KUN0008 4 GEN 0634 FRANCE /AFP -NWY5 SOC-JAPAN-YUKATA Traditional Japanese clothing experiences revival By Miyoko Ishigami (With photos) TOKYO, Aug 27 (KUNA) -- "Traditional Japan" is making a ...

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.

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 ...

Traditional Japanese school uniforms show the influence of old European military uniforms. In this style, boys typically wear black or navy blue pants and jackets with stand-up collars.

Diane O., Redmond, Wash. I've wondered about that too but none of my Japanese friends could even tell me what they're called. I once looked in an encyclopedia of traditional Japanese clothing but ...

A Chinese anime fan says she was detained and interrogated by police after she wore traditional Japanese dress to pose for photos in the eastern city of Suzhou, sparking heated debate on China’s ...

The history of traditional Japanese women’s clothing has one culturally important piece at its core: kimono. A robe-like garment in an elegant shape, the kimono has dazzled many with its intricate ...

Samurai-style clothing has made big strides in recent years, with a number of Japanese companies bringing out modern-day streetwear based on traditional garments. Now there’s a new brand called Kuden ...

A scandal has erupted in China after a policeman detained a Chinese woman wearing a kimono, claiming she was “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” by wearing the traditional Japanese ...

Traditional clothing tends to be associated with women in Japan, but its popularity has spread to young men in recent years with easy to wear outfits, event discounts and most importantly, trendy ...

Dyed textiles are a big part of traditional Japanese clothing like kimono, yukata (summer kimono) and obi (belts). Fabric dyed using the shibori technique is some of the most highly prized.