The kimono garment, the national dress of Japan, carries within itself all of the magic and traditions of Japanese culture.

It is not just about clothing. It is a window into Japan ... and aesthetics: During Japan’s Heian Period (794-1185), garments ...

The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of ...

The clothing worn by priests and priestesses ... in ancient China but evolved in a uniquely Japanese direction during the Heian period (794–1185). Today, Shintō priests are the only people ...

To use “A Case Study of Heian Japan Through Art,” you will need to print the scroll selections for analysis by students. Links to these prints are provided in the Heian Japan Online Image List. You ...

The ceremony is held to commemorate Sugawara no Michizane (845-903), a scholar, poet and politician in the Heian Period (794-1185). This year’s event marked the 60th since the tradition was ...