The beauty of the kimono is known worldwide and is an integral part of Japanese culture, but is it socially acceptable for a tourist to wear one? In this video I will be sharing with you guys my opinion on the topic after having talked to locals and also my foreigner friends who have worn kimonos before. I was very excited to wear one for the very first time and do a special photoshoot to commemorate the occasion since it was always something I wanted to experience. I was also very fortunate to be able to do this in the cultural capital of Japan, which is Kyoto and a must for any trip to Japan. If you are interested in doing the experience with the host that I had in this video, you can find the booking link down below (not sponsored):
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29 Comments
Hi from India. Love the Japanese art and culture , when would be vlogging from Tokyo
No matter what your nationality and ethnicity you are, l would be happy to see people wear kimono. Kimono is not only for Japanese but for all people who like it.
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И в кимоно, и не в кимоно – я тебя люблю в любом виде 😉
Lovely video, Alina! This kimono has transformed you into a very elegant Queen! (Not that you were not before 😂) What an experience and beautiful photos, lovely choice of color! Definitely suits the spring season xxx
I think the “wHiT3” people who said it’s a cultural appropriation must see it from another perspective, that it is actually a cultural appreciation!
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Japan is really a country that only belongs to travel
Very lovely and beautiful indeed, Alina. The teal color especially is great, and the entire thing totally suits you. Thanks for sharing!!
I'd love to see you in a sari. If I recall correctly you are not a fan of India as a place to visit, so maybe Sri Lanka or Nepal?
Hi!!!! Alina!!!! You look so veryyy beautiful and wonderful in wearing the kimono,,, I have a kimono but it's for martial arts judo, jiu-jitsu, arnis, combat and karate,,, and someday I add yawyan martial arts… Anyway. As I said you look so very beautiful,, 😊🐱💄💄
I hope to see you soon,! ¡!!!!!!!
Only angry people get upset when you love their culture. Don't worry about it
観光客が着物を着て京都の古い街並みを歩いてみるのは良い体験になると思います。実際には歩き辛かったり暑かったり寒かったり窮屈だったりと昔の人の体験出来る。
You looked beautiful in that gorgeous kimono and Kyoto is the perfect setting to wear one in.
You became an elegant lady by wearing beautiful kimono.
Don't worry about cultural issue. Probably kimono is actually delightful with an elegant lady like you.
Anyway, it is definitely worth of wearing even though it is hard to wear and move.
We always welcome that foreigners wear kimono right way. Don't worry about cultual appropriation. You look beautiful in kimono.
Hello Alina! You wore Kimono beautifully and I don't think it gives any disrespect to wear it in Japan; on the contrary Japanese people should be proud to see that even foreigners wear it as a sign of great respect towards this awesome country. Thank you very much for this nice video.
Come to china
its a shame its a rental, it wouldve been nice if you bought one to keep and take home with you
If you’re planning to eat good meal don’t wear kimono. Something elastic is recommended.😅
Wow…. beautiful Alina in kimono. I like colour combination that you choose. Fabuolous…
Where the photo shoot ?
As usual nice video with lots of Info. When you will visit India?
Absolutely gorgeous 👏
Nice video!!! But I do not think it’s a good idea to walk around Kyoto temples area with Kimono as you already experienced. Haha😅
Of what I have seen, a lot of Japanese find it amusing when western people wear the kimono. I guess we look silly. I am sure some do get offended. BTW, you looked awesome. There is something I love about traditional dressings. I don't care where in the world it comes from, I love them. I have the utmost respect to people who hold onto their customs and traditions. I enjoyed seeing the ladies in their kimonos.
Love u baby
I Only have eyes for you 💕 You are So Beautiful🌸🌸🌸
Kimono is a compilation of techniques on textiles, dying, and weavings for a long time.
This is recyclable wear as private property, just allowed for women, from generation to generation in old days.
Wearing actual costumes is not only to know the sense of beauty but function itself.
Thank you for your deep understanding them.
Fashion industries in Japan are supported by those fabric technics nowadays.😃🙂😊💗💙💛
Simply beautiful…