It is difficult to ride a bicycle or drive a car while wearing a kimono. Kimono are not considered suitable for contemporary life in Japan, and because of this, there is a pervading view that the Japanese traditional textile industry is in decline. However, Japanese designers and consumers ...
be used to great effect with minimal and understated movements. It could thus be spun with deadly efficiency by a woman wearing a restrictive kimono. This made it a powerful but easy weapon for a woman at home to grab in self-defense—perhaps like a medieval melee equivalent of a shotgun...
They dress up, either wearing a kimono (women) or a suit (men) and take lots of pictures to commemorate their entry into adult society. While you can vote at the age of 18 in Japan, you cannot get your driver’s license or do many other things until the age of 20, so it’s a...
(the Kabukiza in Ginza; the Shinbashi Enbujo a little up the road between Ginza and Tsukiji; and the Kokuritsu Gekijo, the national theater in Hayabusacho, Chiyoda) are posh enough to justify evening gowns and expensive suits—or fine silk kimono. And it’s a shame because as soon as ...
What to Do in Japan for 2 Weeks: 6 Top Ideas Spending 2 weeks in Japan could give you a comprehensive impression of the country. You could leisurely explore 6–7 destinations, delving deeper into Japanese history, culture, and rural life. To make the most of your trip, spend most of yo...
If you do decide to purchase some souvenirs, make sure they are something truly special and made in Japan. Perhaps you can find a Yukata, a light-weight kimono valued from between 3000-10,000 Yen, or a beautiful Japanese fan, which might cost you 100-1,000 Yen. ...
Kyoto is probably the Japanese city with the highest concentration oftaxis. Especially in the city center, taxis are found everywhere. Taxis can not only be a more comfortable, but also an economical alternative to buses on short to medium distances for groups of three or more. ...
2. Try on Kimono One of the best things to do not just in Tokyo, but all over Japan is to try on kimono. A kimono is the national dress of Japan and was the traditional dress dating back over 1000 years. Now they are mainly worn to formal events, by older Japanese men and women...
Is this what comes to mind when you think of the Japanese? iStockphoto/Thinkstock When you hear the phrase "Japanese traditions," you may immediately think of sushi. Or your brain might conjure an image of a bowing Japanese businessman, a kimono-clad geisha, a sumo wrestler or a swor...
As a souvenir you can buy a swagger stick with Japanese flag - on each station you can buy one with a stamp as a symbol of conquering burnt out on it (not for free - ¥300). To descend the mount there is another path - don't get confused not to run into crowd of people. You...