Chapter: 4920

Today she returned home at six o'clock or so mainly because today is her father Ito Takahiko's 50th birthday.

She deliberately took an early leave to give her father a birthday celebration.

In the past, when Ito Takahiko celebrated his birthday, not only would all members of the Ito family and its relatives come to congratulate him, but many high-ranking officials from prominent families in Tokyo would also visit to wish him well.

However, since Ito Takahiko had both legs amputated, he has been very averse to such large-scale celebrations, so this year's birthday dinner was just a simple gathering at home with his daughter, sister, and loyal servant Tanaka Hiroshi, which counted as celebrating his birthday.

When Ito Natsuko entered the door, Aunt Ito Emiko led by Tanaka, set up a lavish feast in the middle hall, and specially prepared two bottles of the highest level 14th generation Dragon Spring Qing wine for Ito Takahiko.

Upon seeing Ito Natsuko return, Ito Emiko smiled and said, "Natsuko, go call your father out to his room. The food is all ready, and you're back, so we can start now."

"Okay, Aunt," Ito Natsuko lightly nodded her head and then whispered, "Aunt, how is Father's mood?"

"It's good." Ito Emiko smiled. "He was a bit sluggish at noon, but Tanaka came to visit him in the afternoon and fed him some carp, so they played table tennis together, looked happy, just said he was feeling a bit tired and wanted to rest for a while, saying you would come later."

"Alright." Ito Natsuko let out a soft sigh and said, "Then I'll go call him now."

Ito Emiko cautioned, "Go change into the kimono first, don't forget your father's character. Everyone in the entire mansion has changed into traditional attire today."

Ito Natsuko slapped her forehead, saying, "Almost forgot... I'll go change my clothes now!"

The Japanese people are a nation that coexists with water and fire in some aspects.

In Asia, Japan is the country most deeply Westernized, and its office workers wear suits and ties all year round, even on hot days. However, they are also one of the countries that best preserve traditional culture.

For example, Ito Takahiko. In public, he almost always wears Western-style clothing, even more so than British people in terms of Western etiquette. But when he leaves his business world, he loves to live in a traditional Japanese garden and only wears kimono with embroidery on major holidays at home.

The kimono and hakama worn by Japanese women are both traditional garments that hold the highest status in Japan.

Nanako, whether it's from her school days, competitions, or current work, she usually wears modern Western-style clothes most of the time. However, due to family tradition, she also changes into a kimono on major holidays to showcase traditional customs.

Back in her room, Nanako selected a pure white kimono and had two personal maids help her put it on and decorate it properly.

As Japan's first beauty with the nickname "Dai Nihon no Bijin," when Nanako wears a traditional Japanese kimono, she accentuates her unparalleled beauty and poised demeanor to perfection.

A maid standing beside her couldn't help but exclaim: "Miss, you look too beautiful in that kimono! If you get married wearing that kimono, it's sure to shock the whole of Japan!"

Nanako gazed at herself in the mirror, blushing slightly as she said: "Why must I wear a kimono when getting married?"

The maid was startled and replied: "Sir, this is our family tradition. If you don't wear a kimono for your wedding, he's sure to be very upset. Besides, I always think that Japanese women look better in kimonos than wedding dresses, as it's not only a traditional garment but also more fitting for our Japanese woman's temperament."

Nanako's face turned slightly red as she said: "You don't know about the Chinese dragon and phoenix robes, which are also very beautiful?"

"Dragon and Phoenix robes?" The young maid shook her head in puzzlement, saying "Ah, Miss, I think...I've never heard of it before..."

Nanako smiled and said "Dragon and Phoenix robes are one of the traditional garments for Chinese women, usually red or gold with intricate embroidery, very elegant and beautiful. There's also a modified version called Showe that looks good too, especially when worn for special occasions."

The maid looked puzzled and said "Miss, Japanese women don't need to wear Chinese wedding dresses, it would be too strange..." JrNovels.com