Yukata

A yukata (Japanese浴衣, literally " bath robe " ) is a traditional Japanese garment made ​​of cotton.

It serves primarily as a straightforward, lighter and more mundane version of the kimono, because it is easier to tie and is cheaper. A yukata is after bathing in Japanese hotels, but also often to summer parties, like fireworks festival attracted. Often, the yukata is also used as pajamas. It's no piece of clothing that has a very specific and rigid use. He is also called Natsu no Kimono (夏 の 着物 姿) to German "Summer Kimono".