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 ...

Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan ... The traditional Japanese designs received a favorable response even from the Indian ambassador to Japan.

A unique "gacha" vending machine selling antique kimonos has been installed near a road leaning to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, targeting f･･･ ...

Japanese cities each have their own guides on how to dispose of rubbish. In Fukushima, rubbish bags have to be placed at collection points every morning by 0830 - but cannot be left out from the ...

Even if your mother isn’t a naturalist, the Rose Sola Cube, made by Japanese botanical company ... interior drawstring waist, kimono-like sleeves, and subtle side slits. It’s handmade in ...

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During our visit to Kyoto we decided to rent Kimonos to experience a bit of Japanese culture and to explore the Kiyomizu-dera ...

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From cheap and cheerful takeaway joints, teppanyaki bars and sushi trains to relaxed izakaya-style eateries and total omakase opulence, there’s some serious ground to cover when it comes to eating ...

With international cinema becoming more and more accessible through streaming platforms, Japanese films have garnered global recognition for their cultural richness and refreshing storytelling ...