🇯🇵 Japan Aug 4, 2026 · Suzanne Bhagan

Summer in Japan: You Gotta Get a Yukata

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Summer in Japan: You Gotta Get a Yukata
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It’s the middle of summer in Japan, which means matsuri (festival) season. But attending a matsuri often means dressing the part, and no garment captures the season quite like the yukata (summer-style kimono). For a few months each year, muted wardrobes give way to bold colors and vibrant summer patterns. If you’re planning to wear one, here’s how to do it properly.



So what exactly is a yukata? It’s an unlined summer-style kimono. Originally worn as a bathrobe, it has

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