“I studied Japanese to learn about kimono, and kimono taught me Japanese culture.” The world of fashion had always been Cliffe’s passion. Born a twin, she was often mistaken for her sister ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

Historic kimono purveyor Yamato has enlisted its Yamato Lab team and the manufacturers at Tailor Toyo to reinterpret its ...

The museum’s predecessor, Japan Kimono Culture Museum, operated by a foundation, was closed after the building and its facilities were damaged in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster.