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Chusen-dying yukata / Announcement for price increase
Men's Kimono Life is planning to make chusen-dying yukata. Antique coin (永楽通宝) and the Horse which is Japanise zodiac sign 2026 pattarns. Sizes are S (length: 135cm), M (length: 140cm), L (length: 145cm), LL (length: 150cm) and 3L (length: 155cm). Also, for women will be available (length: 163cm). Due to an increase of material fees, Men's kimono Life would like to inform the price change. I truly appreciate your understanding in this issue. Regarding the details, please chec
Ben K
Nov 301 min read


To avoid static shock
Winter is coming in Tokyo. The air is very dry in this season here. And we need to be careful of static shock caused by layered clothing. However, it has been known that fabrics of the same material, such as a silk kimono and a silk juban, don't generate much static electricity. Some fabrics are charged positive ele When it comes to the materials used for kimonos, cotton, linen and silk are not easily charged, but wool is positively charged and polyester is negatively charge
Ben K
Nov 191 min read


What's the kimono police?
When we wear kimono, sometimes we're argued by a parson who don't wear kimono saying your way of wearing kimono is wrong. I don't know...
Ben K
Sep 91 min read


Japan meets overseas
Various countries and regions have their own distinctive textile designs. Tartan, for example, would go well with kimonos. In addition, I...
Ben K
Oct 8, 20241 min read


SEO®️α kimono available now
SEO®️α is a high-quality polyester fabric by TORAY. Despite a synthetic fibre, it absorbs water better than cotton and has lightweight...
Ben K
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Juban shirt
These juban can be used as shirts, too. Custom-made to order in your choice of material and design. From 10,000 Yen, excluding charges...
Ben K
Jun 18, 20241 min read


The industry is shrinking, but the demand is growing
Several news stories said the kimono industry is shrinking. However, I believe that a number of people started to wear a kimono in the...
Ben K
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Kimonos are sustainable
When we kimono tailors make a kimono, we don't cut off the fabric, leave them with the seam allowance. It means that the seams can be...
Ben K
Oct 2, 20231 min read
Yukata season
Fireworks festivals are held in summer in Japan, and this year, many of them resumed as post COVID-19. A lot of people would have enjoyed...
Ben K
Aug 26, 20231 min read


Doll's Festival
We celebrate the Doll Festival or Girl's Day on 3 March. Families with young girls display a set of traditional Japanese dolls at home....
Ben K
Mar 3, 20231 min read


Assembly Members in Kimonos
Eleven Yamagata prefectural assembly members from Yonezawa City wore kimonos to the assembly. Since 2008, it's been customary for elected...
Ben K
Mar 2, 20231 min read


Prepare for cherry blossom viewing
One week passed since February has been started. If you want to go to cherry blossom viwings in kimono, get ready now! During sakura...
Ben K
Feb 7, 20231 min read
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