Today, kimonos are mostly worn by women on special occasions. But in the past, both men and women wore them. But while we think of it as uniquely Japanese, the original concept came from China.

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is inclusive and "celebrates and enhances the shape and curves of women". But Japanese people on social media have said the trademarked brand disrespects traditional clothing. The kimono ...

When women enter the early historical record, it is often because they caused men problems. Some women schemed to advance their own sons when their husband had sons by several women. Women’s loyalties ...

The piece of traditional Japanese clothing ... sash and a collar to go with them. “What did women (of this country) wish to express with their kimono?” she came to ask herself.

Misconceptions about geisha that stem from highly sensationalized stories from Western perspectives flatten the complex cultural artistry of the profession.

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In public, though, women were expected to play their traditional role in the household. They were responsible for spinning and weaving yarn and making clothes. These were usually made from wool or ...

Dog lovers, inspired by the links to Prince Shotoku, visit Darumaji for the traditional “Shichi ... the “furi-sode” long-sleeved kimono for single women. The parade from the temple gate ...

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Japan voted on Sunday in what was described as the tightest election in years, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his ...