In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

On the first day of my first trip to Japan, I hit my head on a doorway walking towards a talking toilet. This particular ...

Women are subjected to sexist dress codes - requiring high heels and make up, or banning glasses - in workplaces around the globe. In Japan, a requirement in workplaces that women not wear glasses ...