A garment that embodies Japanese tradition, the kimono fascinates people the world over. It took centuries for the kimono to reach the form familiar to us today, and at every stage in its evolution it has reflected both the aesthetics and practical ingenuity of the Japanese. This time, our theme is the kimono: a wearable canvas for traditional art, craft and design. Our expert guest is Setsuko Ishida, a kimono stylist. And in Plus One, how to look good in a yukata.

外国人旅行者に土産物として人気の着物。今回は、外国人をも惹（ひ）き付ける日本の伝統服「着物」の魅力を紹介。一着百万円を超える着物を作り出す職人の技術とは？今も独特のファッションセンスを持つ日本人の間で流行した着物とは？究極のエコを実現するための着物ならではの構造とは？日本文化が詰まった着物を通して日本人の美学をひも解く。ミニコーナーでは浴衣の粋な着こなし方を指南。