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A well-established department store founded during the Edo period in Kyoto. The relaxed atmosphere of the store allows you to enjoy shopping at your leisure.

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...