Jan 31, 2021

Genji and the Changing Seasons

A scene from Chapter 24 'Butterflies', The Tale of Genji, illustrated by Tosa Mitsuyoshi (1539–1613) and Choujirou, Kyoto National Museum...

Dec 11, 2020

Zusetsu's Gift Guide for Japan-Lovers!

Do you have a friend or family member who is crazy about Japan? With Christmas just around the corner, are you looking for the perfect...

Dec 4, 2020

Why You Should Use Furoshiki This Christmas!

Help us spread the word of furoshiki to your friends and family for a more eco-conscious and special Christmas!

Nov 19, 2020

Furoshiki in Japanese Morning Drama Asa ga Kita!

Asadora 朝ドラ are the morning dramas that are shown daily (except for Sunday) on Japan’s national broadcasting network NHK. They are...

Sep 9, 2020

Japonisme

Hokusai Katsushika: Kajikazawa in Kai Province ca.1830-1832 (Met Museum). To celebrate our range of Hokusai printed furoshiki, we’d like...

Jul 28, 2020

Introducing Hokusai

Hokusai Katsushika: The Great Wave off Kanagawa c. 1831. To introduce our new range of gorgeous Hokusai furoshiki, we would like to talk...

Jun 8, 2020

Zusetsu's Favourite Japanese Anime

A few weeks ago, we wrote a blog listing our favourite Ghibli films and our favourite Japanese TV shows. Now, we thought it was time to...

May 20, 2020

About Nishijin-ori: a Kyoto Textile

Zusetsu is an online furoshiki store where you can get quality furoshiki from Kyoto, Japan. However, did you know that we also have a...

May 14, 2020

Zusetsu's Favourite Japanese TV Shows

Have you ever been told that an effective way to learn a new language is by watching a lot of TV and films? My Japanese teacher tells me...

May 7, 2020

About Kyoto Washi Paper

Have you ever heard of "washi"? You might have heard of it as a type of paper, but what exactly makes washi different from our regular...

May 1, 2020

Zusetsu's Favourite Ghibli Films

Looking for a fun way to spend time at home? This is the perfect opportunity to watch Ghibli films! Here at Zusetsu we are massive fans...

Feb 1, 2019

Kyoto in January

Kyoto is a wonderful city in any season. In cold and bright January, fragrant plum blossom is beginning to flower in the temple gardens....

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