I took my kids to Japan and made mistakes. Here’s what I learnt
The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...
AP PHOTOS: Young people in sumptuous kimonos and sober suits mark Coming of Age Day in Japan
Japan's Coming of Age Day is a sure sign of winter, arriving after New Year celebrations and before the cherry blossom ...
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Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan
The rite, which means Seven-Five-Three in Japanese, is traditionally celebrated in mid-November for children reaching those ages. Parents dress their girls and boys in kimonos and bring them to a ...
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Everything You Need to Know About the Japanese Kimono
For ages, the kimono has been the cornerstone of the Japanese style. It is not just about clothing. It is a window into Japan ...
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Tailor remakes kimono left by the deceased into family keepsakes
IZUMO, Shimane Prefecture--For those memory-filled kimono that the deceased leave behind, a clothing designer here is offering to remake them into bags, stuffed toys and other daily accessories.
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Unite the world and save the industry, 213 kimonos were made to represent every country
The Japanese kimono and obi (belt ... The kimono which features Australia is one of a few kimonos which involved children in its making process. Year 4 students in Takatsuki city participated ...
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AP PHOTOS: Young people in sumptuous kimonos and sober suits mark Coming of Age Day in Japan
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan's Coming of Age Day is ... The men usually wear sober black suits, but the women are resplendent in kimonos woven in lustrous patterns — often of flowers ...