A short stay in Beijing unlocks a fascination with the history of China, and its influence on Heian Kyoto.

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

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

Following up a family story I discover our fascinating medieval Neville ancestry!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Immerse yourself in the serenity and beauty of Kyoto's Tea Ceremony.

Read all about Zusetsu's book club discussion of The Old Capital by Yasunari Kawabata.

Explore the enchanting world of 'The Old Capital' by Yasunari Kawabata in our Zusetsu book review.

Discover the enchanting world of Tanabata, the Japanese star festival through traditional Japanese poetry.

We look to Japanese authors Kakuzo Okakuro and Junichiro Tanazaki to learn more about the deep beauty of the Japanese tea ceremony.

Read a review of Zusetsu's wonderful JanuaryInJapan Book Club as we discuss The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu.

Discover the beautiful original story behind Ghibli's Princess Kaguya

Discover the fascinating diaries written by the Kyoto court ladies of the past.

It's January - it's the perfect time of year for Japanese folk tales!

We loved our book club event discussing The Tale of Genji!

Come with us as we learn about the beguiling tradition of fragrance in Kyoto!

Explore the beauty of 'The Tale of Genji' and its exquisite portrayal of the changing Kyoto seasons.