In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

The exhibition brings together a wide range of kimono, including rare and historical pieces worn by feudal warlords Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582) and Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598), and Atsuhime ...

The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.

She had three children to raise and English classes to give, but she stayed up late at night and early in the morning to study the history of kimono fashion trends. She obtained a Ph.D., on the ...

The latest exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg is cultural couture with a historic tradition where every outfit sends a message.

Tomomi Miyajima, founder of Tokiya Japan, showed Good Morning Washington's Megan Clarke how to wear a traditional kimono.