How to Put on a Nagajuban

[@TealCheetah]

Elastic was such a great invention.

[@pyipyi2947]

Happy to see

[@robbinlynnspencer-buchtel6896]

You are a lifesaver or should I say sanity saver. My daughter got her 1st Kimono for her 22nd birthday, but I never realized she needed a Nagajuban as well. Now to watch your other videos & tackle the diys for everything. Arigatou gozaimasu

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Robbin Lynn Spencer-Buchtel thank you so much! I wish you 2 so much Kimino fun ❤️❤️

[@deacube]

Omg I never thought of pinning the koshihimo to the nagajuban! This is such a game changer!!!!

[@Traeonna]

It is always interesting to see how different each kimono school teach things. I have seen so many ways to put on nagajuban and each has their own pros and cons. A wonderful video that is super helpful for beginners (as well as some of us that are looking to improve our techniques)!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Traeonna definitely. I find it very interesting, too. please note that the videos on my channel aren’t showing the way of dressing of a certain kimono school. I have certificates from different organizations, so I’m mixing them up. Haha!

[@zaidalookhoff3253]

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

[@Littlebeth5657]

This was super helpful! I had no idea how you wore this. Would be helpful to have more info about what goes under the nagajuban. It is really hard to find the right sort of kimono bra in the UK or a cotton shirt

[@TealCheetah]

If you don't have one yet, a video about all your kimono undergarments would be fantastic!

[@Kolenchii]

thank you! i'm currently making a Kimono based costume. so i'm rewatching your videos. to help me with the kimono structures. 😊

[@CaliGirlCrafter]

Very informative! The last one is my favorite, blue hydrangeas second ❤

[@tyronedehay4948]

Are you going to make a video on making men's and women's nagajuban? Outside of the measurements, how are they different from making a kimono?

[@rosierouge7154]

So helpful! Thank you, u just received my nagajuban and I am excited to try it on with my kimono!

[@IceButterflyXIII]

This is nice. The mystery garment that is always seen, but never really mentioned. Is the Nagajuban made the same way as a kimono or are there differences? Your next video should be about the Nagajuban and how to make one.

[@averygeorge4192]

In my experience, don't use the clipy belt (the name escapes me) with Ro, as if it pulls on the open weave of ro it can make holes, sometimes you can massage it out but not always.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Avery George oh, really? I don’t have any of those problems. My ro juban is in perfect condition. I usually don’t recommend any items that could hurt silk. I wonder what happened to your juban?

[@averygeorge4192]

@@BillyMatsunaga It was the first time I wore a full ro set and I just dressed how I normally did (I just use the clipy belt and not a date-jime for the naga-juban) and after a full day of walking around Kyoto, I get back to my hotel and start taking everything off, I get to the juban and I discover small holes from the plastic teeth of the belt. To be honest, I did freak out at first becuse it was brand new (to me, got it at a second hand shop) but I was able to massage most of it out. This is only my experience though and never heard of it happening to anyone else.

[@KimonoFashion]

OMG! Your technique is so clean and perfect. My way to put the nagajuban on it so messy. Also I have problems with the wide of my hips, every juban is far too small. I added a piece of fabric to widen it, but when I wear it, it make it more complicated and messier. Do have some tips to manage different body types? And, if you are interested in, I want to know your teacher's and your opinion in collar shapes for formality and age. I only follow my aesthetics, skills and mood... I love your videos, not only I learn a lot, but also are very pleasant to watch.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Kimono Fashion that’s because I’m a licensed kimono teacher. Have to show it to my students, eh? 😂 I’ve never had troubles with the nagajuban and wider hips, because you close it on your waist. A big bust can be a big problem. I recommend wearing a corset without any other padding. The collar should be even more V-neck the older you get. Formal kimono shows 3cm of the haneri. Casual kimono only 1cm. Formal kimono should show more back collar. But I prefer wearing all kimono like formal kimono so I do the same for all 🙈 and thank you so much for your kind words ❤️

[@lilya789000]

Thank you so much for this video !!! Also i wonder how to choose a juban (types & measurement).... and how to sew a juban ... this could be ideas for next video :)

[@usafchii3]

I am new to your channel and I greatly appreciate all the tutorials. I just wanted to say the obi used in the video was absolutely stunning 😍. Are you living in Japan and if so where do you recommend shopping for kimono/yukata?

[@touko6611]

I've never seen a more beautiful Nagajuban than this! Is this a silk? Also all your wardrobe is wonderful and posh. Good to see.

[@melanialupu]

Of course for the video you have to cover up, but is anything else worn normally underneath the nagajuban? Is it just on top of bare skin? What about for colder weather? Any additional undergarments then? Thank you so much! I just recently discovered your videos and listening to you speak is just so wonderful!

[@swagmasternim2807]

there's one/two piece of clothes called Juban (usually made of sweat-soaking material such as cotton to prevent frequent washing of the nagajuban and kimono which usually made of silk/polyester blend). The last time I went to Japan in winter and tried kimono on, it's already warm enough (at least for 3 degree Celsius) due to how many layer is in a kimono. I did put an extra layer of low-back thermal underwear before the Juban in case I couldn't hold it. The rental place added a fur shawl to cover my neck and gave me a heating pad for my hand. I traveled for 9 hours in a kimono, zori, & tabi (without extra socks) and it's durable.

[@anfeltyz]

Super helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks!

[@sam_m_ar_al]

I love the video. Thank you, I was looking for a video like that because im trying to know more about the kimono. I really like you content. Please keeping doing it

[@amirah3202]

Hi! Your video is very helpful! But I have a question, I noticed your nagajuban is very colourful, and I would have definitely mistaken it for a yukata. Can I know how to tell the difference between a yukata and a really colourful juban, especially when thrifting? If I were to mistakenly wear a really colourful juban as a yukata, would others be able to tell? Thank you so much 💖

[@Maalork]

I'm not an author of this channel, so I'm sorry for answering here, but I just wanted to help somehow... There is the main difference between yukata and nagajuban: with the same width of the sleeves yukata will be MUCH longer, it's hem will be surely laying on the floor when you put it on. Nagajuban will end above your ankles. A second difference will be fabric: yukata's fabric will be a cotton, and it'll be thicker, than fabric of a nagajuban. A third difference will be with flaps: yukata have additional long pieces of cloth (rectangles with a pointed top, like a boxcutter in shape) attached to the flaps on the both sides to make them wider than back side. On the nagajuban, there will be no such things or they will be very thin, not more than 5 cm.

[@siby913]

Thanks for the video👍😊!! I did not know this way!!👏👏😊

[@BillyMatsunaga]

abdoulay siby thanks for watching 😊

[@vashintheflesh9574]

What is the little orange thing that helps u make your collar look good called I would love to know the name of it so I can buy one

[@Chinxel]

Yay! now I can have a kimono!

[@HelenaHaruko]

I noticed that you wear a T-shirt over your padding. Is this something that you normally do or only for the video to be more covered up?

[@rajendersingh5352]

How to make that elastic belt

[@anaj503]

I need to make one of those little things for my Nagajuban! Thank you for the tip 🙇🏻‍♀️ By the way, do you prefer one piece Nagajuban, or two piece ? I’ve always worn a two piece Nagajuban, but I got a couple of one piece recently. Thanks again! Love your videos ❤️

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Ana J it’s less preferring... but I own one-piece-nagajuban only. Just because you can buy them cheaper than 2-piece-undergarments 🙈 but I’m also working on a 2-piece-Juban recently. Thanks for watching!!! ❤️

[@phamkimanh9608]

thanks you this video so helpful.

[@lavenderoarfish68]

Me before watching video: wow I actually bought a kimono now all I have to do is learn how to put it on and buy those geta and tabi! Me after watching: oh, wait so there’s more stuff that I have to buy? P.S. do you know where I can get all the other stuff needed for a kimono (other that the actual kimono) like the belt and undergarment (Wich is the hadajabi? Please correct any mistakes I make) I’m kinda new to this stuff

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Mostly every kimono online store sells this. You just have to looks for it. (Btw, my favorite seller is Shinei 😉)

[@luxstellaelunae]

Help, I've got a new nagajuban but it's collar isn't open and I can't put in my erishin! I don't want to use the only haneri I've got because the color doesn't fit well. I'd like to use my juban as it is, how can I?

[@kbeilz8246]

Hope this isn't a silly question, but I was wondering what did Japanese people throughout history wear underneath the Nagajuban? Japanese women didn't have something like a bra or a corset, did they?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Karen Beilharz hey! This is not a silly question at all. In history “juban” was the undergarment that was worn under all the layers. But it didn’t show up like today. (There are written sources from 719 that juban existed.) at that time juban looked like what we today call a “Han juban” which means it’s just covering the upper body. the long juban (nagajuban) came up during the Edo period and was worn by women for “haregi” (formal kimono). That is what I know so far. But I’ve noticed I need to do more research on what kind of fabric it was actually made of and how far juban was worn throughout the different social classes. But still, I hope this was a little enlightening 😊 when speaking about corsets it bras: when you have worn a kimono before I’m sure you noticed that the obi already is pretty supportive 😉 in history obi were worn lower and they weren’t supportive in any way. That’s for sure.

[@kbeilz8246]

Thank you,@@BillyMatsunaga! That was very helpful!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

@@kbeilz8246 Anytime! :)

[@xristinarose2409]

I was searching for this, very helpful! What fabric do you recommend for a nagajuban? Because I assume silk is hard to wash?

[@sweeper442]

I know this is a year later lol, but if you’re still interested, since silk is the most common fabric (aside from polyester) you can just steam it with a steamer! But polyester is easier to take care of.

[@sweeper442]

She does say in another video that getting the silk wet (should there be droplets) is an issue on kimono, but for something that won’t be seen for the most part and has a light color (so no bleeding) it should be fine. Hope this helps!

[@xristinarose2409]

@@sweeper442 oh i see, thank you 😊

[@Sarah54474]

How can you put the korin belt on the nagajuban ? Each time I pu it, it struggles me and the collar become too "short". And it's not pleasant even for less than an hour

[@keithvirgin5280]

Where were you two years ago when I started kitsuke?! This is so helpful! Is the elastic belt the same as a korin belt?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Aaaah! Thank you!!! This is a big compliment for me!!! (Btw 2 years ago I was still thinking about having a KZbin channel, but I didn't take any actions...) Yes, I believe they are generally called korin belt (my school doesn't call them like that).

[@vashintheflesh9574]

@@BillyMatsunaga hey what is the little thing you to make your collar look good called I’m trying to find one for me to buy

[@RaiLen0]

Omg thank you so much Billy.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Oh, I'm happy you like the video!! Thanks for your comment!!! 💕

[@Sam1569-h4c]

パイナップル柄の腰紐、可愛い😍 何度も質問すみません💦 デコルテやウエストの補正って、市販のものを使われていますか？ 私は市販のタオル地の補正具を使っているのですが、補正具のところが暑くて痒くなってしまいます。特にウエスト。 でも補正をしないと胸元やウエスト周りが綺麗にならなくて。 熊本も夏はかなり暑くなると思うのですが、もし夏でも快適な補正具などあれば、紹介していただきたいですー！

[@BillyMatsunaga]

やくたいやき いいえいいえ！たくさん聞いていただいて、嬉しいですよーーー！！！私は自分で作った補正着を使っています。（それも、DIYの動画を作ろうと思っています）先日私のインスタでも「着物で困ること」について聞きましたが、やはり「暑い」は多くの日本人が答えました。夏になると、私は逆に汗を吸収してくれる補正着が好きなのです。他には夏にほとんど浴衣にしていたり、ポリエステルを避けて出来るだけ麻や絽の正絹を着たりします。あまり参考にならないと思いますが… 今年の夏はたくさんの「涼しくしてみる実験」をしようと思います！！笑

[@Sam1569-h4c]

なるほど。自作されたものだったんですね。DIYの動画も楽しみにしてます😊 暑さ対策のアドバイスもありがとうございます！麻の着物はまだ着たことがなかったので、この夏試してみようと思います。「涼しくしてみる実験」の結果も、また動画にして下さーい😆

[@BillyMatsunaga]

麻は結構涼しいので、ぜひお試しください😄

[@24carrotgold8]

How many layers? Just nagajuban and kimono for viewing before cremation? Or more undergarments?

[@angelinagarciacorona2087]

I have a question, i live in America but im really interested in getting a real kimono but cannot find all the pieces i need online, where can i find what i need or how can i make said items

[@carinahack3515]

Hallo, ich liebe deinen Style. Ich möchte mir selber Kimono s für den Alltag nähen. Ich bin 169cm groß. Hab ich das richtig verstanden das der Kimono dann 170cm oder länger sein sollte? Und wie sollte die länge des Nagajuban sein? Gibt es in der Ärmellänge eine Norm? Das der Nagajuban gut in den Kimono Ärmel passt? Liebe Grüße Carina

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Carina Hack hihi! Danke für dein liebes Kommentar. Der Kimono sollte genauso groß wie du sein, also 169cm. 170cm gehen dann natürlich auch. Die Nagajuban ist in der Regel deine Körpergröße-30cm. Frage ist, ob du die Senkrechte Ärmellänge (sodetake) oder vertikale Ärmellänge (yuki) meinst? Erstere sind in der Regel 52cm (nagajuban ist dann -0,5cm). Deine Yuki musst du selbst messen (mehr Infos dazu hier: kumakimonokoi.wordpress.com/2015/12/17/tenth-lesson-how-to-measure-yourself/) und die Nakajuban ist dann wieder selbe Länge-0,5cm. Viel Erfolg beim Nähen ❤️ ich sitze grad an 2 Videos zu dem Thema, die ich hoffentlich bald fertig hab 🙈

[@carinahack3515]

@@BillyMatsunaga vielen lieben Dank für deine schnelle und ausführliche Antwort. Ich meinte tatsächlich die sodetake aber hatte es vergessen bei zu schreiben. Ich werde mein bestes geben beim nähen. Habe heute ein "Obijime" geknüpft (werde das als Obijime benutzen, ist aber eigentlich getundelt). Hab aber gemerkt das ich dafür noch glattere Fäden besorgen muss. Meinst du man kann einen Hanhaba Obi auch gestückelt nähen? Er hätte dann 2 senkrechte Nähte auf die 4m Länge. Könnte das beim binden stören? Freue mich sehr auf deine Videos. 💗🌸 Liebe Grüße

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Bei hanhaba ist es schwer zu sagen, ob die Nähte stören oder nicht, weil es so viele verschiedene Bindearten gibt. Sprich: du musst dann evtl ein wenig tricksen, wenn es dich stört. Ich Nähe meine Hanhaba auch oft zusammen, aber dann so, dass man es nicht sieht. Du hast da also kreative Freiheit 😉 Bin ja auf dein Outfit sehr gespannt. Wenn du evtl Instagram hast, würde ich mich mega freuen, wenn du mit Fotos schickst 😍

[@carinahack3515]

@@BillyMatsunaga ah okay danke. Dann werden ich es mal versuchen. Habe auch instagram und folge dir da auch natürlich. 😁 bin nur noch unschlüssig mit den Farben und Muster. 😅 aber ich denke da wächst man in seinen Stil nach und nach rein. 🌸 danke für deine Antwort.z

[@zabo3600]

@@BillyMatsunaga WARTE WAS DU KANNST DEUTSCH?! OHA ICH BIN GRAD SPRACHLOS

[@adalimh1556]

Hello, I had a question if you would have a tip, I got from my boyfriend last year 4 really beautiful kimonos he brought over from his trip to Japan, I would like to get a nagajuban so I can wear these kimonos as 3 out of them are made of silk and I really want to protect them. But when I searched for Nagajubans online, they seem to be ridiculously expensive considering some of them are made out of “costume fabric” as they state on the websites. I wanted to sow one myself but I can’t find any suitable patterns for it. Do you sow it the same way as a yukata or is the pattern different? Or if anyone would be able to direct me to an available sewing pattern online, I’d be really grateful ❤

[@wsadhu]

how about male juban?

[@amorfranco8467]

what would happen if you wear a kimono without this?

[@EspressosWork]

I never thought I would compliment someone's underwear.. but your maroon Nagajuban is beautiful.

[@sam_m_ar_al]

😘😘😘

[@andygarcia3599]

oh I thought nagajuban was coming from "nagai"= long....but then this isn´t the long kimono that some kabuki actors wear? that grops compltetely to the ground?

[@mayoooketchup]

Hi Matsunaga sensei, Your video was very helpful, thank you very much! I just tried your technique (with the date jime pined on) and the result is stunning. This trick feels like I just have discorvered a hidden ancient technique. ୧[〳 ՞ ᗜ ՞ 〵]୨ I do have a question for you. I own a nagajuban, a furisode kimono and a tomesode kimono (both vintage). How should I wash them? Should I do it by hand? Thank you very much for your time! c( ⁰ 〰 ⁰ )੭ Lau ~

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Hi! Sorry for the late reply! But I'm really happy my small trick helped. Anyway: Don't wash your kimono!! Especially when they're silk!!

[@mayoooketchup]

@@BillyMatsunaga Thank you for your answers * ^ * I was so enthusiastic about the kimono that I asked several questions. I won't wash my nagajuban then!

[@lorirodriguez1525]

Billy Matsunaga I would like to meet you in person so you can teach me how to put a Komodo on me please come to Springfield Mo USA please come to Springfield Mo