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...

Our new-in-for-spring 48cm Reversible Furoshiki Bright Pink Cherry Blossom and Blue Wave To celebrate our new spring furoshiki, I'm keen...

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...

Genji's mother is diminished by the Kokiden Consort. Illustration for Kiritsubo by Masao Ebina, (Fuji Arts). Yukki and I couldn't think...

As we near the end of 2021, the Zusetsu Team wraps up the year by reflecting on some key highlights.

When Marnie was There, (StudioGhibli.com) When Marnie was There (Netflix) When Marnie was There is a story about a young girl called...

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...

Who else is excited for a full-on, proper Christmas this year?? We don't care if we're early, the Zusetsu Team is already in the...

This week we've been looking at the traditional Japanese card game called karuta. It's a fascinating competitive sport in Japan, which...

We're thrilled to be able to introduce you to our new Zusetsu Furoshiki Handbook! It includes 16 different styles of furoshiki wrap, so...

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...

I'm always looking for ways to improve my Japanese vocabulary and listening skills, and one of the great ways to do this is by watching...

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...

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...

Made in Kyoto, Designed by Zusetsu Hello everyone! We are beyond excited to announce our first ever Zusetsu original furoshiki,...

Two Tanabata Poems Don't look up by yourself at the sky where stars meet - the wind from the Milky Way blows cold. How I envy the...

It's summer time, and if you have long hair like us you'll like to find pretty ways to tie your hair back! Our furoshiki from Kyoto are a...

Japanese broadcaster NHK have some wonderful programmes studying various cultural aspects of Japan which you can watch in English on NHK...

Have some fun getting creative with our new range of washi tapes and stickers! Here at Zusetsu we've had a tremendous time getting...

Mei Nagano as manga artist Nireno Suzume I love NHK asadora morning drama! I learn so much, as well as improving my Japanese language...