Japanese fashion designer Kobayashi Kaori was enchanted by the beauty of the hijab while visiting Malaysia. The experience ...
“I studied Japanese to learn about kimono, and kimono taught me Japanese culture.” The world of fashion had always been Cliffe’s passion. Born a twin, she was often mistaken for her sister ...
Since 2021, Japan has been grappling with ... Shichiha dons a three-layered kimono, a traditional wrap-around garment that reflects the cultural heritage and artistry of geishas.
While no longer an everyday garment, kimonos are still an iconic part of modern Japanese culture. Photograph by Molly Ferrill Visitors who would like to shop for kimono-inspired fashion firsthand ...
The museum’s predecessor, Japan Kimono Culture Museum, operated by a foundation, was closed after the building and its facilities were damaged in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster.
The new Pokémon X Kogei exhibition opened in Tokyo at the beginning of November. It is a remarkable display of Japanese ...
I once relegated cosplay—defined as “the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game”—to the realm of sci-fi and comic book conventions or to the live-action role-playing ...
On October 20, Mumbai’s Kranti Salvi, 56, crossed the finish line of the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon in Canada. She did ...