KIMONO HOUSE - NEW YORK

New York City's last anime convention for the year is this weekend - Anime NYC! The special events include Demon Slayer main stage, an  Attack on Titan  manga gallery, Fate/Grand Order  panel  and   Lupin the 3rd English dub voice actor guest panel.  Are you still looking for an item to top off your cosplay or to stand out at the con? Perhaps, you had your whole Tanjiro outfit made, but couldn't find the kitsune fox mask he wears. We have it!  Call or email with your Japanese inspired ideas to see if Kimono House New York can help you to be one of our many happy customers preparing for a convention. Kimono House is conveniently located in SoHo between Houston and Prince Streets on Thompson. 131 Thompson Street New York, NY 10012 (212) 505-0232 きめつのやいば　鬼滅の刃　しんげきのきょじん　進撃の巨人 ルパン三世　 フェイト・ グランドオーダー

. 七五三・7 5 3 　　　　　　    七(shichi)  五 (go) 三 (san) is a ritual to celebrate the health and well-being of boys aged 3 and 5, and girls aged 3 and 7 that was popularized in the Edo period. While Novemeber 15th is the official day for Shichi-Go-San, it's also important that it's a good experience for your child so anytime around the day is fine! That means you still have time to plan a commemorative kimono photoshoot.  Do you want to have a photoshoot to document your child's growth, but do not want to buy all the necessary clothing?  Kimono House has been offering Shichi-Go-San kimono rental and styling services for over twenty years! We have also worked with the Japan Society of New York for  Shichi-Go-San ceremonies. Kimono House carries  all of the items your family might need to make the ensemble complete for any age.  Please call or email to schedule an appointment or consultation for kimono rental or purchase. I f you would like professional phot...

... kimono!      Most of Japan, like the North East, has four clearly defined seasons - each with its own ways of being celebrated. But only autumn is associated with doing so many things. In addition to the milestone celebrations for 3, 5, and 7 year olds in November , the top five associations for fall this year were: Delicious Fall 食欲の秋 (shokuyoku no aki), Sports Fall スポーツの秋 (spotsu no aki), Artwork Fall 芸術の秋 (geijutsu no aki), Reading Fall 読書の秋 (dokusho no aki), and of course Fall Foliage 紅葉の秋 (momiji no aki).       But we think that one more should be mentioned. The falling temperature in autumn makes us wear warmer layers - this is perfect for kimono! Many people are enchanted by spring’s cherry blossoms and take the opportunity to wear kimono and spend time with the trees for a photoshoot. The same thing can be done with the brilliant fall foliage!  For those of you still on the hunt for a chill but simple Halloween costume, we have someth...

     When you think of September, what comes to mind? For us, there are a few things: cooling weather, apple picking, and school starting. Thankfully, covid calmed down enough in the US to have in person goodbyes before saying hello to 2021 campus life. This school year, hopefully we can look forward to more school gatherings and colorful performances.       Are you looking for a store to supply your Japan Club's wardrobe, to buy a back to school gift for yourself or a new college student who loves Japan? Look no further! Kimono House has everything from festival wear, like happi , to lounge wear, like our cotton kimono robes. Be it on-campus or off, for an event or just relaxing, one of the most comfortable and easy to wear items is a cotton kimono robe. We have them in different patterns, lengths, and sizes.             Visit our website to see a sampling of our offerings or call for a consultation. Kimono House ...

Show your appreciation for your father(s) with one of our elegant and comfortable Men's kimonos from Japan! You can surprise a fatherly figure in your life with one of our high-quality modern or vintage kimonos! They're perfect for lounging on a well-earned day of rest from hard work, as well as for making the most of the nice weather approaching this summer.   Kimonos flatter bodies of all types and sizes, and are flexible for use in many occasions. Our selection of kimonos from Japan includes many different colors, styles, and fabrics to compliment the personality(/ies) of the paternal person/people you value! You can see some of our collection on our webstore but the best is to come down to our shop to see and try them for yourself (make sure to bring a mask!). Kimono House is conveniently located in SoHo between Houston and Prince Streets on Thompson. 131 Thompson Street New York, NY 10012 (212) 505-0232

Dolls      In Japan, the first three months of the year go by in a flash because there so many events one after another. So there is a common saying describing the first three months of the year: "Ichigetsu inuru, nigetsu nigeru, sangetsu saru" ( 一月往ぬる二月逃げる三月去る ). It means "January passes by, February runs away, and March leaves". It feels like February did just that, and suddenly March is imminent!      One of the many events is on March 3, Hina Matsuri ひな祭り (Girl's Day/Doll Festival). This day is to celebrate the girls and women in the home by displaying a set of dolls in  Heian dress  (Hina Dolls, hina ningyo 雛人形 ) and special tri-colored diamond-shaped mochi  offerings (hishi mochi 菱餅 ). Last month we wrote on Setsubun and how it is celebrated the day before the first day of spring on the old calendar. The display of the family's Hina Dolls starts on the first day of spring (risshun 立春 ) and  strictly  ends on March 3 - if ...

It seems that winter on the eastern seaboard couldn’t take its leave without having its last hurrah before spring came. Hopefully, the recent snow storm will be the last of this season and we can start looking forward to warmer days. According to the old Japanese calendar, sometime between February 2 to 4 is an important seasonal division, Setsubun (節分) . This year, it happens to fall on the same day as Groundhog Day. While the two holidays both concern spring, one cannot be equated with the other. Meaning ‘seasonal せつ division ぶん’, setsubun technically happens four times a year but it also signified the new year in the lunar calendar. So it has popularly come to only refer to the day before the first day of spring. “鬼は外！福は内！(Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!) ” yells a Shinto shrine’s priest to revelers awaiting snack packs of roasted soybeans to be thrown to them. Elsewhere, a nearby temple waves a fire above visitors to bless visitors their coming year with lucky sparks. At home, families...