[PROBLEMS] To provide a manipulation device and the manipulation method such that the manipulation of the particles, which has been extremely difficult by conventional manipulation devices, is possible, and that easy movement and rotation of the microparticle is possible. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A non-contact manipulation device with an electrode pair comprising a base, a suspension liquid layer disposed on the base and containing microparticles, at least a pair of electrodes having the distal ends inserted into the suspension liquid layer, and a power supply for supplying an AC voltage to the electrodes, wherein the at lease a pair of electrodes configured to move independently of each other, and wherein an electric field is generated parallel to the surface of the suspension liquid layer between the at least a pair of electrodes.