My First Time Wearing A Kimono! | Photoshoot In Kyoto, Japan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 เม.ย. 2023
- 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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Kimono used to be the casual clothes of the old Japanese people.
It seems that the appropriation of culture is a hot topic overseas.
Many Japanese people have no aversion to having people from any country wear kimonos.
I hope you enjoy Japan.
TANGGAH DENGGAN ALIENA MC
観光客が着物を着るこを批判する日本人はいないと思います。
むしろ、着物を通して日本文化の理解を深めてもらえることを歓迎しています。
Arigato gozaimas!
Beautiful. You look fantastic in your kimono. Very respectful and smart with your hair tied up to the side. I feel confident the Japanese locals would enjoy seeing you walking through Kyoto in their traditional costume. Good experience and a great photographic souvenir.
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!
Thanks beauty! Yes cultural appreciation is definitely how I would define it!
The color of fabrics you chose, brought out your natural beauty. Enjoy the spring weather.
Hello Alina! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a fantastic day! This is a marvelous magnificent video! 😁👍❤️👏📹🇯🇵👘🌸🥇💯💫✨🌟 You look so wonderful in the Kimono dress Alina! It’s absolutely beautiful! The Temple of Kiyomizu dera looks really amazing! Thank you so much Alina to share with us this super excellent video. You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 😃👍👏✈️🌎📹🥇💯🏆💫🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful marvelous glorious blessed day. Have a fantastic time in Japan! 😊🙏❤️👋🇯🇵👍✨🌟
Thank you!
Well, you choose a stunning kimono and I tend to agree that Kyoto is the place to do it. Since you choose a very colourful kimono there is no way you are going fade into the background. Most of the Japanese people I've met are not in the least offended by a foreigner wearing traditional Japanese dress. I'm sure you could find some Japanese who wouldn't feel that way, but the majority of the complaints probably come from the perpetually offended non Japanese group. Those who claim they are offended for the Japanese people, without the involvement or permission of Japanese people. I'm happy that you got to walk through the historic district streets where the scenery complemented your look. I know when I went to that shrine just climbing all the stairs was an effort. Doing that in Kimono with limitations in movement, props for that, and chaffing be damned. Interesting video and I'm glad that you enjoyed the experience. I know I enjoyed watching you have it.
Very true and yes, it is definitely a hike up those stairs!
This comment is spot on: "Those who claim they are offended for the Japanese people, without the involvement or permission of Japanese people."
As a Japanese American born in the U.S. with relatives n Japan, I've never once heard Japanese people being offended by kimono wearing, it's actually the opposite. And also this "perpetually offended non Japanese group" are the same people who like to "stick up" for other races who didn't ask for it.
Personally speaking, I don't consider wearing a country's traditional attire respectfully as cultural appropriation. I once dressed up in an Emarati Kandora (traditional men's attire) in Dubai , and it gave me a better understanding and appreciation for the local culture. You presented a key aspect of Japanese culture (traditional attire) with beauty and grace, and l look forward to the next one :)
That’s lovely and totally agree!
"cultural appropriation" is something that could only happen in USA. For Polish people like me it's total madness what kind of problems westerners do have.
Same with political correctness. They just make new problems probably from boredom. xD Drink kwas chlebowy, piwo, or wódka and eat kiełbasa and pierogi.
And what's most important be honest. Even if that will "hurt somebody's feelings". xD Truth straight between the eyes! Blunt and brutal. That's the way of Slavs, which means People of Word. Polish, Check, Slovenian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Russian. We will understand each other to some extent without even learning our languages. Cheers!
Alina, you really look beautiful in that kimono! Reminds me of a world long since vanished, fragile, slow paced and full of ritual which the Lady Murasaki describes in the oldest novel in Japan, The Tale of Gengi. Heiian society is now remote in time and it can still be said our world has more need of tradition and not less! Loved the episode and your tribute is appreciated to a part of Japanese life and culture few outsiders see. Well done! 😊
You know what Alina? You look more gracious in Kimono. I love it. Look at the reaction of the people around
Not when it's done so respectfully and beautifully as this!
National Costumes are for all people, they are beautiful, comfortable and memorable!#
When i Watch you , you make my day
I was given a kimono in Japan when I lived there- beautiful place wonderful people ❤️
as an asian i never understand the concept of cultural appropriation. should i feel bad every day when i put on my suit and tie to work as it is a western costume? am i a bad guy now cause i am not wearing cloths that are not come from my culture? thats very confusing🙄
haha yeah that's exactly it
You wear a Kimono! A very beautiful photoshoot in Tokyo! Happy Easter, Alina!🐣🐣❤️❤️
Happy Easter to you as well!
You too!
Alina you are so beautiful, this traditional attire suits you so well. 🎉🎉🎉
Кимоно тебе очень идёт! Спасибо за видео!
Спасибо ☺️
You looked beautiful in that gorgeous kimono and Kyoto is the perfect setting to wear one in.
I am 60 years old Japanese. In Japan, I don't think most people have such an idea about cultural promotion. Most of them would rather welcome it. I hope you can enjoy what you want to do more and more without worrying about it. GOOD!
Thanks you so much for this remarkable video today’s from Southeast Asia in Tokyo, Japan this weekend in April of 2023.I am looking forward for your next video from Tokyo, Japan in 2023❤❤❤
A wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your experiences.
You look just stunning❤ You chose the best one on you‼️Fall is also nice in Japan to visit . Please come again!❤
I think as long as you are being respectful, it's fine for people of any culture. Happy Easter Alina 🤍
僕日本人だけど外国人が日本で着物着るのは大歓迎ですよ❤
美しいじゃないですか
日本人なら外国人が着物を着ることを100%大歓迎してますよ
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.
Kimono is a compilation of techniques on textiles, dyeing, 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.
Nowadays fashion industries in Japan are supported by those fabric technics.😃🙂😊💗💙💛
It is very impressive!
Random Japanese here. I've been wearing kimonos for quite some time, my mother is a kimono teacher, and with the two of us combined we have...well, TONS of kimonos and obis. Hey, they are beautiful, you can't blame us!
As a Japanese and kimono lover, I would appreciate anyone who loves and enjoys wearing them, the nationality/race doesn't matter. It makes me quite happy in fact.
When I lived in Korea I dressed in a traditional Hanbok for a celebration at the school, which was not my doing, the owners and other teachers wanted me to. It seemed like everyone appreciated that I wore the traditional dress as many of the parents, children and other teachers also wore it, and I think it would have been weirder and almost more disrespectful if I didn't wear it. It was lovely and I really enjoyed it.
Totally agree
You are looking ravishing and absolutely gorgeous in this dress❤️
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.
A very enjoyable video Alina! The Kimono was great. Thanks for sharing!
Very lovely and beautiful indeed, Alina. The teal color especially is great, and the entire thing totally suits you. Thanks for sharing!!
This video is really amazing! As someone who has always been fascinated by Japanese culture, I can't wait to experience this and learn more about the etiquette around wearing a kimono as a tourist by myself. It's great to hear that you consulted with locals and foreign friends to get a well-rounded perspective on the topic. And what a perfect setting to do a kimono photoshoot in - Kyoto is truly the cultural heart of Japan.
I love the kimono on you! It's all worth the work and patience dressing up! Made me happy when I saw you were happy. ❤ I'm planning to have this experience ❤
Wow so amazing, funtastic,mind blowing, historical places.
Kimono turns you different beautiful Alina. Thanks for your details about Japan tour. I really enjoy.
Alina , you were looking gorgeous in Kimono. Nice color choice. Lot of enjoyed video . Fantastic job.Thank you
That colorful kimono reminds me of the colorful Ukrainian outfits I have seen at Ukrainian celebrations. And, BTW, you look stupendous in that Kimono!
Thank you so much!
Alina良い経験､思い出が出来良かったね😊
So beautiful 🤩thank you for enjoying kimono! from Japan
Thanks Alina you do look very nice .Happy Easter.
What a great experience for you and you looked so beautiful in the kimono..Happy Easter my friend from London 🐥 ❤
Thank you and happy Easter to you as well!
As long as one is respectful, there is no problem with one wearing a Kimono or any other cultural piece of clothing. Cultural appropriation is a concept that is very bad for human society and I hope it will fade into the dustbin of history. All it accomplishes is to segregate cultures and limit freedom of speech and expression. I think if one wears the clothing of another culture to make fun of them or act out an offensive or dated stereotype this wrong and not okay. But if it’s done with love and respect there’s nothing wrong with that. :) Happy Easter to you & the entire McLeod family, Alina! 🐣🐇🐰Much respect for the land of endless discovery, Japan! 🇯🇵
I think this is you're one of the great moment your life.wish you happy journey and lot of love.
Have a good Easter Alina. Love from Malaysia.❤️👍🏼
The kimono looks great on you and the walk up the hill must have been a great workout. 😁
It really was!
全然！どんどん楽しんで下さい！
Alina my friend I enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing the culture and you willing to be part of. You looked so beautiful in kimono. I love these kind of videos.
Thank you so much 🤗
"You look very beautiful and perfect in a kimono. I can imagine it must be difficult to walk among the crowds while wearing it. Thank you for sharing the lovely video."
I completely understand why you received so many compliments 🎉
You look so pretty in the Kimono! That reminds me of Puccini’s famous opera “Madame Butterfly”! 😊
Thanks Alina,that was so interesting,
🙂👍Thanks, Alina...! Now that you have donned this beautiful Kimono....you should also get dressed in a Hanbok and then in a Qipao....sometime in the future (if you are able to do so) to show us the traditional costume differences. I think people would love to see that....! 😐
Would love to!
Hi Alina! You are indeed mindful and respectful of Japanese culture in wearing a kimono. Lovely photoshoot! Beauty and grace!
What a lovely kimono, and it suited you very well. Thank you for directly addressing the cultural appropriation question. I think it is an important one to consider, and you do such a great job of showing respect to all cultures.
Absolutelu amazing Kimono!!
I have travelled to Japan couple of times and will be going to Kyoto next year, will surely try one, something comfortable for elderly males ( I m more than 62 now 😂 ). I found Yakutas very comfortable. Enjoy and thanks for great videos.
Thanks dear. Just a quick question. Are they still asking people to wear masks in the train Or buses in 2023 ? My plan is go next year.
I am 60 years old Japanese. I don't think most people in Niton have the idea of cultural promotion. Most of them would rather welcome it. I hope you can enjoy what you want to do more and more without worrying about it. GOOD!
I love it. Thanks
So beautiful when you wear Japan 🇯🇵 people 😍😍😍🫶🫶🫶
Beautiful!
Gogeous! I'm stunned.
Ofc it is okay for tourists to wear kimono. It supports the tourism industry, helps tradition and culture to stay alive and makes both locals and guests happy.
Everybody in the world use, wear, do, listen to and/or watch things that originally come from a different part of the globe. It is called life and civilization.
Looking fantastic
Absolutely gorgeous 👏
You look very nice with this colorful kimono❤
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。
I’m coming back to this video. I did the kimono rental experience through the Air BnB link from this video. It was amazing, and I can recommend it enough. Bruno remembers Alina well, and he asked to pass along in the comments a huge thank you! 🙏🏻
Aw I’m so happy to hear you had a great time! Bruno and his Mom are really lovely people
Very Nice! Good effort to look as Japanese. Also a flower on head blossom more as Japanese. 👌
Really wonderful
Hi, i enjoyed this Video.
We are happy to see a foreign woman wearing Kimono. Especially western people are usually taller than us so they are outstanding and their blond hair is eye-catching.
In far old days, Kimono was casual clothes and if a foreigner came to Japan and lived, there was no clothes but Kimono, so it is obvious way for foreigners to wear Kimono.
We are also pleased of seeing a foreign woman enjoying Kimono, of course, we do not stare at her and look away as if we are not interested in her.
Nice dress Alin you're looking so beautiful Love you so much more ❤
Very cute in kimono😊 ❤
Tokyo is a beautyful city.
Beautiful✨
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.
Wow! Nice!
Nice design of clothes
So beautiful Alina you look same Japan 😊
excellent video
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.
Thank you!
Im not Japanese but I’m Vietnamese - Southeast Asian also.
Cant say for Japanese but base from my knowledge they have no problems with FOREIGN WEAR TRADITIONAL COSTUME, some do feel annoyed but it’s very rarely & small amounts percentage. Most 99% percentage ppl feel ok with it, some feel happy & even proudly about this.
Same in Vietnam, we like & proudly if anyone like our traditional dress so they can wear it as much as they want
But some Western wear the upper dress not lower pants & show nake for lower part. It disgusting & unrespect. I have no problems with being creative & sexy, but some ppl trying to hard to being sexy - even wear traditional costume. This is bullshit
I think all Asian ppl very welcome to foreigners or Western wear their homeland traditional dress.
Thai dress is beautiful as well ❤❤❤
So impressive
Far too much fixation on cultural appropriation., as long as its respectful, there is no harm. You look stunning in it especially with your choice of vibrant colours!
Ancient city, much history!#
Simply beautiful...
As a minority, its amazing how sensitive “follow white people, your words” is about other cultural clothing. I wish more people try other cultural clothing and just chill. It will be fun and the locals do appreciate your efforts. Cheers
Kimono really suits on you. 着物がよく似合います。 기모노가 잘 어울립니다
you ar so amazingly beautiful in Kimono. Also you are so nice in Kimono on the street of Kyoto..
Mitch
Hello Alina,
my thoughts at the end of the video: Too bad this is all of the kimono experience.
What a difference to the „Agent Alina“ coat 👍🏻 🙂
Best regards, Ralf
You look so pretty, you are clothed with strength and dignity and you laugh without fear of the future. You are super cool.
You look so lovely in Kimono dress. 😍😍🤩
WOW with kimono you are so beautyful, 😊
Cultural approptiation? Must have came from Southpark. Its the first I ever heard of it. Anyways, your japan tips are spot on. Especially dumping your trash into Lawson/convenient store. It really works!
Wow so pretty and beautiful
hi alina, you looked gorgous in the kimono..😊😊
Thank you so much!
God bls you alina.
Wow.... beautiful Alina in kimono. I like colour combination that you choose. Fabuolous...
Where the photo shoot ?
I think that because of the strong impact that anime and manga have had in the lives of many people around the world they have grown a strong admiration and appreciation for Japan that have made them overprotective of Japan. I have even read people from outside Japan say that if North Korea ever attacks Japan they will go and fight to protect Japan.
You are a wonderful woman with kimono
You look so beautiful in Japanese Kimono. Kind regards