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KYOTO — An exhibition featuring about 260 kimono and related materials recently opened at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, in the city’s Sakyo Ward. Titled “Secrets of the Kimono: The Advent ...

It could be a scene from a surreal dream — the animated virtual idol Hatsune Miku swaying her aqua pigtails on stage next to the renowned kabuki actor Nakamura Shido II. Since 2016, the unlikely duo ...

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Kien is a company dedicated to revitalizing the traditional Japanese kimono. Founded by Yoshie Kitagawa, who was born and raised in Kyoto, Kien has long supported local artisans, including kimono ...

The trailer for 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei anime spin-off is includes the self-referential humor typical for Gintama. Gintoki opened it by poking fun at the long wait, saying, “Today, the PV is ...