Do Japanese people today still wear geta with Kimono?

Of course, yes! Simply speaking, zori are formal sandals, while geta are casual. But whether it's zori or geta, they have one big feature in common—they keep your feet nice and cool in hot summer weather. read more

Of course, yes! Simply speaking, zori are formal sandals, while geta are casual. But whether it’s zori or geta, they have one big feature in common—they keep your feet nice and cool in hot summer weather. read more

Kimono are as common in Japan today as wedding dresses, tuxedos, and other formalwear in America—that is to say, not common everyday wear, but still serving an important function in specific scenarios, and average people will have a need for them several times throughout their lives. read more

Wedding guests may wear kimono to both western and Shinto style weddings. The parents of the bride or groom may wear a formal black or dark colored kimono. Young unmarried women may wear brightly colored furisode. Older guests typically wear darker, solid-color kimono. read more