Yukata
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Wed 2008/06/18 23:31
A place where you will see a load of Yukata being worn is at summer festivals. When I first visited Japan, I was surprised to see folks wearing Yukata on the trains which is perfectly normal here.
I didn't realize how cheap they were - this one is just 1,575 yen - could be an ideal gift for family, GF or your sexy/cute school teacher.
So a few things to talk about today. Have you tried on any Japanese garments before? I have a Samue which I've been wearing at home but will be wearing it out n about after seeing Max Watanabe out n about town in his.
Another thing I wanted to ask is what sort of traditional garments exist (if any) in your region, what occasion is it worn and do you own any?
The last thing I wanted to ask is the most crucial question of all - you have just come home bruised, battered, hungry and thirsty after battling 2 rabid baboons, 3 two trunked elephants, 9 giant red ants and 27 horned rabbits - your only weapon was one wet dog. What would you most want to be greeted with?
- GF/BF/Wife/Husband dressed as a maid (for example)
- GF/BF/Wife/Husband dressed as a miko
- GF/BF/Wife/Husband dressed in yukata
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While a miko and maid are nice, Yukata's easily beat them out. I've always found women to be the most attractive in them. This was funny because I was thinking for the past month or two now why you hadn't had an article about something like this. Great selection of pictures too.
(ID #216293) Posted on 2008/06/18 23:39
Pianist, Writer, Teacher
Sasaki Nozomi in a yukata is the correct answer! (4th pic after the article, on the right)
(ID #216295) Posted on 2008/06/18 23:44
Yukata's my choice. I've not been in any japanese outfits tho... those kiddies look so cute in em
(ID #216296) Posted on 2008/06/18 23:48
Illustrator & Designer
So is a yukata a less elaborate and casual version of a kimono? Before this article, if I saw these pics I would have said the girls were in kimonos and not yukata. No traditional garments in Australia that I know of, which isn't exactly a good thing because during the Miss Universe pagents, the Miss Australia is usually in a bikini because apparently we are famous for our life savers and beach culture! But I wouldn't call that "traditional" at all. I'd would choose maid because the uniform/costume involves panty hose/stockings while the other two options doesn't. Although both the miko and yukata have those cute little shoe socks... Why have a got one wet dog as a weapon?? *imagines swinging the one wet dog over my head while my gf/wife wonders if I'm just crude to animals*
(ID #216297) Posted on 2008/06/18 23:48
No matter how much i looked at the yukata , it seems that. It`s gonna be really hot wearing that
(ID #216303) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:05
I love yukata, but not all women looks cool with it
(ID #216316) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:16
Yeah, but you can say that about any article of clothing ever.
(ID #218759) Posted on 2008/06/21 22:00
Yukata is the winner, by far. Miko's are very elegant, but not one bit sexy. And maids give me the creeps, I must confess. Regarding Yukata's, two things though: 1. Regarding guys' Yukatas, I am quite envious of Japanese, actually: with a rather hairy chest, there is no way I would look cool on that garment. 2. Women's Yukatas are for some reason just fit for for Japanese chicks: it can make the dullest Japanese girl a true princess, while even the hottest western girl just looks out of the place with them (well, I've seen some exceptions, but so they are). One thing you do not mention is that Japanese girls wearing Yukata or Kimono also deck up with the strangest but rather cute-ish make-up and hair styles (one example, the 11th photo of the beauty licking the lolly-pop). I have seen several books about make-up and hair styling specific for Yukata and Kimono in the average Japanese book store several times.
(ID #216318) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:21
@elmimmo: mmm... I had the exact sentiments about the girl with the lollipop! ^^ chou kawaii desune!!!
(ID #216429) Posted on 2008/06/19 02:49
won't it be hot wearing it in the summer?
(ID #216319) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:22
CEO MIrai Inc
Its really thin.
(ID #216666) Posted on 2008/06/19 08:35
see through thin? haha that will be something special
(ID #217563) Posted on 2008/06/20 09:16
Student, Spiral Warrior
Hard choice of greeters, but I think after a battle like what Danny's described I'd like it to be the Miko... So she could pray for me and make arrangements for my funeral. x___x As for wafuku, I've got a few pieces, a yukata included. Truly the most comfortable clothing I've ever worn.
(ID #216325) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:29
not all girls look good in yukata
(ID #216326) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:30
Policy & Research Officer
I'd go with Miko. But then if I'm going home to my wife after a hard day of work ... I prefer to see her just wearing a piece of apron and nothing else. That would definitely perk me up.
(ID #216328) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:35
CEO MIrai Inc
Next article will be Hadaka ni Apron then.
(ID #216663) Posted on 2008/06/19 08:34
NSFW!
(ID #217213) Posted on 2008/06/19 22:55
Physical Therapist
Id go with the yukata! Hmmm taditional outfits...Back when my Dad was a Child the all famous Leatherpants where a must for young boys but today...I dont think there are any traditional outfits here in Germany.
(ID #216329) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:36
Physical Therapist
Oh yeah almost forgot...You mention the cheap Price of 1575 Yen for the Yukata in the Picture.Can you actually get a quality Yukata THAT cheap?I thought the cheap Yukatas at the Japanday were ripoff
(ID #216332) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:39
What no birthday suit option??? I refuse to vote in this poll! Ok, I voted for Yukata because it would be weird to get home and see my GF/wife using a maid/miko costume. And the dog with Yukata was awesome.
(ID #216334) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:40
Student and full-time otaku
Yukata, but only winning just from maid. Heck, it's all great, given the right girl in it. Example: Cutest in Yukata = Shinobu from Love Hina Sexiest as maid = Mitsuki from He is My master Cutest Miko = Machi-nee from Nagasarete Airantou
(ID #216346) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:55
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
My random closed-eyes clicking turned out to be Miko. Ah, well. I was hoping for maid. Yukata gives a more... I'm not sure, moe-some feel? But I always wondered how they could wear something long-sleeved during summer. It must be really great if you'd feel cool even if the weather was hot. I sure could use one now instead of wandering around the house in shorts :P
(ID #216349) Posted on 2008/06/19 00:57
Otaku-Lolikon-Student
I have yukata myself too~ I get a new yukata for every year's Bon Odori at my place, well so far I got 2.
(ID #216353) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:00
well! should i be doing all that fighting! i want to be greeted with Gatorade instead! :P
(ID #216356) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:03
student
I'd have to say Yukata on this one. Miko second. I'm not very fond of maids... That is one really cheap yukata... I always thought they were 10,000yen plus. Well wearing a yukata in summer would be quite hot, but that can't compare to wearing a full traditional kimono.
(ID #216358) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:05
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
eh? my comment disappeared after submitting, might be a bug? anyway about the yukata, where did you find one for 1575 yen? I remember the cheapest I could find in Japan was about 3000yen. LOL on the dog wearing a yukata. I have a Philippine Barong Tagalog which I would sometimes wear during formal occasions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barong_Tagalog finally, I remember my wife looked real hot in a yukata, so after the battle wielding the wet dog, I choose Yukata! ^^
(ID #216359) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:06
Out of the three I would have to take the girl in the maid uniform. Why? Because it is the most form flattering out of the three. I don't have a preference for maids what so ever, but if the activity is going to lead to joint health care might as well get the engine started right. Though if I had a choice of what I would rather see them wearing every day then I would say the Yukata. I like it since it has that traditional/casual look opposed to the Miko which has a traditional/elegant look and I don't need a housekeeper.
(ID #216363) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:14
I wonder what the girl in blue is looking at (10th photo from the bottom). Maybe she saw Danny doing some moves in his stormtrooper suit :p Anyway, I'll go with Yukata over Miko :)
(ID #216371) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:25
Nandeyane~
1. Miko 2. Yukata 3. Maid That's the order.
(ID #216374) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:26
Yukata... They wear nothing underneath right? Picture 24 is electrifying~
(ID #216390) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:43
Yukata! Don't like the maid and mikko looks. Prefer normal, natural women/girls. ^^
(ID #216395) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:50
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
Where is the "all of the above" answer? Regardless, Maid <<<<<Miko</=Yukata So summer has finally arrived I guess...
(ID #216400) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:56
Bon Odori 07? that fan was very familiar... If for me I prefer Yukata..
(ID #216409) Posted on 2008/06/19 02:08
Traditional outfits eh.. For Malay males, we have what's called "Baju Melayu"(baju = shirt, melayu = malay). Usually people can be seen wearing this everywhere during Eid Mubarak, but also can be seen during our routine prayers at mosque and home, especially on Friday. "Baju Melayu" also become one of school uniform in majority of schools here;usually Malay male elementary to high schoolers here need to wear it every Friday For Malay women, the most dominant traditional outfits is "Baju Kurung". This is the outfits most of Malay women wears everyday; during work, school etc
(ID #216419) Posted on 2008/06/19 02:28
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
Yukatas are nice, i always wanted one but i wait untill i find one with a design i really like too. ^^ Some on the pics are really sweet, but it's hard to find something good on sales somehow. >.<
(ID #216426) Posted on 2008/06/19 02:43
website/graphic designer
They're all so cute~ 11th down http://www.dannychoo.com/blogimg/yukata_2008210.jpg is that Horikita Maki from HanaKimi? She looks so sweet! As for having my spouse greet me (no, I'm not married, but I wouldn't live with a bf so that leaves a husband), well, I can't imagine a guy in either a mike or maid outfit, lol!
(ID #216431) Posted on 2008/06/19 02:53
website/graphic designer
Though... in my case, I'd probably be better off as a maid, straight outfits don't flatter my weird shape (like most south american girls I has a 'shapely' behind xD;;)
(ID #216442) Posted on 2008/06/19 03:02
CEO MIrai Inc
Sure is - shes a cutie.
(ID #216662) Posted on 2008/06/19 08:33
After all that exercise of playing with weird animals, i'd prefer being greeted by my gf in a yukata. regarding the second question, there are lots of traditional dresses in india. It being culturally diverse with a lot of religions, each religion having their own traditional dress. Common traditional dresses that women wear daily to work or at home are sarees for women and dhoti or lungi (a type of long towel wrapped around the legs) accompanied with a vest or a hand towel for men. Muslim men wear a sort of kurta pyjama. Hindu men too wear a type of kurta pyjama with lot of embroidery during important ocassions like weddings and cultural festivals. Some links with info but many of them lack images :( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_dress http://www.a-ztours.com/indiaweddings.htm - The dude on the horse who's getting married is wearing a kurta pyjama. http://www.dholdrummers.com - Drummers in traditional punjab dresses. http://www.geos.iitb.ac.in/~ersa/images/traditionalday05/23.jpg - The most number of traditional dresses in a photo. Guy standing first from right is wearing traditional south indian dress called lungi or dhoti. exhaustive post but i hope people find it interesting. ;)
(ID #216440) Posted on 2008/06/19 03:01
CEO MIrai Inc
Thanks for the load of info - interesting stuff ^o^
(ID #216661) Posted on 2008/06/19 08:33
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
so a yukata is something like a kimono. . .right? anyways if i had a gf i would love to see her in one of those XD
(ID #216447) Posted on 2008/06/19 03:07
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
Yukata's are just... nice arn't they? I really want a Yukata.... but do you know how much fuss it is getting one long enuff for a 6 foot gal??!!!
(ID #216452) Posted on 2008/06/19 03:16
Extremely Poor College Student
definately yukata.after seeing that a guy can pull the waist strap off and make the girl twirl it seems kinda fun and cool and danny i cant seem to be able to post comments while using firefox.i just started usng it since 3 came out
(ID #216453) Posted on 2008/06/19 03:16
オタク all day long
Maid for me! I'm a big fan of Maid XD I saw a japanese girl wearing a Yukata in the sky train in my region before. It's kinda weird to see something like that for me but I think it's really normal to her.
(ID #216455) Posted on 2008/06/19 03:17
Girls are really cute in their yukata's. Well from what I know and see, there is no traditional garment here in the states, but i would be wrong.
(ID #216466) Posted on 2008/06/19 03:43
Game Designer & 2D Artist
Danny, can you tell us where to buy Yukata from Japan for overseas guys like us? Besides eBay
(ID #216474) Posted on 2008/06/19 03:53
CEO MIrai Inc
Sorry - have no idea ^^;
(ID #216657) Posted on 2008/06/19 08:31
おたくと大学生。
that dog is great.
(ID #216478) Posted on 2008/06/19 03:57
IT specialist
my instict tells me "undress it" everytime i see a cute girl wearing a yukata! :) Is that normal?
(ID #216481) Posted on 2008/06/19 04:01
CEO MIrai Inc
perfectly ^^;
(ID #216656) Posted on 2008/06/19 08:31
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I have a couple yukatas in storage lol I love it! Maybe I'll post an old picture of me in disguise I mean in yukata on DC, went to a Singapore based japanese (very small scale) festival lol
(ID #216490) Posted on 2008/06/19 04:20
間、間でガッキーを入れるのは卑怯です！めっさ萌えますやん♪(*ノωノ) イヤン
(ID #216491) Posted on 2008/06/19 04:21
Student, Goddess of the Blue Star
yakata are so elegent for being casual wear... kids also look really kawaii in them! ^^
(ID #216503) Posted on 2008/06/19 04:48
Student, Goddess of the Blue Star
the dog is really cute in the yukata too! oh, srry 4 2nd post tho.
(ID #216504) Posted on 2008/06/19 04:50
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
I think it's something very peaceful and relaxed to see. If you're in the situation you are describing, there would be anything better than that. I would love to have my GF wear them (if I had one ^^)
(ID #216516) Posted on 2008/06/19 05:04
Unemployed Digital Production Artist
Nice pics. Here is a picture I took of a cutie at Kiyomizu last year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/victor_lee/513130467/in/set-72157600315114191/
(ID #216518) Posted on 2008/06/19 05:05
~Undine~
Yukata or miko? Such a tough choice after seeing those images of cute young ladies in a yukata... mhhh, how about one cute young lady in a yukata and another cute young lady in a miko outfit that both welcome me? d^^b
(ID #216519) Posted on 2008/06/19 05:05
Panimono (Registered on 2008/05/25 07:11)
Yukata~!:3 i wish i had a prettier one....>_>
(ID #216545) Posted on 2008/06/19 05:43
Yukata. I really don't want my gf/wife be dressed as a maid, and a miko is something meant only for shrines whichs allows them to be a special outfit.
(ID #216549) Posted on 2008/06/19 05:53
Physical Therapy student
wow they're all beautiful...and those kids are zomg so cute ^^
(ID #216558) Posted on 2008/06/19 06:14
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
Hard question......I really don't know... As I know, Canada doesn't have much traditional clothes. I only see traditional clothing from other cultures. I would like to try a Samue. When I get to Japan, maybe someone can help pick one out. I would like to get one if it's that cheap.
(ID #216560) Posted on 2008/06/19 06:18
this picture is my fav http://www.flickr.com/photos/g2slp/1007698835/sizes/o/ also this one http://www.flickr.com/photos/g2slp/190249869/sizes/o/
(ID #216563) Posted on 2008/06/19 06:24
ColdFusion Developer
I've worn a yukata during an onsen trip before. It was pretty comfortable but not exactly practical when you want to carry valuables like keys or a wallet with you.
(ID #216605) Posted on 2008/06/19 07:23
Software Engineer
BIG Fan of the Yukata .... looking forward to seeing many hotties in them at Hanabi parties this year!
(ID #216614) Posted on 2008/06/19 07:39
Software Engineer
And i shall look forward to the pictures on your website ^^
(ID #216897) Posted on 2008/06/19 13:24
Hotdog Repairman
Oh, me like Yukata for sure. It would be like unwrapping a big bow present that always has a nice gift inside. No real traditional garment here, but as we are traditionally known as oil & gas cow town. So you could wear a cowboy hat (or clothes) in my city & nobody would look at you different.
(ID #216616) Posted on 2008/06/19 07:44
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
haha! it's not really just a big bow by the way :P
(ID #216621) Posted on 2008/06/19 07:57
hobo
WOW, looks like a big oragami bow :) and i would go for gf wearing a moko. they look nicer :) http://bj0rn.animeblogger.net/wallpaper/underneath%20your%20miko.jpg is that image appropriate ? lol
(ID #216630) Posted on 2008/06/19 08:14
hobo
miko sorry dont hit me :(
(ID #216631) Posted on 2008/06/19 08:14
i have never wore any japanese traditional garments before and i dont own one. Do have traditional garments selling in my area, those china collar and chinese knots for button with orient print in silk. dont own also. Yukata is a winner for me too.
(ID #216655) Posted on 2008/06/19 08:30
Miko. As for traditional dress, I used to wear a haori when I was a kid. We'd get dressed up and pull floats during the Tanabata Festival...^_^
(ID #216688) Posted on 2008/06/19 08:51
Scientist, unemployed.
I wonder how many of those pictures are the start of a porn set? Or is that just me being a dirty old man? To answer the question, I honestly don't know. No real traditional outfits here in the US. For the record, I have worn traditional Japanese clothing (I studied iaido for five years, we did some demos in traditional dress. Plus the hakama and gi top to practice in.)
(ID #216693) Posted on 2008/06/19 09:07
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Those girls sure look cute in their yukatas! I've never worn Japanese tradiotional clothing and would love to try... Singapore's multi-racial so there's alot of traditional costumes from different races... As for the poll, I pick yukata!
(ID #216696) Posted on 2008/06/19 09:15
don't really like yukata... They are great but I prefer cheong-sam (Chinese dress)
(ID #216704) Posted on 2008/06/19 09:25
Student Engineer
Would love to wear one of these (or the male equivalent). There is a tailor up in northern New York that will custom tailor Yukata and Kimonos. I think I will hit them up and purchase one as a celebration for getting a job!
(ID #216709) Posted on 2008/06/19 09:27
Was there a name for the male version? Or is it still called a Yukata?
(ID #216712) Posted on 2008/06/19 09:31
CEO MIrai Inc
Its also called Yukata.
(ID #216746) Posted on 2008/06/19 10:12
in the small town i live in, up north in scotland, the scottish kilt is worn as a everyday thing here but by mostly old men, its a terrible sight when the winds kick in though lol but yeah i much prefer the miko clothing over the rest
(ID #216749) Posted on 2008/06/19 10:16
In Vietnam there is this traditional costume called the "Ao dai" - or "Long Dress". It is compulsory for female students to wear it to school every day.
(ID #216783) Posted on 2008/06/19 10:57
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Voting would become interesting if a choice for Sukumizu was added. ;) Anyways, love them Yukatas. Kimonos for summer, right?
(ID #216786) Posted on 2008/06/19 10:59
aaah! Yukata i'd really like to wear 1 if not i'd just buy 1 & keep it as a souvenir from Japan
(ID #216820) Posted on 2008/06/19 11:47
I'm conflicted between maid and yukata...
(ID #216882) Posted on 2008/06/19 13:04
Hey danny ... grown man hardly wear the yukata on their own right? unless they are with girls.. thats what i see from the pictures ... Is it really like this is japan?
(ID #216886) Posted on 2008/06/19 13:07
Hey danny ... grown man hardly wear the yukata on their own right? unless they are with girls.. thats what i see from the pictures ... Is it really like this is japan?
(ID #216887) Posted on 2008/06/19 13:07
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
i don't know what others have seen, but I have seen men out and about wearing yukata without a woman.
(ID #216910) Posted on 2008/06/19 13:49
i just went for the Tokasan Festival( celebrating the starting of summer, first fri to sunday of june) and i hardly see males wearing yukatats unelss they are accompained by females. but the sheer amount of girls yukatas suprised me.
(ID #218553) Posted on 2008/06/21 14:17
will wear it when I visit Japan someday! ;_;
(ID #216915) Posted on 2008/06/19 13:55
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
I do like maids, but nothing makes me feel summer is here then seeing woman in yukata. My wife looks so beautiful when she is wearing one. I can't wait for us to return to Japan and see here wear one more often. Well, this is the America so sometimes one can see lots of different type of ethnic dress. Me, I'm not strong in any of my ethnic background so I don't wear anything. Yes, I do have a couple of Yukata, Samue and Jinbei and I do often wear since my wife life to see me do so. For those of you who don't know. Jinbei is like Samue, but it has knee length shorts rather than pants. Jinbei is something you would almost always wear at home only.
(ID #216918) Posted on 2008/06/19 14:01
Overpaid Computer Nerd
The Traditional Garb of Texas. Jorts, A NASCAR T-shirt, and Cowboy boots.
(ID #216932) Posted on 2008/06/19 14:17
what are "jorts"?
(ID #216963) Posted on 2008/06/19 15:03
Overpaid Computer Nerd
Jean Shorts
(ID #217252) Posted on 2008/06/20 00:16
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
I really, really wish i could see more Yukata's in todays fashion around here in L.A.
(ID #216967) Posted on 2008/06/19 15:08
Lol at the Dog.
(ID #216979) Posted on 2008/06/19 15:30
hmmm, after all that fighting I think I might prefer my GF to be dressed as a nurse. You don't want to mess with horned rabbits and rabid baboons. ^^
(ID #216987) Posted on 2008/06/19 15:44
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
yukatas for the win!
(ID #217022) Posted on 2008/06/19 16:58
Yukatas! The kiddies look so cute!
(ID #217026) Posted on 2008/06/19 17:11
student, vexillologist
I like the yukata; I even tried one on for myself. I personally like it, but it was too big for me. And for 20 bucks, I will definitely enjoy it. I'll would pay someone too to dress my girlfriend in a yukata.
(ID #217059) Posted on 2008/06/19 17:58
Little girls in Yukata! *drools*
(ID #217060) Posted on 2008/06/19 17:58
Yuri eroge artist. Well, sort of.
I'll stay loyal to my meidos! >:D
(ID #217068) Posted on 2008/06/19 18:06
Those girls look real cute in the yukata. I LoL'd at the girl riding a bike in one, something i would do ^^;
(ID #217104) Posted on 2008/06/19 19:21
Web monkey, coffee addicted cerberus, Chef Vader
wow... i should get my female friends some of them yukatas next time i go to Japan. didn't think they'd be that affordable. Girlfriend in yukata after a bitch of a day... oh ho ho... a T2 artwork suddenly comes to mind...
(ID #217170) Posted on 2008/06/19 21:13
I got one for a friend as a birthday gift... She says it's the best one she's ever received to date... though i conveniently omit the fact it cost only about SGD30.. which is probably 5% of what i spen on otaku-related material.
(ID #217214) Posted on 2008/06/19 22:58
My #1 choice is yukatta. I'm glad to hear it's so cheap, I always thought they were expensive like kimono. After fighting all the animals a nurse outfit with first aid bag might be handy as well. For traditional clothes in our region: we have them but they are only worn in some small villages or for folk dances.
(ID #217248) Posted on 2008/06/20 00:11
Answers for Danny's questions: - Never tried one.... - Hmm... since Indonesia has a large culture variations, there are a huge amount of traditional clothes :D can't mention them. The most oommon for the citizens maybe the religious clothes that are worn on the respective religion's celebration day. Since most of Indonesians are Islam / muslim, so the most common are muslim clothing but I don't know what it is called on English ^^; I do own them. - Hahaha, for me the clothing won't matter as long as the person who greets me is the one I loved :D but if I need to choose one, then I'll go for yukata ^^
(ID #217291) Posted on 2008/06/20 01:06
I really like the 4th (big) picture of the two cuties posing in their yukatas. Very cute. I wish I were with them... ::sigh::
(ID #217297) Posted on 2008/06/20 01:15
hmm, they're really that cheap? this might be of consideration as a gift for someone special..... Anyways, will drop by Japan one more time while im on my way back to US from China, it will be an overnight stay so it's pretty nice as a flight-change vacation, since I can get a temp. shore pass to leave the airport. I wonder if I should buy one.....
(ID #217331) Posted on 2008/06/20 02:04
I wondered about that while I was over there.. couldn't work out if it was a religion thing or just a fashion thing.. and with my lack of Japanese I never got round to asking anyone... the look is good though..
(ID #217340) Posted on 2008/06/20 02:13
DCX001-Prototype
Ah, spotted a photo taken on Malaysia Bon Odori 2007. Gonna visit it next month.
(ID #217420) Posted on 2008/06/20 04:28
Yukata's are really nice! I have my own, and it's really neat to wear it when it's hot.
(ID #217503) Posted on 2008/06/20 07:23
Student // Collector // Gaijin
I'd get one of these but then I'd just look like a weeaboo...
(ID #217537) Posted on 2008/06/20 08:55
I wonder what the weiner dog would look like dressed as a maid, or a miko.
(ID #217748) Posted on 2008/06/20 13:09
None of them! How can you forget about the schoolgirl uniform Danny?
(ID #217795) Posted on 2008/06/20 14:46
I really like Maids but If i was to spend a day with a girl in the choice of the 3, I would have to choose the Yukata. It feels appropriate for Japan and is very moe. I will have to admit the Miko would be very nice if we were to visit temples as well as it reminds me of Rei Hino.
(ID #218155) Posted on 2008/06/21 01:25
I've seen girls in yukatas at Bon Odori fest and usually it's a summer wear on hot days. One thing I find annoying is that some otakus here cosplay as maids or goths at the festival even when organizers remind that it's disrespectful for the dead as Bon Odori is something like a festival for the dead.
(ID #218304) Posted on 2008/06/21 05:47
There is nothing hotter than a beautiful girl in a Yukata!
(ID #218341) Posted on 2008/06/21 07:49
I second that!!
(ID #218448) Posted on 2008/06/21 10:59
That is way too difficult of a question! Miko? Maid? Miko? Maid? MIKO? MAID? *head explodes*
(ID #218470) Posted on 2008/06/21 11:27
Yukata looks perfectly normal to be wearing out and about, whereas maid and miko doesn't fit a proper home ( assuming u dun live in a maid cafe, or a mansion filled with maids , or a shrine) so yukata would be normal , and them not wearing anything beneath is just another added bonus... should u have to energy to continue.
(ID #218556) Posted on 2008/06/21 14:20
Wow... Those women look stunning. I don't normally let my jaw drop when I stare at women, but this is an exception (It's not like they'll find out anyway ^^).
(ID #218737) Posted on 2008/06/21 21:27
I know this will sound rather crazy, but would wearing one be considered homosexual for a straight guy? Because I think it'll be fun to wear one for fun. Like in a fun cosplay event.
(ID #218760) Posted on 2008/06/21 22:01
Engineer first, On-taku second.
Not necessarily. There are lots of men's yukatas that are less bright and colourful compared to the ladies ones. From what I remember, the most popular styles are usually dark blue/olive green/tan/brown with bamboo/dragonflies/symmetrical patterns. Its very vague, but googling "Mens Yukata" in images returns a few examples. But I suppose if you want to wear a super colourful one, it should be fine too!
(ID #219394) Posted on 2008/06/22 23:16
lol!!.... yukata = yays! BUT yukata+takies/sneakers= NO NO NO!!!!
(ID #218812) Posted on 2008/06/21 23:39
.NET/Web Developer
Although Yukatas are cute I would still prefer seeing a miko because I just find it way cuter in a more simple way. Never knew that Yukatas are that cheap. I should really get my gf one of these. ^^ She loves to wear these kimonos.
(ID #219597) Posted on 2008/06/23 04:18
I like the dog in yukata most.
(ID #220046) Posted on 2008/06/23 20:15
Lol i seen that as well, lol its pretty cute.
(ID #221594) Posted on 2008/06/25 17:54
Girls looks cute in Yukata lol
(ID #222311) Posted on 2008/06/26 13:01
Chemical Engineer
Wonderful. It still surprised me, that japanese people put down all the stress and fast life to dress yukatas and enjoy summer matsuri! Sometime, someday, i will go to Japan and dress again a yukata (first time was in my country, Venezuela, for an manganime festival).
(ID #225309) Posted on 2008/06/29 21:22
sweet looking yukatas,i especially love the obis...they DON'T look good on men!...DON'T
(ID #245856) Posted on 2008/07/24 09:12
thank you, dannychoo, for sharing these photos!
(ID #248703) Posted on 2008/07/27 12:34
yukata for sure, very attrative
(ID #287785) Posted on 2008/09/02 13:45
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
I want a yukata!^o^ And would therefore prefer greeting and being greeted in yukata at the same time ^_^v kyaaaa~! <3
(ID #299274) Posted on 2008/09/13 00:47
Hmm...I might have the urge to see a girl in a maid outfit from time to time, but yukatas are more....consistently attractive. As for traditional outfits where I live...well you see people at festivals around here dress up in the traditional clothing of their ancestry (which means there are alot of people dressed up east-asian outfits here). Well I don't think there is a "traditional" outfit for the area itself. Actually, I've worn a traditional German outfit mit Lederhosen...one kid at the school called me a nazi and I ended up having to leave the school.
(ID #324487) Posted on 2008/10/06 11:38
Another Otaku Shoujo
yukata has really lovely colors <3 want to buy one >_<
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