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...

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...

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...

Children's Day, Koinoburi, and the Iris

Our Koinoburi Tenugui is instore here! What is Children’s Day? Children's Day (こどもの日, Kodomo no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan, which...

Mottainai!

Our 100cm Mottainai Organic Furoshiki in Forest Green with our Large Patchin Handle in Walnut Mottainai! Mottainai! is a Japanese phrase...

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...

Our Hanami Story!

It's officially cherry blossom season! And that means hanami time :) Hanami (花見) literally means "flower viewing" and it's a Japanese...

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...

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...

Furoshiki in Japanese Morning Drama Asa ga Kita!

Asadora 朝ドラ are the morning dramas that are shown daily (except for Sunday) on Japan’s national broadcasting network NHK. They are...

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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