Although by no means common, it’s become sort of a recent trend with certain Japanese fashion brands to release “kimono-hybrids”, or clothing combining the aesthetic…

While kimonos are highly regarded as exquisite handcrafted garments, the traditional robes are no longer worn daily by the majority of men and women in…

Japanese manufacturer and retailer Bibi Lab has a reputation for releasing unique and hybrid “room wear”, or pajamas, that respond to interesting needs they identify…

Long gone are the days when kimonos were worn as everyday garments by the women and men of Japan. Now, the traditional robes are worn…

While they don’t get quite as crazy as making gigantic and wearable felt cat heads, Japanese online retailer Felissimo has always been pretty creative in…

Last year we learned of a project in which Japanese organization Imagine Oneworld, Inc. was working to promote the beauty and craftsmanship of the traditional…

Perhaps one of Japan’s most fascinating aspects is the observable coexistence of its modern and traditional culture, with fashion being one of the more visible…

As Valentine’s Day inches closer, Japan’s high-end chocolate makers gear up with glee for all the promotional events about to kick off. While there are…

It’s hard to find anyone wearing a kimono in Japan unless it’s for a special occasion, but that doesn’t negate the fact that there are…

Kyoto is known for being one of the most traditional parts of Japan, having one of the richest and most beautiful histories one can encounter….

Evangelion fans from 67 countries worldwide have voted for the best Evangelion kimono design featuring memorable scenes from Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, designed…

Although the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games have just ended earlier this year, Japan has already been making drastic steps to prepare for the 2020…

Beautiful women in kimono have long been the subjects of Japanese artists throughout history, regarded not just as breathtaking works of art to delight in,…

You may remember Wazigen Shizukuya, a fashion brand from Kyoto which strives to make traditional Japanese clothing more appealing as modern day fashion. They’ve done…

With an anime as captivating as the Evangelion series, it’s only fitting to wear your love for it loud and proud. And it turns out…