Thoughts on the Arts. A Conversation with Living National Treasure, Bandō Tamasaburō.
Local Theatre Connecting People, No. 1: Kuromori Kabuki, Yamagata.
Hiroshima Kagura. Regular weekly performances of theatrical kagura in downtown Hiroshima.
Festivals and People Vol.01: The Karatsu Kunchi Festival, Kyūshū
An Introduction to Traditional Japanese Performing Arts Vol. 1. So, what do we mean by “Japanese performing arts”?
A hometown festival passed down from generation to generation - The Okumikawa Hana Matsuri Festival (Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture)
Art and Design
The Japanese House: The Basic Elements of Traditional Japanese Residential Architecture.
Great Masters
Yonematsu Shiono: Tales of people and the objects they treasure – Nambu Tekki
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.
Destinations
See Japan! The Shikoku Pilgrimage and O-Settai, the Culture of Charitable Giving
Nature
Mount Fuji: Born of chaos. What forces shaped this iconic landmark?
