Work in Japan: Japan Biz Cultural Words
Montsuki Hakama

Montsuki (紋付き もんつき)and Hakama (袴 はかま) A montsuki is garment bearing a family crest or (a kimono with one's family crest on it). Considered formal wear, montsuki were traditionally worn to weddings, official meetings, and other special occasions, though they are rarely seen today. The family crests which appear on these montsuki, however, originated in […]

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