Traditional Japanese Fashions

1. Kimono

Kimono was once worn on a daily basis by most Japanese people. In modern times, it's
formal wear that's appropriate for a wide range of occasions.

2. Hakama

A garment that's worn over kimono that's similar to wide pleated pants or a skirt depending
on the style.
Hakama are traditionally men's clothing. At one time, craftsmen, farmers, academics and
samurai all wore different styles of hakama. In modern times, women wear hakama too.
Hakama are either worn for martial arts or as formal wear.
3. Obi

Obi are ornate wide sashes that are wrapped around the waist of kimono. They are often as
expensive as all the other layers of the kimono put together.
4. Yukata

An inexpensive, informal summer robe for summer that's popular for cherry blossom viewing
parties, festivals and fireworks. It's not quite a kimono but it has much the same feel.

5. Happi

A robe-like cotton vest used as a uniform for teams at festivals that usually comes with a
matching headband.
6. Furisode

A kimono with extremely long sleeves in the forearm arm only worn by adult single woman.
Most commonly worn to Coming Of Age day ceremonies.

7. Nagajuban

A simple robe that goes under your kimono. It's essentially kimono underwear.
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8. Okobo

Simple platform sandals that are nothing more than a shaped block of wood with straps on
top. They are usually left unpainted or finished in black lacquer.
9. Hiyoku

Hiyoku is a kimono robe that's worn under the outer kimono robe. Historically, kimono were
worn in up to 20 layers for formal occasions and up to 5 layers for warmth. Layering kimono
once involved much symbolism but this is mostly a lost art.
 10. Fundoshi

A traditional Japanese loincloth that was historically the primary undergarment for men.

Fundoshi were also historically worn as shorts by laborers and rickshaw drivers.