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Ben K
Oct 8, 20241 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...
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Ben K
Jul 9, 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...
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Ben K
Jun 18, 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...
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Ben K
Apr 23, 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...
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Ben K
Oct 2, 20231 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...
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Ben K
Aug 26, 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...
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Ben K
Mar 3, 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....
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Ben K
Mar 2, 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...
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Ben K
Feb 7, 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...
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