Category Traditional Clothing

A gusoku suit with helmet, face mask and cuirass A suit of samurai armor is an assembly of separately made pieces, not a single garment, and nine of them carry the main coverage: the kabuto (helmet), mengu (face armor), dou…

Traditionally, a haori is worn over a full kimono and juban, not a Western shirt. Here is what people actually wear underneath a haori, then and now.

Samurai armor ranks showed up in lacing and materials, not titles. See how o-yoroi fit that hierarchy and when it first came into use in Heian Japan.

A hanten is a padded traditional Japanese winter coat dating to the Edo period. Here is its history, how it differs from a haori, and how it's worn today.

A furisode is Japan's most formal kimono, known for long sleeves worn by young unmarried women. Learn its history, types, and how it is worn today.

Yukata vs kimono comes down to fabric, layers, and formality. See the key differences, a side-by-side comparison table, and how to choose the right one.

A yukata is Japan's casual cotton summer kimono, worn at festivals, onsen towns, and ryokan. Here is its history, styles, and how to wear one.

Throughout the history of Japanese culture, the Japanese mask traditional is not simply a mask used in performing arts or religious ceremonies but also carries deep cultural and spiritual values. However, going beyond the religious space, the Japanese mask tradition…

When mentioning Samurai – the elite warriors of ancient Japan, many people will think of brave warriors in majestic armor holding sharp katana swords. Samurai clothes are armor and many different types. So have you ever wondered what samurai would…

If you love Japanese culture, you probably can not help but mention traditional Japanese clothing. In the past, clothing could show the social status of the wearer, or the season and occasion. However, nowadays, no matter where you come from,…