Discover the literature which is at the very heart of Japanese culture, and which underpins the exquisite beauty of Kyoto.

Take a look at our favourite recent Japanese dramas!

A brief look at the Buddhist underpinning of the Japanese classic novel The Tale of Genji.

Inspired by Kyoto, create origami camellias following our easy how-to-guide.

A winter travel journal to beautiful Kyoto.

Join us as we explore the Tokyo book district Jimbocho, location of our JanuaryInJapan Book Club read, 'Days at the Morisaki Bookshop'.

Discover Kyoto's Jidai Matsuri with our stunning illustrated guide by professional photographer Paul Moss.

Discover what it's like staying in a temple in Kyoto!

Walk with Cathy around beautiful Rikugien garden in Tokyo, in the footsteps of the samurai and his concubine who once lived there.

This January, join us for our cosiest JanuaryInJapan Book Club yet!

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

Discover one man's vision to build the first traditional machiya town house in Kyoto for nearly a century.

Let's take a look at the amazing Japanese foundation myth!

Let's take a look at Japan's fascinating Shinto religion.

Discover Japan's Chrysanthemum Festival!

Discover the latest in Japanese drama with our exciting update!

Discover the beauty of lovingly restored Mugen, a traditional Kyoto machiya and a wonderful place to stay.

We had a wonderful springtime road trip to Mount Fuji!

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

We take an in-depth look at the astonishingly beautiful world of Kyoto's spring geisha dances.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kyoto's cherry blossoms and spring geisha dances.

Meet Natalie, author, forager, and Japanophile.

Join us for a review of our book club reading of the Wisdom of Tea by Noriko Morishita.

Discover the Japanese art of Kasane, the traditional kimono layering technique from Heian era Japan.