Geta

A cotton-based Japanese garment worn in summer. Originating in the Edo period as post-bathhouse attire, yukata is now widely worn at summer festivals, fireworks displays, and bon odori celebrations. Worn with an obi (sash), variations in tying techniques have become trendy fashion elements, making yukata an enduring cultural symbol.

Traditional Japanese footwear. Geta are elevated wooden clogs with thong straps, their clattering sound evoking summer ambiance. Zori are flat sandals made of tatami or leather, paired with formal Japanese dress. Both feature the uniquely Japanese hanao (thong) culture and can be considered the prototype of modern sandals.

A traditional Japanese hand towel made from cotton and hemp blend dating to the Edo period. Measuring approximately 35×90cm, it serves multiple purposes from hand-wiping to sweat absorption and wrapping items. Featuring traditional Edo patterns like hemp leaf and arrow motifs, tenugui is today appreciated as both functional textile and fashion accessory.

A cotton-based Japanese garment worn in summer. Originating in the Edo period as post-bathhouse attire, yukata is now widely worn at summer festivals, fireworks displays, and bon odori celebrations. Worn with an obi (sash), variations in tying techniques have become trendy fashion elements, making yukata an enduring cultural symbol.

A traditional Japanese textile product continuing from the Edo period. Woven from cotton-linen blends, these narrow cloths excel in absorbency and breathability, serving as towels and decorative items. Featured for designs evoking Edo charm and seasonal aesthetics, tenugui has been reevaluated as a contemporary fashion accessory and cultural asset.

A lightweight cotton kimono worn in summer, popular at summer festivals, fireworks displays, and hot spring ryokan. Easier to put on than formal kimono, it is popular as casual fashion, especially among young people. Options range from traditional indigo-dyed and shibori patterns to modern designs.

A collective term for traditional Japanese garments including kimono, yukata, hakama, and haori. Japanese aesthetic sensibility is concentrated in the selection of fabrics and colors according to the seasons, as well as in obi tying techniques. Essential attire for life milestones and ceremonies such as Coming of Age Day, weddings, and tea gatherings, it remains deeply rooted in contemporary Japanese culture.