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Do Kimono Come in Different Sizes?｜The Truth About “One Size Fits All”

Do kimono come in different sizes? Learn about kimono measurements such as mitake, yuki, and body width, and discover why kimono are often said to be adjustable.

2026.08.15

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紬とは？丈夫さ・絹鳴り・“最高のカジュアル着”としての魅力をやさしく解説

紬とはどんな着物？丈夫さやハリ感、絹鳴りの魅力をやさしく解説。着るほど身体に馴染み、“最高のカジュアル着”ともいえる紬の魅力を紹介します。

2026.08.08

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Why Can Kimonos Last for Generations?

Why do some Japanese families keep and wear kimono for decades? Discover how traditional kimono can last for generations and why they are often passed down through families.

2026.08.04

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Why Do Kimono Have Such a Simple Shape?｜The Differences Hidden in Kimono Design

Why do kimono often look the same shape? Learn about the simple structure of kimono and how size, fabric, pattern placement, and tailoring make each kimono different.

2026.08.01

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Why Do Japanese Families Keep Old Kimonos?

In many countries, old clothing is eventually donated, recycled, or thrown away.Kimono are often different.Many Japanese...

2026.07.28

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Why Is a Kimono Wrapped Around the Body?｜How a Flat Garment Fits the Wearer

Why is a kimono wrapped around the body? Learn how kimono overlap at the front, how their straight construction works, and how dressing adjusts the garment to the wearer.

2026.07.25

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Is a Kimono Held Together Only by an Obi?｜The Hidden Structure of Kimono Dressing

Is a kimono held together only by an obi? Learn how koshi-himo, datejime, and other hidden dressing accessories help keep a kimono in place and create its beautiful shape.

2026.07.18

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Why Are Kimono Made from Straight Pieces of Fabric?｜The Structure Behind Kimono

Why are kimono made from straight pieces of fabric? Learn how tanmono fabric, straight construction, and kimono dressing work together to create the traditional kimono shape.

2026.07.17

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なぜ着物はキラキラするの？金彩・銀彩をやさしく解説

着物の金彩・銀彩とは何でしょうか？なぜ着物がキラキラと輝くのか、金糸や銀糸との違いも含めて初心者向けにやさしく解説します。

2026.07.15

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What Is Kakudoshi?A Guide to This Elegant Edo Komon Pattern

What is Kakudoshi? Learn about this elegant Edo Komon kimono pattern, its meaning, history, formality, and quiet beauty in Japanese culture.

2026.07.14

Kimono Guides in English