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“Cherry blossom viewing” Kiyokata and the four seasons

Posted on 2020-04-09 by tetsu

“I don’t know when we can enjoy watching flowers without care, but anyway, the spring of flowers has came after being released from the terrible pressure of wartime.” Japanese painter Kiyokata Kaburaki(1878-1972) wrote this essay in... Read More | Share it now!

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Sakura, ephemeral beauty

Posted on 2020-04-01 by tetsu

April is the beginning of a new fiscal year for Japanese, the season for the entrance ceremony of schools and companies. For that reason, the cherry blossoms or sakura that bloom this month are special trees for many people. However, there are not many... Read More | Share it now!

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The Yukata Men’s or Women’s?

Posted on 2020-03-23 by tetsu

When choosing a yukata to wear as a dressing gown, for some women it is better to choose a men’s yukata. Is it a matter of pattern preference? No, the first thing to consider is height. Look at the pictures of a couple of men and women in... Read More | Share it now!

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cafe93cool is a blog about vintage kimono and the world around them — meisen and other silks, haori, obi, and the patterns and stories woven into them. Most of the photos come from a small online shop my wife and I once ran. Welcome.

 

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