Meet Catherine Pawasarat, author of The Gion Festival: Exploring its Mysteries.

Meet Natalie, author, forager, and Japanophile.

Meet John, the talented photographer of the geisha and maiko of Kyoto. Catch a glimpse of this extraordinary floating world.

Meet Rachel, a painter of beautiful Kyoto scenes who runs Travel Sketchbook Classes for visitors to Kyoto.

Meet Nora, Japanese sumi ink painter

Meet Mafalda, author and artist of 'Autumn in Japan'.

Meet Anne, a talented botanical artist inspired by Japanese Shodo calligraphy and materials.

Meet Marie, and her ever-growing collection of Japanese kokeshi dolls!