‘Everyday Wild Plants’: A Fun, Experiential Idea Book Packed with the Wonders and Charms of Wild Plants Launches on June 17

Daiwa Shobo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Tetsu Daiwa) will release ‘Everyday Wild Plants: See, Eat, and Enjoy’ (authored by Non of 365 Days Wild Plant Life, supervised by Hideaki Iwatsuki) on June 17, 2026.

365 Days of Wild Plants!

The ultimate guidebook for experiencing wild plants—accessible anytime, anywhere, for anyone.
This is the first book by Non of 365 Days Wild Plant Life, who hosts over 100 observation events annually.
Do you think you need to travel far to experience nature? Not at all.

Seasonal wild plants are quietly waiting just outside your door.

Observe wild plants transformed after the rain, or discover cute herbs that release fragrance when crushed.

With just a little attention, every day becomes richer and filled with fresh surprises.

The book also includes the author’s unique ideas for deliciously enjoying wild plants.

A single volume that expands the joy of connecting with wild plants.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Observing Wild Plants
Tall wild plants / Poisonous plants you might not know / Finding the Seven Herbs of Spring in your neighborhood / others

Chapter 2: Experiencing Wild Plants with the Five Senses
Tsuksushi with two spring faces / Turn leaves over and see! / Make chestnut balls with Chikarashiba / others

Chapter 3: Eating Wild Plants
Enjoy cooking with wild plants / Make whole-grain mustard using wild karashina / others

Chapter 4: Learning About and Visiting Wild Plants
The mystery of giant dandelions / The time when flowers bloom / Wild plants that rabbits love / others

Chapter 5: Enjoying Wild Plants
Leaf art with fallen leaves / Spinning thread from Kuzu fibers / Growing Shiraza from seeds / others

Wild Plant Enthusiast COLUMN
• Observing wild plants in a 10cm square
• Common Speedwell
• Houttuynia cordata
• Wild plants and living creatures

Author Biography

Non of 365 Days Wild Plant Life (365 Nichi Yasou Seikatsu Non)

Wild plant enthusiast, nature observation instructor, representative of the Tama River Wild Plant Association, and wild edible plant advisor. Inspired by searching for wild plants as food while living with rabbits, Non became fascinated with wild plants and began observing plants daily. Now, they plan and operate around 100 nature observation events annually across Japan to bridge people and nature.

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Hideaki Iwatsuki (Iwatsuki Hideaki)

Meteorologist, research collaborator at Chiba Prefectural Sekiyado Castle Museum, committee member of the Seed Plant Subcommittee of the Chiba Prefecture Rare and Invasive Species List Committee, and representative of the Japan Meteorological Forecasters Association’s Biological Phenology Network. Born in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. Possesses broad knowledge and perspectives on natural sciences, especially plants and meteorology, with numerous published works. Actively conducts field observation events, public lectures, and special classes at elementary and junior high schools. Recent publication: ‘Amazing Discovery Guide to Nearby Plants’ (Jiji Press Publishing).