Over time, the fashion shifted towards wearing the kimono-style robe without hakama ... allowing for easy layering and adaptation to different seasons. Heavy silk kimonos were favored in fall ...

Featuring natural and seasonal motifs, as well as customs and folkways, the rich colors of the kimono have reflected the beauty of Japan and shown the aesthetics of people through different times.

KORIYAMA, Fukushima Prefecture--Surprisingly, permanent museums dedicated to Japanese-style traditional clothing ... with followers of fashion. The Japan Kimono Museum, which opened its doors ...