My Japanese Grandmother married my Grandfather, who was an American GI, right after the war. My Mom, who was born in Japan, left their when she was 3. My 2 aunts were then born in Germany. They came to the United States when my Mom was about 7. My uncle was then born here in the US. Mom tells me about a lot of the prejudice she had to go through (especially here in Alabama). The Japanese dressed like Americans while here, and even when they go back to Japan. However, I own my own kimono that has been passed down to me. It's a children's day kimono and I wore it when I was 5 for Halloween with the hat and the special shoes with bells on them. I wore a kimono around the hotel too...it was like going down to breakfast in your pajamas and perfectly acceptable! I loved it! Japanese people otherwise wore suits and things that normal Americans would wear (even in their hometown in Japan). They just have many different holidays where they dress up. If you have any specific questions, I can answer them! PM me if you want!