The people in the Heian Era used the yukata as a bathrobe. In the Edo Era, the yukata came to be worn outside.

When it is summer, a special feature on yukata is always written up in magazines for women. Hair styles that go with yukata and popular obi are featured in the magazines, too.

A lot of yukatas of dark-blue color were seen in the old days because, as for dark-blue, it is an effective protection against insects. One should wear it in the evening and at night when the insects often appear.

The yukata has changed with time.

I bought a rather large yukata two years ago because I thought that my height would increase. However, my height has not increased yet. Therefore, I should wear a slightly bigger yukata every year.

When you buy a yukata, please be careful as to the size!!