Japanese Traditional Clothing

Seifuku: 5 Key Points

Seifuku: 5 Key Points

Explore the Japanese school uniform, from sailor tops to blazers and cultural icon status.

Gakuran jacket

Gakuran Jacket: 5 Key Points

The school jacket Japan borrowed from military dress and never stopped wearing as a symbol of rebellion.

Randoseru

Randoseru: 5 Key Points

The rigid leather backpack every Japanese child carries. Far more culturally loaded than any bag should be.

Suikan

Suikan: 5 Key Points

Discover the informal Heian-era robe worn casually across social classes.

Waraji Sandals

Waraji Sandals: 5 Key Points

Discover the traditional woven straw sandals worn across old Japan.

Nemaki

Nemaki: 5 Key Points

Discover the traditional Japanese sleepwear robe worn at inns and hot springs.

Momohiki

Momohiki: 5 Key Points

Discover the traditional fitted trousers worn as Japanese workwear and festival attire.

Kariginu

Kariginu: 5 Key Points

Discover the elegant Heian hunting robe now worn by Shinto priests.

Happi

Happi: 5 Key Points

Discover the traditional Japanese festival coat worn at matsuri celebrations.

Zori Sandals

Zori Sandals: 5 Key Points

Explore the traditional Japanese flat sandal worn with kimono, yukata and formal dress.

Eboshi Hat

Eboshi Hat: 5 Key Points

The thousand-year-old formal hat worn by Japanese nobles, samurai and priests.

Okobo Shoes

Okobo Shoes: 5 Key Points

The tall wooden sandals worn by Japan's apprentice geisha.

Tsunokakushi

Tsunokakushi: 5 Key Points

The white silk headdress worn by brides at traditional Japanese weddings.