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. Sheila Cliffe ...

Above, school is in session at a literal meat-and-greet at Blue Bovine, Union’s new trophy restaurant, with Japan’s knife-wielding lady butcher, a.k.a. the “Kimono Butcher.” After ...

OJI, Nara Prefecture--A parade of dogs added a twist to an annual procession of kimono-clad children during a traditional ceremony ... the foundations of early Japan. It is said that his pet ...

1 hour, Japan Rail Pass ... There’s a variety of traditional historical outfits to choose from, including samurai armor, princess attire, and townswomen’s garments, which visitors can wear as they ...

In the last of the Plant Journeys blog series, researcher Dr Minna Törmä explores Hornel’s collection of kimono pattern books. One of Hornel’s Japanese souvenirs is a kimono with beautiful maple leaf ...

1) We offer the most reasonably priced rental rates in the Asakusa area! Men's and women's kimonos and yukatas can be rented for as little as 1880 JPY! 2) We welcome walk-ins and large parties, and we ...

“We noticed there’s a hole in the market for weapons training” with bow staff and traditional Japanese weapons. Paule teaches sword training, specializing in the handling of the Japanese sword having ...

Japanese restaurants have always been a top-tier culinary experience, but right now Sydney/Eora is absolutely thriving with sushi spots, omakase counters, artful kaiseki cuisine and more. Whether ...