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A symposium on Tokorozawa and Iruma's rich weaving history was held in a former factory, honored in 1925 for its contribution to Japan's textile industry.
Digital textile printing that uses a minimal amount of water and reduces waste could mend the reputation of the world's second most polluted industry – fashion.
Ichijiku creates timeless bespoke jackets in which sustainability and style converge to bring the best of kimono fabrics to the world.
The kimono is excellent at capturing seasonal joys. In autumn, common motifs are dragonflies, the full moon, and symbols of the harvest, such as rice ears.
Kimono celebrating the history of Nagasaki, which maintained contact with the outside world during sakoku, continue to evoke a romance for the past.
Gyoda, a sleepy town in Saitama, has been making tabi socks for centuries. It now offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the craft in workshops.
Fashionistas are discovering trends among second-hand clothes in vintage shops. This Showa Day, take a trip back in time with some iconic fashion items.
HOSOO opened its first international showroom in Milan, showing the world that tradition and innovation are complementary forces that give rise to masterpieces.
Ukiyo-e paintings often feature women with red undergarments peeking out of sleeves and hems, and the dye derives from safflowers in Yamagata Prefecture.
