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Kyoto in Winter - a Travel Journal
A winter travel journal to beautiful Kyoto.
Mar 4


A Day in Jimbocho, and our JanuaryInJapan Bookclub Read: Days at the Morisaki Bookshop
Join us as we explore the Tokyo book district Jimbocho, location of our JanuaryInJapan Book Club read, 'Days at the Morisaki Bookshop'.
Feb 24


Rikugien: A Japanese Garden in Tokyo
Walk with Cathy around beautiful Rikugien garden in Tokyo, in the footsteps of the samurai and his concubine who once lived there.
Jan 29

JanuaryInJapan 2025: Days At the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
This January, join us for our cosiest JanuaryInJapan Book Club yet!
Dec 6, 2024


Kokoro by Lafcadio Hearn
This month let's take a look at the writing of Lafcadio Hearn in his essay collection of 1895, called Kokoro.
Nov 29, 2024


Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess
Let's take a look at the amazing Japanese foundation myth!
Sep 1, 2024


An Introduction to Shinto
Let's take a look at Japan's fascinating Shinto religion.
Aug 19, 2024

The Chrysanthemum Festival
Discover Japan's Chrysanthemum Festival!
Aug 9, 2024


Cherry Blossom Kyoto - a Travel Journal
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kyoto's cherry blossoms and spring geisha dances.
Apr 18, 2024


JanuaryInJapan Book Club 2024 Review: The Wisdom of Tea
Join us for a review of our book club reading of the Wisdom of Tea by Noriko Morishita.
Mar 12, 2024

Kasane: Looking at Colour Layering
Discover the Japanese art of Kasane, the traditional kimono layering technique from Heian era Japan.
Feb 14, 2024


Meet John Paul Foster: Kyoto Photographer of the Floating World
Meet John, the talented photographer of the geisha and maiko of Kyoto. Catch a glimpse of this extraordinary floating world.
Jan 22, 2024


The Wisdom of Tea: Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
Immerse yourself in the serenity and beauty of Kyoto's Tea Ceremony.
Sep 7, 2023


Kyoto Travel Journal: Gion Matsuri
Discover the beauty and traditions of the ancient Japanese festival Gion Matsuri.
Jul 23, 2023


Kyoto and Tokyo Travel Journal, Fall 2022
A travel journal discovering beautiful Japan in the fall.
Jan 20, 2023

January In Japan Book Club: The Old Capital
Join Zusetsu's book club discussion of The Old Capital by Yasunari Kawabata.
Dec 20, 2022


Zusetsu Book Review: The Old Capital
Explore the enchanting world of 'The Old Capital' by Yasunari Kawabata in our Zusetsu book review.
Sep 1, 2022

Cha no Yu - A Sense of Beauty
We look to Japanese authors Kakuzo Okakuro and Junichiro Tanazaki to learn more about the deep beauty of the Japanese tea ceremony.
Mar 24, 2022


A Review of our JanuaryinJapan Online Book Club: The Tale of Genji
Read a review of Zusetsu's wonderful JanuaryInJapan Book Club as we discuss The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu.
Feb 16, 2022


Princess Kaguya
Discover the beautiful original story behind Ghibli's Princess Kaguya
Feb 2, 2022


The Future Diary, and the Heian Diaries of the Past
Discover the fascinating diaries written by the Kyoto court ladies of the past.
Jan 26, 2022


Kuzunoha and the White Fox
It's January - it's the perfect time of year for Japanese folk tales!
Dec 30, 2021

JanuaryInJapan Bookclub: The Tale of Genji
We loved our book club event discussing The Tale of Genji!
Dec 30, 2021


Karuta and the Hundred Poets
This week we're looking at the link between the Japanese card game karuta.
Oct 27, 2021
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