Nick Kapur from Japan History group blog reports on the recent controversy over the origins of the Japanese schoolgirl sailor uniform. Global Voices stands out as one of the earliest and strongest ...

School uniforms inspired by Japanese manga have come to life as dresses designed for everyday wear by women of all ages. The dresses have been designed by Sukiyaki, a branch of online fashion retailer ...

IIZUKA, Fukuoka -- An assembly member in this southwestern Japan city was warned on May 30 for telling a female colleague to wear a sailor-style school uniform. Iizuka Municipal Assembly Speaker Tohru ...

Historically, the kimono was Japan’s representative garment. In the modern era, though, some would say that the sailor suit schoolgirl uniform has become as visually indicative of Japan as the country ...

Amid aggressive territorial demands from China and growing debate over its pacifist constitution, Japan’s Maritime Self Defense Force knows just what it needs: a popularity contest. The JMSDF has ...

Boxes of school uniforms waiting to be delivered are seen at the office of school uniform wholesaler Kagawa Kanko Gakuseifuku in Takamatsu, on April 3, 2023, four days before entrance ceremonies for ...

"You have no ideaaaa how happy I am in Japan," the rap star wrote on social media. By Mitchell Peters Megan Thee Stallion is embracing her love of anime during her first visit to Japan. The ...

Megan Thee Stallion is currently in Japan, embracing the culture by way of fashion. At the 2022 Summer Sonic festival, the 27-year-old rapper performed in a minidress ensemble inspired by popular ...

Megan Thee Stallion went full amine during her very first visit to Japan and looked absolutely adorable in her cartoon inspired costume for her overseas festival performance! Over the weekend, the ...