It’s opening night at Y & Sons’ new outpost in Omotesando and the party is in full swing. There is saké, craft beer and sesame tofu on offer as the brand’s ever-stylish cohort mingles with loyal ...

TOKYO – Young people are redefining kimono fashion, mixing the traditional Japanese clothing with Western accessories and clothes such as hats and sneakers, something many would have once considered ...

The Japanese word kimono translates to “thing to wear,” and at the moment, kimonos are just the thing to wear. The slinky, sumptuous robes have been around since the 5th century. Though they’re now ...

Traditional weddings in Japan are a big business. These sumptuous affairs often entail opulent multicourse meals, endless toasts, and several costume changes by the bridal couple, including elaborate ...

Kien is a company dedicated to revitalizing the traditional Japanese kimono. Founded by Yoshie Kitagawa, who was born and raised in Kyoto, Kien has long supported local artisans, including kimono ...

Located in the Saitama Prefecture of Japan, Ōmiya is just a 30-minute bullet train ride from Tokyo, yet the town feels much farther away from its hustle and bustle. Eye-catching features of Ōmiya ...

TOKYO (AP) — Outside a pet accessory shop in the historic Tokyo district of Asakusa, a 9-year-old poodle has been busy modelling miniature Japanese kimonos. The poodle’s owner, Yuka Iida, runs the ...

YOSHIKIMONO, a kimono brand created by X-JAPAN leader, songwriter, drummer, and classical pianist YOSHIKI, made its debut at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week TOKYO 2016 S/S, marking the finale of the ...

Standing amid the exotic kimono garments in Jan Fuller's shop, you may suspect its front door is a "Twilight Zone" portal. One moment, you're in Wabasha, Minn., strolling past Hardware Hank and Eagle ...

Visiting Malaysia for the first time in 2017, Kobayashi Kaori took in the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and flavors of the country. She found the aspects of Islamic culture that she encountered new ...