Many overseas visitors think that kimono  and yukata  are the same kind of clothing, but in fact they are different.// First of all, they are made of different materials.// Kimono  are usually made of silk.// On the other hand, yukata  are made of cotton.// There is also a seasonal difference.// Kimono  can be worn all year round, but yukata  are typically worn during the summer.// Finally, kimono  are more formal than yukata.// Kimono  are often worn at special ceremonies, while yukata  are worn as a bathrobe at places like hot springs.//