How Japanese Feel About Foreigners Wearing Kimono
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One of Japan’s most representative traditional cultures is the kimono. I’m sure many of you are looking forward to trying it on at the kimono rental shops in Japan.
However I’ve had many people asking me about how Japanese feel about foreigners wearing their traditional clothing. From my opinion, I would say that most Japanese people are honored that our traditional clothing is worn and gaining popularity around the world!
…But there's actually one thing that might make some Japanese people uncomfortable. It is when they see people wearing kimono that aren’t properly dressed or don't match the seasons.
Some kimono rental shops provide terrible quality kimono, and they don’t even hire trained kimono dressers so sometimes they dress people incorrectly and make them wear summer kimono in winter or vice versa.
Please be very careful when you choose a kimono rental shop. Always check their websites and reviews to see how other people have rated them. I would recommend you avoid the extremely cheap shops.
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I love that Japan’s only issue with us wearing kimono is that “that Kimono was from last Fall you need this Spring’s pattern.”
“You do know that’s so last season…”
That Kimono is so last season...its summer now
I'm afraid they actually don't like others wearing it.
@@amandamol9050 people have different opinion not all japanese people are the same
@@amandamol9050 idk man, most of the Japanese ppl my brother has met have been really cool about it
I like this.
"how do you feel about us wearing the kimono?"
"absolutely fine, but that's last seasons colours"
HAHAHAHAHA
Nice. Well done.😂😂
Also... you have it on backwards!!
Unthinkable.
Haha but they're too polite to say it to your face. There might be some roundabout comments though
Freddie Mercury: “You can do what you want with my music, but don't make me boring."
Basically what he saying
Ice Ice Pressure
Hehe, he is from Zanzibar and I am very familiar (literally) with the culture over there
No
@@heatsflamesman6080 ya
Freddie used to collect kimono actually ☺️ just a fun fact
As a Nigerian it's always an honour to see a foreigner wear our clothing...at it actually makes is feel way more connected to the rest of the world
Exactly!
I'm also Nigerian
@@nanya9166Awesome...which side are you from?
I'm from Delta😊
@@nanya9166 Ooooooh, that's nice...I've met a few people from Delta.
I'm from Rivers
That's great!
Do you live in Nigeria?
Wish I could find to link it, but there was an online exchange. A caucasian girl posted a picture of her a wearing traditional Japanese outfit. A commenter stated it was disrespectful to wear a kimono as it was cultural appropriation. The poster replied back, it was a Yukata, they were practically handed to visitors and she would know, she was born and raised in Tokyo with the passport to prove it.
I think I heared this some time ago...
Hi! Just wanted to inform you that caucasian doesn't mean white; but people from the caucasus region in Asia ^^' using the right terms is important!
@@josukespompadour2055 Caucasian is a term that has been used since the 18th century to mean people of European descent. It is the correct term.
@@josukespompadour2055 Words can have multiple meanings. If you had ever opened a dictionary you'd know that.
I remember that!
the only thing you should really be worried about is how the front part of the kimono overlaps because one way is only used for the dead
What if I'm dead inside?
@@SDayle Mood 🤣
That's super interesting and didn't know! Has Sho covered this? 'Cause that would've been super useful to know!
@@SDayle the style is used for the dead in funerals, like sticking chopsticks straight up in a rice bowl. Unfortunately, I don't being dead only on the inside is dead enough for the style
@@ShadowsandCityLights if I remember correctly, right over left is reserved for the dead
The japanese representative in beauty pageant faced similar criticism 🙁
To clarify, when we say “not matching the season”, about kimono we are not referring to fashion trends. Wearing your grannie’s kimono is perfectly fine and stylish. The main thing is to choose a kimono that suits the weather: light and airy fabrics for summer, thick and warm ones for winter. Another aspect is to pick a kimono that reflects the season in its design or color, such as camellia for autumn and hydrangea for June.
Correct. But even the manner of wearing the the Kimono, is subject to strict standards. For instance, a modest woman wears the back collar of her Kimonoat a higher level then what a young Maiko or Geisha wears.
Thank you for that inside! I hope I will wear a traditional kimono one day
I feel honoured every time a foreigner wears my traditional clothing, and I don't mind if they mix the season or different cultural areas , as long as they wear it respectfully I love it, people really act like A-holes calling everything cultural appropriation but most of the time is simply cultural appreciation
Same. I’m German and I have nothing against people wearing a dirndl, they should just know how to wear it right. The place where you tie your ribbon tells others your relationship status for example
Facts
Yeah, it's sad people can't tell the difference between appreciation and appropriations. It's gotta be a closed culture or you gotta be causing harm for it to be appropriation
@@aidenpopour594 I have a feeling a lot people who yell appropriation never took the time to educate themselves. And are so afraid of disrespecting cultures that they don't realize their becoming the thing they sought to destroy.
Foreigners should wear it the same way locals do. Treat it respectfully like a cultural garment, not like a costume.
that makes no sense, how would you know the extreme etiquette a dress worn elsewhere needs if you aren't part of that culture. You'll never wear it with the appropriate "respect". It's just like democracy, how can you vote if you need extreme amounts of effort in different areas to become a rational voter. Nah, you just vote. You can dress for fun with anything you want in this planet.
@@FeelMetalMan that's why you need professional to make you wear it, and you definitely cannot wear it frim youtube tutorial
@@Manik_khanna I’d say the issue is the rental shop. Foreigner doesn’t even understand what is the etiquette and how to follow it, yet the low quality rental just taking profit by give it in random without any guidance.
We don't care. I'm Asian and we also have a national dress rental shops where you can dress and take some photos. We don't need you to learn our culture before getting into our national dress for half a day.
if they rent it just respectfully return it but if it's yours do whatever you like.
I love that Japan is like “you’re choosing to wear our traditional clothes? 🥺really? 🤩 OK but it’s got to be done right!”
yeah, that’s just normal human decency
@@archeops4898 no no no. Nowadays they say it “CULTURE APPROPRIATION” Then post it on twitter to cancel you because you aren’t the same race with where that culture is from.
Or if it offends the west, because they are allowed to be The Offended representative for any race that doesn’t even feel offended
You're choosing to come to japan? I'm gonna make you wish you didnt!
@@sigasana441
That's just america.
@@sigasana441 but they are right, since a lot of people don’t wear it correctly. They wear it for Halloween and use the cheap costumes that don’t even look remotely accurate. People also call it a “geisha costume” even though it doesn’t even look similar
Both my sister’s Japanese pen pal and my own pen pal gifted us yukata and taught us how to wear them properly. When I studied Japanese in Japan years later our program gifted every foreign student a yukata❤️ They were so excited to share their culture and take pictures with us
When I taught in Japan in 2017, I was so excited about the cherry blossoms and my female students helped me go around and find a beautiful spring kimono for the festival. They all dressed up and we had such a nice time in Kyoto. I miss it.
Whenever we're allowed back in, absolutely!
I wholeheartedly agree!
Man i forgot about you, i used to love your videos. Thanks for reminding me!
Meh
I hope Japan won't be overwhelmed when that happens, I hear so many people saying they are going straight to Japan as soon as it is safe.
@@derain95 I think the JP government might make it a slow process of opening back up so only few foreigners will be allowed in or something. Although if not, I do agree with you
I am so happy that japanese people are okay that foreigners wear kimonos! Because I am south east asian and not japanese at all, but I love japanese culture.❤
South East Asia? Me too! Which country you live? I from Indonesia. Nice to meet you 😁
I’m south East Asian too, I’m Burmese :))
Same, I'm also in the part of Southeast Asia, which is in Philippines.
@@fustthesnake2572 Burmesse? Is it Myanmar?
@@defnotpaul hi
There is an old Western saying, "when in Rome, do as the Romans do."
Basically meaning, if you are going to be in another nation or culture you must act in accordance to their culture, dress as they do. Don't do anything they would not. Wearing a proper kimono in Japan would show that you are there to be one of them, even if only for a short time.
I love this.
I get that the "saying" evolved to be about not causing trouble. But it was because the Romans were dangerous and you were likely a peasant trying to survive.
Personally, wear the Kimono how you want, they wear western style clothing as they like all the same. People in this type of youtube channel like to behave like they are walking in eggshells and that everybody is watching them when they are the only ones nitpicking on every "foreigner" when you aren't even Japanese, which is hilerious and cringe at the same time.
Japanese : "Please wear them, we'd love to see you wearing them"
Twitter : "No you're supposed to be offended!"
When you only know Twitter through offended incels on YT who pick random tweets they may have written themselves
Accounts* ... thats not counting duplications, bots, multiple accounts for brands or corporations, various accounts that are per language for the same exact tweet, and the list goes on. Lets not even touch on the fact its been proven now that 300 million was also an incredibly inflated number... seriously dude, think before you just repeat some random number a company blindly tells you, look at the actual data and context behind it! The vast vast majority of people (even those addicted to social media and their phones) DONT use twitter or have any interaction with it!!!@@meinkanal7438
You're referring to cultural appropriation. This is not the issue here.
Imagine Japanese people were vilified for wearing kimonos, ridiculed, "they're primitive", "they're going out in public 8n bathrobes" etc
But then white people were manufacturing kimonos, selling them, making money off of them and white people wearing kimonos were seen as edgy, adventurous and avant garde.
That would be cultural appropriation. That is something African Americans for example face a lot with their culture in the USA.
Everybody,not just twitter, but *everybody* who has reason and conscience should be offended by that.
People really don't get the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation . No foreigner acts like their own country invented the kimono and tries to gain profit out of it. Because that's the real definition of cultural appropriation
I mean that never happens though..
And are you even Japanese ?
@@ninjatortise8958 Are you, "Ninja Tortise"?
@@ninjatortise8958 What's your point?
@@ninjatortise8958 if it never happened, there wouldn't be a word for it you blockhead
I have a traditional kimono with a matching obi and was even fitted by a couple of very nice Japanese ladies who helped me pick a color and they all decided on the blue/green one that matches my eyes. It was a very wholesome experience and I still have it to this day. I love it.
Aww that’s sounds like such a lovely experience
I have an hanbok but i really want try an kimono :) Hanbok is our countrys traditional clothes
@@sweet_citrus Oh, I think hanbok are so gorgeous! I would love to try one someday.
I envy you! It's been a dream since I was little to go to japan, wear a kimono, and attend a festival.. for now I can only afford the short cheap ones that are sold on amazon.. but I will buy a traditional one when I can afford it!
Wow! How much did it cost you?
Meanwhile teenagers on twitter: Wait that's illegal🙀
some 15 year old on twitter: ill be offended for you 👹
@@minori.seaweed just cs you and a couple others aren’t offended doesn’t mean that no one is
@@bellakamiya1761 okay?
@@bellakamiya1761 doesn't mean you should talk for other people
@@tomato9349how am I speaking for other people?
When I was in Japan I put on a very beautiful Yukata I bought thier and the lady of that shop helped me put it on.. that day I had many Japanese smiling at me or complementing my look, even an old lady literally said " Thank you " I think she meant thanks for your love and appreciation to our culture 🥲❤❤❤ Nihon jin wa Saikoo 😭❤❤❤
When my parents were touring Japan, they were presented kimonos and walked the streets. Local business owners would rush out do their shops to applaud and some actually cheered.
Japanese don’t typically wear or even own such garments nowadays, and their is concern that it is in decline; to see foreigners wearing kimonos and yukatas is an honour, serving to keep the customs alive.
I don’t disagree with Shogo about wearing the appropriate kimono for the time of year, yet there’s a general feel that a kimono inspired outfit worn by non-Japanese also serves to promote the culture.
Adopting and altering the kimono to make your own is acceptable in your own country.
I didn’t even know there were different kimonos for the season that’s really cool
@@pancat3 thank you for clarifying I love learning more about clothing from around the world
@@pancat3 tbh i do want to wear a kimono tho but im just used to my expensive indian clothing worth hundreds.Are there any shops you can list for me to come besides uniqlo.
@@pancat3 Erm ... no. There are formal silk kimono meant for summer wear made of lighter weave, and can be worn to weddings or wake/funeral in the summer. There are also casual summer kimono made of linen that are so translucent you can't wear them like yukata; you need proper summer nagajuban (kimono undergarment). Kimono simply means "the thing to wear" without specifying the season.
Well modern Europeans don't really wear all those fancy gowns and other old wear now-a-day either. I personally find it really cool when other people wear that sort of stuff.
Most nations actually love seeing foreigners try to wear and appreciate traditional outfits. It's a shame that a loud minority of "moral police" dictated that you can't wear outfit from any other culture, no matter what context, making some people more afraid to try because of it.
THIS. Just like him, i feel honored everytime i see someone wear the local's traditional outfits or even just inspired by it.
one pattern ive seen is that those born in the diaspora are usually the ones very sensitive about cultural appropriation (usually those born in the US). immigrants and those born in the native/home country are usually amused or dont care that foreigners are trying out their culture (except for sacred ones).
i dont think that is true though - certainly there are some, but even as he describes here, you have to follow the traditions. Some traditions do not allow foreigners to try the clothing.
Excuse but you haven't considered the feelings of immigrants, like I've experienced discrimination and been rediculded for how I dress in the USA, so it seems kind of hurtful to see white people get congratulations, it's that we are a moral police, is that there's a history of discrimination in the USA that needs to be acknowledged
@@nromk it doesn’t make sense, you are generalizing a whole group because of specific individuals with ill intent. People who usually try on the clothing do it for admiration and appreciation. People who have a genuine admiration and interest in a different culture should not feel guilty. Also cultural appropriation is too vague of a term that people seem to have handpicked on certain things. As an immigrant when people try my Sri Lankan food and clothes it makes me more than elated.
americans: you can't wear that kimono, thats offensive
japanese: you can't wear that kimono, its so last season
Yeah some americans love to speak on behalf of others....
Everyone gangsta until someone wears the summer kimono in winter
The idea that wearing a different cultures clothes is “cultural appropriation” is uniquely western. Most non westerners are happy to see their culture worn by others
I'd say the sensitivity of it is pretty western, as we point to any instance of a Caucasian person mixing with other cultures and assume automatically they're appropriating the culture. Considering the video details how you *should* follow traditions of wearing the correct type of kimono and wearing it properly that being offended at "cultural appropriation" isn't fully a western thing.
it's a pretty western idea bcs other countries are much more racially and ethnically homogenous, so there aren't as many contesting cultures. in places like india where it isn't so homogenous, they have the same issues. also, cultural appropriation has more to do with profiting from a culture that the ones who created it cannot profit from, so if i were not japanese and sold non traditional kimono here in the US where japanese ppl cannot freely wear their cultural items w/o scrutiny and threat of being hatecrimed, that would be appropriation to many. if i, still not japanese, sold traditional kimono in japan, there'd be no issue.
they want to complain about stuff all the time
@@four1629 people acting like they don't understand this simple concept.
@@tonyt1680 But it assumes that Japanese will still be upset if that ever happens. What the poster describes still relies on the profit talking point. He doesn't even give examples in India despite him saying cultural appropriation happens. It's easy to tell he's just repeating talking points he learned from those who are adamant about cultural appropriation.
Also, in the West, cultural appropriation is said be to be mainly of one thing: those not part of the culture using it to their pleasure. It's used as gatekeeping. Even if x or y item or concept is used accurately by an outsider it's still said to be cultural appropriation.
As mexican, I also feel honored when I see foreign people wearing traditional mexican clothing, I don't understand the "cultural appropriation" thing, why do people on twitter think they are doing us a favor when they're the one's appropriating other cultures opinion instead of actually caring about their opinion and asking how they feel.
What if I apply brown polish on my skin as well?
Wait, I am brown already.
Fully agree agree with you
Ig it’s about disrespect. As long as you not being disrespectful
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As an America, I feel like we incorporate a little bit of every culture and that’s why I love it. I love traditional clothing from other countries. Traditional Mexican clothing is so colorful and lively. I love it.
I wore a traditional kimono with makeup done myself lightly and properly dressed by elderly women in the home. Even though I was foreign, people congratulated me for being 20 years old in Seijinshiki.
As someone who is Japanese I think its wonderful people wanna wear our traditional clothes! I’m very happy my home country is starting to gain popularity! As long as you wear is respectfully and correctly!
My old friend said it was "cultural-appropriation", or I was "fetishizing" a race for my general interest in traditional Japanese clothing/all things from Japan. 😔🙃💁♀️ I no longer have that friend.
Fetishizing is a term used for the sexualization of people without respecting who they are as an individual. I fail to see how being into sushi and origami and stuff is fetishizing but okay 💀 glad you ditched that person
A general interest in all things Japan is kind of weirdo behavior you must admit…especially if you are white
@@nicos4790 A general interest? Not even an obsessive one? Just .. an interest in Japan. Alrighty bud
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@@himesilva I never thought I'd see the words "sexual" and "sushi" in the same post, but here we are.
I absolutely agree with his sentiment. I'm from Bangladesh and in the subcontinent, we often see foreigners wearing Sarees or Salwar Kameez and we feel absolutely delighted to see our culture getting respected. But properly wearing said dresses are obviously important as mentioned in the video
Hi , I am from Bangladesh too & I agree with you .
That isn't your culture, that's Indian culture... isn't it now? Only thing that belongs to the Bangladeshi culture is the Arabian niqab and the Persian 'chador'.
@@okayy6780 but the thing is that Bangladesh is originally from India so they have rights to say it
@@okayy6780 Woahh woahh calm down, dude. Shari/Saree is cultural icon all across the Indian Subcontinent. Shari is literally the national attire for females in Bangladesh so dont you dare say that "Its not yours". Its just as much Indian Culture as it is Bengali culture and Sri Lankan culture and so on.
@@okayy6780 Bangladesh used to be a part of India, they have the same culture as West Bengal since they used to be one state
He has such a calming voice, tone & manner of speaking
Yeah, that was going to be my guess. "We are fine with it, just please, do it right"
"you can wear our clothes, just wear them right."
Applies to many cultures as well. That's how it works.
I’m really glad to hear this. I’m working on a project about Kabuki theater for my drama class and decided that I’d try make the kimono of a character from a kabuki play and I thought it might be fun to share the process online too, but I was afraid about how people would react. I’ve been doing a lot of research to make sure that the kimono is made and worn correctly, but I was still anxious about the possibility of Japanese people being upset about it
Afaik Japanese people are absolutely fine with it so long as it's respectful. If anyone gives you a hard time I'd tell them that Japanese folks don't have a problem with wearing Kimonos or sharing their culture.
thats such a cool project i hope it goes well
Really cool that you are sharing your culture with us!
There's an alternative universe out there where this video is about how europeans feel about Japanese people wearing T-Shirts.
T-shirts aren't traditional clothing.
More like Victorian Era Clothing.
When I lived in Japan, I was frequently encouraged to wear Japanese clothing like jinbei. The best way to respect a culture is to participate in it.
EXACTLY!!! In any culture, with any group of people, it’s always respectful to participate, like going to someone’s house and refusing to eat their food, it’s a sign of respect to take part
@@God_save_our_souls exactly! Heck, I’d go as far to say it could be rude to just refuse to take part of the culture if anything
Ahh yes, my favourite fishman, actually that's fisher Tiger, but he don't wear one.
Wow that’s actually great! In my culture, braids and hair beads are a big thing so when I see foreigners wearing it it always makes me really happy because not many people are courageous enough to do it as it takes hours to do. Nevertheless, I really want to try a Kimono!
I really wish I could braid my hair and use hair beads. However, because I'm white, non-white people don't like that very much. I really want to be educated. Is it ever okay for me to wear my hair in braids and hair beads? When I say braids, I mean braids that aren't French-style and the like.
@@atheadaxwear your hair however you like as long as it's appropriate for what you're doing
@@atheadax you can look up some traditional viking braid styles if you like, some of them look really cool and involve metal embellishments that look badass
@@kaia9106 Viking braids are part of my culture. I'm Scandinavian and Scottish :)
@@atheadax Then there shouldn’t be a problem in wearing them!
I have always wanted to wear one but was so worried about it being considered offensive. I'm glad I saw this 😌
When I went to Japan, I wore a kimono on two separate occasions, one to a traditional tea ceremony and the other to a shrine festival. Both times, all of the locals were ecstatic to see westerners participating in traditional Japanese culture. When I purchased a used yukata from a small shop in Tokyo, the lady who ran the store was so excited to serve foreigners, she asked if she could post us on her Instagram page.
Thanks for clearing this up. I always felt that as long as you're being respectful towards the other culture, people won't mind if you enjoy stuff like traditional clothes. Many Americans shame westerners wearing kimonos saying it's cultural appropriation, but I do feel that most foreigners wear them out of genuine appreciation. I personally find Japanese traditional clothes extremely beautiful and love the idea of wearing them as a way to show my love for Japan!
Nobody gets offended on behalf of someone else like white people do.
They confuse between 'appeciation' and 'appropriation'
From what I heard cultural appropriation is mostly a western concept
Is there anything white people don't find anything offending
@@rohankishibe6433 it’s literally only the USA, no other white country get offended
My family had a Japanese exchange student over live with us when I was 5. She gave me and my sister beautiful yukatas and helped dress us up. Despite being stolen and damaged a few times by careless friends who tried to use it as a costume, I mended mine and treasure it.
I really like this story, it's super wholesome. Thanks for making me smile :)
That's super cute!! Sorry you had some shitty kids damage it, but awesome you were able to mend them!
One of the things I look forward to the most about going to Japan is emersing myself in the culture and learning about it. Wearing a kimono and enjoying the traditions is something I've dreamed of for a long time.
I love this. Honestly if I were Japanese, I would feel the same way about other foreigners wearing the kimono improperly or when it doesn't match the season.
Kind of related. My grandfather was vice president of a company, and when my mom was growing up, a large part of his work involved meeting and hosting businessmen from around the world. They often brought gifts, and my grandmother often made things for them in exchange (she was a pretty accomplished seamstress). My mom's favorite, by far, was the kimono that was gifted to her and her sister. We still have the kimono, and my sisters and I all got to wear it as kids. My mom still keeps it safe in a trunk. The color has faded a lot which is sad to me. I just find it really sweet that this exchange of culture was so important.
Japanese people: honoured other people around the world enjoy wearing kimonos
Keyboard warriors: that’s cultural appropriation, you can’t wear that! It’s offensive.
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True
Technically I could were a scottish kilt culturally or a gernan legehosen, due to my heritage. The Scots Don't seem to care of someone wears a kilt.
@@vocanongaming6702 lederhosen* and they're Bavarian.
Bavaria and Germany had close ties in the midevel ages
In my experience, I have found Japanese people in my neck of the woods to be pretty supportive of the idea though there is the caveat that it's done respectfully. I've even had people ask who helped me put it on and then get surprised that I learned how to do it myself. The season isn't an issue as I tend to wear mine in the summer so the selection is pretty simple so long as I find something workable for my height and size.
Cultural appropriation is more of a western thing; United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. It's absolutely ridiculous and people from other cultures are not a fan of the aggressiveness of this, I've met so many people just in high-school that loved to share their culture and were excited that we wanted to learn. The parents that came to America would bring in foods, clothing, traditional items during our World Cultures Club. I've visited friends homes that they share with their families as an adult, they would always offer to cook foods that I'm used to when they would have dinner, I would say that I would love to try their dishes. Normally they're shocked but very happy. I always get an invite to come back, when I was poor they would always try to offer me food on a daily, especially when my dad's new girlfriend was trying to starve me out to make me move when I didn't have a job. My friends would tell their parents and since I lost my mother months before that, they wanted to act like my parent. Everyone is so amazing and I wouldn't exchange my friendships for anything.
Treat each culture with respect and don't act like Logan Paul when he went to Japan, but everyone should be allowed to enjoy different cultures, thats how we build ourselves to be better people.
Yes!!! Embracing all cultures brings us together. When it all boils down, we are all just humans from different parts of our beautiful world.
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This is such a wonderful example of why we should learn to love each other more instead of finding silly reasons to be angry.
Thank you for sharing, it's really nice to see examples of humans being compassionate and loving instead of the usual drama.
Japanese people in Japan have no reason to be offended with cultural appropriation in America, considering the 5,400 miles of ocean separating us. For Japanese people in America, however, it's a bit harder to watch (mostly) white people pick up cultural quirks as they see fit when they just as easily could've made fun of immigrants and descendants of immigrants for doing the same just a few years before. That being said, I agree that if (and ONLY if) they've proven themselves to be respectful of the culture, it should be fine.
@@sleepysteev2735 But doesn't the culture belong to Japanese people in Japan?
"Cultural Appropriation" is when someone mocks the culture, not when someone does literally anything relating to it.
Cultural appropiation is an absurd and ridiculous term, that's it.
Idk how we got to the point where people are like "yeah of course it's reasonable that people would get mad if you dilute the culture around the clothes they wear!!!! It's important to them!!!!" And in the same breath denounce people who consider cultural appropriation to be bad.
@@enekaitzteixeira70I0 shut up you’re white
@D S it depends on what types of braids, but other than that they should never put idols in mental stages.
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Kimono are so stunning, I was fitted for one during an exhibition and runway years ago. I will never forget the details and the cherry blossom embroidery. The designers Kerry and her husband Jinsei Okawa, were so kind and patient, despite me being so nervous and anxious to wear their garments. They even gave us a little history lesson on the Kimono as well, including the seasonal variations and settings. A lot of the girls weren’t interested, but being of an indigenous race myself, it was my first proper taste of learning firsthand the intimate knowledge of another indigenous culture and their customs directly from their people. I have tried to locate them again but to no avail!! I would love to wear that Kimono again.
Thank you for sharing this information! As the festival Sakura Matsuri approaches here in the USA, I was so excited to have an opportunity to rent and wear Kimono, but wasn’t sure if it would be considered rude to do so. I will definitely look for someone reputable while we celebrate Japanese culture 🎊
My goal is to visit Japan in the next 3-4 years, I'm trying to learn the language and culture and would love to wear a kimono for a day. 👘
same i want to try out many Japanese things
@@jovic020 weeb moment (looks like someone can't take a joke)
@@certified9104 no dumbass i simply love to learn about other cultures
@@certified9104 are you seriously judging him bc of his profile pic and user name???
@@jovic020 a joke
When I visited Japan in 2019, I went to one of those shops! I wore a BEAUTIFUL summer kimono, it was blue with white flowers I think. I loved it, definitely recommended!
There are no ugly kimonos, only ugly people
I feel like wherever you go, people will be glad to see others enjoying their culture as long as its done the correct way.
Chad Ollie, always supporting the small creators!
Thanks for posting this. These days, some people are hyper-sensitive and hyper-vigilant about "cultural appropriation." Even myself, I am Japanese but hafu and I don't look traditional Japanese. I have wanted to wear traditional men's hakama but was shy and didn't want to offend.
"We have no problem with you guys wearing Kimonos! Just please wear them correctly."
wow it's like we just watched the same exact video or something! what a not useless comment
@@yaawstri6900 No need to be passive aggressive, man. Hey, did you know that Japanese people are actually okay with foreigners wearing Kimonos? They just prefer that foreigners wear the correct seasonal outfits.
Shogo-san, you truly make me think that I may feel accepted the day I choose to go to Japan. Thank you for the content.
So glad people who get mad about “cultural appropriation” are only native to America (for the most part)
I got a kimono from a Japanese exchange student, I had no idea they had rental shops! That's so cool. How do I tell what season my kimono is supposed to be for though?
It’s all about the color, pattern, and shape. It’s really hard to research because sometimes they have exceptions to things and other events are strict, it’s complicated.
@@Candi_Clown oohh, I see! Any recommendations on where I can learn the basics? I'm really curious now
@@qtpi6268 count me in on this
@@shaxxmeer haha
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That's so awesome, they don't care if you wear the clothing, just wear it right & look seasonal & stylish!
I would love to go to Japan one day and wear a kimono. They’re always so beautiful.
My daughter was born on Okinawa and we lived there for several years. I gave her a yukata for her 20th birthday but she has never worn it here in the US because she is afraid of being harassed for cultural appropriation.
It's nice that japanese people feel honored when foreigners wear kimonos, honestly it's the same in most places cuz if a person wears traditional clothing from my country I'd also feel super happy. I'm glad not everyone is offended when someone tries something new to them
You do have to be careful though when something is actually *sacred*. Enjoy cultural artefacts as much as you want but be really respectful of anything with some kind of spiritual significance.
I wore a kimono once when I went to Japan but it was too small for me and wasn’t done 100% correctly. I would like to go to a kimono rental shop and wear a proper one.
Or just buy it to be forever yours 😜
When I went to Japan, a lot of the people on our tour bought yukata and wanted to wear them for our final dinner at the traditional inn. I had a little experience with yukata so I helped everyone get dressed. The women who worked at the inn were so thrilled and wanted to take our pictures! They also complimented me on helping everyone get dressed and gave me pointers. It was very sweet.
Kudos to the Japanese people for not pulling the 'cultural appropriaton' card. The pull of Japanese culture on foreigners is, I dare say, entirely due to its beauty, historical importance and deep meaning. Thank you for enlightening us.
definitely, absolutely on my list!! they're just too beautiful
This shouldn't even be an issue in the first place. Cultures do not have copyright protection acts. Just because something isn't your native culture doesn't mean you're not allowed to participate nor can anyone force you not to. That literally infringes upon your individual freedom. Every Japanese person I met loved it when I participated in their culture. The only ones who ever had a problem with it were the people from my own country.
Most people who have a problem with ''cultural appropiation'' are people who aren't even part of the culture themselves but feel the need to be offended on someone else's behalf.
Agree 100%!!
The whole concept of cultural appropiation is hurting more than it should, because most of us we don't even know what it is in the first place.
It's usually the people who have no problems in their lives so they invent other problems just to have something to do. What do "insert group X" do when they solve real problems, just disperse? No, they keep finding problems where there aren't any.
@SunsetLucy Most people you see complaining online about Japanese cultural appropiation aren't affiliated with Japan.
No one has ever said it is literally illegal to interact with a culture disrespectfully, just that it makes you a jerk for doing so. (And no, what is being described in the video is not generally considered cultural appropriation, as once again, there is an emphasis on *respecting* the culture, and being invited to participate in it, which is fine)
Best advice! TPO - time, place and occasion is very important, it is one of the first things I learned from my Japanese friends.
I absolutely love the design of kimonos and they're really well made and absolutely stunning. I think they're one of and if not the best clothes in history. I would be honored to wear one.
Going to a secondhand Kimono/Yukata shop, the staff were very happy to sell us many kimono and Yukata and were very excited to instruct us on the proper care, storage, wearing and display of them.
Me: Man, I hope no one in Japan will be offended seeing my girlfriend in a Kimono
Someone in Japan: “If it slays, we stan”
DEAD😂😂🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Long as it’s not last season
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Only Americans get offended
@@TheSageSpartan only cowards get offended
They're beautiful
I think that's awesome that many Japanese people are honored to see others enjoying they're clothing!
Never tried one one, but I find them BEAUTIFUL!
Honestly I love Japanese culture, outside of anime, it’s so cool! The language is just so pretty and the country itself is so beautiful/ I’d love to go to Japan one day and see the beautiful pink Sakura trees, and learn more about the culture through research and observation.
amen to that!! this love for the culture may have admittedly started with anime for some people (including me blegh), but if you don't go overboard and remember to respect the culture for more than its novelties?
it can be a beautiful thing to be able to say you're interested in another culture and open to learning more about it
I hope you're able to go on that trip to Japan my friend, and I hope you have the time of your life :>
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I live in Japan and it’s ok tbh
the fact you had to mention anime is so distasteful.
@@mingchenwei1978 I mentioned that I’m fascinated by the culture outside of anime. If I didn’t mention that I would get “you just like anime blah blah blah” comments.
I love my kimono collection and do my very best when wearing it or sharing it with others. The skills and craft behind the kimono and the obi is breathtaking. It has inspired me so much over the years and still makes me breathless with awe at times. ( I live in Sweden btw.)
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I've heart a lot of Japanese people saying that they feel very honored and happy seeing foreigners wear kimonos, it's just so wholesome tbh
I really enjoy your videos, much love from Switzerland 🇨🇭☺️
It seems the difference is how people approach kimono. If you do so properly, respecting the seasons and other conventions, then it honors such garments and the culture that shaped them. When done improperly, it's merely a costume and the lack of care becomes offensive. Cultural appreciation vs Halloween appropriation.
I’ve actually worn a kimono before for a photo. We were leaving Japan after living there for a while, and decided to take a photo. We went to this shop and they gave us kimono’s to wear and they styled my hair for the photo. It was a pretty fun experience.
I've asked you this question! Thank you for addressing it.
I love when Asuka Saito dresses in a traditional kimono.
She always looks incredible.
I'm sure every country would be honored to see people wearing their traditional clothing!
I feel that cultural appropriation is kind of blown out of proportion sometimes, I don't like to gatekeep my culture, if people want to learn or participate I would love to have them and to teach them about it as best as I can. It becomes cultural appropriation when it's disrespectful or if you try to take away from the culture and don't truly appreciate it. Experiencing and participating is nothing to be insecure or anxious about, it's not cultural appropriation. My mother is white and my Asian part of the family love when she tries her best to wear traditional clothing for special events and try to help her participate the best they can.
That’s really wholesome that your Asian side of the family is supportive :)
It's only appropriation if someone is claiming it to be their own, using at a 'costume,' or treating it disrespectfully, not someone simply partaking in it. Many people confuse this and it ends up becoming a whole mess.
Right ? If you go in a foreign country, I think it's more respectful to try and appreciate the different things the country has to offer, instead of acting as you would in your own country.
thats so beautiful! people from all over the world coming together and sharing culture with each other. off topic, but thats my favourite part of history. the ancient greeks spreading their mythology around, causing the incorporation of greek deities in other cultures is so beautiful to me. it sort of reminds me of a movie I once saw; I can't remember the name, but it was about a group of environmental protesters who sailed to somewhere in south America to protect a tribe from deforestation, and the tribe captured and ate them all. in one scene, a young girl from the tribe comes up to one of the activists and stares at her whistle necklace. the activist plays a short song and watches the child's face light up. later, the child helps her escape. another one i really like is languages, its the reason I love etymology so much; finding out where bits and pieces of a word came from is so interesting. I feel like the sharing of cultures helps us feel like one, as a whole world, rather than an earth divided by race and nationality. its beautiful.
I was gifted a kimono from a roommate. It was so sweet.
Thanks for explaining! My dad usually brings back a Kimono for me whenever he visits Japan, and we always make sure it fits the season and is properly worn
This is beautiful! I hope this helps others into opening their minds to believing in cultural appreciation, not appropriation. ❤️
Great statement! "It is ok when you show respect for the culture" The perfect mix between cultivate and sharing your culture
I'd love to try on a Kimono when I visit Japan one day. They look so elegant and regal, and most importantly, comfortable. Plus a cute hair accessory would bring it all together.
This is a question i never thought about but very true i wouldn't like to offend an entire country cause i didnt do any research
The west has developed an over sensitivity to these things. I’m hoping things will calm down soon, but I can only imagine how bizarre it is to see people scolding others for honoring different cultures.
It's over-developed in response to the west commodifying cultures. It's sort of a pendulum swinging back too far the other way deal.
Although, it is sometimes very cute seeing people from other cultures playing with your own, it gets old once it's treated as more than a game. Actual immersion in the culture should be done for the *real* culture, not a branded cartoon of it.
They are only reacting to inappropriate uses of cultural artifacts. I am sure if you respect kimono and wear it properly in response to the correct social situation , no one will even say anything
@@TryinaD Yeah, everyone’s reacting as if there’s a cultural appropriation red-scare going on.
Thank you for providing us with this information!
for those wondering, the reason japanese people feel weirded out by foreigners wearing un-matching seasonal kimono is basically why we have specific clothing for different situations.
if someone says “why can’t i wear a flower kimono in the winter?” that’s like me being a foreigner and saying “why can’t i wear a swimsuit in winter?”
The military always said the uniform isn't a costume, a costume means you're wearing something that isn't meant to be real so if it's real, you wear it like it is and correctly. I'm glad to hear this is applied universally, if you wish to experience a culture with their clothes, make sure you put in the effort to wear it right and respectfully, otherwise it's no different from treating it like a costume ^^
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My host family and I went to a festival in the summer. Us girl went over to my host sisters grandmother’s house and she dressed us in yukata, she was so cute and absolutely the sweetest elderly woman. She kept pinching my cheeks, petting my hair and say “so pretty!” as she helped me get dressed and she gave me shoes traditional shoes to wear. She was so excited to see me dressed in traditional clothes and my host mom took so many photos of both me and my host sister throughout the whole thing.
I still have my yukata and I think it is one of my most prized possessions ever
Algo brought me here years late to the party, but I really love this channel. As someone who grew up in the states, most of my exposure to Japanese culture growing up, as you might expect, came from Anime. That's often not the best source since they often make an effort to translate it in such a way that it will hit on topical subjects for the time. As such, many cultural concepts are either misrepresented, or outright removed from the final product.