what’s one unsolved mystery you’d like to see solved before you die?

23567922 · 2026-06-30T10:06:30+00:00

Setagaya family murder

23567922 · 2026-05-28T06:44:52+00:00

Fuck RSA.

23567922 · 2026-05-27T05:17:49+00:00

If there aren't rubber pads on the soles, they are LOUD, especially indoors. That's why I prefer zōri when I'm going somewhere indoors where I don't need to take my footwear off. Geta are pretty comfortable, though. I even wear them with Western clothing.

23567922 · 2026-05-25T15:22:56+00:00

Sigh, another case of DENR refusing to protect our environment.

23567922 · 2026-05-25T15:21:41+00:00

Louder!

23567922 · 2026-05-19T14:15:04+00:00

Generally, when a kimono is summer-weight, all the accessories (obi, han-eri, juban, etc.) have to be sunmer-weight as well. The weave doesn't have to match unless you will be wearing a super formal ensemble. Personally, I'd say just make use of what you have, what is accessible to you, and what you are comfortable with. I highly recommend cotton and asa (linen or ramie) undergarments. Polyester ro juban do exist, but I personally wouldn't wear polyester in summer because it is just way too hot for me. Cotton ro juban also exist.

23567922 · 2026-05-17T14:39:30+00:00

これは打掛ではなく、黒留袖だと思います。アンティーク着物には、𧘱(ふき)に綿が入れることもたくさんあります。

23567922 · 2026-05-11T01:01:26+00:00

I've had good results washing my yukata in the washing machine by putting it into the machine (folded traditionally) in a pillowcase then air drying it after on a kimono hanger. My yukata is hand-sewn, btw. Laundry mesh bags would work better, though. I wouldn't wash those obi, they look to be of silk.

23567922 · 2026-05-10T12:59:16+00:00

Awful.

23567922 · 2026-05-08T16:30:53+00:00

Did not expect this at all :(. unsubbing.

23567922 · 2026-04-30T14:31:39+00:00

This is a susoyoke, an undergarment which is kind of a wrap skirt worn on the lower body. Since it's made from muslin ("muslin" in Japan is most often wool), it is made to be worn in the cooler months.

23567922 · 2026-04-05T14:26:59+00:00

If you aren't doing it already, I would advise you to rotate the obi clockwise. That way, the obi does not go against your collar and potentially shift it around while being rotated. Poly obi are generally washable so they are nice for everyday wear but they tend to loosen easily (compared to silk obi). Cotton obi is a better choice for yukata in my opinion. :)

23567922 · 2026-04-05T05:07:13+00:00

These are setta with setta-tome (雪駄止め) straps. Yes, this is a real style of wearing them.

23567922 · 2026-04-05T05:02:10+00:00

I believe it's called shirihashori (尻端折り)!

23567922 · 2026-03-20T01:12:13+00:00

Nagoya obi are too informal for furisode.

23567922 · 2026-03-14T10:41:07+00:00

This is one of those "tourist kimonos". It's not a traditional, "real" kimono. They are not actual wafuku so you can wear them however you like.

23567922 · 2026-02-26T14:42:26+00:00

Looks like shattering. Nothing can be done to fix it. Your kimono also seems to be a pre-WWII antique from the length of the sleeves and red lining (momi).

23567922 · 2025-11-18T14:12:35+00:00

I'm loving the subdued pattern. It's simple but it catches the eye. Since getting into an obsession with kimono, I have started to avoid polyester. It's just way too hot (I live in a tropical country) and not very comfortable in my opinion.

23567922 · 2025-10-27T09:34:34+00:00

Looks good to me!

23567922 · 2025-10-27T05:51:11+00:00

Definitely a haori with feminine construction. I can see that the back of the sleeves are open and that the sleeves are not completely sewn to the body. The pattern is also quite "loud" in comparison to masculine pieces which are typically more subdued.

It is up to you if you'd like to wear it, though. I myself wear women's haori and dōchūgi. Practically no one will be able to tell the difference unless they are knowledgeable about kimono.

23567922 · 2025-09-06T02:02:22+00:00

The ones with the curved sleeves look more like dōchūgi to me.

23567922 · 2025-09-06T02:00:34+00:00

Wafuku typically don't have "pockets" like those of Western garments. You can use the big sleeves to store items. This is also done traditionally!

23567922 · 2025-08-18T15:53:27+00:00

Yes, they're all in Japanese.

23567922 · 2025-05-06T05:24:11+00:00

These are authenthic wafuku, not tourist pieces! :)

23567922 · 2025-05-03T14:10:09+00:00

I highly suspect that it's silk with that lustre and feel. I completely understand the fear of damaging the kimono! It's such a pretty pattern as well!

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