By the time he died in 1912, Japan had become the most modern country in Asia. If you want a kimono of your own, beware: they are not cheap. They are often handmade. Even when a machine is used ...

with the clothing seamlessly blending a traditional Japanese style with modern-day kawaii. Via its official website, Yamato ...

T OKYO — The kimono is one of the most recognizable forms of national dress, wielding its influence in fashion, art and media. At the Tokyo National Museum, “The Modern Kimono,” featuring ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan ... their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress: India. The Kyo-yuzen dyers are using their long-standing ...