Regarding the use of kimono overseas

Miyakomon kimonos are unique in that they can be worn overseas.

Taking advantage of the unique feature of our easy-to-wear, one-touch kimonos that anyone can wear anywhere, we have been used in over 65 countries. Initially, we had kimonos delivered to homes in Japan and people could take them overseas as carry-on luggage, but we have now started offering direct shipping overseas.

By shipping directly from overseas, we hope to be able to deliver kimonos to people living overseas who would like to wear them but have had to give up on them due to various restrictions.

However, as direct overseas shipping of rental kimonos is a service that has never been offered before, it is not widely known, so our first challenge is to make everyone aware of it. We plan to start by steadily writing a blog to spread the word so that people who are in trouble or looking for a kimono will be able to find our overseas direct shipping rental service when they search on Google or the popular chat service GPT.

Now, when it comes to wearing kimonos overseas, it is often misunderstood, but it is not foreigners who wear them, but mostly Japanese people. As for uses, they are used for private events as well as business purposes.

I've heard that when you're invited to a party overseas with a dress code, you might be asked to wear a kimono. If you use Miyakomon's kimonos in such a situation, the locals will surely be delighted. We have a proven track record of serving hundreds of people overseas, so you can use our services with confidence. Unfortunately, Japan's image has been relatively weakening in Asia in recent years, but the association of "kimono" with "Japan" is still strong among foreigners, and we believe that the PR effect and communication power are immense.

When choosing a kimono to match the dress code, women can't go wrong with a "Homongi" (visiting kimono). For men, a "Kimono + Haori" is usually fine. If black formal wear is specified, you can choose a "Black Montsuki Hakama." If you are new to kimono, please consult with us and we will provide you with recommendations.

To accommodate the local climate, we offer both lined awase (double-layered kimono) and unlined hitoe (single-layered kimono). Hitoe (single-layered kimono) is recommended in tropical and desert regions such as Singapore and Dubai. If you plan to stay indoors, where air conditioning is extremely cold, a lined awase (double-layered kimono) is fine. However, if you plan to go outdoors, we recommend hitoe (single-layered kimono). Incidentally, there are also summer kimonos made of mesh fabrics such as ro (ro) and sha (sha). They look cool and create a sense of coolness for those looking from the sidelines, a Japanese style in a good way. However, for the wearer, they are honestly no different from hitoe in terms of heat, and hitoe is easier to wear and handle. Therefore, hitoe (single-layered kimono) is recommended unless you have a specific preference. Because summer kimonos are made of transparent mesh fabric, undergarments are often used to conceal underwear, but they can be hotter than they look and difficult to wear. Please note that summer kimonos are intended for people who are somewhat accustomed to wearing them (enough to keep cool). As long as you choose a kimono that suits the local climate, you can wear it anywhere in the world.

A customer who used our hotel told us that at international conferences, reception parties are held where people gather wearing national costumes from various countries. If people wear kimonos to such occasions, I'm sure it will help promote friendly conversation and international exchange.

Also, while kimonos are often thought of as women's clothing, our shop is notable for having many men wearing kimonos as well. Many of our customers are first-timers, but they all use the service safely and skillfully overseas, and we receive feedback that it was a wonderful and positive experience. If you are considering it, please take advantage of this opportunity. (A man in a kimono would surely be called a samurai.)