A winter travel journal to beautiful Kyoto.

Discover what it's like staying in a temple in Kyoto!

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 the beauty of lovingly restored Mugen, a traditional Kyoto machiya and a wonderful place to stay.

We take an in-depth look at the astonishingly beautiful world of Kyoto's spring geisha dances.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kyoto's cherry blossoms and spring geisha dances.

Join us for a review of our book club reading of the Wisdom of Tea by Noriko Morishita.

Meet John, the talented photographer of the geisha and maiko of Kyoto. Catch a glimpse of this extraordinary floating world.

Meet Rachel, a painter of beautiful Kyoto scenes who runs Travel Sketchbook Classes for visitors to Kyoto.

Immerse yourself in the serenity and beauty of Kyoto's Tea Ceremony.

Read Cotswold Living Magazine's informative article about Zusetsu and the Art of Japan!

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

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.

Explore the enchanting world of 'The Old Capital' by Yasunari Kawabata in our Zusetsu book review.

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.

Discover the beautiful original story behind Ghibli's Princess Kaguya