OJI, Nara Prefecture--A parade of dogs added a twist to an annual procession of kimono-clad children during a traditional ceremony held at famed Darumaji temple in this western town. Darumaji is ...

Yumeori Honpo, a kimono store in Nara's Mochiidono shopping street, saw a 20% increase in sales for the first half of 2024 compared to the corresponding period in 2023. Foreign customers now ...