This celebration throws everything you thought you knew about Japanese culture out the window.
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Kimonos and gangsta flair to celebrate freedom and individuality before conforming to Japanese society.
Slip-on designs make it easy to swish around the house like a traditional schoolgirl or a cool, modern-day samurai.
The latest summer collection of our favorite modern samurai kimono offers a range of functionally fashionable garments.
Updated hanten coats and hakama pants for men and women are ready for your next fashion campaign.
Designed and made in Japan by experienced kimono makers, this new collection comes with a host of cool hidden extras.
Mocolle’s crowdfunding hit parade keeps on going with four beautiful new “loose hakama” outfits.
Traditional fashion meets contemporary cool in a variety of eye-catching fabrics and patterns.
Gorgeous samurai styles can be delivered to your door as the maker of the famous samurai chino pants now offers international shipping for his entire collection.
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