The document discusses the dress and appearance of ancient Japan. It describes the history and development of the kimono from the 14th century onward. It also explains how Shinto and Zen religions influenced Japanese culture, promoting cleanliness, purity, and tranquility. Colors and designs of kimonos varied by gender and age, and families used distinctive crests called kamon to identify themselves. Court nobles strictly followed a code of manners known as miyabi that dictated proper dress, appearance, and polite behavior.