Kimonos are actually enjoying an upswing in popularity, with some women wearing them every day. I find it impossible to see a woman in a kimono as anything but graceful and cultured, there's just something about the whole effect...

These two ladies are strolling on the Ginza, the street is closed off on the weekend making it a pleasant family-friendly shopping experience.

I'm sounding like a paid advertisement.

Hopefully I've satisfied those of you who were asking about the fashions, and those who don't care got to buzz through a whole lot of photos in a hurry!