“Stashing kimono away is no different from what you would do at a museum,” she said. “Having them worn by young people as fashion items allows the culture to be passed down.” Cliffe has ...

During our visit to Kyoto we decided to rent Kimonos to experience a bit of Japanese culture and to explore the Kiyomizu-dera ...

Japan's Coming of Age Day is a sure sign of winter, arriving after New Year celebrations and ahead of the cherry blossom ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from ...

Monroe gifted the kimono to Guilaroff sometime in the 1950s. A certified letter from Guilaroff accompanies the kimono. The ...

Authorities in Kyoto announced today plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan’s picture-perfect ancient capital ...

Residents in Kyoto have complained of disrespectful tourists harassing the geisha like paparazzi in their frenzy for photos, ...

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward when four “maiko” (apprentice geisha) ...