In the northern reaches of Osaka, Osaka Museum of Housing and Living offers an immersive tour of nearly four centuries of urban life, from the Edo to the Shōwa era. Located on the eighth floor of the ...

Discover the best things to do in Tokyo, Japan — from temples to tea ceremonies and neon-lit streets. Your ultimate Tokyo travel guide awaits!

Yu Ugawa finishing the make-up on her model prior to a kimono show. Photo credit: Kimono Art. Yukiko “Yu” Ugawa was born in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. She married into a long-established ...

YAMATO Lab., a special project under designer Keisuke Kanda, is launching its first pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku from August 6-12, featuring one-of-a-kind Sukajan patchwork jackets inspired by ...

Balancing modernity and tradition is at the crux of Japanese culture and key in Shibasaki’s work as one of the most revered and innovative contemporary kimono designers in Japan. “All my inspiration ...

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Justin Turner was among those gifted a custom Chicago Cubs-inspired Yukata robe when the team arrived for the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. On top of the $6 million salary he secured ...

Discover the charm of Fukuoka, a historic city known for its rich heritage, including Japan’s first Zen temple. Why not take your experience up a notch by exploring the city in a traditional kimono?

The first time I saw a Japanese traditional dance was in movies when I was a small kid; it was either Japanese movies, documentaries, or other movies that took place in Japan. I have always thought ...

A variety of yukata are seen on the sales floor of Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 13:45 JST, July 4, 2024 Stores selling yukata are competing ...