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


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


The Miyako Odori: Kyoto's Spring Dance
We take an in-depth look at the astonishingly beautiful world of Kyoto's spring geisha dances.
Apr 26, 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


Cotswold Living Magazine and The Art of Japan
Read Cotswold Living Magazine's informative article about Zusetsu and the Art of Japan!
Sep 3, 2023


JanuaryInJapan 2023: The Old Capital Bookclub Review!
Read all about Zusetsu's book club discussion of The Old Capital by Yasunari Kawabata.
Feb 8, 2023


Zusetsu's Japanese Woodblock Prints
We would love to introduce you to our truly beautiful contemporary and shin-hanga woodblock prints from Japan. This collection of prints...
Aug 17, 2022


You'll Love Yuzu, our New Furoshiki!
Discover how we made our bright and beautiful Kyoto Yuzu furoshiki!
Jul 21, 2022


The River of Heaven - Tanabata in Japanese Poetry
Discover the enchanting world of Tanabata, the Japanese star festival through traditional Japanese poetry.
Jul 3, 2022


Wedding Furoshiki: Zusetsu at Clevedon Hall!
Discover Zusetsu's stunning wedding furoshiki gift-wrapping service!
Apr 27, 2022


Beautiful Blue Snowflower Furoshiki!
Discover our beautiful blue snowflower furoshiki designed by Zusetsu illustrator Cathy.
Apr 14, 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


Looking at Traditional Japanese Patterns!
Explore the beautiful world of traditional Japanese patterns, and the stories behind them.
Jan 19, 2022


How to Christmas Gift-wrap with Furoshiki!
Let's create stunning furoshiki gift-wrapping this Christmas!
Dec 5, 2021


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


Autumn in Kyoto
A brief look at the beautiful autumn momiji in Kyoto, and the ancient festivals and poetry.
Sep 22, 2021


9 September: The Chrysanthemum Festival!
Discover Japan's Chrysanthemum Festival
Sep 9, 2021


Snowflower: Our First Zusetsu Furoshiki!
Discover all about our Snowflower furoshiki - the inspiration, the design, and the creation in Kyoto!
Jul 14, 2021


Furoshiki Gift Wrapping - Creative Ideas from Japan
Discover the exquisite Japanese culture of furoshiki gift wrapping!
May 12, 2021


Mottainai! Using Reusable Furoshiki
Discover the beauty of reusable furoshiki
Apr 22, 2021


Japanese Drama: a Folktale, a Japanese Inn, and Dondo Hare!
Read about Japanese drama Dondo Hare, and its beautiful ryokan inn!
Mar 12, 2021

Tea and Hina Matsuri with Mai!
Discover the connections between Kyoto tea ceremony and Japan's hina matsuri.
Mar 3, 2021


What is Hina Matsuri?
Let's take a look at the wonderful Japanese celebration called Hina Matsuri - girls' day!
Feb 18, 2021
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