Nov 29

Kokoro by Lafcadio Hearn

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

Jul 23, 2023

Kyoto Travel Journal: Gion Matsuri 2023

Chigo, Yasaka Shrine Influences and Beginnings When I was in my early twenties, and without much experience of travel, I arrived with my...

Feb 8, 2023

JanuaryInJapan 2023: The Old Capital Bookclub Review!

We had a fantastic time at our online JanuaryInJapan Bookclub this year - thank you so much to everyone who joined us! Our subject for...

Jun 30, 2022

A Look at Origami Kimono Dolls

Here at Zusetsu, we're fascinated by the popular paper craft of Japan called origami. In this blog, not only do we want to have a try at...

Sep 9, 2021

9 September: The Chrysanthemum Festival!

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...

May 27, 2021

Discover Kiyomizu-yaki Ceramic Ware!

Kiyomizu-yaki ware: A Ceramic Kyoto Matcha Chawan Teabowl in Plum I was given a beautiful matcha tea bowl (chawan) for Christmas by...

May 12, 2021

Furoshiki 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...

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