[Sangetsu]

It's quite fun to dress traditionally when going to a summer festival or hanabi. I have on a few occasions now, and I've rarely gotten a second look. When dressing in a yukata, or whatever, people seem to appreciate my enthusiasm and willingness to participate. Our school festival was one such occasion last year, as was a local bon dance, and of course the fireworks in Asakusa.

I'm sure I feel a lot less strange dressing up traditionally in Japan that many of the foreigner cosplayers I see at Harajuku and other places.