Yumi Ishikawa is the founder of Japan's KuToo movement -- a viral backlash against mandatory high heels in the workplace. Now, she's stepping up her fight against strict dress codes in general. In ...

The history of the Kimono Dress and the clothing revolution surrounding 19th century Japan. In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors to the world. The Kimono Dress, emblematic of a broader clothing ...

For decades, Japan’s corporate ethos has been built on uniformity, hierarchy, diligence, and social harmony. The fact that demographic pressure is now reshaping to allow more authenticity into jobs ...

While some couples in Japan opt for traditional Japanese-style wedding ceremonies, most choose to get married in the Western fashion. The nuptials are usually held in a secular wedding hall, but much ...

In their stuffy grey business suits, starched collars and boring ties, Japan's famed "salarymen" could hardly be accused of being at the cutting edge of sartorial innovation. Now these warriors of the ...