Kim Kardashian is attempting to internationally trademark the word/term 'Kimono', effectively making it illegal for the Japanese Historical society, or really anyone or anything in Japan or the world to use the word publically without having to pay a royalty to the Kardashian brand.
Here's the kicker though: kimono is by many considered a symbol of modest and elegant beauty because of its beautiful yet simple shape. What's Kim's Kimono? Underwear, or shapewear to be more precise. Basically panties that make your bum look bigger, the complete antithesis to what kimono means in Japanese culture.
'We are currently undertaking initiatives nationally to make "Kimono Culture", symbol of our culture and spirits, registered to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.'
There's obviously an organized effort so this opinion is shared by a significant portion of people.
Besides he's asking her to reconsider as himself, not as Japan. He never said "on behalf of the people of Japan" or something, the only generalization he made is about the kimono's significance in Japanese culture. But again, since there's an organized effort to put it on the UNESCO list, he's definitely not alone in that sentiment.
Just like her stupid sister trying to trademark 'Kylie". It's a fairly common Australian name and one of our most famous singers is Kylie Minogue, who is in her 50's, so has been using that name since before the Kardashians were even born. Hey girls, try looking at the world outside your narcissistic little empire.
Disney tried to do the sameness when they were making Coco and internationally trademark “Day of The Dead/Día de los Muertos” they got the same response and it was awesome
There's obviously an organized effort so this opinion is shared by a significant portion of people.
Besides he's asking her to reconsider as himself, not as Japan. He never said "on behalf of the people of Japan" or something, the only generalization he made is about the kimono's significance in Japanese culture. But again, since there's an organized effort to put it on the UNESCO list, he's definitely not alone in that sentiment.
That's like trying to trademark Halloween, holy shit.