5.Kimono

Kimono is a word composed of the words ki and mono which means whole clothing. However, after accepting the Western Culture, nowadays kimono means Japan's traditional clothing.
In the past, kimono was not distinguised for men and women. But in Edo age, women's kimonos were more fancy. Women's kimonos changed in more various forms and became fancier. Men had to wear kimonos as a status and show their class about form, dyeing and so on. A modern kimono's basic form is long sleeves and long clothes that are tied by an Obi. The knot toward the back is important to a Women's kimono. Kimonos have changed as years go by, and it is considered a beautiful and an eleglant piece of clothing. Modern kimonos are identified and are worn in ceremonies or occassions like how Koreans wear Hanbok. Therefore, there are many kind of clothes, shapes, colors, and methods to wear following the time, place and purpose.