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Yukata Wearing (19/4)
Posted on April 19, 2014 - Filed Under Activity report | Leave a Comment
The yukata (浴衣) is a casual version of the kimono. It is a robe usually made of cotton or synthetic fabric, wrapped around the body and fastened with a sash (obi). Yukata literally means “bathing cloth”, and it was originally intended to be just that. Traditionally, the garment is worn after bathing in a communal bath, […]
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Posted on April 12, 2014 - Filed Under Activity report | Leave a Comment
How To Wear A Yukata? When you are in Japan, you might consider buying a yukata (cotton summer kimono) or, if you have the money for it, an actual kimono. Mind you, real silk hand painted kimono’s are not exactly cheap so bring your creditcard if you are keen on getting one! Still it is one size fits […]
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