Today, the vast majority of people in Japan wear Western clothing in the everyday, and are most likely to wear kimono either to formal occasions suchas wedding ceremonies and funerals, or to summer events, where the standard kimono is the easy-to-wear, single-layer cotton yukata. Can I we...
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...
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. ...
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 ...
阅读理解. 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 . Their parents put lovely dolls on a shelf. They hope that the dolls can brin
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...
Soaking in onsens is one of the best activities to do in Japan in winter. In summer, the hot water is less appealing. 3) Wander Around an Onsen Town in a Kimono Simon and I wearing winter kimonos at Kinosaki Onsen If you want the full onsen experience, head to an onsen town. ...
Geishas are something unique to Japan. They’re beautiful and mysterious at the same time. Their richly decorated kimonos and perfect white faces with fierce red lips ensure a stunning appearance. There’re only about 1000 geishas left in the whole of Japan which makes spotting one so much ...
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. ...