Many kimono patterns include symbols that are believed to bring good luck or keep evil spirits at bay. Cranes represent ...

There are few pieces of fashion as iconic as the Japanese kimono. These spectacular silk robes are beautiful and vibrant, just like the country itself. As a tourist in Japan, you may be tempted to ...

The campaign follows a survey indicating that over 60 per cent of Japanese train users have been ‘annoyed’ by the behaviour ...

Wearing a kimono needn't be a rare occurrence. Our guest Sheila Cliffe, originally from the UK, tells us how to enjoy the ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...

Springtime at Joan K. Mendel Elementary School means JaPANDAsia, an annual celebration of Asian culture at this American ...

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 ...