Japan Facts ; Kimonos

Find out all the Japan Facts about kimonos, yukatas, and happi coats. Instructions on how to put on a kimono, buy a yukata or happi coat as a souvenir, and places where you can wear a kimono, yukata, or happi coat. Including summer festivals, ryokans, and onsens.

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Traditional Japanese Clothing for Women

In the present article we will review traditional Japanese clothing for women. As this are of Japanese culture is rich we have divided the topic into several parts. For men’s clothing see “Traditional Japanese Clothing for Men” article....

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Traditional Japanese Clothing for Men

Japanese culture is one of the most ancient cultures of our civilization. It has its unique world outlook and vision. Philosophy of Japan is reflected in its culture, visual arts, martial crafts, and other areas of human activity. In the present...

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Yukata Buying Tips : Things you want to know to shop for a right Yukata

Yukata is the most casual and the mosr popular japanese traditional clothing. Yukata is worn by not only Japanese but also many foreigners all over the World. Here are some tips to shop for a right Yukata for you.

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Capsule hotel-A different stay

This style of hotel accommodation was developed in Japan and has not gained popularity outside of the country, although Western variants with larger accommodations and often private baths are being developed. Guests are asked not to smoke or eat in the capsules. It's is a type of hotel in Japan with a large number of extremely small "rooms" (capsules).

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Straw Mats and Sliding Doors

Nothing in Japan is crafted without concern for aesthetics. There is great elegance in every bowl, dish, cup, and plate, and an eye for detail in every corner of traditional home furnishings. The beautiful...

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Hoshi Ryokan the oldest hotel in the world

To run a business is not easy but to run it successfully for more than 1300 years is really amazing. This is the story of Hoshi Ryokan the oldest hotel in the world according Guinness Book of World...

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spike spiegel 1998 - cowboy hero スパイク・スピーゲル, Supaiku Supīgeru

Hero of hit TV series Cowboy Bebop, and its spin-off manga by artist Yukata Nanten and house pseudonym writer Hajime Yadate, bounty hunter Spike is tall, skinny, and achingly hip. He and his ex-cop...

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