J-Drama Catch Up!
I love watching Japanese drama: the stories are gentle and heart-warming; the locations are great; and the stories are interesting! That...
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- Jul 21, 2022
You'll Love Yuzu, our New Furoshiki!
Have you ever tried the delicious Japanese citrus fruit called Yuzu? You might recognise the bright yellow fruits and their delicious...
- 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...
- Apr 14, 2022
Beautiful Blue Snowflower!
Hello everyone! We have such exciting news for you! Our Snowflower Pink furoshiki has done so well, we have been able to create it in a...
- 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...
- Sep 9, 2021
9 September: The Chrysanthemum Festival!
Our Washi Tray Purple Flower features chrysanthemums! It's the 9th of September, and we're thinking of chrysanthemums today, as it's Kiku...
- Jul 14, 2021
Snowflower: Our First Zusetsu Furoshiki!
Made in Kyoto, Designed by Zusetsu Hello everyone! We are beyond excited to announce our first ever Zusetsu original furoshiki,...
- Jun 11, 2021
Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths from NHK Japanology Plus
Japanese broadcaster NHK have some wonderful programmes studying various cultural aspects of Japan which you can watch in English on NHK...
- May 12, 2021
Gift Wrapping - Creative Ideas from Japan
We have an incredibly beautiful range of furoshiki from Kyoto in our online store! Gift Wrapping: Creative Ideas from Japan is a book...
- Apr 22, 2021
Mottainai!
Our 100cm Mottainai Organic Furoshiki in Forest Green with our Large Patchin Handle in Walnut Mottainai! Mottainai! is a Japanese phrase...
- Apr 13, 2021
Hanami Furoshiki Workshop: So Much Fun!
Our live online event Furoshiki Class: Japanese Hanami Bento Wrap and More! Bento wrap: Cohare Furoshiki Meadow Flowers | Bright Pink and...
- Mar 12, 2021
A Folktale, a Japanese Inn, and Dondo Hare!
Natsumi in Dondo Hare! If you like a gentle romance and you would like to learn a little about what it would be like to stay in a...
- Mar 10, 2021
Ama-chan and Hanako to An
Yukki's mum started me off watching asadora, the NHK dramas that are so much a part of everyday morning life in Japan. I hugely enjoyed...
- Jan 31, 2021
Genji and the Changing Seasons
A scene from Chapter 24 'Butterflies', The Tale of Genji, illustrated by Tosa Mitsuyoshi (1539–1613) and Choujirou, Kyoto National Museum...
- Dec 11, 2020
Zusetsu's Gift Guide for Japan-Lovers!
Do you have a friend or family member who is crazy about Japan? With Christmas just around the corner, are you looking for the perfect...
- Oct 1, 2020
Furoshiki Wall-Hangings: How to Decorate Your Home With Our New Kits!
Looking for a statement wall art to decorate your home? Or searching for an unforgettable gift for your Japan-loving friend this...
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