Japanese Fashion
Some foreigners think Japanese wear Kimono as regular attire . This idea probably comes from Japanese stereotype of Samurai and Geisha. It is true that Japanese wear Kimono, but typically only on special occasions such as attending a wedding ceremony or celebrating graduation or coming of age. Japan came into western fashion during the 20th century and began to adopt own street fashion such as Shibuya and Harajuku style by the end of century. Now days many Japanese people enjoy their own fashion by adopting both traditional and trendy outfits in different occasions.
Kimono
Kimono It literally means thing to dress. It is a traditional Japanese dress and it used be worn by everyone regardless of age and gender. Kimono is worn mostly by women these days. Kimono is T-shaped robe and wraps around body and tied up with sash known as Obi. In old days, many women used to wear Kimono on their own, but it is very difficult to wear by herself for young generation and thus requires a help by someone else. Kimono is quite expensive and some can cost millions of Yen so many women rent Kimono for graduation or coming of age ceremony for just one day. Kimono attracts many foreigners by traditional beauty of Japanese fashion and women. If you want to see many Kimono, you many go to Kyoto, a home of Geisha wearing beautiful Kimono. 
Gyaru
Gyaru literally means young girls who are part of subculture of distinct lifestyle. Gyaru wears flashy fashion and make ups. In summer, many gyaru get extreme sun tanned make ups. Gyaru is also famous for speaking own short slangs, knows as Gyaru go, most of which are shortened Japanese words. I recently learned OD which is an abbreviation of Onara Deru, literally means break wind. If you think you are fluent in Japanese, try speaking to young girls in Shibuya Tokyo, a home of Gyaru. You will be surprised to see their unique Gyaru fashion as well as advanced linguistics they create!
Cosplay
Cosplay has become increasingly popular in Japan. in later 1990's, cosplay cafes are opened in Akihabara that attracted many like-minded cosplay fans. In recent years, many maid cafes are opened and waitress in maid cosplay were widely introduced in TV and magazines. On weekends, many young people gather at cosplay events and enjoy maid cafes in Akihabara. Typical cosplay fashion are famous anime character such as Gundam and Gothic and Punk Lolita. Also cosplays in famous foreign movie character are getting increasingly popular. Character from Harry Potter and Matrix were seen at the cosplay event particularly right after the movies were released. Cosplay are now widely recognized, but mostly at the cosplay event or parties so don't wear anime cosplay costumes on a date
