The history of the Kimono Dress and the clothing revolution surrounding 19th century Japan. In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors to the world. The Kimono Dress, emblematic of a broader clothing ...

For decades, Japan’s corporate ethos has been built on uniformity, hierarchy, diligence, and social harmony. The fact that demographic pressure is now reshaping to allow more authenticity into jobs ...

1. Introducing Japanese Fashion, Past and Present -- 2. Lost in a Gaze: Young Men and Fashion in Contemporary Japan -- 3. Boy's Elegance: A Liminality of Boyish Charm and Old-World Suavity -- 4. Glacé ...

Damian Flanagan's friend, Kazumi Shimodate, left, in Japanese dress with his partner Mariko Tsukinowa, on their travels around Britain. (Photo courtesy of Mariko Tsukinowa). By Damian Flanagan ...