The kimono is the traditional native clothing of Japan. There are many different types of kimono. For women the most gorgeous and well-known one is the furisode. It is worn only by unmarried women, is very expensive, and is worn on special occasions like graduations, weddings, etc. The yukata is a summer kimono for both men and women of any age. It is again becoming fashionable among young people in Japan today and is much more popular than it was a decade ago. There are many other types of kimono depending on the occasion, season (different material), color (marital status, occupational clothing, etc.), etc. For example a Miko or shrine maiden always wears a kimono that is white above the waist and red below.
