For both the nagajuban (kimono underwear) and the kimono there is one important rule.Always wear the left side over the right side. Only dead people have their kimono worn right over left. So unless you are at your own funeral, remember this basic but important rule for wearing a kimono!
Japan is generally wild weather. Because of this, you need to be well prepared, park accordingly. Learn about the culture as well. You will often meet people buying at you, and you need to react appropriately. Expect to meet very friendly people. And the best part is, you don't even ...
One of the most notable fashion items from Japanese culture has to be the Kimono. It is a beautiful traditional dress that women still wear to this day. During festivals and other occasions such as autumn and cherry blossom seasons, one can notice most women are dressed in Kimonos and Yakata...
Girls in Japan love the month of March. March the third is Japanese Girls' Day, or people also call it the Doll Festival. On this day, girls wear beautiful kimonos (和服). Their parents put lovely dolls on a shelf. They hope that...
We didn't know about the advance reservation situation so missed going in to that one, but you can still walk around the outside and stroll the pretty gardens. Be prepared to take your shoes off and bring/wear socks. It's chilly inside the Shogun palace in January! Plan to ...
Sukhdev also extensively captures images of the working class – in pics 1 and 2 you can see that a short saree without a blouse was still common for agricultural work. The last pic is of people rendered destitute by the Bihar famine of 1966. Though this segment is of a famine and the...
One of the most fun activities to experience within Osaka Castle is getting the chance to wear Japan’s iconic clothes and accessories – kimonos, helmets, and even surcoats. You could get your photo taken while wearing these different items. ...
Althoughkimonoare no longer worn daily by most Japanese, they are still proudly put on for special occasions. The Japanese are thrilled by foreigners who take interest in their culture, and honored to see people take interest in reviving tradition of the kimono.This was the best of Kansai. ...
Location:Sciatica, the People's Democratic Republic of Lumbago Flag: PostedApril 15, 2011 On a more serious (although what could be more serious than a standardized Episcopalian prayer becoming a mantra) and practical (although what could be more practical than a quick painless way of purging ...
Kimonos are available both tailor-made or ready-to-wear at this friendly store, alongside a range of crafts and ornaments fashioned from recycled kimono material. Kimono Arts Sunaga Read more 27. Dunk into a decadent doughnut Shopping Bakeries Azabu-Juban Photo: Dumbo Doughnuts and Coffee Friends...