Power hour 60 Traditional Japanese Clothing by Justin Moy

There are different kimono styles for women and men. Women's kimonos and obis often have colors and patterns. Flowers are a popular pattern for women's kimonos and obis. Their obis are usually tied in complex knots. Men's kimonos and obis are often dark colors. Many men's kimonos are black. Men's obis are usually tied in simple knots. There are also other robes that look like kimono. They are called yukata. This means bathing clothes" in Japanese. People used to wear them at home usually after taking a bath. Today, some people wear them at Japanese-style hotels. Some people wear them at festivals too. Like kimonos, an obi is tied around yukata. Japanese people used to wear kimonos and yukata every day. Now, people usually wear these robes only during special times.