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 luxurious ...

Levana Jane is a writer and artist based in sunny South Africa who discovered a passion for writing whilst studying Fine Art. Her interest in Anime began much earlier, as her young mind was blown ...

These days, more and more brands and designers are reinventing traditional Japanese attire to make them relevant again to city folk. These refreshed styles are slowly making headway with the ...

Club member Keiko Grant, pictured, was the speaker at a recentmeeting of the Woman’s Club of Escondido. Grant demonstrated how aJapanese woman completes her authentic dress, carrying out ...

It is a life-defining moment for Japanese youths. On the second Monday of January every year - known formally as Coming of Age day - celebrations are held for all those who have, or will, reach the ...

Japanese Visionary Women finding new value in the traditions of the past. Should traditions be preserved intact, or radically updated for present times? Throughout the ages, people have turned to new ...

Protesters are up in arms over a controversial public program at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. The museum has invited visitors to dress up in a kimono in front of Claude Monet’s 1876 painting La ...

Beyoncé debuted her “Cowboy Carter Tour” on Monday in Los Angeles, lighting up the stage with an LED dress created by Kunihiko Morinaga, the designer behind the Japanese brand Anrealage. The dress, ...