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

Discover the art of Christmas furoshiki gift-wrapping with stunning fabric designs to make your presents show-stopping.

Create magical memories this Christmas by making beautiful origami Christmas stars with your friends and family!

Introducing our beautiful tea towel, inspired by the stunning Kyoto Spring Geisha Dances! Bring a little Japan into your kitchen!

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!

We have fairy furoshiki colouring book art for you to colour in!

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

Create cute Mount Fuji origami with our step-by-step guide!

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.

Meet John, the talented photographer of the geisha and maiko of Kyoto. Catch a glimpse of this extraordinary floating world.