The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to make it difficult for international travel to Japan, let alone domestic travel within the country. For those who love Kyoto and appreciate its central role ...

KYOTO >> Maria Kawahara, a kimono designer, believes that the traditional garment can be worn more freely — with a belt, for instance, if one doesn’t have an obi, or even with boots or high heels ...

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has a history of staging remarkable fashion exhibitions, from last year’s Christian Dior retrospective – which became its most visited event ever – to the ...

Kim Kardashian's decision to name her new shapewear line Kimono drew a slew of backlash and now the mayor of the Japanese city of Kyoto is asking her to change her mind. In a letter posted to the city ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Hosoo, a centuries-old Japanese textile company, has opened a flagship store in Kyoto, launching ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress: ...

UPDATE: Kim Kardashian West agrees to drop the brand name Kimono. Last week, Kim Kardashian West unveiled her latest brand, Kimono, a line of size- and skin tone-inclusive shapewear and intimates.

Japan's Kyoto city is offering free public transport and entry to tourist attractions for the next 11 days to anyone wearing a kimono. The scheme is a bid to promote the traditional costume, which ...

Daisaku Kadokawa is known for wearing the kimono while carrying out official duties Kim Kardashian West (right) has earned some backlash from Japanese people and others on social media who object to ...