Culture
Here’s How to Add Christmas Cheer to Your Kimono, According to Sheila Cliffe
There is a stylish Japanese alternative to the Christmas sweater: kimono, which has always been embracing the new.
Special Reports
Top 25 JAPAN Forward Reader’s Favorites of 2019: 25-21
Thanks to you, our dear readers, JAPAN Forward reached new milestones in monthly and daily readerships in 2019. Millions
Culture
Try On the ‘Samue,’ Japanese Work Clothes for Monks — and the Rest of Us
When searching for Japanese-style clothes, many newcomers are at a loss of where to start. Kimono, while luxurious, ca
Culture
[Kimono Style] Jūnihitoe: Empress Masako’s Sumptuous Enthronement Dress
The recent enthronement ceremony of the new Emperor and Empress has been a talking point in the last few […]
Culture
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum Presents ‘Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk’ Exhibition in 2020
Top Photo Credit: courtesy of LUCASFILM LTD, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Kimono Times, Akira Times (2017). 2020
Culture
Kanto Region Waiting to Be Rediscovered As Center of Kimono Production
When one says “kimono,” people’s thoughts soon jump to Kyoto. This is because many believe Kyoto to be the center [&hell
Culture
The Kimono Will Survive: Sheila Cliffe Says It’s A ‘Complete, Fulfilling Fashion System’
Are you curious about the Japanese traditional dress known as kimono? After the recent media storm surrounding Kim Kar
Culture
Suntory Museum of Art | ‘Styles of Play: The History of Merrymaking’ Runs Through August 18
The underlying theme of the Suntory Museum of Art’s collections is “Art in Life,” and those who visit the […]
Culture
Feel The Beauty and Spirit of Japanese Women in Kimono at Miki Katoh’s Solo Exhibition
Miki Katoh is a Japanese artist who is truly dear to our hearts here at grape Japan. Her exquisite […]
Politics & Security
INTERVIEW | Japanese Actress and Model Suzuko Hirano on Why She Supports Hong Kong Protesters
Twenty-two years have passed since the handover of Hong Kong to China from British rule, and large-scale protests have
Culture
[Mythbusters] KIMZNICKERS and the Crass KIMONO Flap
For much of May, my Google news alert was peppered with stories about a slug that had allegedly brought […]
Travel
Kimono – Japan’s Traditional Fashion Industry Faces the Challenges of Today
Kimono – the simple yet timeless elegant garment that is traditional Japanese fashion. From the powerful samurai in ba