Tag: Kimono

Hello or Konnichiwa. My name is Yuri. I live in London and work as a writer mainly for Japanese magazines and websites. I am also an English and French translator — so, Bonjour if that sounds better. My articles will be a diary-like account of my life and travels. Expect a lot of reports...

During its isolation (1641-1853), Japan was quite a ‘mysterious country’ to the Europeans. Although there was an exchange of goods, and Japan allowed some Europeans to do business on a tiny island called Dejima, the life of Japanese people mostly remained unknown. Photo by the aut...

Why? Because it’s a culturally outdated expression that is racist, misogynistic, and also super creepy. As an Asian American woman, I really feel like I shouldn’t have to explain this, but I have heard this expression casually dropped in business conversation several times in the past...

Have you ever heard the business expression, “open the kimono?” Ever used it? If so, please stop. Now. Why? Because it’s a culturally outdated expression that is racist, misogynistic, and also super creepy. As an Asian American woman, I really feel like I shouldn’t h...

The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment. Kimono means something to wear in Japanese, including sportswear, workwear and casual and formal wear. It is often said that the kimono is only worn on ceremonial occasions in Japan today, which is incorrect. The kimono is indeed worn f...