Japanese culture – a harmonious fusion of Japan’s unique world view and influences from the Asian continent, imbued with the spirituality inherent in the concept of Michi, ‘The Way’.
Welcome to the World of Yōkai. The Yumoto Kōichi Collection Part 9: Amabie and the Coronavirus – the Edo Period yōkai that wards off pandemics.
A Fondness for Flowers – Enjoying Japan’s Flowers through the Seasons. Part 3: Sakura – Cherry Blossom.
A Fondness for Flowers – Enjoying Japan’s Flowers through the Seasons. Part 2: Daffodil, Butterbur, Wintersweet, Daphne, Rapeseed.
A Fondness for Flowers – Enjoying Japan’s Flowers through the Seasons. Part 1: Ume – The Japanese Plum.
Ōkami Shinkō – the Wolf Faith No.11 Epidemics and the Wolf Faith
Welcome to the World of Yōkai. The Yumoto Kōichi Collection Part 1: Night Parade of One Hundred Demons
Ōkami Shinkō - the Wolf Faith The Veneration and Awe of Nature No.1: Oinugē Festival
What Exactly Is the Henro? Shikoku’s 88 Temple Pilgrimage
Cultural Studies Vol.2: Kōdō (Part 2). The introduction of incense into Japan and the development of Kōdō as one of the classical 'arts of refinement'.
Cultural Studies Vol.2: Kōdō (Part 1). The traditonal incense ceremony - how to 'listen' to the fragrance.
An Introduction to Traditional Japanese Performing Arts Vol.2: Nōgaku - One of the World’s Oldest Theatrical Traditions
World Class Plant Breeders. The Edo Period Gardening Craze in old Tōkyō.
Cultural Studies Vol.01 Jūdō and the Kōdōkan
An Introduction to Traditional Japanese Performing Arts Vol. 1. So, what do we mean by “Japanese performing arts”?
Art and Design
The Japanese House: The Basic Elements of Traditional Japanese Residential Architecture.
World Heritage
World Heritage in Japan. Enryakuji – The Cradle of Japan’s Buddhist Culture.
Great Masters
Meeting the Artisans of Japan Vol. 01. Hamaji Matsumoto – Okehama Wooden Pails. Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
Special Edition
Is it true that Japanese dog breeds are genetically closer to the wolf than any other breeds? Manabi Japan visited Azabu University’s Professor Takefumi Kikusui to unravel the mystery surrounding the origin of Japan’s iconic canines.
Yonematsu Shiono: Tales of people and the objects they treasure – Nambu Tekki
