Sumie Kaneko, a singer who plays the traditional Japanese instruments koto and shamisen, often performs wearing flashy dresses made of recycled kimonos. The idea of sustainability is deeply rooted in ...

The entrepreneurs behind Syne Studio are making a stand for the environment by breathing new life into discarded kimonos from ...

The kimono—a catchall term for myriad, T-shaped Japanese garments—has been around in various forms since at least the Heian period, which began in 794. The robes made their way to Europe by the 17th ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. [Monika Bincsik, The Metropolitan Museum of Art] "Usually when you think of fashion, you think of big brands made in the Western ...

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 ...

Which men’s kimono robes are best? A kimono is a traditional Japanese robe that is often loose-fitting, lightweight, and features elaborate decorative designs and detail. Kimonos were once an everyday ...

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WASHINGTON (7News) — This weekend, the cherry trees lining the Tidal Basin are expected to reach their peak bloom. During the festivities, Japanese culture and heritage are celebrated throughout.

The show, which includes a promised gift of numerous modern kimonos from the John C. Weber Collection of Japanese art, is largely concerned with the Edo Period (1603-1868), when society was highly ...

TOKYO — The kimono, that elaborate, delicate wrap-around garment worn by geisha and samurai from centuries back, is getting a vibrant remake, appreciated these days for a virtue that’s more relevant ...