The Hello Kitty model is of an off-white or ivory color and it features the iconic Sanrio character alongside a pattern of cherries. The Hello Kitty yukata and jinbei also come with an organdy obi ...

The Sankei Living Shimbun Inc held a special yukata experience workshop on May 23 at the historic Taiko-en estate in Osaka. During the full-day event, 10 Japanese women and five foreign women were ...

In an era where modernization has influenced all spheres of life, particularly fashion, the more difficult it is to preserve traditions. Particularly in Japan as one of the major fashion capitals of ...

Kimono are one of the most recognizable aspects of traditional Japanese culture. A standard form of dress since ancient times, kimono are often worn in the modern era to lend occasions a sense of ...

Saber’s dressed up in all sorts of attire for her various figures and statues, from her regular Fate/Stay Night armour to her Fate/Zero suit to bikinis. Now, she’s putting on a yukata. This morning, ...

Summer in Tokyo means matsuri (festival) time, which also means yukata time! A lighter version of the kimono, yukata are worn with an ‘obi’ belt sash and optional accessories including ‘geta’ (wooden ...

TOKYO >> The Oshare Bon Odori summer fashion event in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping area was held in August for the first time since coronavirus shutdowns. Guests gathered on the rooftop of Tokyu Plaza Ginza ...

The Japanese kimono is one of the world’s most iconic traditional item of clothing. It is instantly recognisable, with its simple yet elegant cut, intricate patterns, diverse colours and luxurious ...

Tokyo-based kimono brand Furifu has released 10 of its yukata designs into the Animal Crossing New Horizons world just in time for the Fireworks Show event. Players can download each unique design ...