January In Japan Book Club: The Old Capital
Our JanuaryInJapan Bookclub was so good last winter when we came together to talk about the first chapter of The Tale of Genji, that...
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Dec 1, 2022
Meet Anne McKenzie, Shodo inspired botanical artist
My Japan Journey Interview No 02: Anne: Communicating a language of plants in a calligraphic way I had such a lovely chat with artist...
Sep 29, 2022
Japanese Drama Update!
Only Just Married I love watching Japanese dramas. There are quite a few romantic ones to catch up on. In fact I'm beginning to think...
Sep 1, 2022
Zusetsu Book Review: The Old Capital
The Old Capital by Yasunari Kawabata The novel is set in Kyoto, a city of high art and the cultural soul of Japan since it became the...
Aug 17, 2022
Zusetsu's Japanese Art
Welcome to our new Zusetsu ART store. Today we would love to introduce you to our truly beautiful contemporary and shin-hanga woodblock...
Aug 11, 2022
Zusetsu ART and Masao Ebina
Kobai (Red Plum Blossom) by Masao Ebina. Note the fine gold strings and pattern on the koto. Many of you know that I am an artist with...
Aug 4, 2022
More Japanese Rom Com!
I've watched a few Japanese Rom Coms now and I really like them! They're a great way of learning about Japan, and improving your...
Jul 28, 2022
Tea Ceremony and Tanabata with Camellia Kyoto
This year's Tanabata could not have been more special. We visited the Camellia Garden Teahouse in north west Kyoto, live on Instagram,...
Jul 3, 2022
The River of Heaven - Tanabata in Japanese Poetry
Curious this day on which long ago they must have pledged their troth; like the River of Heaven's waves rising - this is sent out. This...
Jun 30, 2022
A Look at Origami Kimono Dolls
Here at Zusetsu, we're fascinated by the popular paper craft of Japan called origami. In this blog, not only do we want to have a try at...
Jun 16, 2022
Corporate Furoshiki Gift-wrapping Events
Updated Summer 2024 I learned my authentic furoshiki gift-wrapping skills in Kyoto, the area where furoshiki originated over a thousand...
May 26, 2022
Our Summer Tenugui!
Welcome to summer in Japan, with its hot days and nights, and its reliance on water features, pools, shady green plants, airy wind...
May 12, 2022
Collecting Japanese Kokeshi with Marie
My Japan Journey Interview No 01: Marie and Her 110 Kokeshi Collection We are excited to announce a new blog series on Zusetsu called My...
Apr 7, 2022
More Romantic Japanese Drama!
着飾る恋には理由があって Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte There's a Reason for the Love I'm Wearing This recent Japanese drama is a lot of...
Mar 24, 2022
Cha no Yu - A Sense of Beauty
茶の煙柳と共にそよぐ也 cha no kemuri yanagi to tomo ni soyogu nari the tea smoke and the willow together trembling I often think back to the tea...
Feb 23, 2022
More Amazing Japanese Animations to Enjoy!
We've been discovering some amazing Japanese animations this month which we would love to share with you! All of these animations are...
Feb 16, 2022
A Review of our JanuaryinJapan Online Book Club Event!
We loved looking at this beautiful image of Murasaki Shikibu. What could the significance of the green and red colours in her juunihitoe...
Feb 3, 2022
Princess Kaguya
We've enjoyed exploring Heian monogatari and Japanese folktales over the last few weeks, and we loved our fantastic JanuaryInJapan...
Jan 26, 2022
The Future Diary, and Diaries of the Past
Netflix series The Future Diary It's nearing Valentines Day, and while love is in the air, what could be better than watching the new...
Jan 19, 2022
Looking at Traditional Japanese Patterns!
Our new-in-for-spring 48cm Reversible Furoshiki Bright Pink Cherry Blossom and Blue Wave To celebrate our new spring furoshiki, I'm keen...
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 for...
Dec 30, 2021
JanuaryInJapan Bookclub: The Tale of Genji
Genji's mother is diminished by the Kokiden Consort. Illustration for Kiritsubo by Masao Ebina, (Fuji Arts). Yukki and I couldn't think...
Dec 8, 2021
More Great Japanese Movies and Dramas to Watch in the Holidays!
When Marnie was There, (StudioGhibli.com) When Marnie was There (Netflix) When Marnie was There is a story about a young girl called...
Oct 27, 2021
Karuta and the Hundred Poets
This week we've been looking at the traditional Japanese card game called karuta. It's a fascinating competitive sport in Japan, which...
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