The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.

“I didn’t know non-Japanese people can attend the ceremony ... Chen attended Tokyo’s Toshima Ward's first kimono dress-up event on Jan. 13 for foreign residents who turn 20 during this ...

In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono ... Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...

TOKYO -- Lawmakers in Japan are often ... female members an afternoon dress, or other formal attire on the same scale. Quite ...

Considered the national dress of Japan, it is now mostly worn during ... Sato Kimono/Twitter A kimono is meant to cover up women so they are not exposed "The [aesthetic] of the kimono is graceful ...