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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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