Today's feature is all about their traditional attire, the kimono. According to wikipedia, the kimono is a traditional garment worn by men, women and children. It is also called gofuku (which literally means "clothes of Wu"). Because Japan was heavily influenced by China, the Japanese also re-invented the kimono.
A traditional uchikake with cranes in its patterns
A wedding kimono: I just don't know if I'd look good in this outfit
The formal kimono was replaced by Western outfits and the yukata for everyday wear. The yukata looks like the kimono, but it is made of a lighter material. Actually, when I was about to meet Japanese professors for the first time, I thought I'd see them in their kimonos. They came wearing slacks and long sleeved shirts and ties.
Here are some pics of the yukatas I and my students wore:
This is a yukata with cherry blossom patterns in it: with my sempai, Eduard-san.
Pretty in green: Rojene, Micah, Camille and Angelica
Meara wears a blue while Carmina dons a yellow yukata
Dana glows in a pink one
Look at the pretty back details
Francis wears a boy's yukata with matching wig
