What is Yukata? Yukata is a traditional casual wear mostly worn in the summer and usually made of cotton or synthetic fabric, which is different from Kimonos. In old days, Yukata was worn by people after taking a bath to cool down like we still do when we go to Onsen, a hot spring. You […]
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Do you know how many layers does a kimono for females have when wearing it for casual occasions? There are normally, three layers, including a kimono. Of course you need to wear Tabi socks and Obi (a belt for Kimonos), etc. when wearing Kimonos, but what you wear underneath a kimono is Hadajuban (underwear for […]
What is Obi? “Obi” is a type of belt, typically tied together rather than fastened with a buckle when wearing traditional Japanese clothes, Kimonos. Like normal clothes, you need to dress up appropriately and fit the occasion when wearing Kimonos. There are many different Kimono styles depending on seasons, occasions, etc. so a bit of […]