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

A brief look at the Buddhist underpinning of the Japanese classic novel The Tale of Genji.

A travel journal discovering beautiful Japan in the fall.

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

Discover the fascinating diaries written by the Kyoto court ladies of the past.

Discover Japan's Children's Day and the Iris Festival!