Green-Eyed Geisha Queried:"I wonder if there is a kimono manner position for accidental falls."And I just had to look it up. I have been called many things in Japanese, "TV Girl," "Conveni Woman," and recently "Shiryo...
Topics: Kimono & Yukata

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I work in a small office in a building behind the Zōjōji temple at Shiba Kōen park and Tokyo Tower near the Hamamatsuchō station on the Yamanote JR line.Walking to work from the station I can see the Tokyo Tower and Roppongi Hill...

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Tomesode 留め袖A tomesode (arrested sleeves) is a kimono with shortened sleeves for an adult or married woman, named in contrast to the furisode (waving sleeves), which is the equivalent with long flowing sleeves for a young unmarried woman. Tradi...
Topics: Kimono & Yukata

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CHIBA CITY MUSEUM OF ART 千葉市美術館* Legend of the Eight Samurai, 9/13-10/26, 2008 八犬伝の世界* 20th century Photographs, 11/1-12/14, 2008* Ink Landscapes from the Okayama Prefectural Art Museum, 12/20/2008-1/25/2009* New Acquisitions:...
Topics: Exhibitions in Japan

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If you haven't seen this site, you must!http://icanhascheezburger.com/more animalsmore animals
Topics: Hello Kitty

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