Exploring 8 Types of Kimono: A Cultural Insight
When people hear “kimono,” they often imagine a beautiful, long robe with wide sleeves and elegant patterns. But did you know that kimono actually comes in many styles—each with its…
Why So Many Layers in Kimono? The Beauty and Purpose Behind the Layers
When people think of a kimono, they often imagine an elegant, flowing garment with multiple layers. But why does traditional Japanese clothing involve so many layers? The answer lies in…
Kimono Project for Tokyo Oympic Game
In this project, Japanese artisans created the design, woven, and dyed expressing 207 countires’ and regions’ traditions longing for peaceful coexistence. What a beautiful project this is! This Kimono Project…
Kimono in The Special Occasion, Kyogen(狂言) in Hiroshima
Kimono clothing has been used for long time period. Some times are used in festive occasion, others are used on daily basis. Here is one of the festive occasion showing…
The season for Graduation from schools is coming!
We have a different education system in Japan from Canada, which is schools begin from April and end in March. In March, there are a lot of graduation ceremonies under…
Hinamatsuri(ひな祭り)The Girl’s day!!
On the 3rd of March, we have Hinamatsuri(ひな祭り) for girls. Also, called Doll’s day or Girl’s day. We display dolls representing the emperor and empress on the top, then their…
Coming‐of‐age ceremony（成人式）14th, January
After the New Year, about 2nd Monday of January, we have a ceremony for young people who became adults at the age of 20 of the year. At 20 years…
Kimono has been used everywhere included the traditional event, Musha Gyoretsu(武者行列）
Kimono is a Japanese traditional garment which has been worn for a long time. Do you know when it came ?? Well, it is said that the idea of wearing…