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On the runway...
Our model is wearing traditional Japanese "trousers" called 袴 (hakama). These type of "pants" are worn by men or women and traditionally have seven pleats, five in the front and two in the back... the placement of the front pleats, three to the right and two to the left, is an example of asymmetry in Japanese aesthetics.
Somewhat unique is that she is wearing what look like regular hakama except for their length, forming a train of 30-60 cm, restricting rapid movement. Long (長い nagai) hakama are called 長袴 (naga-bakama) and the pronunciation is changed due to the combination of kanji characters... it's just one way that Japanese language rolls...
The above was a demonstration of how to add layers upon layers, not an outfit that you want to wear in 35°C.
Thanks for looking,
Casey
On the runway...
Our model is wearing traditional Japanese "trousers" called 袴 (hakama). These type of "pants" are worn by men or women and traditionally have seven pleats, five in the front and two in the back... the placement of the front pleats, three to the right and ...
Thanks for the comment René...
I understand that there is a fairly large Japanese community in Mexico... in fact my first Japanese language teacher lived and worked in Mexico for many years before returning to Tokyo, having taught also in New Zealand and the USA... her language ability...
Yes! Indeed
It would seem that there’s a strong attraction between the two cultures. In my fist years at my actual job, working in rural communities in my home state Veracruz, I met a young man that was working on his thesis for masters degree. His name was Takash. H...
What I like the most
About Japanese culture is the philosophy of discipline and honor of it’s people, the aesthetics and thorough thinking put in art and craftsmanship, the beauty of zen architecture, classic motorcycles, and of course, the beautiful knives they make! But all...
let's not forget about food, ghost movies, and literature...
If you like detective / crime novels pick up a copy of "The Devotion of Suspect X" by Keigo Higashino... it does not disappoint
You're right Casey
Thanks for the reading suggestion! I will look for it. About ghosts, I read somewhere that some towns are ghost plagued! 😳 There must be something so strong spiritually speaking. Best. René
Thanks Casey for sharing on the intricacies
...related to some of the traditional wear of the Japanese. Fascinating. Jeff
You have been doing a great job to...
... let the world know of what Japan is ) Thank you, my friend! Ken
It's only in recent years that I have started to do extended local travel...
Before it was flying around the region or to Europe on business, so I never got a chance to explore Japan to any degree - maybe that time is now. One needs a lifetime to appreciate the nuances... and I am just an interested newbie. Thanks Ken... and welco...
You are sooo right.
I have not even gotten there. But I will have to start..... Thanks again. I will leave for another trip tomorrow.... Ken
Wow....impressive!
always in love with the aesthetic sense of Japanese culture - simple & elegant! the second pic with layering is fabulous- heart winning !! Thanks for sharing. Best, mahesh.,
Thank you mahesh.
If you haven't had the opportunity to visit, you must add it to your list, if you have been to Japan before maybe it's time for another visit. Thanks for taking the time to comment... Casey
yes, i should. Have not been beyond Tokyo...
will have to do a longer trip. Best, mahesh.,
Lovely....
ethnic wear and lovely demonstration of it . Thank you for sharing intricacies about Japanese culture, as always, cheers, Filip
Thanks Filip...
I have to take some photos of my ceramics... only a few nice pieces in daily use plus some items in storage that I picked-up when a friend retired and closed the family wholesale business... Below is one of the first (if not the first) photo that I posted...
Somehow....
I still remember seeing some of those before . Maybe one day you will share with us a post regarding Japanese blade-making, perhaps my favorite non-watch crafts category when it comes to The Land of the Rising Sun.... Cheers, Filip
Blade-making... mmmmmm
at the moment I have no connection with that craft... I have to check with KIH or one of the others in the Tokyo Watch Group.
Absolutely beautiful
I have a big passion and love for Japanese culture. Traditional never ceases to inspire me. Modern never ceases to impress (and sometimes amuse) me.
Tradition can only be viewed in the context of now...
Next year will involve some serious tradition and something that has not happened in almost 200 years... the current Japanese Emperor’s abdication date has been set for 30 April 2019. That event will also bring an end to the Heisei Era which, in Japanese ...
Thank you for the tip, Casey
It is well noted. I will see if I can make it possible. Highly interesting