Kimono

Marriage in Japan is a legal and social institution at the center of the household (ie). Couples are legally married once they have made the change in status on their family registration sheets, without the need for a ceremony. How does Japan celebrate marriage? In the ceremony, the couple is purified, drink sake, and the […]

At a traditional (Shinto) wedding, the bride wears a white kimono, but more recently Japanese brides wear a dress that has a traditional print. In China, it is likely that the bride will be dressed in red as it is considered a sign of good luck that can warn off evil spirits. What does a […]

You will have to keep in mind that a Japanese C is essentially a North American B. Based on my experience in Japan, you simply have to add two cup sizes to whatever your North American size is and convert the band size from inches to the nearest centimeter. How do Japanese measure bra size? […]

As hakama are one of the most important parts of traditional male formal dress, sumo wrestlers are often seen wearing hakama when attending appropriately formal functions. In addition to martial artists, hakama are also part of the everyday wear of Shinto kannushi, priests who maintain and perform services at shrines. What is the purpose of […]

The main purpose of the obi knot is to keep the kimono closed and secure. Kimono obi belts are usually made out of satin or silk material. Both women and men wear kimono obi to secure the kimono, but a kimono obi for women are much longer than kimono obi for men. What is the […]

Definition of haori : a loose outer garment resembling a coat and extending to the knee and worn in Japan. What is worn under a haori? It is advisable that you wear a neutral blouse or t-shirt underneath the haori. This way, the shirt or blouse does not take attention away from the beauty of […]

Oceanid, sea-maid. (or sea-maiden), siren, water nymph. What is the real name for a mermaid? SirenaThe general term for mermaid among all ethnic groups is Sirena. Is siren another name for mermaid? Sirenity- This name has ‘siren’ in it, which is another word for mermaid. The word ‘sirenity’ means peaceful, quiet, and calm, which is […]

The word kimono literally means “a thing to wear” or “a thing to put on,” from the Japanese roots ki, “wear,” and mono, “thing.” What’s another name for kimono? In this page you can discover 11 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for kimono, like: kurta, nightgown, headdress, chiffon, yukata, sarong, shawl, polka-dot, kaftan, […]

Red in Japanese Culture It is regarded as an auspicious color in Japan, especially when paired with white (also used on the national flag). Red is used in decorations at important events such as weddings and birthdays, and it is also commonly worn at gatherings such as these. Is it OK to wear red in […]

The most popular tradition during a Shinto-style wedding is the exchange of nuptial cups, which is called san san ku do. San means three and ku means nine. So san san ku do means three, three, and nine. The groom and bride drink sake three times each, from three different-sized sake cups called sakazuki. How […]

You may wonder if you can get married without being a Japanese citizen or resident. The answer is Yes. If you’re eligible to get married in your country of origin, you can get married in Japan too. Marriage in Japan between foreigners usually consists of a civil or religious wedding or a combination of both. […]

Kasuri. Kasuri (絣) is the Japanese term for fabric that has been woven with fibers dyed specifically to create patterns and images in the fabric, typically referring to fabrics produced within Japan using this technique. What fabric is Japan known for? Silk may be the best known Japanese textile because of its stunning beauty and […]

Rice paste is pressed through the elaborately cut, heavy, oiled stencils onto the fabric; then after drying, the fabrics are immersed in the dye pots. This process has often been used with indigo blue on cotton for summer yukata kimono or for futon covers. How are kimonos dyed? Yuzen-zome is one of Japan’s best-known traditional […]

A samurai kimono is the garment worn by men, women and children of samurai and Japanese families. It is a Japanese robe with a different fabric type for each season. It has the appearance of a T-shaped garment resembling a dress. The samurai kimono was the clothing typically worn by samurai of Japan. What were […]

In Japan, pajamas are called yukata or jinbei. Yukaya are always one-piece garments with wide sleeves and are traditionally made from cotton or silk fabrics in bright colors. Yukata are popular for both formal wear or daywear depending on the style chosen. What did ancient Japanese wear to bed? What was a Japanese yogi? It […]

People in China generally wore tunics (like long t-shirts). Women wore long tunics down to the ground, with belts, and men wore shorter ones down to their knees. Sometimes they wore jackets over their tunics. In the winter, when it was cold, people wore padded jackets over their tunics, and sometimes pants under them. What […]

The hakama, affair of the samurai? The hakama is seen in the West as the typical clothing of the samurai. Now, the hakama is originally a ceremonial garment, worn by the nobility but also by the clergy. What are the pants that samurai wear? What is a Hakama? Hakama are a pant-like garment worn over […]

Hanfu has influenced the traditional clothing of many neighbouring cultures, including the Korean hanbok, the Japanese kimono, the Okinawan ryusou, and the Vietnamese áo giao lĩnh. Is hanbok based on Hanfu? ‘Hanbok’ is Korean traditional clothing, not ‘Hanfu. ‘ The Oxford English Dictionary also introduces hanbok as ‘Korean traditional clothing,’” he wrote. Where did hanbok […]

Underneath his armour the Samurai would wear a one-piece baggy garment, a kimono on top of that and loose pants. What do samurai wear under their kimono? Beneath the kimono, a samurai would wear a fundoshi, or loincloth, then a belted underkimono or two, depending on how cold it was that day. Tabi socks, with […]

Samurai armor consists of a helmet (kabuto), mask (mengu), and chest armor (dō) paired with shoulder guards, sleeves, a skirt, thigh protection, and shin guards. What did samurai warriors wear? The samurai’s everyday wear was a kimono, usually consisting of an outer and inner layer. Normally made of silk, the quality of the kimono depended […]