MY FIRST KIMONO! KAMAKURA DAY Family Vlog eps 03 

Here is what heard from my chosen sister's tribe (Native American). If the person in the cultural "dress" is respectful of it, the "culture" is offering and the experience can spread joy, knowledge and awareness it should not be considered appropriation. It's when it becomes a Halloween costume, a joke or used to convey hate is when it's awful. BUT people can generally be awful. How wonderful that the shop took the time to understand hair types for their clients and offer service to everyone. 💓 Have SOMUCHFUN!!!!

You all looked so beautiful in the kimonos!! Japanese people understand the difference between appropriation and appreciation which makes those kinds of experiences enjoyable. You and your family have good hearts so don't feel bad for trying it. Love you girl

Details with Douglas needs to be a permanent part of the channel!

yaaass Douglas with the English victorian galore lmaoooo

Sundaaaiiii. I'm real life crying right now seeing you, your family, & friends being black in kimonos. It speaks to my nerdy black girl dreams that we can wear & experience things like this. Thank you so much for sharing your life & love of Japan with us.

I wore kimono to my high school prom! (Sooo long ago). My boyfriend was Japanese and his mother took me to the salon to be dressed. Great memories. All y'all very kawaii!

Your mother looked STUNNING in kimono. You all did!

Aww the guy at 17:56 next to the Japanese lady in the yellow shirt was so enthusiastic to see you all gliding by in kimono! The wave of acknowledgement and her smile was so kind. You can tell the Japanese loved seeing you all positively wearing their traditional dress. Its not an every day occurrence in Japan so I would definitely break my neck to stare/wave/smile at a group of black women in kimono in Japan lol. Glad you all were out there politely representing for the culture. This was fun to watch.

Listennnnnnnnnnnnn its the Douglas segment for me!!! I hope you're well Sundai, I pray your health is giving life like cherry blossoms!!!!!

On this weeks episode of the Black Bunch… Objective: vibes, comedy, humor, and ramen. Yippy yeah!! 🎉

Come on Sundai you doing tha dang thang sis. I’m going to keep saying this. I’m so proud of you ♥️ Girl me and the family just left Japan. My kids grew up there and now we living in Bahrain. And it’s definitely different but it our new home.

I had same experience. I had work over time to go to Japan and I wanted to wear a the Graduation kimono called Hakama because I had graduated the year before from University. The girl even braided my wig so it would match the hairstyle that goes with it and literally everyone was "wow" or "nice". Japanese are okay with you wearing the kimono as long as you wear it respectfully or with intention plus I even had a Japanese lady help fix my kimono. I have a Yukata and every time I wear people think I got it imported from Japan but I bought from a Japanese shop owner hear in Little Tokyo. Kimonos are kind of like cultural exchange and renting/buying them keeps it from dying out which was huge problem sense not a lot younger generation wear them. Majority of people who wear them are foreigners surprisingly. Anyways, Sundai you need to go when your back California next year to Anime Expo at least once with your sisters.

I love the vibes between you all in this video. You all looked so beautiful in kimono. ❤ I saw another YTuber in Japan walking around in kimono to see what reactions she got. The Japanese people she encountered like that she was partaking in their tradition and complimented her (even older ladies). Stay blessed!

It has been heartwarming to see Sundai with her family. I 💔 my Mom so much. Sundai, please hug your Mom tight for me.

Your mom is so cute! She is totally taking everything in. I love it.

Ahhhhh !!! Everyone looked so gorgeous in their kimonos 👘🥹❤️🌸 Beautiful Princesses and Queens 👸🏽🥰✨!!! Thank you for sharing that moment with us ! 😍 I’m glad y’all had fun 😇

The relationship between yall is beautiful 😍🎉......its lovely to see. Def loving the Family vlogs❤

Loved hanging out with you and your family. Such a warm, fun and lovely bunch. Thanks for letting me tag along in this experience 💕✨

This was AMAZING.. what an experience to share with family and friends 😍😍😍

Asians in general are appreciative when you wear their cultural clothing or make an effort to try to understand their history better, mostly because they haven't been persecuted for it relentlessly in their home countries like say, Native Americans, so it's considered a compliment rather than appropriation. Not to mention you all looked absolutely stunning in the kimono, and the tour looked super fun, lots of great bucket list items like that rickshaw, woo!

Hi Sundai! These family vlogs are amazing, and I’m dying at the Douglas narration 😂

I dont care what it's I'm doing as soon as I get a notification of a Sundai video I'm stopping to watch. You never disappoint. Love the family!!!

I'm loving this series!!! Your fam needs y'all own show! xoxo

Your editing skills are 🔥. Love the new series Sundai

The energy in this video is unmatched. You’re all so beautiful and inspiring ♥️😭

Girl I'm glad you're having fun . Stop worry about what others think . Just because you're wearing a kimono. Consider the fact the whole world is basically living of our black culture. It shouldn't matter

"I'm only 2 minutes in... constantly rewinding your interaction with mom, y'all are hilarious...Lots of love from Guyana South America!"❤❤❤

You guys are having the best time in Kamakura wearing Kimono! I’m glad as a Japanese❤

I swear I was having dejavu then I realized I watched Cornyco's video of this outing! Love you both ❤

That Kimono style you picked was really beautiful. The red isn’t overwhelming. I think you picked it because of the Sakura flower design in the floral print. Sakura blossom is my favorite!

“By the time the second come around, well hell, I’ll get around to it. I putcha name in the book!” black mamas everywhere 😂😂😂

Hi Sundai! Wanted to let you know that you guys look amazing in kimono and please try it again. I’m Dutch and white, but I have 6 kimono ensembles that I regularly wear. They’re just so comfortable. I have asked the Japanese people in my area if what I did was okay because I was also afraid to offend people. Not a single Japanese person had something bad to say, and they were so happy that their kimono were worn again in a good way. I try to be mindful of the way they are worn and what style goes good with what, never ever will I wear one as a ‘costume’ because I love and respect the craftsmanship so much.

Omg everyone looked so good in their kimonos!!

All of you ladies look SOOOOOOO beautiful in the kimonos!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌹

You all look great in your kimonos. Kawaii. What a fun day for you all. It's great selecting a kimono/yukata. Mine is between the two as it's of a heavy silk-like fabric and heavier than a yukata type of fabric. I selected it in the summer of 2017 in Kyoto. I walked into Daimaru department store and the ladies wrapped me up. It was great although I didn't speak Japanese and they didn't speak English. After they were finished, not only did they clap, but other sales associates from other departments walked by and also loved the look. They commented, "Kawaii". I have worn it many times as I was also in Japan in 2018 and 2019. I have also worn it to some important occasions here at home. As for the footwear, I have to wear my own footwear as I wear a U.S. size 10.5-11/ euro size 41. I wish I had bought a clip-on bow, but I actually tie the bow myself. It takes time and a lot of patience. At my hotel, I would get up an hour early to start getting ready before going down to breakfast fully dressed. I didn't wear my kimono while walking around all day outside as it was too hot. I like to go to Japan and other parts of Asia during the hot months. But, I wore it inside a lot and loved wearing it. When I was in elementary school, back in the sixties, the Japanese mothers would wear actual kimonos (silk) to school events. My neighborhood was basically African American, Japanese, and White. We were exposed to Japanese culture, food, and Buddhist temple festivals at an early age. It was like living in two different worlds. I love different ethnic styles of clothing and have worn different styles from around the world for decades. I buy the different styles either while visiting the country or from different families who have done pop-up stores here in LA.for decades. I got my beautiful Bhutanese kira and toego a good 25 years ago here in L.A. from a Bhutanese family who would fly here annually with their traditional clothing and do a pop-up store. I also have plenty of West African batik clothing, bought both here and in Ghana and also some North African clothing bought both in Tunisia and Morocco in the early 80s. There is a lot of beautiful traditional clothing out there from around the world. Go to Nextshark dot com and type in, African Artist and Japanese Designer Create Stunning Kimonos by Mixing Cultures. This creation was done back in 2017. I started to have my regular dressmaker in Bangkok make me kimono-style wear out of African fabric, but instead I had her do cheongsam style dresses out of my Vlisco cotton African batik fabric. She's been sewing for me for two decades and knows what I like. Greetings from Los Angeles.

Nothing like a Sundai video! Everyone looked so beautiful in the kimonos. Nothing like great vibes, family, food, and friends!❤❤❤

Loving the Douglas commentary 😅😂❤️

I was reading your comment about wearing a Kimono. In 2019, here in Atlanta, GA, my faith had its International Convention. Several brothers and sisters attended from all over the world. A true International. We had quite a few brothers and sisters attend from Japan and a lot of the sisters gave the American sisters their Kimonos. A friend of mine got one. I think they are so beautiful. I watched a documentary about them. Beautiful. Just beautiful.🙂

C’est la période des examens et j’en étais un peu stressée, du coup j’ai tout fermé pour un moment , je me suis reposée et ensuite j’ai regardé cette vidéo et ça m’a fait tellement de bien , ça m’a apporté de la joie et de la paix ☺️🤍 continuez comme ça Sundai

Love the kimono on everyone

This is everything. Always love to see y’all together! 🥹🥹🥹🥰

Sundai your kimono reminds me of Sesshomaru’s outfit pattern

So empowering and uplifting when family and your besties are near! You go Sundai Love!

Aww this looks so much fun! Y’all looked great in the kimonos glad you had a good time🤩

Sundai don't feel bad! I had no baby book, no baby pictures nothing! My brother had all of that in abundance, So growing up-when he insisted I was adopted- I believed him WELL into my 20's🤣 i love the intro btw!

I am loooooving these. Want to visit one day, until then I'll watch you 😊😊 Love from Jamaica

This was by far my favorite of all! Your family was so respectful of the culture and you all looked amazing in your Kimonos! You did the Japanese proud! I just love your family!

OMG…Your Mom and the Baby book. I was in tears laughing so hard 😂🤣. Love it!!!

That kimono set you wore is sooo beautiful 🥺 I haven’t gotten the confidence to wear one here yet lol totally get how you feel about wearing one but every Japanese person I’ve met keeps encouraging me to try one on so I feel pressured 😂 I think they look at it a bit differently when a foreigner does it but definitely can see both sides to it.

Titling this the Black Bunch has me in stitches. Intro and outro top tier!

Not even 2 min in and momma was on a roll 😂😂😂 I love to it!

Love your Mom!

Sundai's family is so adorable! Love that they did this and made it so beautiful! Also Corny!!

I went to the cherry blossom garden they have at Osaka Castle when I came in March, it was warmer than normal I guess, so I got lucky and they bloomed early. Was absolutely beautiful and you can also get close to them for some amazing pictures, and smells Much love from Arizona 💜💜

You girls looked so damn pretty in those kimonos 🌸🌸 I've never done it before but definitely adding that to my list for the next time i'll visit ! Loving those vlogs 🧡

Just when I thought the moving vlogs is my favorite series, you drop this gem! Thank you for sharing Sundai! You and your family are so beautiful and loving! New dream unlocked!

I'm glad you clarified that it's not cultural appropriation for a westerner to wear a kimono. Such incorrect sentiments led to a great many craftspeople losing their jobs in the Nishijin district of Kyoto. - Kyoto Resident

You all look beautiful in your kimonos! I love the colors everyone picked!

Loving your vlogs. It must feel so amazing to host family and friends in Japan. Soo cool and so glad you tipped the tour guides 😊 they were lovely.

23:46 In Korea they do the same thing with their Hanbok’s with foreigners, in fact you can get into the Temple for free if you wear one 💕

Thanks for blessing my morning ❤

U all look absolutely gorgeous! And all the other you tubers I follow that are in Japan have worn kimonos to see the reactions and every time they were met with positivity and kindness.. and when asked how they feel about other people wearing them they say they actually like to see people wearing them and appreciate it.

BIG UP Inuyasha……Sesshōmaru ❤forever. Love the Family Vlog Sundai.

Yessss a full week of Sundai!!

I looooved watching this! Thank you so much for sharing your family with us! Also, you’re an awesome tour guide 😊

I love how organized and respectful Japanese are. I need to explore more with the train station

You guys are a total vibe 🎉

Love the fun video ❤❤

OMG! These kimonos are so pretty!

When I tell you I have thoroughly enjoyed this series with Sundai, family, friends, and all the Shenanigans. 🤗 Tfs

I truly luv this vlog. Everything about it is lovely 🥰

Loving the marathon ❤❤

love this💗💗💗 Thank you for sharing your family

I have to say that I love the graphic for this series! You are so talented!!

Y’all too lit, I love this new series❤

Your Mom is sooooooo sweeeet OMG ❤🎉

So glad you had a good time with family🙏🏾❤

I love your videos. Y’all look so nice in the Kimonos

You ladies look so beautiful in kimono! I like how the ladies at the kimono place are complimenting you and telling you how great you look in it!

This makes me cry brings back memories of my life in Japan.

Beautiful sisters working the kimonos ❤

Gorgeous ladies and what fun! ❤🎋❤🎋❤ I’m Puerto Rican and my hubby is Japanese from Bay Area. He said you guys are good. Not appropriatin’ but “APPRECIATIN” . 😂😉🥰🙌🏽🫶🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽

Sundai you never disappoint! Thank you so much for taking us along. You make it so interesting. The way you are with anyone you interact with is pleasant to watch. One day you'll let me hang with you; I just know it!!!! Blessings❣

I so enjoyed this vlog! You all look beautiful!

This was so wholesome! I loved every minute!

I was cracking up at the baby book story! If it's any comfort, my baby book is also completely blank except for my name, and I was the first and only child! 😂

I loved this so much! I want to come visit too. Seeing y’all in a group did something to me. It made me very happy and proud.

I TOTALLY understand the thought of culture appropriation with the kimonos because I had the exact same thought, but then while in Japan I have never met a single Japanese person that wasn’t absolutely thrilled about me, a white foreigner, wearing a kimono. I also came to know that most people there don’t even understand the concept of culture appropriation and it’s a very American based idea (not saying it’s an only American thing, but it is just a huge topic in America)

I love this so much!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

All you ladies look so beautiful in the kimono’s

Really loved this vlog sundai

Loving this so much❤

Love your vlogs and the family….Y’all look really nice in the kimonos.❤

Omg Sundai, you look so pretty in that kimono😊 Your family is so lovely and fun.

You guys looked GORGEOUS!!!! Which is why they commented!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

You guys looks beautiful 😍like the kimonos were made for all of you 💖

So many goals in this vlog!! 😊😊 I can't wait to come at the end of the year!!!

I’m from Kamakura area and happy to see you and your family enjoying staying here❤ You all look so beautiful in the Kimono‼️

That kimono is so pretty and you look so good in it.

your videos are very relaxing and therapeutic to watch 😊