. In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors to the world. The Kimono Dress, emblematic of a broader clothing ...

In Japan, the term “mottainai” – loosely translated to “what a waste” – has deep roots. Originating from a Buddhist belief that every object has intrinsic value and should be utilized for its full ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. "When I'm staying at Hiiragiya...I feel the serenity of old Japan.

Japanese designer Eiko Kobayashi will show off kimonos and ao dai at two fashion shows in Hanoi on Saturday. The event, part of a cultural exchange to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ...

2005-10-02 04:00:00 PDT Takayama, Japan-- We catch the soft scuffle of cloth slippers in the morning stillness as we walk the narrow pedestrian lane, its sides etched by rainwater gutters and fronted ...

The first thing I notice when meeting Kenta Watanabe is the color of his hands: blue. My naïve impression is that this is a style choice, one to match his jeans, apron, jacket, even his watch. It ...