For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion ... sense through a new wave of local fashion in step with modern lifestyles. While seemingly Japanese, the coat's three-dimensional ...

simplifying the purchase especially for first-time customers.

But in the past, both men and women wore them ... By the time he died in 1912, Japan had become the most modern country in Asia. If you want a kimono of your own, beware: they are not cheap.

T OKYO — The kimono is one of the most recognizable forms of national dress, wielding its influence in fashion, art and media. At the Tokyo National Museum, “The Modern Kimono,” featuring ...

which makes the opening of one in the Bandai-Atami Onsen hot spring resort here a sure hit with followers of fashion. The Japan Kimono Museum, which opened its doors on Oct. 7, features rare ...