The Japanese love and reverence for nature was reflected in the themes chosen to decorate kimono. Flower blossoms, trees, and streams were lovingly hand painted onto the surface of the robes. Oftentimes kanji would be incorporated into the designs… bits of poetry or characters alluding to ideas or concepts would be embroidered or painted onto the garment.

Men kimono is a generic word like clothing. There are many different types of kimono for men. The very informal type is called Yukata. It is made of cotton and worn mainly to Festivals/Matsuri, or relaxing in Traditional Inns/Ryokan in the summer. You’re most likely to see Japanese men wearing these. But for very formal occasions like a Weddings, they may rent an outfit (like Western men rent Tuxes) that would include a nagajuban/ under-kimono, kimono, obi-belt, hakama/skirt like pant, and haori/jacket all of silk. Men involved in the traditional arts often have occasions to wear men kimono and may own several of them. Tea Ceremony is one of the arts wear men tend to wear kimono, but usually just for the actual ceremony. Some will attend Tea Ceremony classes in kimono for the practice of performing in them. Kimono are also worn by many traditional entertainers.

A fully formal outfit consists of an underrobe, the men kimono (usually black) with mon (family crests) on it, hakama (like a kilt, but longer) and a haori (waist length overcoat)zori and socks. There’s also a keko obi (a narrow obi). Theres also some ties, underthings and other accessories (like a small formal folding fan) involved, too. A full men kimono outfit can (and does) cost a couple to several thousand dollars! A lot of Japanese people rent formal clothing because of the cost involved with purchasing them, but even renting them is expensive.

Kimono

Kimono traditional costume is one of the most prominent features of Japanese culture. Although it’s no longer commonly used but sometimes you can catch a girl dressed in kimono on formal occasions such as weddings or summer festivals…Kimono has many types. Kimono will vary by season, age, marital status, depending on the wearer and events.

Furisode

Furisode are the most formal style of kimono worn by young unmarried women in Japan. This costume has bright colors, colorful, and usually made of silk and luxury. Furisode is very popular in social events such as the tea ceremony, ikebana flower arranging classes and weddings.

Tomesode

Just like furisode, tomesode often worn during social events like furisode, only tomesode for married women. This kimono short sleeve, color and style is somewhat deeper. Tomesode basically can be divided into various categories to suit each social event.

Yukata

Yukata is another form of traditional kimono. Both men and women wear this in summer season. For special occasions, kimono will be wearing geta wooden sandals and together with obi belts wrapped around the waist. Yukata are often made by lightweight cotton garments with style and colorful. Yukata are worn at outdoor summer events such as hanabi (fireworks) displays and bon-odori festivals. Yukata are also worn at traditional Japanese inns (ryokan), especially after bathing in hot springs (onsen).

Cosplay

Japan is a country known for street fashion. One of the most popular fashion trend in Japanese is Cosplay. Since cosplay is formed by putting together the first part of the English word ‘costume’ (costume) the word ‘play’ (play), explained the meaning of the whole idea for the fashion movement. The fans enjoyed cosplay costumes and often join multiple cosplay costume contest.

Kogal

The other popular fashion style of Japanese is Kogal. People usually choose this style is japanese teenager living in big cities, want to show the wealth and knowledge of fashion trends. The most characteristic of this style is sun tanned skin.