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Dec 30, 2021
Kuzunoha and the White Fox
Kuzunoha by Yamakawa Shuuhou It’s January – the days are short and dark and the nights are long and cold. It’s a perfect time of year...
Dec 5, 2021
How to Christmas Gift-wrap with Furoshiki!
Now that we are in full swing of the Christmas season, it's time we talk about how to furoshiki-wrap your presents. We've talked about...
Oct 14, 2021
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...
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 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...
Aug 13, 2021
Come and Meet our New Kyoto Bags!
Our Luxury Japanese Tote Bags come in five stunning designs! We're thrilled to be able to introduce you to our very first small range of...
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,...
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
Furoshiki 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...
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 3, 2021
Tea and Hina Matsuri with Mai!
Happy Hinamatsuri Day! Today is March 3rd, which is the day of Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) in Japan! In honour of this celebration, our dear...
Mar 1, 2021
Kyoto and a Tradition of Fragrance
Here at Zusetsu we are offering ready furoshiki gift-wrapped boxes of scented candles as a limited edition present for Mother’s Day!
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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