Kimono is the traditional costume of the Japanese nation. It is based on the Chinese Tang Dynasty clothing and has evolved over more than a thousand years. The Japanese have expressed their sense of art to the fullest in kimonos. There are many types of kimonos, with various patterns, textures, and styles. Over the past thousand years, there have been countless changes. Not only are there obvious differences between men and women, but people also wear different kimonos depending on the occasion and time to show respect.