A woman in Suzhou, China, was reportedly detained recently for “provoking trouble”. Her alleged crime was being spotted outside wearing a kimono. The woman was dressed like a character from a manga (a ...

Until the early 20th century, for instance, wearing a kimono with a skirt was popular in Japan. “The more you know about kimono, the more freedom you will find,” said Kawahara.

By Ella Tennant A woman in Suzhou, China, was reportedly detained recently for “provoking trouble”. Her alleged crime was being spotted outside wearing a kimono. The woman was dressed like a ...

A Japanese in a Kimono in the 1930s. Martin Brayley/Alamy. Japan’s Showa era began in 1926 when Emperor Hirohito ascended to the throne. This period spanned two world wars and the rise of ...