Quote Originally Posted by COScotsman View Post
Sounds like a great trip! We lived in Tokyo for a couple of years and in Hatsukaichi-shi (Hiroshima pref) for a total of 8 years. This was in the 90's. Love the people and culture. Wasn't kilting then. What reactions did you get from the locals?
A few asked me about my kilt, a few gave a quick glance, but nothing more. As hot as it was, I hope that my kilt put a bug in their ear to give it a try, maybe start a trend. During a tea ceremony, the older Japanese gentleman who dressed me and my friend in kimono was curious about my kilt, and really surprised and delighted to see I was wearing traditional Japanese shorts (fundoshi). He later told the rest of the staff. A little embrace of a culture seems to really break the ice. My only regret was not bringing a couple more kilts. I just did not know how people would respond.