In Japan, the term “mottainai” – loosely translated to “what a waste” – has deep roots. Originating from a Buddhist belief that every object has intrinsic value and should be utilized for its full ...

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 ...

In a world where fashion is constantly changing, it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, one place you should keep an eye on is Japan. The ...

In an attempt to provide travelers the option of taking less luggage on their tip while promoting more sustainable tourism, Japan Airlines (JAL) and Sumitomo Corporation have launched a trial of their ...

A customer visits a secondhand clothes shop in the Harajuku district of Tokyo - Copyright AFP Philip FONG A customer visits a secondhand clothes shop in the Harajuku ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese fashion billionaire Yusaku Maezawa's first meeting with role model and SoftBank Group Corp <9984.T> boss Masayoshi Son came in 2010 when they bathed together - a popular ...

A model in CFGNY’s Fashion Max 2. Photo: David Brandon Geeting At the end of January, Japan Society was packed for an event it hadn’t staged since the 1970s: a runway show. Models decked out in pants ...

Shoppers, delight: A new retail chain is expanding its presence throughout North Texas shopping malls. UNIQLO is a Japanese clothing apparel company specializing in high-end clothes. The brand focuses ...

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Japan Airlines is offering to check a big item off your packing list – clothing. The airline is helping pilot a new service called Any Wear, Anywhere, which lets passengers rent all the clothes they ...

Japan Airlines has launched a new service to help customers cut down on baggage. The airline announced Wednesday that it is trialing a clothing rental service – "Any Wear, Anywhere" – that enables ...