You Better Run from Kimono Police #Shorts

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“Kimono police” are strangers (mainly women in their 40~60s) who suddenly point out mistakes of kimono dressing, or worse, try to fix something without permission.

Recently, wearing kimono is becoming popular among young people in Japan, but there are those
that are hindering this trend.

They are the “kimono police” (that became famous on SNSs): mainly women in their 40~60s who suddenly go up to strangers wearing a kimono outside and point out their mistakes they have noticed. In worst cases, they would touch that person’s kimono and try to fix whatever they think is incorrect without permission.

“The positions of the collar and obi (belt) are not correct!”
“The color and design of your kimono and obi don't match, you should change it!”
“Oh look at that young girl's polyester kimono... it’s sad she can’t afford a proper silk one!”

In any world of traditional culture in Japan, there are these kinds of people who think that “traditions” are always correct.

However, culture should continuously change/evolve (to suit the new era as it has throughout history), and it’s very sad that some people are hindering/scaring the younger generation who are trying to carry on the precious culture.

No one has the right to decide what kind of kimono you can wear, and anyone will make mistakes
when they are still practicing. Even if you ever meet any of these “kimono police,” I recommend you kindly ignore them and walk away.

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[bonafidemonafide]

Americans: "Karen"
British: "Mrs. Richards"
Japanese: "Kimono Police"

[eyeballpapercut]

"I want to speak with your Kimono manager."
"You're not wearing THAT Kimono, pal. Trust me you're not wearing that."

[Akuryoutaisan]

I'm glad kimono are getting popular because they look amazing

[wantedwario]

Culture dies when it becomes rigid and strict. In order to move the whole of society forward, our cultures must evolve with us as the culture had with the people before us. The exact opposite is the same however, as abandoning traditions outright is a path to destruction for the whole culture as well.

[lucidlemon]

I feel like it's ok to tell someone a mistake that they did, as long as it's in a helpful manner, but it up to the person whose wearing it to fix it, but its never ok to touch someone

[mustysmells]

so basically karens exists in every culture

[Nusma]

The thing is, it's all about tone. If someone would approach me in such a situation respectfully and giving constructive criticism, I probably would listen and maybe learn a thing or two. But let's face it, in reality these people probably are insufferable Karens.

[ZeldaGamer]

When I went to Japan I bought and wore a yukata (basically a summer kimono). I had several older women approach me and compliment me on it! They told me I looked beautiful and asked me questions like did I put it on myself? And when I said yes they said I did very well! As a foreigner who researched and practiced over and over to try my best to wear it correctly this felt like the highest compliment I could receive! So there are good people out there too! Don’t be afraid to try kimono as a foreigner! But I you’re gonna wear it watch a few YouTube videos and look at some guides. They can be a bit tricky to wear correctly but they look so beautiful when done right!

[exeVividNova]

The modern rules of wearing kimono arent even "traditional". They were invented in 50' when first kitsuke schools were established. The issue is, those rules were made on the premise of kimono already going out of regular use and becoming "formal" and celebratory garment. But when people wore kimonos every day, aint nobody got time for that. Some sort of rules were there, but they varied by region and were way more relaxed about imperfections.

[itzsachielytgaminggirl]

I really wanna wear our national clothing outside without getting judged by other people. Our national clothings looks to extragavant to wear it casually. Wearing Baro't Saya or Pilipiñana (Philippine women's national clothes) makes me proud amd happy to represent my nationality and where I came from.

[ml]

what crazy is that the elders of any country will be mad if the younger generation doesn’t revive old traditions and be mad if they do because it’s not how they want it so no one wins either way😭😭

[RicFyre]

I would imagine that the existence of the kimono police is simply going to push the younger enthusiasts into creating a kimono counter-culture reminiscent of harajuku styles. It's an extremely rare personality that is shamed for perceived mistakes and doesn't lash back in spite.

[kashinimeyo]

I experienced this in Japan— and my Japanese friend saw and stood up for me, but the Kimono Karen was like “I’m trying to educate her because while she did a good job at tying it herself- for a foreigner- it’s not good enough” in Japanese, thinking I couldn’t understand her— but I told her “oh but my Japanese host grandmother and host aunt tied this for me in their familial home right over there” in Japanese and I guess she got embarrassed because scurried off.

[sIm]

I’m really glad kimonos are becoming more popular they’re really gorgeous and I hope to one day experience wearing one!

[marmite-land]

I'm always up for a constructive critisism from anyone regarding anything, as long as its intended purpose isn't to insult or bring down. You gotta leave a bit (or the totality) of your pride to the side if you wish to evolve and improve.

[EliotChildress]

I’ve always believed that tradition and culture by definition need the freedom to be allowed to change. If not it simply becomes historical reenactment.

[ignazioacerenza]

I mean I see no harm done if people seek to uphold traditions and teach younger generations who it used to be done. But without permission? Lady you touch me without permission you're gonna have bigger problems than a bad kimono.

[ozzuwazzoo]

Kimonos are rightfully deserving of their popularity now. They all are so beautiful and fun, it’s so fascinating to see it’s becoming more common to wear outside of festivities/holidays.

But then again I don’t know much about Japanese culture, so They could’ve been doing this for years now and I would’ve just been oblivious to it lmao

Because of this, I’m hoping you all could educate me more as this would be really interesting to learn about! :)

[LenaFerrari]

I really appreciate how you value tradition, but also understand the importance of the culture evolving. This are not mutually exclusive, and I'm really glad that you spread this message!

[nuvthyy]

"Traditions should always change/evolve"

My family : *I'm gonna pretend i didn't see that*