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KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress: ...

Daisaku Kadokawa is known for wearing the kimono while carrying out official duties Kim Kardashian West (right) has earned some backlash from Japanese people and others on social media who object to ...

HONG KONG — The mayor of Kyoto has written a letter to Kim Kardashian urging the reality TV star and social media influencer to reconsider the use of “Kimono” as the name of her new line of ...

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KYOTO >> Maria Kawahara, a kimono designer, believes that the traditional garment can be worn more freely — with a belt, for instance, if one doesn’t have an obi, or even with boots or high heels ...

Kim Kardashian recently came under fire for trademarking the name “kimono” for her upcoming brand of shapewear. No, the underwear doesn’t have anything to do with the traditional Japanese clothing, ...

Hosoo, a centuries-old Japanese textile company, has opened a flagship store in Kyoto, launching its first range of lifestyle products, from bags to cushions. The Hosoo Flagship Store, located on a ...

Japan's ancient capital Kyoto will give free transport and museum entry to anyone who wears a kimono in a bid to support the traditional but infrequently worn garment, a city official said. "We will ...