Getting Dressed

In Japan the way a kimono is put on is an artform. The lady behind me is a teacher, and the lady infront of me is her assistant.

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My Kimono Experience

December 9th 2005
Before heading home for Christmas I decided to take part in a traditional Japanese experience: kimono wearing! It was great! My appointment lasted just over 2 hours, and for the duration of that time I had my hair done in a traditional kimono-wearing style, was dressed in a beautiful salmon pink kimono, and had my picture taken by a very nice Japanese lady. The place I went to have this done ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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