Tokamachi is the most populated area to get the amount of snow that it does (even with the marked decrease in the last few decades, still more than 3 meters of snow is very common!). Over the centuries the people who have settled in this area have adopted their lifestyle to the practically immobilizing winters. Making the most of the abundant time at home, Tokamachi residents have devoted their lives to the slow and precise art of kimono creation. Every step of the strict and slow process is done here. Fabric. The silken kimonos that are produced in Tokamachi often sell for a price of a small car. The base … Continue reading Exploring Tokamachi: Kimono