Kimono and Yukata are two different articles of clothing. Kimono are the older, more traditional, and more expensive garment. They’re usually made of silk or brocade, have an inner layer and an outer ...

The Sankei Living Shimbun Inc held a special yukata experience workshop on May 23 at the historic Taiko-en estate in Osaka. During the full-day event, 10 Japanese women and five foreign women were ...

The Japanese kimono is one of the world’s most iconic traditional item of clothing. It is instantly recognisable, with its simple yet elegant cut, intricate patterns, diverse colours and luxurious ...

Summer in Tokyo means matsuri (festival) time, which also means yukata time! A lighter version of the kimono, yukata are worn with an ‘obi’ belt sash and optional accessories including ‘geta’ (wooden ...

The four young women clip-clop along the cobbled streets of Kyoto, their hair pinned up and their yukata summer kimono cinched at their waists with decorative obi belts. A tourist takes a snap as they ...

Women wearing yukata in the annual summer event in Akihabara electronics shopping district in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, August 2, 2014. AP/Eugene Hoshiko TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Yukata is one of the ...

Join us for a sneak peek of this unique cultural showcase of traditional Japanese kimono, alongside newly designed apparel, that incorporate donated heritage fabrics from kimono, yukata, obi and other ...