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

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

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 Japan's fascinating Shinto religion.

Discover Japan's Chrysanthemum Festival!

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.

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.

Discover the beauty and traditions of the ancient Japanese festival Gion Matsuri.

Take a look at these latest Japanese dramas - we loved the one about Genji!

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

A travel journal discovering beautiful Japan in the fall.

Join Zusetsu's book club discussion of The Old Capital by Yasunari Kawabata.

Discover the latest Japanese drama updates and immerse yourself in romantic stories set in beautiful Tokyo!

Discover our collection of limited edition woodblock prints illustrating The Tale of Genji by Masao Ebina.

Through the magic of Instagram we travel to beautiful Camellia Garden teahouse in Kyoto for tea ceremony!

Discover how we made our bright and beautiful Kyoto Yuzu furoshiki!

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

Discover our beautiful blue snowflower furoshiki designed by Zusetsu illustrator Cathy.

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.

Explore the beautiful world of traditional Japanese patterns, and the stories behind them.

Discover our handy guide to wrapping with furoshiki!