Kim Kardashian trademarks the word kimono, gets slammed by people in Japan
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The hashtag #KimOhNo goes viral as the star comes under criticism for cultural appropriation.
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Kim Kardashian West's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash
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Kim Kardashian Drops 'Kimono' Name After Japanese Mayor Calls Her Out
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Why Japan is Against Kim Kardashian's Trademark
Commentary: Yes, Kim Kardashian's 'Kimono' is cultural appropriation. And she's not alone - Los Angeles Times
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Kim Kardashian West finds solution to Kimono backlash
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Kim Kardashian Accused Of Disrespecting Japanese Culture
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Kim Kardashian Drops 'Kimono' Name After Japanese Mayor Calls Her Out
Kim Kardashian Dresses Up in a Kimono for Impromptu Photo Shoot by North West
Kim Kardashian Dresses Up in a Kimono for Impromptu Photo Shoot by North West
Kim Kardashian isn't the first Westerner to sexualise Japan's kimono. And she won't be the last
Kim Kardashian isn't the first Westerner to sexualise Japan's kimono. And she won't be the last
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Kim Kardashian's 'Kimono' clothing line causes consternation in Japan and around the world · Global Voices
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Kim Kardashian Slammed for Cultural Appropriation for Calling Her Shapewear Line 'Kimono
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Kim Kardashian Just Filed a Trademark for the Word 'Kimono
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Kim Kardashian apologises and vows to rename 'Kimono' range after cultural appropriation backlash