AIGRA kimono pattern earrings made with sustainable materials opens new website
Uniform Net Co., Ltd. announced in a press release that they opened a new website for their AIGRA brand of earrings inspired by Aizu-gata 会津型,…
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Dress up your 3, 5 or 7-year old kids in Pokémon-themed kimono at Studio Alice
If you thought kids in kimonos were already pretty cute, one Japanese photo studio is taking the cuteness level up a notch by adding rentable…
Japanese kimono coordinator ties awesome Evangelion-inspired obi knots
Japanese kimono are often praised for the beauty and elegance found in their design, but what really ties them together (pun intended) is their obi….
Kimono fashion enthusiast creates amazing Pokémon-inspired kimono outfits
Kimono fashion enthusiast Misamaru Some of our readers may recall kimono fashion enthusiast Misamaru (@misamaru_boc), whose inspired layered skirt-over kimono look we featured in early…
Beautiful statue of Nadeshiko Kagamihara from Laid-Back Camp dressed in a kimono
The anime adaptation of the popular camping-themed manga Laid-Back Camp, written and illustrated by Afro, just began its second season today, January 7th, 2021. Fans…
Kimono fashion enthusiast’s layered skirt-over-kimono look earns praise online
Although some may be surprised to learn it, the kimono, far from fading away into the annals of Japanese fashion history, has not only retained…
Make a bold statement with this striking Zero Fighter Model 52 kimono
Maybe you’re a war history buff, or maybe you collect model planes and are particularly interested in the Pacific War. Maybe you’re into war simulation…
[Kimono Style] Steampunk Autumn with Mac Nakata
Sheila Cliffe, for JAPAN Forward I went to visit Maebashi the other day, to learn a little about the place, enjoy the autumn leaves and…
Dress up in Disney-themed kimonos for a fairytale photoshoot with a Japanese twist
Step into adulthood looking and feeling like a true princess with these Disney themed kimonos. The long-sleeved kimonos (known as furisode) incorporate motifs and colours…
Japanese mother shares a convenient way new moms can use kimonos
Ayumi Umeno is a mother of three who uploads videos on her Youtube channel, where she talks about her thoughts and advice for other mothers…
Modern kimono designer Jotaro Saito launches new brand of practical and washable kimonos
In an interview with JAPAN Forward, modern kimono designer Jotaro Saito has said: “I wanted to make a kimono which wasn’t old, but was cool,…
Where to buy Yukata in Japan for an affordable price?
Delicious watermelon, people in yukata dancing Bon Odori, impressive fireworks at night, dozens of flavors of kakigoori (shaved ice), cicadas’ sound, nagashi soumen; all are…
Japanese service upcycling vintage kimonos into one-of-a-kind parasols now available online
In Japan, colorful silk kimonos with beautiful patterns are often passed down from mother to daughter, and sometimes purchased for coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings. However,…
“Kimono retreat hotel” to open in Yamagata Prefecture in spring 2021
A “kimono retreat hotel” that offers guests an escape from everyday life while experiencing Japan’s kimono culture is set to open in Yamagata Prefecture in…
Japanese service transforms old kimono and obi into gorgeous sneakers
It can always be hard to say goodbye to or simply etire old clothes. Whether they’re damaged or just don’t fit, threads that have sentimental…