The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment. Kimono can be a joy to look at just as one might appreciate a piece of art. The Kubota Itchiku Art Museum at Fuji Five Lakes and Nishijin Textile Center in Kyoto allows one to appreciate the Kimono as an Art form.
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Hakone – The History and Nature of Lake Ashi
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. In the heart of Hakone lies Lake Ashi, brimming with vast, beautiful landscapes and stunning views of the icon of Japan, Mount Fuji. And, while it’s easy to get caught up in the beauty of the place, it would be…
Hida Furukawa : Take A Walk in this Old Town, Wearing a Kimono
Sponsored by Hida City Only a 15 minute train ride from Takayama, Hida Furukawa is a historical town in Hida city that’s worth visiting. You can see this authentic and charming village, and also have the chance to see the thousands of carp swimming in the small canals throughout the…
Vintage Kimono Shopping in Tokyo – A Harajuku Story
If you have ever looked at a picture or painting of a Japanese person before the Meiji era they will undoubtedly be wearing a kimono (depending upon the season). Mainly during the Meiji era, because of expanding trade to different countries and globalisation, the Japanese…
Step into Traditional Japanese Culture: Kimono’s and Nichibu Dancing
Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture Koriyama Koriyama city is located in central Fukushima Prefecture. Because of its convenient location, and because both the Tohoku and Banetsu Highways and the Shinkansen run through the city, it acts as the commercial capital…
Izumi: Tea Ceremony Dressed in Kimono in an Old Samurai Residence
Sponsored by Izumi City If you have always dreamed about wearing a kimono and/or attending a Tea Ceremony, no need to look any further because Izumi is the right place! In its old samurai district, the Izumi City Tourism Division offers the “Kimono Experience Program”,…
Introducing Kimono! Traditional and beautiful Japanese clothing
What is kimono? Kimono, originally meaning simply “things to wear”, is now used to describe the traditional garments of Japan. There are slightly different styles for men and women, with variation in form, colour and pattern. Since women’s kimono tend towards brighter and more decorative…
Check into a traditional hotel and sleep on a futon
Hotel Taikan is but one of many inns (ryokan) located in Tsunagi Onsen, a hot spring resort located in the scenic countryside of Iwate.
Meet a Maiko, a Geisha’s young apprentice
Japan offers foreign visitors a countless number of attractions, one of which being the iconic figure of a Geisha: a mysteriously beautiful Japanese woman. This well-known part of traditional Japanese culture inspired the popular novel-turned-film “Memoirs of a Geisha”, which has no doubt attracted many…