Presenting elements of everyday Japanese life and customs to enrich and inspire. Add a unique touch of Japan to your lifestyle!
Dressing up Everyday Meals Making the Most of Tableware Created by Renowned Japanese Artisans
Ikebana Artist Yuka Okubo’s “At Home with Ikebana”. No. 1: Gerberas to Brighten the Kitchen
Getting Out and About in Kimono! Beginning with the Basics: What’s the difference between formal and casual kimono?
The Elegant World of Japanese Etiquette, Part 3. Bowing. The best-known form of Japanese etiquette
The Elegant World of Japanese Etiquette, Part 2: Table Manners for Japanese Cuisine. Eating Sashimi, Yakimono and Nimono
The Elegant World of Japanese Etiquette, Part 1: Chopstick Etiquette - Dining with Decorum
Art and Design
The Japanese House: The Basic Elements of Traditional Japanese Residential Architecture.
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.
Culture
Welcome to the World of Yōkai. The Yumoto Kōichi Collection Part 1: Night Parade of One Hundred Demons
A Fondness for Flowers – Enjoying Japan’s Flowers through the Seasons. Part 2: Daffodil, Butterbur, Wintersweet, Daphne, Rapeseed.
World Class Plant Breeders. The Edo Period Gardening Craze.