ubiór-i-moda: Kimono

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The kimono (着物; Japanese pronunciation: [kʲi.mo.no], lit. 'thing to wear') is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. The kimono is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn left side wrapped over right, unless the wearer is deceased. The kimono is traditionally worn with a broad sash, called an obi, and is commonly worn with accessories such as zōri sandals and tabi socks. Kimonos have a set method of construction and are typically made from a long, narrow bolt of cloth known as a tanmono, though Western-style fabric bolts are also sometimes used. There are different types of kimono for men, women, and children, varying based on…

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A Translation of Ryojinhisho, a compendium of Japanese folk songs (Imayo) from the Heian period (794-1185)

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Lesson 6. The Heian Period (B): From Chinese Civilization to Japanese Civilization

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The Influence of Chinese Buddhism on Japanese Pottery in the Heian Period

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The Growth of Pure Land Buddhism in the Heian Period. This chapter first discusses how Pure Land Buddhism was introduced into the Japanese Tendai school by Ennin (794-864) and gradually became an important presence in the school. The chapter next takes up the volatile religious situation of the tenth century and discusses how Pure Land Buddhism became widely practiced, thanks to the activities of the charismatic miracle-working Kūya (903-972). The chapter closes with an account of Yoshishige no Yasutane (931-997), a noted literati and Pure Land devotee who created the Kangakue (Association for the Encouragement of Learning), one of the earliest associations that included the Pure Land nenbu…

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There are typically two types of clothing worn in Japan: traditional clothing known as Japanese clothing (和服, wafuku), including the national dress of Japan, the kimono, and Western clothing (洋服, yōfuku) which encompasses all else not recognised as either national dress or the dress of another country. Traditional Japanese fashion represents a long-standing history of traditional culture, encompassing colour palettes developed in the Heian period, silhouettes adopted from Tang dynasty clothing and cultural traditions, motifs taken from Japanese culture, nature and traditional literature, the use of types of silk for some clothing, and styles of wearing primarily fully-developed by the end o…

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The Heian period (平安時代, Heian jidai) is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. It followed the Nara period, beginning when the 50th emperor, Emperor Kammu, moved the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (modern Kyoto). Heian (平安) means 'peace' in Japanese. It is a period in Japanese history when the Chinese influences were in decline and the national culture matured. The Heian period is also considered the peak of the Japanese imperial court, noted for its art, especially poetry and literature. Two syllabaries unique to Japan, katakana and hiragana, emerged during this time. This gave rise to Japan's famous vernacular literature, with many of its texts written b…