Fashion

Kanzashi (簪) are the ornamental hair pieces added to the hair after structural combs and pins are added. They do not add fastening or other architectural elements but instead can be added and removed from hairstyles to match each outfit. Modern kanzashi are commonly worn by Japanese girls when wearing kimono or …

As with many things in the geisha world the hairstyles of the geisha and maiko are ritualised. Special meaning and seasonality is attached to each hairstyle and much can be told about the girl simply by reviewing her hair. Many of the traditional hair styles work by geisha today were …

Many of the items below are traditional Japanese dress items that were once worn by all Japanese people. Today in Modern Japan you still see many people in traditional dress particularly on festivals. This would be equivalent to wearing black tie formalwear in Western society. While many of these items …

       

Informal Yukata A yukata (浴衣?) is a Japanese garment, a casual summer kimono usually made of cotton or synthetic fabric, and unlined. Yukata are worn by men and women. Like other forms of traditional Japanese clothing, yukata are made with straight seams and wide sleeves. Men’s yukata are distinguished by the shorter sleeve extension of approximately 10 cm …

Uguisu no fun Nightingale Dropping astringent is used as a facial whitening cream, it contains an acidic enzyme Guanine which helps lighten the skin and improve skin tone. Though it is out of favour due to the alternative whitening creams available and the contents of the cosmetic they are still …