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New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet

• Oona McGee
  Apr 23, 2026
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Walk the streets of Kyoto like a modern geisha with this exclusive four-piece collection. 

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• Japan
• (chirimen • Converse • fabric • fashion • geisha • kimono • Kyoto • kyoyuzen • maiko • shoes • sneakers • yuzen)

New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】

• Oona McGee
  Jan 13, 2026

This celebration throws everything you thought you knew about Japanese culture out the window. 

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• Japan
• (bosozoku • coming of age • Coming of Age Ceremony • Coming of Age Day • cosplay • culture • fashion • hakama • kimono • Kitakyushu • seijinshiki • SNJO • society • Yankee • youth)

Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris

• Master Blaster
  Dec 12, 2025

Why hide it when you can accessorize it?

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• Europe, Japan
• (art • colostomy bags • fashion • health • Japan Welfare & Medical Fashion Association • Kei Hirabayashi • kimono • ostomates • science • society • stoma • wellness • Yosuke Ishii)

Weaving history, art and innovation together in a new range of Japanese yukata

• Elliot Hale
  May 17, 2025

This summer collection gathers together heritage dyeing techniques, bold designs, and modern comfort upgrades.

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• Japan
• (culture • fashion • geta • kimono • obi • Y. & Sons • yukata)

Enjoy the elegance of Edo at Shogun, Tokyo’s new experiential cafe

• Elliot Hale
  Apr 24, 2025

Cultural crafts, performing arts and regional flavors combine in a tribute to one of the most important periods in Japanese history.

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• Japan
• (cafe • calligraphy • COK • culture • drinks • experience • food and drink • iaido • katazome • kimono • Noh • shogun • tea ceremony • Tokyo • tribute foods • wagashi)

Japan’s wildest Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony celebrates new adults in Kitakyushu 【Photos】

• Oona McGee
  Jan 15, 2025

Crazy kimono fashion attracts big fans worldwide.

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• Japan
• (bosozoku • coming of age • Coming of Age Ceremony • Coming of Age Day • cosplay • culture • fashion • hakama • kimono • Kitakyushu • seijinshiki • SNJO • society • Yankee • youth)

Celebrating legal marriage days in Japan with budget-friendly photoshoots

• Elliot Hale
  Dec 22, 2024

Couples are capturing memories with traditional Japanese flair.

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• Japan
• (COK • kimono • marriage • marriage registration • nyuseki • photo studio • photoshoot • Tokyo • Wedding • wedding photos)

Pikachu appears as a noh actor in kimono at Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition in Japan

• Oona McGee
  Aug 7, 2024

A rare chance to see Pokémon like you’ve never seen them before.

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• Japan
• (anime • art • cool • culture • exhibition • Japanese traditional crafts • kimono • museums • Pikachu • Pokemon • tradition • traditional crafts)

This Tokyo kimono and Tokyo Tower-view cafe experience will keep you cool in more ways than one

• Casey Baseel
  Jul 30, 2024

Suzumushi Cafe now open in green oasis in downtown Tokyo.

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• Japan
• (beautiful • cafes • COK • drink • food • gardens • hotels • kimono • restaurants • Tokyo Tower • yukata)

Pokémon summer kimono arriving in stores just in time for festival season

• Casey Baseel
  Jul 5, 2024

Yukata and other summertime fun gear is on its way to the Pokémon Center.

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• Japan
• (anime • fashion • interior • kimono • Pokemon • Pokemon Center • tableware • video games • yukata)

New Hello Kitty and friends summer kimono are perfect for Sanrio-loving parents, kids, and sisters

• Casey Baseel
  May 20, 2024

Yukata and obi featuring three of the biggest Sanrio stars come in adult and kids sizes.

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• Japan
• (cute • fashion • Hello Kitty • kimono • Kuromi • My Melody • Sanrio • yukata)

My Neighbour Totoro kimono coat sells out as soon as it’s released by Studio Ghibli in Japan

• Oona McGee
  Jan 30, 2024

There is one item in this indigo collection that’s still available, though.

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• Japan
• (anime • cute • Donguri Kyowakoku • Ghibli • haori • Hayao Miyazaki • indigo • Japanese fashion • kimono • My Neighbor Totoro • My Neighbour Totoro • Studio Ghibli • Totoro • traditional Japanese clothing)

Japanese model’s revealing outfit prompts debate about appropriate Coming of Age Ceremony attire

• Casey Baseel
  Jan 11, 2024

Kimono and suits are the standard clothing choice for this annual event, but this model chose something much skimpier.

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• Japan
• (COK • Coming of Age Ceremony • Coming of Age Day • culture • fashion • kimono • Seijiin no Hi • seijiinshiki • society)

Kitakyushu’s Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age Ceremony: Where new adults go wild with outlandish kimono

• Oona McGee
  Jan 9, 2024

Japanese style usually errs on the conservative side, but not at this ceremony. 

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• Japan
• (bosozoku • coming of age • Coming of Age Ceremony • Coming of Age Day • cosplay • culture • fashion • hakama • kimono • Kitakyushu • seijinshiki • SNJO • society • Yankee • youth)

Got an old kimono lying around? Turn it into one-of-a-kind art with upcycle service Ikasu!

• Dale Roll
  Dec 29, 2023

Even if you don’t have a kimono to use, there’s style some beautiful artwork you can buy!

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• Japan
• (art • design • fabric • interior design • kimono • spring cleaning • upcycle • wall art)

Spirited Away bathhouse kimono, Princess Mononoke necklace merch coming to Ghibli Park

• Casey Baseel
  Mar 7, 2023

Goro Miyazaki models two pieces of real-world Ghibli anime fashion.

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• Japan
• (Aburaya • accessories • Amusement Parks • anime • fashion • Goro Miyazaki • Hayao Miyazaki • kimono • Princess Mononoke • spirited away • theme parks • yukata)

Kimono snowboarder captivates Internet with awesome Coming of Age Day video【Video】

• Casey Baseel
  Jan 16, 2023

Kyoto college student shows us how awesome furisode look on the ski slopes.

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• Japan
• (awesome • beautiful • Coming of Age Ceremony • Coming of Age Day • cool • furisode • kimono • kiomono • outdoor • skiing • snowboarding • sports • video)

Does everyone dress crazy at Japan’s craziest Coming of Age Day ceremony?【Photos】

• Casey Baseel
  Jan 12, 2023

Every year all eyes are on the flashiest fashions at Kitakyushu, but there’s another side to the story.

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• Japan
• (COK • coming of age • Coming of Age Ceremony • Coming of Age Day • fashion • kimono • Kitakyushu • seijinshiki • SNJO • society • Yankee • yanki • youth)

Mt. Fuji schoolgirl photo models who charmed Japan years ago reunite to celebrate Coming of Age Day

• Casey Baseel
  Jan 11, 2023

Shizuoka road continues to be one of the most photogenic spots in all of Japan.

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• Japan
• (beautiful • Coming of Age Ceremony • Coming of Age Day • kimono • moving • Mt. Fuji • nature • photography • School Uniforms • schoolgirls • Seijin no Hi • seijinshiki • Shizuoka • touching)

Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony

• Oona McGee
  Jan 10, 2023

These new adults say sayonara to their youth with colourful hair and gangsta costumes.

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• Japan
• (bosozoku • COK • coming of age • Coming of Age Ceremony • Coming of Age Day • cosplay • culture • fashion • hakama • kimono • Kitakyushu • seijinshiki • SNJO • society • Yankee • youth)

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