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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHEVERNY : THE KING'S ROOM, WHICH WAS RESERVED FOR DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. ABOVE, A SO-CALLED "ITALIAN-STYLE" COFFERED CEILING, WHICH REPRESENTS THE MYTHOLOGICAL HISTORY OF PERSEUS AND ANDROMEDA. ON THE PANELING, 30 SCENES OF THE THWARTED LOVE OF THEAGENE AND CHARICLEE. ALL AROUND, A COLLECTION OF TAPESTRIES ILLUSTRATE THE JOURNEY OF ULYSSES, HERO OF THE ODYSSEY. THE CANOPY BED IS COVERED WITH 16TH CENTURY PERSIAN EMBROIDERY. IT SERVED TO HENRY IV DURING A PASSAGE IN THE OLD CASTLE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231210) -- BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows an ice rink in a public square of the Italian Style Area in Tianjin, north China, Dec. 9, 2023. The ice rink in downtown Tianjin's Italian-Style Area opened to the public Saturday, as a way to boost local winter tourism industry. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-ICE RINK-TOURISM (CN)

(231209) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People skate at an ice rink in a public square of the Italian Style Area in Tianjin, north China, Dec. 9, 2023. The ice rink in downtown Tianjin's Italian-Style Area opened to the public Saturday, as a way to boost local winter tourism industry. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-ICE RINK-TOURISM (CN)

(231209) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People have fun at an ice rink in a public square of the Italian Style Area in Tianjin, north China, Dec. 9, 2023. The ice rink in downtown Tianjin's Italian-Style Area opened to the public Saturday, as a way to boost local winter tourism industry. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-ICE RINK-TOURISM (CN)

(231209) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People have fun at an ice rink in a public square of the Italian Style Area in Tianjin, north China, Dec. 9, 2023. The ice rink in downtown Tianjin's Italian-Style Area opened to the public Saturday, as a way to boost local winter tourism industry. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-ICE RINK-TOURISM (CN)

(231209) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People have fun at an ice rink in a public square of the Italian Style Area in Tianjin, north China, Dec. 9, 2023. The ice rink in downtown Tianjin's Italian-Style Area opened to the public Saturday, as a way to boost local winter tourism industry. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-ICE RINK-TOURISM (CN)

(231209) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member puts skates in place at an ice rink in a public square of the Italian Style Area in Tianjin, north China, Dec. 9, 2023. The ice rink in downtown Tianjin's Italian-Style Area opened to the public Saturday, as a way to boost local winter tourism industry. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-ICE RINK-TOURISM (CN)

(231209) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows an ice rink in a public square of the Italian Style Area in Tianjin, north China, Dec. 9, 2023. The ice rink in downtown Tianjin's Italian-Style Area opened to the public Saturday, as a way to boost local winter tourism industry. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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2023 Tianjin Marathon held in N China

STORY: 2023 Tianjin Marathon held in N China DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2023 Tianjin Marathon STORYLINE: Returning to the urban area again after many years, the 2023 Tianjin Marathon commenced on Sunday. About 30,000 participants took part in the event, which started from Tianjin Auditorium, passing through the Cultural Center, the Five Avenues, the Century Clock, the Italian-style Street, the Eye of Tianjin, and other urban landmarks. According to statistics, more than 90,000 people from 29 countries and regions have applied to participate in this year's Tianjin Marathon, the oldest applicant is over 90 years old while the youngest is only 8. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-COOPERATION (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo take on May 1, 2021 shows a view of the Italian Style Area in Hebei District of north China's Tianjin. Luban Workshop, initially launched by China's Tianjin, is a project named after the ancient Chinese craftsman Lu Ban to provide vocational skills training for local people, sharing China's educational achievements and resources with countries in need. In March 2016, the first Luban Workshop was inaugurated in Thailand Ayutthaya Technical College, with a building area of 2,000 square meters and equipped with training facilities. Through programs like Luban Workshop, China's vocational education cooperation has helped promote employment and improve people's livelihoods in countries along the Belt and Road. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOOD (CN)

(230816) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 23, 2023 shows the Italian-Style Area in Hebei District, north China's Tianjin Municipality. TO GO WITH "Across China: Artists, tourists savor charm of century-old Italian neighborhood" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOOD (CN)

(230816) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pop musician Alberto Casartelli performs during a small outdoor concert at the Italian-Style Area in Hebei District, north China's Tianjin Municipality, July 15, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Artists, tourists savor charm of century-old Italian neighborhood" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

(230805) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Italian Style Area in Hebei District, north China's Tianjin Municipality, July 21, 2023. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Creative consumption models bolster China's night economy" (Xinhua)

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Embrace "La Dolce Vita" in China's Tianjin as COVID-19 under control

STORY: Embrace "La Dolce Vita" in China's Tianjin as COVID-19 under control DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Aerial view of Italian Style Area in Tianjin 2. various of dishes in an Italian restaurant 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RENATO PEGORARO, Owner of Tianjin Italy Venezia Restaurant 4. various of customers dinning 5. various of exterior of restaurants 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU YANAN, Director of Sino-Italian International Exchange Office of Tianjin Flight Group 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU ZONGJIN, Director of the organizing committee of Tianjin Italian Style Area STORYLINE: With effective control measures against COVID-19, business regains vitality in the Italian Style Area in north China's Tianjin Municipality. With a history of 120 years and more than 100 Italian-style villas, the area is not only a popular tourist destination but also a place of leisure for locals. It boasts a concentration of restaurants, shops and well-pre

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Usamajyo. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a formal kimono, you can wear yukata freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it increased. People wear it to go to festivals, fireworks and V-kei bands the demand for these special yukatas is increasing. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata Ayame. Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)

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New Kimono style in summer

New way to wear yukata J'zk (Chazuke). Yukata is a traditional Japanese costume that was born in the Heian period (794-1192) and is also a type of kimono. Unlike a full-dress kimono, it is attractive that you can wear it freely. The number of places to wear it has expanded, and the number of people who wear it from festivals and fireworks venues to the live venues of V-kei bands has increased, which is increasing the demand for these special yukatas. August 5, 2011 , Tokyo, Japan.(Credit:style-arena.jp/Kyodo News Images)