When Japanese attire is worn, the groom wears the most formal style of dress, a black haori jacket bearing the family crest and a black-and-white striped hakama kimono overskirt. Traditionally ...

Osaka Castle, endless shrines, and temples that make it onto just about every travel guide. And look, if it’s your first time ...

On January 19, the Japanese in America (JIA) Foundation and the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle co-hosted the Seijin Shiki (Coming-of-Age) USA ceremony. The venue was at the Meydenbauer Center ...

One of the characters, Tanjiro Yamato, is exemplified by a chequered green and black helmet, matching his haori, or traditional Japanese jacket worn over a kimono. Likewise, the helmet for the ...

A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...

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 ...

The collection features adorable plush toys of Pooh, Piglet, Stitch, Marie, and Baymax, all designed with soft cherry blossom colors and delicate petal accents. These fluffy companions bring a touch ...