Renowned Japanese kimono maker releases gorgeous Animal Crossing designs
Players of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have been on a great streak of creativity when it comes to designing their islands, including recreations of old…
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3D art bubbly kimono wearing shiba inu glasses are the cutest drinking buddies
Artistic glass and cup designer Goodglas Japan has gained quite the fanbase lately due to their creative bubbly 3D-art glasses, which use handmade blown double…
“OBI square sandals” using upcycled kimonos: Relier81 and UNITED TOKYO collaboration
Kyoto-based Relier81 has made a name for itself crafting fashionable footwear from upcycled kimonos as a way of preserving the venerable tradition of kimono-making while…
Japanese fashion maker releases kabuki and erotic art inspired kimono, t-shirts, and sandals
Japanese adult fashion brand Kiiro is known for their high quality kimonos, but also their mission statement of bridging the traditional Japanese garment with more…
Kimono: Timeless Treasures on Display at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum until 6/21
Duncan Bartlett for JAPAN Forward A major new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates the kimono’s elegant history. It also displays its dynamic…
Japanese Maker Uses Age-Old Craft For Elegant Earmuffs To Pair With Kimono
Tsumami zaiku is a traditional Japanese craft that dates back to the Edo Period used to create beautiful hair ornaments and sticks to pair with…
Japan’s Adult Festival: How to Celebrate Coming of Age Day
If you head down to your local municipal office, shrine, or even Disneyland this coming Monday, you’ll probably run into hordes of newly or soon…
Traveling to Kyoto? Go to Studio Kokoro for a Traditional Japanese Transformation
Japan has many wonderful places to visit. Among them, Kyoto has become the image of Japan in the eyes of many people. Therefore, many foreigners…
[Kimono Style] Jūnihitoe: Empress Masako’s Sumptuous Enthronement Dress
Sheila Cliffe, for JAPAN Forward The recent enthronement ceremony of the new Emperor and Empress has been a talking point in the last few weeks,…
Japanese Painter Yoshiyasu Tamura’s Art Called “Too Steamy” in Norway Despite Praise Online
Yoshiyasu Tamura 田村吉康 is a painter, manga artist and illustrator who has made a name for himself around the world. He is known for manga…
See Exciting Samurai Film “Hatamoto Taikutsu Otoko,” Splendid Kimonos Worn by Lead
Those who are visiting Tokyo this fall or live in the area may be interested in an exciting opportunity to enjoy traditional Japanese culture thanks…
The Kimono Will Survive: Sheila Cliffe Says It’s A ‘Complete, Fulfilling Fashion System’
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward Are you curious about the Japanese traditional dress known as kimono? After the recent media storm surrounding Kim Kardashian’s short-lived underwear…
Cute Plus Size Yukatas from Kimonomachi Available At Hankyu Summer Fes & Online Store
Wearing a yukata 浴衣, a casual unlined kimono made of cotton or synthetic fabric, is one of the joys of summer for many Japanese people….
Traditional Japanese Sandal Makers Invent Virtually Painless ‘Spongey’ Geta
You’ll probably hear them before you see them. The sound of geta sandals clopping along the street is synonymous with the summer festival atmosphere in…
Feel The Beauty and Spirit of Japanese Women in Kimono at Miki Katoh’s Solo Exhibition
Miki Katoh is a Japanese artist who is truly dear to our hearts here at grape Japan. Her exquisite work “Auspicious Omens” graces the top…