Tradition
Did You Know Yukata Were Once Worn in the Bath!? The History of Yukat...
The “yukata” is one of the quintessential symbols of Japanese summer. It’s commonly worn at summer festivals and fireworks displays, but few people who wear one actually know what a yukata originally was, or how it evolved into the garment we recognize today. Since it’s a piece of Japanese culture we encounter so casually, it’s worth learning a bit about its history. In this...