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...

Looking at Traditional Japanese Patterns!

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 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...

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...

Let's Learn about Sake!

We are so excited to announce our upcoming online event on Japanese sake and furoshiki bottle wrapping! Here are Zusetsu, we love a good...

Japanese Wrapping Culture

A gift from our dear friend Mai was wrapped carefully in layers of wrapping! Here at Zusetsu we’ve been looking into the wonderful...

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...

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...

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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