The Japanese kimono is one of the world ... but has recently become very popular among women as well with its yukata-like design. Made from cotton or linen, it is perfect for hot summer days ...

A 2013 survey found that roughly half of women 20–39 years old own at least one yukata. Yukata are also popular tourist items and a highly sought-after souvenir for foreign visitors to Japan.

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 ...

As a tourist in Japan, you may be tempted to adorn ... such as Tokyo's famous and revered Meiji Shrine. Moreover, kimonos are not just for women — they can be worn by men and children as well ...

The elegant Furisode kimonos are likely to be the most extravagant clothes a Japanese woman will wear until her wedding day. The majority of young men celebrating wear suits for the occasion ...

Tokiya Japan, a local Japanese boutique featuring kimonos, traditional pottery, and authentic art is set to bring Japanese culture to the DMV. Tomomi Miyajima, founder of Tokiya Japan, taught Good ...

Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”. Today, kimonos are mostly worn by women on special ...