The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.

For example, for “a male in the ukiyo-e style,” one tool generated an illustration of a bearded man clad in a woman’s kimono. This bothered Clanuwat, as did “too many colors” showing up ...

A special exhibition tracing the evolution of the kimono, from its inception in the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) to outfits designed by modern-day rock stars, has kicked off at the Tokyo National ...