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.

Great Masters

Shopping for the Finest Japanese Products No.1: Ubukeya Nihonbashi-Ningyōchō, Tōkyō

World Heritage

Himeji Castle – The White Heron Castle, glowing in the sky (Himeji City, Hyōgo Prefecture)

Nature

Mount Fuji: Born of chaos. What forces shaped this iconic landmark?

Destinations

Gasshōnoyado Shōshichi: A Thatched Farmhouse Inn in the Gokayama Hamlet of Ainokura.