The history of the Kimono Dress and the clothing revolution surrounding 19th century Japan. In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors to the world. The Kimono Dress, emblematic of a broader clothing ...

With its power grid still hobbled by the March earthquake and tsunami, the government of Japan is asking businesses to go easy on the air conditioning this summer by keeping the thermostat at a ripe ...

While some couples in Japan opt for traditional Japanese-style wedding ceremonies, most choose to get married in the Western fashion. The nuptials are usually held in a secular wedding hall, but much ...

For the Japan state dinner, first lady Michelle Obama wore a floor-length gown in a brilliant shade of purple by designer Tadashi Shoji. The dress was sleeveless and feminine with a delicate ...

Damian Flanagan's friend, Kazumi Shimodate, left, in Japanese dress with his partner Mariko Tsukinowa, on their travels around Britain. (Photo courtesy of Mariko Tsukinowa). By Damian Flanagan ...

In their stuffy grey business suits, starched collars and boring ties, Japan's famed "salarymen" could hardly be accused of being at the cutting edge of sartorial innovation. Now these warriors of the ...