Since it's too hot to hang around chatting, let's plunge straight in.
To the reader in Chofu, Tokyo (Lifelines -- June 20), wanting to know how and where to learn about wearing kimono, there are several choices, depending on the level of experience.
If you want to try on kimono as part of a wider experience, a Japan Culture Visit may well be the answer. This involves visiting Atsuko Ikuyama's home in Setagaya, where guests can experience origami, ikebana, tea ceremony, calligraphy and the different styles of kimono for men, women and children, and special occasions like weddings.