Can you do a quick tutorial on all kinds of pre-tied obis for beginners?

This was handy for character design tbh

Does the erishin go into the outside or into inner part of the nagajuban?

Videos that address the very practical aspects of wearing a kimono are always welcome. Thanks!

I like to learn ikebana, do you have a video clip ?

Hi! You look prettier without make-up! I think you don’t need it.😊👍🙂

Thank you for making this video! I really appreciate how clearly you demonstrated that the 'kimono sleeve' is created with a straight line, which was confusing to me when others used a shoulder angle. However, I did notice that you included slits under the armpits. If I'm not mistaken, isn't this detail more commonly found in women's kimono? Are there other key differences between men's and women's kimono? Additionally, does this same pattern work for making a men's haori as well? Vielen Dank 🙏

Nah this is so cute and really interesting how much styling can change someone's overall look!

You make it look very easy and you simplified it very well. Thank you. I was so stressed about wearing an obi all by myself whenever I had a tea lesson. 😢 Now I can wear my kimono and go to tea lesson without any stress 😂

So I have a question that I know most likely will never be answered but is there a hole in the collar? Because I swear I’ve seen collars with a hole in the space between the bigger piece and the smaller piece… especially because there are collar stiffeners so where would they go?

my idea of what geisha is many would consider to be out of reach --- something like the versace and prada of japan--- you can't find it anywhere online. i have to make it up myself

I agree, it's unfortunate that men's kimono are much more boring than women's kimono. I mean, just have a look at 14:10, that's the equivalent of Western morning dress. That said, you don't have to be that boring and there's enough colors/patterns around to make the ensemble more interesting.

Io purtroppo ho un'imbottitura naturale sul petto 😢 ...e vorrei non averla, perché anche se imbottisco il punto vita sotto l'obi, risulto sempre un strano fisico a clessidra, ma ciccione 😔 brutto da vedere

Please show us how to tie a 'fluffy' obi!

For someone who has been interested in all things Japanese for 25-30 years, somehow I've missed the kimono... So with that said, I don't know a lot, and if what I'm about to say is common knowledge, I apologize... You answered my first thought, what about wool kimonos, so I'm skipping that, but what about knitted garments, are those a thing? Since I live in northern Sweden, winters get really cold, and I live in knitted wool garments! As for the under layers, I was thinking that quilted underskirts would be a great thing to keep warm! Also, for a modern touch - there are fleece lined tights and leggings, I figure they would work great underneath it all! A quilted wool kimono on top of it all, does that exist? I actually can imagine making something like that for my own wardrobe! ^_^ Now I'm having a look at the rest of your videos, I just found you, and I already like you! ^_^

Japanese people used to had that. In there heads to go outside and winter time😊

wer, ar, yuo?! 😊😅😢🎉❤

So many wonderful colors and patterns!

I really appreciate the nuanced and varied perspectives presented here. I don't know much of anything about kimono, I just found this chanel while searching for content about European traditional dressing styles. I'm really enjoying learning about it! The way we dress across the world is fascinating, and the issue of respect and context is so important.

Now i think wearing a saree is much easier than this..

Una cosa che non ho mai capito é.. cosa indossano a volte i bambini che vedo in foto, una specie di grembiule o giacca sopra il kimono... non so come si chiama e se la possono usare anche gli adulti 😥

I've watching your videos since January! Being in Brazil, we dont have any kimono shops and such, so I love your sewing tutorials!! ❤❤ I just got my 2nd kimono yesterday and I'm sewing my first hanjuban, himos and datejime. Next is a obimakura! I'm super excited and very thankful for your channel. I love to sew and I'm glad i can use these skills on a hobby ❤❤❤

I feel like layering and fiber choice is so overlooked these days!

I was wondering if you had any good sources for adding awase to a kimono

I'm in love with Japanese culture and traditions! I was a samurai in past life 😁

Hi Billy Matsunaga, you have an implacable taste and in every video I've watched the color/pattern combinations that you create are such an inspiration!!! However, I'm desperate for an advise FROM ANY OF YOU LOVELY PEOPLE - I both few kimono's and they smell soooo bad. I thought a simple dry cleaning would do the trick but it didn't. I even risked washing one of them in the washing machine as a last measure but now the whole house smells like... glue?! not really sure...!! So, yes, if you could be so kindly and provide some advise I would be forever grateful!!

I love badsnacks 😌💞

Danke für die schöne Anleitung. Ich habe mir schon gleich ein Täschchen genäht. Was hat man denn als Verschluss genutzt, bevor es die Magnetverschlüsse gab? Viele Grüße aus Germany 🙂

Old school old Europeans medieval DONT DO IT.😂🎉😅

I want to ask a related question, and hope no one minds! I am half Japanese and half German, and at 174cm, quite tall. I have always loved kitsune, and learned the basics from my Japanese aunt, who also kindly made several kimono for me that actually fit me❤ ( that was in the 90s, now it is much easier to get longer ones). However, I have an issue with obi. I have several beautiful vintage fukuro obi that I love, inherited from my grandmother. But because I am not only tall but have a long body and broad shoulders, my obi always looks a bit sad and small and lost.. My aunt always said there's nothing to be done except to let the obiage stick out a bit more than usual, but that looks odd because I am also slim and flatchested.... I have experimented with folding my obi not quite in half and using extra padding to make it wider but that does not work with obi patterned with patterns specifically for front and back of otaiko. I might have to live with it, but I thought maybe the brilliant Billy Matsunaga or someone else here might have a novel suggestion or trick? Only recently discovered this channel and enjoy it so much!!!❤

I'm just a beginner but your videos are really inspiring me to go on

Literally no clue how to mark the collar at all

Hi Billy can you visit Barcelona 🔴🔵 viva barca please

Hi Billy, I love your video and all the details that you dedicated to make this video. Could you please share the name of the linen- cotton producer? Thank you so so much.

Found a proper geta &zori cost me a headache or two. I found a nice geta in a second hand store in my city and restored them twice! But zori is almost imposible to found in 25cm. With 24 or 24,5 I had problems for daily wear. I khow that zori needs to be smaler than your foot, but IT´s too painful for me. A friend of me traveled to Kyoto last yeard a bougth a geta for me, but sadly was a tourist ones, with heel and not in my size!. Pleaseeee found a website with nice zori in english♥ Thank you♥

Hi Billy, wanted to ask you if you know of any upcycled kimono shops in Japan or outside Japan? (shops that use kimono fabric to make modern and wearable skirt or dresses...) I found this amazing modern kimono skirt in Chicago Kyoto in July during my trip, but didn't have time to do more shopping. Would love to hear from you 🤗🙏

Going to Japan for the first time in a month, really want to rent a kimono but was really worried about this part so Thank you so much for this video xD

Can you wear the Datemaki directly on your skin? Or is that for the simple cotton chest binding that you mentioned? Also any tips to find videos on the latter? Is there a specific name for it?

Im REALLY struggling with the Ohashori, and it’s definitely because I’m not placing the uwamae correctly

Billy, you are so awesome 🥰Thank you very much for all the Kimono youtubes you made, I just love it ❤

😂 Thank you for the tip, sensei Billy!!!!

I'm flying to japan in march 2025 and would like to buy a kimono. Wich is beast also new. Are there any stores in tokyo that you would recommend?

Hi Billy, can a kimono be dry cleaned? Thank you for all of your helpful videos!

I heard recently that I have ancestors from Japan on my mother’s side of the family this is interesting stuff and have seen a family crest on a katana and on a kimono

Thank you very much Billy ! I've just bought a kimono with a fukuro obi, and I was looking for a method to tie the obi. Your videos are really helpful !

Ive had so many questions about this kind of stuff - im european and i have no relations in eastern asia. But i am very interested in many different east asian traditions, including clothing. But i was never sure if it would be okay for me to wear these, naturally doing so properly and not as some costume. But seeing the way you do it, makes me feel encouraged

I believe it's okay to wear a kimono for Halloween as long as it's done with respect and an appreciation for the art and culture behind it. I wore a light pink silk kimono, paired with a beautifully arranged obi and accessories, and received so many kind compliments. My friends and I were all captivated by the elegance and artistic beauty of the kimono, making it a delightful part of our Halloween celebration. I love sharing this beautiful aspect of culture with others in a respectful way.

The pleated susoyoke I never heard of before and I love it!

Just watched you on the Japan show on KZbin. Enjoyed very much. I love to wear a kimono dress. Thinking of buying one from Japan to wear here in Florida. I am not Japanese. I am Spanish. Thanks. ❤Zaida