AP PHOTOS: Young people in sumptuous kimonos and sober suits mark Coming of Age Day in Japan
Japan's Coming of Age Day is a sure sign of winter, arriving after New Year celebrations and ahead of the cherry blossom ...
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The Geisha: A Traditional and Modern Practice
In the Edo period, Japan’s pleasure quarters—designated ... Maikos wore distinctive, elaborate kimono and hairstyles, ...
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Inro and Netsuke
Inro and netsuke are men's accessories which date from the Edo period of Japan (1603-1867 ... The inro was fastened behind the man's kimono sash using a silk cord and secured with a netsuke ...