Sanrio's Hello Kitty has a special new international release in the form of limited-edition dolls inspired by Edo's long history of handcrafted woodmaking. Via a press release, Musubi Kiln has ...

KYOTO -- The Aoi Matsuri festival's heroine "Saio-Dai" underwent a purification ritual on May 4 at Kamigamo Jinja shrine in Kyoto's Kita Ward as the fine weather attracted many families and tourists ...

Since the Japanese anime boom of the past few decades ... have their own unique themes: death metal, Troll dolls, slasher movies, even Matthew Barney’s “Cremaster Cycle” film series.

Experience the magic of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, from star-studded appearances to cultural showcases and ...

Hideo Kojima has revealed that open-world epic Death Stranding 2 has gone gold, and he's celebrating with a time-honored ...

A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...

Sonoe owns the Furuki YoKimono Vintage store selling Japanese traditional dresses in ... for the market's name from this. "My vintage kimono shop is Furuki YoKimono. 'Furuki' means old, so ...

The J-pop girl group reflects on the universal appeal of their genre-blending music and cheeky online presence ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan ... The traditional Japanese designs received a favorable response even from the Indian ambassador to Japan.

Japanese kimono patterns are an intriguing aspect of traditional Japanese culture. They represent the country's rich history and artistic heritage. These patterns aren't just decorative but also ...

The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg exhibition, “Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress,” showcases more than 100 pieces of decorative clothing, as well as photographs and paintings, and books on ...