Hi Hi sisters .... it's the 'Coming of age' day again - celebration of Japanese women turning age 20. Major preparation goes into what the young lady is going to wear today - the furisode (long sleeves kimono), the hair, kazari (accessories). These brightly-colored and beautifully-designed ensemble can easily run into 7-figures in yen, so you can imagine the importance of this occasion to the family :) Since I was introduced to kimono last year, I am particularly interested in watching how everything is co-ordinated and presented. This is what hubby took at Meiji Jingu where the young women go for their ceremonies :
See they are look like princesses - Snow White :)
These young ladies are like celebrities today, everyone from family to tourists to amateur photographers love to take pictures of them @@
Hubby of course would not miss this important Japanese tradition :)
Hehe, you notice the kimono bag is too pretty and small to hold all the makeup. Most Japanese women carry a second bag (usually eco bag) to carry the rest :)
Did I mention that Tokyo has so many beautiful and elegant women walking around everywhere? Sometimes even a woman like me (well, you can see other women too) can't help admiring them :)
Hehe, another angle @@ 
Hubby of course would not miss this important Japanese tradition :)
Hehe, you notice the kimono bag is too pretty and small to hold all the makeup. Most Japanese women carry a second bag (usually eco bag) to carry the rest :)
Did I mention that Tokyo has so many beautiful and elegant women walking around everywhere? Sometimes even a woman like me (well, you can see other women too) can't help admiring them :)
Hehe, another angle @@ 
Ha, there is a kawaii girl!
one more! 
Imagine, how can you not be happy wearing something so pretty? Hope you enjoy :)
one more! Imagine, how can you not be happy wearing something so pretty? Hope you enjoy :) 
4 comments:
Hi Jim, how are you?,
I love to say hello and know that you're okay ... actually hear is a beautiful tradition, as are the clothing and accessories ( "Kimono and Kasari?), a pride in using them, actually seem taken from a fairy princess.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful celebration.
Cecy fondly Mexico.
Dear Lady,
Thanks again for sharing this beautiful traditional ceremony, this is the second time for you, right?
I will be admiring like you and other ladies when I see all these beautiful girls in beautiful kimonos. You are one lucky lady dear.
love,
Y.
Hi cecy,
yes, that's what it is - fairy princess :) thanks for bringing it up!
love .. jaime
Hi Yee,
hehe actually, this is the 3rd time for us as we arrived in Tokyo on Jan 1. as i mentioned, this time i can appreciate what is involved much more :)
please take care!
love .... jaime
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