Moe, also known as Kimono Mom, is a woman who embodies the essence of traditional Japanese culture. Simultaneously, she embraces the modernity of today’s world. This geisha –turned social media sensation captivates audiences with a blend of traditional elegance and contemporary motherhood. With nearly six million followers across Instagram and YouTube, Moe’s journey from a young maiko (geisha trainee) in Kyoto to an influential content creator in Tokyo is a testament to her resilience and adaptability.  Read more   Summer 2024 – Metropolis Japan   

You may not know her, but you most certainly would have seen her pop up on your social media feed — a petite kimono-wearing mother with her cheeky toddler, whipping up Japanese recipes from their home in Tokyo. Read more

Moe, also known as Kimono Mom, stands in front of the camera dressed in a traditional kimono with a white apron, her daughter, Sutan, by her side. The former geisha — who became a mother and then a YouTube star — has amassed over 2.8 million subscribers from all over the world, who tune in to her channel for cooking videos, vlogs on a variety of Japan-related topics and a glimpse at the mom life in Japan. Read more

One year after meeting Kimono Mom in Hong Kong, Tatler caught up with her in Tokyo where she shared what it’s like being a female business leader and how YouTube has become her ‘global safe space’ read more

Our mission is to spread Japanese home cooking to the world. UMAMI SAUCE, which is vegan, gluten-free, non-alcoholic, and MSG-free, was created with the hope that everyone in the world can enjoy Japanese food. Kitchen tools, such as the Donabe, were created for the authentic Japanese handcrafted experience. All products will bring the essence of Japan to the customers home, wherever they may be. Read more

Moe, 33, a former maiko and geiko, shows how to cook Japanese home-style dishes in English on her YouTube channel, “Kimono Mom.” Once worried about raising her child on her own, she started uploading videos, which she learned how to do through trial and error. Today, she is one of the leading figures in introducing the appeal of Japanese cuisine to the world. Read more

京都出身で、元 舞妓まいこ ・ 芸妓げいこ のＭＯＥさん（３２）は、ユーチューブのチャンネル「Ｋｉｍｏｎｏ　Ｍｏｍ（着物マム）」で、英語を交えながら日本の家庭料理の作り方を発信している。かつて孤独な子育てに悩み、手探りで始めた動画配信。今では、和食の魅力を世界に届ける担い手となっている…Read more

For this installment of our In Bed With series at Refinery Hotel, we’re getting up close and personal with one of the world’s favorite moms. Known for her unique style and captivating content, Kimono Mom has amassed a large following on social media platforms like Instagram and Youtube. In this interview, we’ll explore her journey, her inspirations, and her insights into the world of influencers. Read more

Welcome to the world of Moe san, aka Kimono Mom! Kimono Mom is a Japanese YouTuber with over 2.3 million subscribers, who started her channel in 2020 as a way to share her passion for Japanese food and culture. She describes herself as an “ordinary mom” who loves to cook and spend time with her family. Her videos quickly gained popularity, and she is now one of the most popular Japanese YouTubers in the world. Read more

「Kimono Mom」として海外で絶大な人気を誇る日本人YouTuberをご存じだろうか。Kimono Mom・MOE氏のYouTubeチャンネルは、開始から約2年半で登録者が130万人を突破するほどに急成長している。「100万人の友達が世界にできた感じ」と語る彼女に、視聴者に寄り添う動画投稿の秘訣を聞いた…Read more