At our main store in Ginza, we recently welcomed visitors from overseas who told us they were looking for a yukata.
After trying on a men’s yukata, they felt it was not quite what they had imagined. They then asked if we had something shorter.
Next, we showed them a haori jacket, but it seemed they were actually looking for something that could be worn closed in the front and more casually.
At that point, we introduced jinbei and samue.
As soon as they saw them, they immediately understood that this was the style they had been looking for.
They then visited our Ginza 1-Chome store, where we offer a wider selection of casual Japanese menswear, and purchased several jinbei and samue.
This experience reminded us that many international visitors search for words such as “yukata” or “kimono,” but what they are actually looking for is comfortable Japanese clothing that is easy to wear without a belt or special dressing techniques.
At Otoko no Kimono Takemoto, we operate two stores in Ginza.
Our main store specializes in traditional men’s kimono, while our Ginza 1-Chome store offers a wider range of casual Japanese menswear including yukata, haori, jinbei, and samue.
If you are visiting Tokyo and would like to experience Japanese menswear, we would be happy to help you find the style that suits you best.
If you are traveling in Japan, you may come across a traditional Japanese outfit called a samue.
A samue is a comfortable two-piece garment originally worn by Zen Buddhist monks while performing daily work around temples. Today, it is widely enjoyed by many people as casual wear, loungewear, and traditional Japanese clothing.
A samue usually consists of a wrap-style jacket and matching pants. It is designed to be practical, comfortable, and easy to move in.
Unlike formal kimono, a samue does not require an obi (belt) and can be worn much like modern clothing. Many Japanese inns, temples, and traditional accommodations use samue because of its comfort and simplicity.
Today, samue is popular not only among Japanese people but also among international visitors looking for authentic Japanese clothing that is easy to wear.
At Otoko no Kimono Takemoto Ginza 1-chome, we carry men’s samue as well as yukata, kimono, and jinbei.
If you are interested in traditional Japanese men’s fashion, feel free to visit our store in Ginza, Tokyo.