The new book Kimono: The Art And Evolution Of Japanese Fashion takes us on a visual tour through centuries of design tradition. The design of the kimono itself–the T-shape, the straight-seams, the ...

A world of magic is just a click away with American Repertory Theater’s online presentation of “The Conjurors’ Club.” Created by magicians Vinny DePonto and Geoff Kanick, “The Conjurors’ Club” is a ...

Offering yet another example of how it’s fun to look at fashion in hallowed institutions, the Asian Art Museum’s compact and eye-catching “Kimono Refashioned” details the influence of the kimono on ...

Japan’s T-shaped unisex garment cut from a single bolt of silk isn’t a symbol or a relic. At the Met, it’s the vibrant feature of an international fashion conversation. By Will Heinrich I’d always ...

The wild Oriental White Stork went extinct in Japan more than 30 years ago. These days, the bird — the country’s national symbol — can only be found in captivity in a single city in Japan, Toyooka.

Sumie Kaneko, a singer who plays the traditional Japanese instruments koto and shamisen, often performs wearing flashy dresses made of recycled kimonos. The idea of sustainability is deeply rooted in ...

In this blistering follow-up to The Viral Underclass, journalist Thrasher lays siege to the politics of “representation,” wherein members of marginalized groups are given Continue reading » The War ...

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipina is steadily making it big in Japan. With a flourishing career in fashion design through her brand Cool Kimono Crafts, Marjorie Resuello Kobayashi, proves that with ...