There are many reasons why the kimono became less popular. Western countries influenced Japan. This made people adopt western style clothing. At one point, people in government were made to wear pants and jackets. They were not allowed to wear kimonos! This is no longer a rule. Now the most popular fabric to make kimonos with is silk. Silk is an expensive fabric. The cost of the fabric has made kimonos much less popular these days. A kimono could cost you thousands of dollars! And the belt (obi) could be even more expensive. This has made the kimono less popular than in history. Today if you travel to Japan, you will not see as many as you did in the past. However, many tourists and Japanese locals like to dress up in kimonos for fun. 1. Only people in Western countries adopt western style clothing. ______ 2. Kimonos have become much less popular because of the cost of the fabric. ______ 3. A kimono could cost you more than a thousand dollars. ______ 4. Today if you travel to Japan, you will only see tourists wearing kimonos. ______ 5. What does the word “they” refer to? A. Western countries B. people in government C. pants and jackets D. kimonos 6. What is the best title for the passage? A. Kimonos Become Less Popular B. Kimonos for All Walks of Life C. Kimonos in Ceremonies D. Kimonos Today