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Vintage Japanese Kimono Culture News

Kimono Culture Spreading: VietNam's First Cherry Blossom Festival

July 29, 2016 Yoko Lewis

We at YokoDana Kimono continue to see signs that love of traditional Japanese kimono and things Japanese is spreading world-wide. We were very interested to learn today that Vietnam has  kitsuke (kimono-wearing) enthusiasts and that Vietnam will hold its first Japanese cultural festival in DaNang, details HERE.


We now offer DHL Express Shipping to International Customers

July 24, 2016 Yoko Lewis

For international customer,YokoDana Kimono, www.yokodana.com, now offering DHL Express shipping worldwide.

Book Review: Dharma Delight, by Musho Allan Rodney Greenblat on JREF.COM

June 30, 2016 Yoko Lewis

We here at YokoDana Kimono(yokodana.com) are posting this because we think many of our regulars(who are Anime and JPop enthusiasts among other things Japan-related) might like this review and the book itself, given its quirky and visual approach to a traditional subject -- Buddhism & Zen; the latter are more often treated in more serious and staid fashion. Check it out: (To see the book on Amazon.com please click image above) Nahadef, a Canadian living in Sapporo, Japan and contributor to the Japan Reference Site and Forum, JREF.COM recently posted a review of this book on that site May 28, 2016. The review...


Travel Magazine: World Textiles Reviewed (including kimonos)

June 30, 2016 Yoko Lewis

We here at YokoDana Kimono(yokodana.com) were recently interviewed by a travel magazine and just got the finished article. In addition to a section on Kimonos, other world textile traditions are covered. Check it out at wheretraveler.com HERE.


New Kimono Book: Kimono Now,by Manami Okazaki

June 24, 2016 Yoko Lewis

Here at YokoDana Kimono(yokodana.com) we like to keep our eyes open for new books,media etc which pertain to kimono culture and related fashion. We are happy to share a great new kimono book: Kimono Now, by Manami Okazaki : Amazon.com book description: From the refined homes of Tokyo to the nightclubs of Kyoto; from gangster chic to Harajuku street style; from ateliers and catwalks to city sidewalks and religious festivals--this book shows how the kimono has continued to be one of Japan's most exciting wardrobe elements. Across Japan, women and men are rediscovering the kimono. Comfortable, versatile, and easily adapted to reflect...