The popularity of western garments in Japan is clear from the statistics available regarding the production of silk and other fabrics in the country. Figures indicate that the production of silk has gone down by a much higher percentage in the last couple of decades, as compared to that of other fabrics like cotton.

In spite of the speedily rising popularity of western traditions in Japan, it would be wrong to say that Japanese traditions have completely faded away. The same applies to clothing as well.

Section 6 - References

The major references used in the preparation of this report are:

• http://www.culturalprofiles.net
• http://en.wikipedia.org
• http://www.buzzle.com
• http://www.japan_zone.com
• http://www.dragonstrike.com
• http://www.asij.ac.jp

Picture courtesy:

• http://images.buycostumes.com
• http://www.threeweb.ad.jp
• http://www.chinatownconnection.com
• http://www.bugei.com
• http://www.jlifeinternational.com
• http://www.charm-w.co.jp
• http://www.samurai-store.com
• http://s3.amazonaws.com