By MOOK Scenic Spots’ Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported
Wearing a country’s traditional attire while exploring its streets and taking photos during your travels abroad seems to have become a unique new trend. Not only does it make your photos stand out, but it also allows you to experience local culture, giving you the feeling of traveling through time—like becoming part of an alternative trend.
Traveling in traditional clothing from various countries has become a new trend (Photo / onedayhanbok)
1. South Korea – Hanbok
The hanbok is Korea’s traditional attire, elegant and tasteful. In modern times, it has been largely replaced by Western-style clothing and is now typically worn only on holidays and days of special significance. The traditional outfit for women consists of a short jacket and a long, wide skirt, creating a very graceful look. Men wear trousers, a short jacket, a vest, and a sleeveless outer garment, showcasing a unique sense of style. White is the base color, with variations in season, status, material, and hue. For special occasions such as weddings, even commoners often don elaborate garments and accessories.
Korea’s traditional attire is not only elegant and tasteful, but also deeply loved by many today (Photo / onedayhanbok)
Recently, however, practical daily-use hanboks have grown in popularity. After being modified for modern wear, many travelers visiting Korea rent hanboks from local shops to match their sightseeing spots. Exploring ancient palaces in a hanbok offers the sensation of stepping back in time—not only are the clothes stunning, but some historic palaces also offer discounted admission for visitors wearing hanbok.
Visiting ancient palaces and temples in a hanbok can even earn you discounted entry (Photo / onedayhanbok)
2. Japan – Kimono
The Japanese kimono is a traditional garment from the feudal era, known for its vibrant and colorful patterns. It has also become popular among tourists, with specialty rental shops and even dedicated kimono photography services available—showcasing just how enthusiastic travelers are about wearing kimonos during their visits to Japan.
Travelers to Japan love wearing the traditional kimono (Photo / TekuTeku Kyoto)
Even today, many Japanese people wear traditional attire during special festivals, holidays, and significant events. But nowadays, it’s also common to see visitors exploring famous shrines and temples dressed in kimonos. Wearing a kimono allows you to experience traditional Japanese culture while leaving behind beautiful photographic memories.
Japanese people also wear kimonos during various festivals (Photo / Dream Kyoto)
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