Wearing a yukata is part of the ryokan experience ... Travelers with limited mobility or back issues may find traditional Japanese room with futons and floor seating a challenge. Many ryokan across ...

A staffer at kimono store Yumeori Honpo dresses a woman from Puerto Rico in a kimono in this photo provided by the store. NARA -- This western Japan city has seen increasing numbers of inbound ...

The tradition and cultural significance of Japanese kimono garments is the subject of an exhibit currently on display at the ...

Sanrio's Hello Kitty has received a new "haute couture-like" kimono and yukata collection from Yamato Lab, with the clothing seamlessly blending a traditional Japanese style with modern-day kawaii.

Temari, meaning "handball" in Japanese, is a traditional craft that features beautifully embroidered balls. Originating from ...

Ryokan are traditional Japanese inns, known for their hospitality, relaxed atmosphere and Japanese-style architecture. Ryokan are said to date back to the 8th century, and became popular during the ...

"We wear kimonos to celebrate health ... trying to trademark a word of huge significance in Japanese culture. Others were annoyed that the traditional garment now shares the same name as an ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New York based fashion brand, HIROMI ASAI, ( ) has been trying to revive the essence ...

Kyoto-based historian Frederik Cryns advised on everything from the types of kimonos to the position ... stylized movements from kabuki, a traditional Japanese form of theatre.

Based in Leamington Spa, Ikigai offers a range of eco-conscious homeware items, traditional Japanese yukata, and otaku products, including official Studio Ghibli merchandise. In early 2024 ...