Literally meaning ‘a thing to wear’, the kimono used to be the daily garment worn by both men and women. However, due to western influences in the late 19th century, its prominence started to ...

Traditional Japanese kimono span a wide variety of styles and types, ranging from formal attire for weddings and other ceremonies to casual summer yukata worn at festivals and as nightwear. While ...

But let’s say that you want the comfort of a yukata, but not the appearance of an alcoholic shut-in who’s lost all self-respect. For that, designers in Japan offer a slew of stylish yukata for you to ...

Learn how to wear and style your perfect summer yukata with our guide to common motifs, patters, colors and obis.

Sets that include a yukata, an obi sash and a waist cord, retailing from around 10,000 to 20,000 yen (about $70-$140), sell best, but some customers opt for higher-quality items priced at 30,000 ...

The Isetan Shinjuku pop-up will launch in August, offering patchwork sukujan jackets and more kimono-inspired creations.

If you want a kimono of your own, beware: they are not cheap. They are often handmade. Even when a machine is used for stitching, some of it still has to be done by hand. You could pay as much as ...

Sets that include a yukata, an obi sash and a waist cord, retailing from around 10,000 to 20,000 yen (about $70-$140), sell best, but some customers opt for higher-quality items priced at 30,000 ...