Japan Summer Kimono, Yukata

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After summer rains bring unrelenting heat and humidity to prefectures throughout Japan, donning a heavy kimono for social occasions becomes a dreaded thought and task. In lieu of the layers of fabric required for traditional kimono, many in Japan opt to wear yukata during the nation’s stifling summers.

As opposed to the heavy silk or synthetic fabrics used to make kimono, yukata are woven from lightweight cotton and are not lined. Though traditional yukata feature indigo designs, modern [...]

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Japan Summer Kimono, Yukata