The kimono is more than a historic artefact, one where ideas and methods of production were to remain constant for centuries.

Seventy percent of shops and restaurants currently operating from temporary facilities in the earthquake-hit Noto Peninsula in central Japan have no prospects of returning to their original locations, ...

Get off the beaten tourist path in Japan by visiting this stunning island near Hokkaido to enjoy scenic coastal walks and ...

After being labeled an “enemy alien” during World War II, Hiroshi Miyamura later served his country with distinction — ...

Vietnam is a top destination for retailers and brands looking to reduce their reliance on factories in China, but has also ...

The 41-show run brings a wave of official band tees, exclusive vinyl and limited-edition designs from streetwear brands ...

News from around the community includes items from Oak Park, Darien, Trinity College, Franklin Park, Elmhurst, La Grange and ...

But not Matthew M. Williams. The former designer of Givenchy and Alyx, and collaborator of Lady Gaga’s Haus of Gaga was ...

The first denim jeans made in Japan appeared in April 1965, six decades ago. Today Kojima, Okayama, is a center of the denim culture in Japan. This region continues to attract domestic and ...

Japanese jeans tend to be high-end, dark and durable. Although a tiny part of the global jeans market, they have carved out a niche with a reputation for craftsmanship.

If you prefer your $300 jeans served with a little background context on the side, pull up a chair and get comfortable. Orslow was founded in 2005 by Japanese designer Ichiro Nakatsu, a walking ...