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”.

The kimono, which means ‘thing to wear’ in Japanese, can be traced back to Japan's Heian period, over 1,000 years ago, and its status has changed a lot over time.

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 ...

Owning a kimono is a big commitment as it requires very specific care and cleaning methods. However, you don't have to wear a traditional kimono to appreciate its intricate beauty. There are a ...

Kim Kardashian West has angered people in Japan with the launch of her new shapewear brand, Kimono Intimates. The reality star said the label, launched on Tuesday, is inclusive and "celebrates and ...

We don’t know if he likes anti-Japanese shows in which the “invading devils” are torn apart with bare hands, if he hates people who wear kimonos, or if he applauds natural or man-made ...

NARA -- This western Japan city has seen increasing numbers of inbound visitors strolling around tourist spots wearing kimonos and their summer counterpart, yukata. Westerners in particular appear ...

Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully convicted for crimes committed nearly 60 years ago A Japanese man said to have spent the world's longest time on death row was acquitted of murder on Thursday ...

Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk charts the history of the traditional Japanese dress from its far east ... the gowns owned and worn by the Queen front man, are featured in the showcase at the V&A until ...

Mr Hakamada’s acquittal by the Shizuoka district court makes him the fifth death-row convict to be found not guilty in a retrial in post-war Japan. Presiding judge Koshi Kunii said that the ...

TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - A Japanese man said to have spent the world's longest time on death row was acquitted of murder on Thursday, his legal team said, ending his family's search for justice ...