There are typically two types of clothing that the Japanese wear: the Japanese clothing (和服 wafuku?), such as kimonos, and Western clothing (洋服 yōfuku?). Japanese culture has been greatly impacted by the rest of the world throughout history. One of the most noticeable changes has been Japanese clothing.
While the traditional ethnic garments of Japan are still in use, they are mainly worn for ceremonies and special events, funerals, coming-of-age ceremonies (seijin shiki), and festivals. In more recent years, western clothing is worn often in day-to-day life. While the westernization of fashions has continued at a rapid pace, the kimono lives on in Japanese culture.