"I didn't know those dresses were kimono," says Harris, an elementary school teacher in her 40s now living in Chiba Prefecture. "I just thought the characters were princesses. And, like little ...

The limited-edition “DC Cherry Blossom Kimono” is currently available for pre-order for $220 under Hachimura’s “Black Samurai” brand. According to the website, “the kimono tells the story of one of ...

The powerful image of the geisha - scarlet lips across an alabaster-white painted face, a glossy black wig and ornate kimono - has been associated with Japanese culture since the 17th century.