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Dec 8, 2021
More Great Japanese Movies and Dramas to Watch in the Holidays!
When Marnie was There, (StudioGhibli.com) When Marnie was There (Netflix) When Marnie was There is a story about a young girl called...
Oct 27, 2021
Karuta and the Hundred Poets
This week we've been looking at the traditional Japanese card game called karuta. It's a fascinating competitive sport in Japan, which...
Sep 22, 2021
Autumn in Kyoto
Glorious Eikandou in the fall Autumn is a magnificent time of year to be in Kyoto. The air is cool, but the skies can be bright blue, and...
Sep 16, 2021
Great Japanese Romantic Dramas and Movies!
I'm always looking for ways to improve my Japanese vocabulary and listening skills, and one of the great ways to do this is by watching...
Sep 9, 2021
9 September: The Chrysanthemum Festival!
It's the 9th of September, and we're thinking of chrysanthemums today, as it's Kiku no Sekku in Japan: the Chrysanthemum Festival! The...
Aug 13, 2021
Come and Meet our New Kyoto Bags!
Our Luxury Japanese Tote Bags come in five stunning designs! We're thrilled to be able to introduce you to our very first small range of...
Jul 14, 2021
Snowflower: Our First Zusetsu Furoshiki!
Made in Kyoto, Designed by Zusetsu Hello everyone! We are beyond excited to announce our first ever Zusetsu original furoshiki,...
Jul 6, 2021
Tanabata: the July 7th Star Festival!
Two Tanabata Poems Don't look up by yourself at the sky where stars meet - the wind from the Milky Way blows cold. How I envy the...
Jun 11, 2021
Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths from NHK Japanology Plus
Japanese broadcaster NHK have some wonderful programmes studying various cultural aspects of Japan which you can watch in English on NHK...
Jun 3, 2021
Manga and Hanbun Aoi
Mei Nagano as manga artist Nireno Suzume I love NHK asadora morning drama! I learn so much, as well as improving my Japanese language...
May 27, 2021
Discover Kiyomizu-yaki Ceramic Ware!
Kiyomizu-yaki ware: A Ceramic Kyoto Matcha Chawan Teabowl in Plum I was given a beautiful matcha tea bowl (chawan) for Christmas by...
May 12, 2021
Furoshiki Gift Wrapping - Creative Ideas from Japan
We have an incredibly beautiful range of furoshiki from Kyoto in our online store ! Gift Wrapping: Creative Ideas from Japan is a book...
May 4, 2021
Children's Day, Koinoburi, and the Iris
What is Children’s Day? Children's Day (こどもの日, Kodomo no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan, which takes place every year on the 5th of...
Apr 22, 2021
Mottainai!
Our 100cm Mottainai Organic Furoshiki in Forest Green with our Large Patchin Handle in Walnut Mottainai! Mottainai! is a Japanese phrase...
Apr 6, 2021
Let's Learn about Sake!
We are so excited to announce our upcoming online event on Japanese sake and furoshiki bottle wrapping! Here are Zusetsu, we love a good...
Mar 24, 2021
Our Hanami Story!
It's officially cherry blossom season! And that means hanami time :) Hanami (花見) literally means "flower viewing" and it's a Japanese...
Mar 18, 2021
Japanese Wrapping Culture
A gift from our dear friend Mai was wrapped carefully in layers of wrapping! Here at Zusetsu we’ve been looking into the wonderful...
Mar 16, 2021
Kyoto in Spring and the Cherry Blossom Dances
Our Spring Festival Washi Tray! What’s in a picture? Our Spring Festival Washi Tray from Kyoto is one of our most popular designs, but...
Mar 12, 2021
A Folktale, a Japanese Inn, and Dondo Hare!
Natsumi in Dondo Hare! If you like a gentle romance and you would like to learn a little about what it would be like to stay in a...
Mar 10, 2021
Ama-chan and Hanako to An
Yukki's mum started me off watching asadora, the NHK dramas that are so much a part of everyday morning life in Japan. I hugely enjoyed...
Mar 3, 2021
Tea and Hina Matsuri with Mai!
Happy Hinamatsuri Day! Today is March 3rd, which is the day of Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) in Japan! In honour of this celebration, our dear...
Mar 1, 2021
Kyoto and a Tradition of Fragrance
Here at Zusetsu we are offering ready furoshiki gift-wrapped boxes of scented candles as a limited edition present for Mother’s Day!
Feb 20, 2021
Let's Learn about Japanese Tea!
Yukki at a tea house in Iwate Prefecture, Japan We have a very special event coming up at Zusetsu this month! We are so excited that our...
Feb 18, 2021
What is Hina Matsuri?
Yukki's set of hina dolls that her parents bought for her when she was born :) Are you interested in Japanese festivals and traditions?...
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