Daibenkyo (The Great Study) is a magazine from the Hokuriku region, located in the northwestern part of Japan. This issue is themed ‘Water’ and explores the culture, people, and nature of this resourceful and historical region.

In this issue:
 

• Photo essay by Rinko Kawauchi
• Exploring spring water sites, and hot springs
• The importance of water to sake
• On water and Japanese paper