Unique Products from Japan – Ginza Kimono

GINZA KIMONO WAS BORN in the heart of Tokyo’s Ginza district. The Chitani family founded the company in 1868. Their kimonos are works of art that are sought a er by many.   There is probably nothing more iconic Japanese than a kimono, but the reality today is that fewer and fewer people are wearing kimonos. In part, that’s because they are difficult to...

2020.02.25

Kimono Shopping in Osaka

Want to pick up an authentic kimono or yukata while in Osaka? Visit Kaede-an, a shop with English-speaking staff who will help you pick out the kimono right for you. The store offers a wide selection of reasonably priced kimonos of all ranges, from pre-owned to high-end. You can try them on at the store. This could be the only kimono store in Japan...

2019.04.07