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"I always get confused about which side of the Kimono (着物) should be on top." My friend who have learned Kitsuke (着付け, kimono dressing),...
Akane Kibune
- Jan 7, 2019
- 1 min
The New Year's Kemari (Traditional Soccer Game of Japan) at Shimogamo Shrine
On January 4, the New Year's Kemari (蹴鞠, ancient football game of the Imperial Court of Japan) annually held at Shimogamo Jinja shrine...
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Beniko
- Jan 4, 2019
- 2 min
Iromuji (Plain) Kimono
Happy New Year, everybody! I guess many of you enjoyed wearing Haregi (晴れ着) during the New Year's holidays! Haregi is a term for gorgeous...
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Beniko
- Dec 26, 2018
- 2 min
Lengths of Kimono Sleeves
Nowadays, the sleeve lengths of ready-made Kimono (着物) and Juban (襦袢, Kimono undergarment) are standardized to approximately 49...
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Beniko
- Dec 5, 2018
- 2 min
Han-eri, Inside Collar of Kimono
Inside collar sewn on Juban (襦袢, under garment for Kimono) is called Han-eri (半襟, half length collar). It is called so because of its...
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Beniko
- Nov 24, 2018
- 1 min
Enjoy Kimono in Autumn
It has become the season of scarlet maple leaves. In Kyoto, there are many nice viewing spots for these autumn delights. In some gardens...
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Beniko
- Nov 23, 2018
- 1 min
A Meisen Silk Scarf
Meisen (銘仙) is a casual type of silk Kimono for ladies which was once very popular during the Taisho (大正) till the beginning of the Showa...
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Akane Kibune
- Nov 12, 2018
- 1 min
Autumn Foliage around Higashi Honganji Temple
Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) is a gigantic temple located very close to our building as well as JR Kyoto station, and is famous as the...
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Beniko
- Nov 4, 2018
- 2 min
Oharame, Female Peddlers in Unique Costume
In the northern part of Kyoto, the Ohara (大原) district is located. The district is famous as the land where Kenreimonin Tokuko (建礼門院徳子),...
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Akane Kibune
- Nov 1, 2018
- 1 min
The Final Jidai Festival in the Heisei Era
Jidai Festival (時代祭り, Festival of the Ages), one of the three major festivals in Kyoto, was successfully conducted on October 22. Because...
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Beniko
- Oct 24, 2018
- 1 min
Koromogae, a Seasonal Change of Clothing
In Japan, the country of four seasons, we do Koromogae (衣替え, change clothing by each season). Traditionally, June 1 and October 1 are the...
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Akane Kibune
- Oct 15, 2018
- 1 min
The Monument of Higashi Korokan
In Kyoto, there are many monuments showing the sites of historical lands and buildings, and many of them are hardly known even by Kyoto...
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Beniko
- Oct 2, 2018
- 1 min
Kimono East and West
When I was choosing a set of Kimono for a customer from Tokyo, I was nicely surprised by the customer's preference. Her choices of Obi...
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Akane Kibune
- Sep 1, 2018
- 1 min
Light Festival at Tadasu no Mori at the World Heritage Site of Shimogamo Shrine
The World Heritage site of Kamomioya-Jinja Shrine(賀茂御祖神社)is popularly known as Shimogamo Shrine (下鴨神社). It is one of the oldest shrines...
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Beniko
- Aug 3, 2018
- 2 min
Ogi, Japanese Traditional Folding Fans
In this hot season, Ogi (扇) is an indispensable item for Kimono (着物) fashion. Even in a comfortable air-conditioned room, ladies using...
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Beniko
- Jun 19, 2018
- 1 min
Kimono Calender
Hitoe (単衣, unlined Kimono) is a type of Kimono worn in June and September in Japan. In July and August, Natsumono (夏物, summer Kimono made...
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Beniko
- Jun 2, 2018
- 1 min
Momi, Red Silk Lining
Momi (紅絹) is a term for thin silk fabric dyed in Beni (べに, crimson red) color traditionally used as linings or underwear for female...
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Akane Kibune
- May 26, 2018
- 1 min
Miyakowasure (Gymnaster savatieri) Flowers
Spring in Japan starts with cherry blossoms, followed by peonies, azaleas, wisterias, and irises. Now all the representative beauties are...
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Akane Kibune
- May 23, 2018
- 1 min
Fresh Greenery at Saga Toriimoto District
Embraced in the rich nature, the Saga Toriimoto (嵯峨鳥居本) district, located at a 30 minutes distance on foot from the crowded Arashiyama...
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Beniko
- May 2, 2018
- 1 min
Kimono as Business Outfits
Now, it's the season of Kawayuka or Yuka (川床, a wooden dining floor built over the Kamo river). In the old times when there was no air...
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