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 ...

Kimono and Yukata are two different articles of clothing. Kimono are the older, more traditional, and more expensive garment. They’re usually made of silk or brocade, have an inner layer and an outer ...

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 ...

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 ...

Women wearing yukata in the annual summer event in Akihabara electronics shopping district in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, August 2, 2014. AP/Eugene Hoshiko TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Yukata is one of the ...

A staffer at kimono store Yumeori Honpo dresses a woman from Puerto Rico in a kimono in this photo provided by the store. NARA -- This western Japan city has seen increasing numbers of inbound ...

While she has fans of all ages, Hello Kitty is chiefly a character whose products are meant for young ladies. Now, a new set of themed yukata and jinbei is based on the adorable feline and one of her ...

A Japanese word that means “a thing to wear,” “kimono” commonly refers to traditional Japanese garments that have been around for hundreds of years. Furisode, iromuji, mofuku and yukata are just a few ...

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 ...