Living in Japan 🇯🇵 | Wearing a Kimono in ASAKUSA 🗼 How to rent a kimono in Japan

[@khalilahd.]

I love your vlogs! I’m currently learning Japanese with the hopes of visiting Japan one day and videos like these truly motivate me to keep going so thank you ❤

[@kimdaovlog]

I hope you can visit soon!

[@nely26]

Me too!

[@sfapop]

Already putting Yae on my new Japan trip list! One of the best recommendations I’ve followed from you from my previous/first trip solo to Japan ❤ They were very kind, grateful they styled my princess hair, I’m definitely bringing my family and friends.🎉

[@kimdaovlog]

They are amazing! Yae is so passionate about providing good service to everyone ❤️

[@missbornlucky6676]

those kimonos are soooo pretty!

[@KariHaruka]

Hina looked absolutely (even more) adorable during the photoshoot!!

[@natsumigii]

I am glad to see Yae is still open! I went there back in 2019 with my family because of one of your videos. They are truly the best in Tokyo! All of the staff was so kind, they have great costumer service and they spoke in both Japanese with those of us that understood the language and English with my family members that didn't. I am hoping I can go back soon and visit Yae once again! 🧡

[@kokonattu_5572]

最近の着物は派手でかわいらしいものが増えてきていていいですよね！ 都会でよく着物を着ている観光客の人を見かけます。

[@yoshihisaikehara2209]

Thank you for all your support kim❤You are so lovely and help our community 🎉so thanks!!

[@SarahSinclair]

This video made me so nostalgic for my last trip! My friends and I went to Yae bc of your recommendation and we all had the best time! 🧡 Thanks for recommending them! Take my parents next time - hopefully next year :D The pictures are all so gorgeous, and honestly, Hina should be a full-time model! She's such a good girl! 🧡

[@kimdaovlog]

I’m so glad you went! They are so amazing!

[@noeinroad7294]

Really loving these videos. Especially the fact that you don't do alot of voiceovers. It let's me focus more on what you're filming and makes these videos especially relaxing. Gives everything a more laid back feel (even though I know you still have to put a lot of work into both filming and editing). You guys looked amazing in your photos!

[@mpower6004]

Once again Kim Dao is called upon to show us the way as we prepare our post pandemic visit to Japan .

[@sandamaliiresha1624]

How much rent ?

[@kurofune.uragabay]

Congrats on the photos, they look incredible 🎐

[@AstorReinhardt]

Hina looked so freaking adorable in her outfit!! And you guys looked amazing in the pictures. So cute!

[@kimdaovlog]

Thank you!

[@karenng9793]

Sooo sweeet! The dog kimonos for Hina, all the accessories was the cutest! thanks for this beautifup video

[@izzadoraa3892]

I went to Yae earlier this year for sakura season thanks to your recommendation from one of your older videos and it was absolutely the best kimono rental experience I’ve had. Can’t wait to go back!

[@kimdaovlog]

They are the best! ❤️

[@jackiebeans2689]

Amazing day!! You all looked so good!! Hina is a wonderful dog. You can tell she loves you and you’ve trained her so well!!💕😺😺😺

[@RohitPrajapati-oc5ux]

I love Japanese culture and i Learn from you thanks a lot for such nice content. God bless you to keep uploading and stay healthy.

[@justmelala1230]

I love this! Hina is just so adorable 💖

[@kimdaovlog]

She is 😭

[@Lifeisnow1234]

My mom is joining me for the first 2 weeks of my three month trip to Japan this spring, I’m tempted now to go to Yae’s with her!! Thank you Kim ☺️

[@kimdaovlog]

That would be lovely!

[@sunshinecindy570]

You all looked so beautiful! I definitely want to do that when we visit. Saved this to my Japan bucket list! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️.

[@shinigamid3ss]

I love this! Will definitely try to do this when I go to Japan❤️❤️

[@guygadbois3010]

Hina is great with strangers! I grew up around a lot of neighborhood dogs and always thought you could tell something about the owners by how well their dog acted around new people. And Kim shows you how to do it right, pet people! Put your pet in a cute outfit, get some pretty pictures, then get them out of the clothes. If dogs were meant to wear clothes 24/7 they'd be born with credit cards attached. Cheers!

[@kimdaovlog]

Hina loves everyone! Hina doesn’t mind clothes but I know she’s much more comfortable without it, so once photos are done they come off haha

[@hitomichan7]

The more i cant wait to go back to japan

[@pinkucomp]

awww ur family photos were sooo cute! and hina was gorgeous🥺💕 i live in shibuya and love to visit asakusa! its the best💕

[@IshikawaLuv]

I actually went here with my husband because you recommended it before. we took lovely photos with the photographer too. Random ppl were taking photos of me as well 😅 we have our favorite photo blown up hanging up on our wall in our house ☺️very nice vlog 😊

[@kimdaovlog]

I’m so glad!! They are the best!

[@michelleintokyo]

かわいい!! I am so jealous of your great vlogs…and I love shibaken!!!

[@kimdaovlog]

I love Shibas too 😭

[@diellepike]

Thank you girl! I will go there and tell her I got a recommendation from you. I want to do a photo shoot but didn’t know where to go.

[@kimdaovlog]

Highly recommend Yae! I always have a great time there

[@hitomitomtom]

Hina is so photogenic. ☺️ What a good girl!

[@lux2852]

Enjoyed this episode so much 🙏

[@reysukma8180]

Wow! Hina is very popular there! 🤩

[@kimdaovlog]

Haha she was!!

[@jiggybugz9802]

Hina is definitely a pro! ❤

[@kimdaovlog]

She is 😭

[@neena18]

Oh my gosh the main star of your youtube channel is actually Hina now lol but she's so adorable !!!! And such a good doggie. You raised her so well Kim!

[@kimdaovlog]

She’s such a good dog 😭

[@nely26]

All 3 of you looked beautiful!

[@roisinohagan1711]

Such lovely costumes, and Hina too! You got a great sunny day too...tfs!

[@BLACKBELTSIMON]

OMG Hina was amazing. Such a great model. I think she is getting popular in Asakusa.

[@kimdaovlog]

Haha she loved the attention

[@hegaukatze1599]

So pretty 👘

[@nightshadegiggle]

Very nice kimono, we have some places over here that has kimono.

[@bluerockhorsemanship796]

I LOVE your videos, I swear I look forward to them like crazy 😉🤙

[@celcius_87]

Cool vlog!

[@pfteve]

Went to yae per Sophie's recommendation. Really good service. One of the girls told me I was tall, instant brownie points.

[@武田光稀]

めっちゃ綺麗

[@pointofvirgie]

I would love to try this for my whole fam. Thanks for the reco!

[@itsjayyie]

Hey Kim, been supporting your channel ever since your Liz Lisa days in Perth! And met you at k-con Sydney too! I realised I have unexpected travel plans to Asia in June next year (might as well go Japan too) right? Would love to see some videos with suggestions of where to visit each month/season in Japan? Something like “Places in Japan to visit in summer” with suggestions of provinces, any festivals that are happening, any special food in the area we should try etc. Would love videos like these every season? 😊

[@QuincyKGrace]

Hey girl! One, those pictures looked amazing, 10/10. Two, I don’t know if it’s a set thing in your editing software but if possible, could you make the location names in the corner of the screen a bit bigger? Or if not, list them in your description? It’s hard for me to read such small words 😅 and since I visit Tokyo semi regularly I’m really trying to pay attention! Good luck on all your boring adult things (even though they’re done by now haha)

[@ahyeonjo9428]

Oh it's so pretty!!❤️❤️ If I go there I want to wear blue kimono 💙with goldfish patterns on it!>< I really like your videos!!

[@Joooods472]

Hina’s Yukata is gorgeous!! We’re going to Japan on Friday (28/10) and thinking about what I can buy for my dog during the trip. (It’s our first time going away without him, he’s a covid puppy 🥺🥺) I’ll definitely check out the this store in Asakusa and Green Dog Tokyo Midtown (saw this is one of your other vlogs) but was wondering if you have any other pet store/pet souvenir recommendations?

[@kimdaovlog]

Pet paradise is good but pricey 😭 dog dept is another good one!

[@Joooods472]

@@kimdaovlog From one dog mum to another - thank you!!

[@lifewithstaph]

I hope to go to Yae soon! I booked her back in March of 2020, but we had to cancel because we cancelled our trip due to COVID. 😢 But we’re planning to go next year!

[@DespiadaNamira]

Do they do also a light make-up or you did it by yourself? Very beautiful! ^.^

[@octaviad3997]

I have some kimonos already . That are old and used online . They r beautiful . Even got these nice obi belt tools that help it sit right 😂

[@lisajiang4612]

Hina is so cute. It wants me to travel to Japan and have kimono (but I'm nervous if it will not fit me since I'm chubby)

[@kimdaovlog]

They definitely will! ❤️ they have lots of different sizes

[@ruebenwilson6325]

You seem happier in Japan.🙂

[@Gemmchan]

I tried once wearing a princess costume from historical drama in TOEI Kyoto Studio Park. Full costume with kimono, wig, make up and accessories. I have been to Asakusa a lot of times but I didn't try to wear kimono there maybe because I was conscious with my round face and walking around w/ a lot of people. 😅

[@Keisha_Kay32]

I just booked with Yae!!!!!

[@spaced4rlin546]

Oh fun! Cant wait to watch!!

[@kimdaovlog]

❤️

[@lilylin1130]

Love u Kim! Got a 92 for the exam I took recently! 🤣

[@kimdaovlog]

That’s so good! Congratulations!

[@srrfounder1]

Happy Friday, Kim! ☺️👘🏮

[@kimdaovlog]

Happy Friday ❤️

[@brian0703]

Very beautiful in a kimono.. 😲😍

[@risakoiscoolwithm]

Ooooh I might try this store👘 I wonder why I haven't thought about taking my dog to Asakusa lol

[@kimdaovlog]

I highly recommend it! Hina got so much attention in Asakusa and loved it!

[@risakoiscoolwithm]

@@kimdaovlog I'm glad you and Hina had fun!

[@felzebub1762]

Thanks Kim, we are actually planning to spend a day in Asakusa and this is perfect for us. I'm a little bit worried if it is okay to walk in kimono/furisode without any festival or special ocassion happening in the area, thanks!

[@kimdaovlog]

Yes! A lot of people are doing it so it’s fine!

[@macaroonjack8041]

何の問題もありません。楽しんで下さい！

[@tranquilbakergentletraveller]

Great video Kim! You, hubby and Hina were beaming in your outfits. It was a joy to watch. How much does the whole experience cost (per person) in AUD?

[@kimdaovlog]

It depends on the package you choose, they’re all on the site!

[@mortalkaiban]

Did you try out their makeup services as well? I'm curious as to whether I should try it when I go later this month with my husband. Or if I should just do it myself...

[@nowgaku]

美男、美女and adorable Hina!!

[@michellelim3571]

This video has been so helpful and we booked a session with Yae for kimono hire and photography. Can I ask what time roughly is the photography session? I was worried that later in the day it would be busy/packed as our photography session was for lunch time. Thank you.

[@octaviad3997]

Jelly I just want my own little house and wear a kimono or yukata. 🎉just chill

[@andromeda2782]

Hey Kimdao, Does the kimono rental store also do makeup?. Including a more traditional makeup style?. Please let me know. Thanks

[@1978Dazz]

What is the difference between a men’s kimono, yakuta and hakama?

[@mayonishi]

Hi, Kim! How long did it take for you both to get ready?

[@lifewithstaph]

I cannot wait to go to that doggy store!!

[@Nella_roxy14]

❤❤

[@oregonduc]

My Japan vacation ended and now I'm in withdrawals because my sleep schedule is on Japan time LOL. I was lucky that my mom's friend asked what dinner course I wanted and I ordered a Kobe pre-fix course and she said to order it since it was our last night in Japan. The last time I had real Kobe beef was in 1987 so that was special.

[@melaniejaneprocter5529]

You all looked amazing 💖💙💙🐶🥰XXXX

[@-LaLa-631]

I’m going to Japan in January and rent a kimono. Is it ok with the weather? Or is it too cold? Thank you amazing videos!

[@1brendarubi]

How long do you recommend the photographer for. I saw they have 30, 60 and 90 minutes available

[@missresearchershalini4913]

Which lens you use for vlogging with camera?

[@aussieangelchick]

Do they do little girls kimonos and hair too? … we’re heading over in March and my 7yr old daughter really wants to do this as a Mummy/Daughter experience

[@kimdaovlog]

Yea they do! 🥰

[@raivisbane6764]

Not gonna lie I want to travel with my dog to Japan but unlike Australia and Japan where you can enter with your dog without quarantining I would have to. But I definitely want to find that shop with the kimonos for dogs and get one for mine when I visit

[@kimdaovlog]

Ah yeah :( we are so lucky we didn’t have to quarantine and the process was easy from Australia. If she had to quarantine I wouldn’t have moved to Japan

[@laureline2296]

Maybe I've read it wrong but all animals even from the designated areas have to do a 12 hours quarantine, but yes normally if you made all the papers it should not be more

[@raivisbane6764]

I believe it’s longer for pets coming from places where certain viruses reside like rabies and such. Japan doesn’t have some of these and would like to keep it that way. Thus why if say from Canada to Japan it’s a few weeks in quarantine for the dog I might be wrong but I’m sure that’s what I read.

[@kimdaovlog]

Hina didn’t do 12 hours. It says that but she was actually out in around 30mins. Canada is not considered a designated region unfortunately so the process is the same for the US

[@laureline2296]

Oh okay that is really great for Hina, but shoot I didnt know I'm in Canada also and I didnt know it can be several days even if all the vaccins and stuff were done before, I am planning to live in Japan one day and to bring my cats but I really dont want them to do more than 12 hours quarantine

[@pinkucomp]

but do u speak japanese to other people in japan or english?💕

[@monmon3681k]

I will make sure to rent a yukata🥰🥰 I didn't last time and i regretted it. Mh boyfriend didn't want to try. Didn't want to wear it alone 🤣

[@spoonymccheese333]

I love it! Do they have plus size kimonos?

[@kimdaovlog]

Yes!

[@spoonymccheese333]

@@kimdaovlog thanks so much!

[@cmt1838]

Hello can we walk in or do we need to book in advance? 🙂

[@ahripark2593]

Hi Kim do they accept credit card?

[@MK-nd1om]

Thank you, Kim!! Hena’s little kimono was so cute! What are your thoughts on non-Asian foreigners doing this experience? I always get a little nervous that it’s not appropriate but I would love to do it. I just don’t want to offend.

[@NSJS95]

Is it possible to rent a kimono if im plus size?

[@gaygarcia3331]

Is there a Kimono rental Yae in Kyoto?

[@wallace29803]

Do you speak Japanese fluently?

[@kimdaovlog]

I can speak Japanese but I wouldn’t say fluent

[@aarontheabc]

❤👏

[@carolinaelizalde89]

is it weird for foreigners to wear a kimono or to rent a kimono ? because I would like to do so without disrespecting the culture 🥺😳

[@supercarsXposed]

what a long day.... make sure to blog you're first taco bell back in japan lol.

[@sergeykomarov2203]

I have a double impression of the kimono. On the one hand, I understand that this is a work of art, but since these clothes are too voluminous, they are more suitable for older women and for those who are not sure of their figure. On our beloved Kim, I would like to see something more tight, emphasizing her figure. ;)

[@rabbitman7861]

I will not waste my money travelling to Japan. I would rather travel somewhere else such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong etc.. Also, I would rather eat South East Asian foods than Japanese foods.

[@kimdaovlog]

No one is forcing you to travel to Japan lol. You do you.

[@1brendarubi]

How long do you recommend the photographer for. I saw they have 30, 60 and 90 minutes available

[@sara_seki]

💖💖💖