Jiyu Kokuminsha is a Japanese publisher offering a broad catalogue of books and electronic publications for readers of different ages and interests. Its titles cover everyday life, cooking, parenting, education, health and beauty, hobbies, travel, personal development, business, law and professional qualifications, as well as picture books and reference works. The catalogue includes practical guides, study materials, workbooks, recipe collections and books for leisure and learning.

Featured publications range from daily cooking ideas and advice on medicinal cuisine to brain-training exercises, reading-aloud books, fashion guidance and illustrated guides to edible wild plants. The publisher also presents a number of recurring series, including books on world cultures, reading practice, lifestyle learning, feng shui, exam preparation and children’s picture books. Through its website, customers can browse by subject or series, search by title or author, explore selected sample pages, and find both print books and e-books.

Jiyu Kokuminsha’s publishing programme brings together useful information, accessible learning and enjoyable reading across a wide range of topics