Take a Look at our New Furoshiki Handbook!
We're thrilled to be able to introduce you to our new Zusetsu Furoshiki Handbook! It includes 16 different styles of furoshiki wrap, so...
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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...
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 9, 2021
Get Creative with Washi Tape!
Have some fun getting creative with our new range of washi tapes and stickers! Here at Zusetsu we've had a tremendous time getting...
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
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 28, 2021
Saturday Evening at our Sake and Furoshiki Online Event!
We had such a fun evening hosting our first online sake taste-testing event with sake sommelier Robin from Sorakami! Furoshiki bottle...
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 13, 2021
Hanami Furoshiki Workshop: So Much Fun!
Our live online event Furoshiki Class: Japanese Hanami Bento Wrap and More! Bento wrap: Cohare Furoshiki Meadow Flowers | Bright Pink and...
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 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 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...
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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