HER - 人文・思想・社会 14

[About the Book] ー How We Face the End Determines the Meaning of Life - According to the latest data, nearly one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. The mere mention of the word can evoke a sense of despair, as cancer is so often associated with death. But does a canc……続きを見る

[About the Book] ーHow should we live in the coming era?- “The aim of this book is to spark a vigorous national debate on the creation of a new civilization by presenting contemporary issues and possible solutions-particularly to the younger generation-from the standpoint of wishing for the grow……続きを見る

[About the product] ーUnlocking the Principles for a Life of Clarity and Purpose- The essence of life’s light holds the power to uncover the origins of illness, guide accurate diagnosis and treatment, and heal countless ailments by addressing the life forms that give rise to disease. Furthermore……続きを見る

[About the product] ーA World Beyond Gods and Buddhas: The Origin of All Life in the Universe- The afterlife has become a realm of suffering-a descent into chaos and despair. To reverse this tide and restore beauty to the flow of existence, humanity and all living beings must recognize a profoun……続きを見る

Do not resent the world and become self-absorbed, do not run from it, but rather exist within world, transcend it, and live cheerfully. A way of life like that of the lotus flower that blossoms in the mud is precisely the way of life that we seek. The lotus never blossoms in clean water. The lotu……続きを見る

本書は、ユーラシア財団が主催した3回の国際コンベンション（2018年ハノイ「未来への希望」、2019年ソウル「教育と平和」、2023年バンコク「ポストコロナの世界」）での発表論文をまとめたものです。本書は、グローバルかつ学際的な理解を深めます。異なる国・地域・分野の専門家が現代社会の課題と希望を論じ、多様な知……続きを見る

The Poetry of Chiyo-ni introduces English-language readers to one of Japan's most luminous literary voices: Chiyo-ni (1703-1775), a poet, painter, and Buddhist nun who broke barriers to become Japan's most celebrated female haiku master. Living in an era when haiku was almost exclusively a male a……続きを見る

[About the Book] ーEducation that nurtures the heart creates the future- This book is the life’s work of the author, an English teacher who has dedicated his career to the practice of education rooted in Japan’s traditions of kokoro no kyōiku (education of the heart), spiritual discipline, and m……続きを見る

2025年5月にマレーシア国立大学で行われた第6回アジア地理言語学国際会議の論文集。すべて英文の8篇の論文が収録されている。続きを見る

[About the Book] The Untold Scenario Behind the Birth of the Japanese Nation In the 3rd century, Queen Himiko unified the Wa kingdom under Yamatai, and in the 5th century, the “Five Kings of Wa” paid tribute to Chinese dynasties. Yet the century between them-the 4th century-remains shrouded in mys……続きを見る

When people think of Buddhism, they often imagine temples, Buddhist statues, chanting, rituals for good fortune, funerals, and cemeteries. The image of Buddhism in Japan is dominated by these traditional aspects. However, this is only one facet of Buddhism. When Buddhism is studied academically, t……続きを見る

[About the Book] ーIs religion humanity’s greatest fiction?- Why do we believe in things that cannot be seen or proven? This book traces the history of human evolution and civilization to explore the origins and meaning of supernatural beings-such as gods and spirits-from a scientific and object……続きを見る

[About the Book] ーThe real-life experiences and piercing gaze of a man who staked his life on “knowing”- Even in his eighties, the “adventurer grandpa” continues to bravely journey across the globe. This book is a powerful collection of essays capturing his astonishing true stories, gathered over……続きを見る

[About the Book] ーA Great and Unique Philosophy- Philosophy and religion are generally considered distinct disciplines. However, Kitaro Nishida, one of Japan’s most renowned philosophers who established a unique intellectual world known as Nishida Philosophy, regarded philosophy and religion as i……続きを見る

The Art of War is one of the world's great masterpieces-presenting timeless strategies that are as important in the boardroom as on the battlefield. Now, experience Sun Tzu's classic as never before in this riveting graphic novel brimming with battles, betrayals and political intrigues. The book ……続きを見る

The traditional Japanese concept of ma refers to a pause or a space, "the moment of no action, the stillness and silence that is filled with more powerful energy than the moments of action" on the classic Noh stage. It also refers to the pauses taken in between notes by a shakuhachi flute player o……続きを見る

[About the Book] “Where did humanity come from, and where are we headed?” - Darwin continues to answer that question even today. Evolution is not merely the history of how life forms have changed their shapes. It is a story that concerns the very essence of being human - why we think, love, belie……続きを見る

[About the Book] A ray of light pierced through the darkness of defeat- Whistleblowing, obstruction, and unreasonable blame-shifting at a major chemical company crushed the author’s long-held faith in hard work, forcing him to face the depths of personal failure. At that very moment, he encountere……続きを見る

[About the Book] ーWhere does poetry come from, and where is it headed?- In postwar Japan, as rapid urbanization advanced alongside national reconstruction, what did poets in rural regions write about? When the social structures supported by economic growth began to break down and the postwar sens……続きを見る

[About the Book] This volume takes the medieval estate of Tosa Hata-no-shō, located in the southwestern part of present-day Kōchi Prefecture, as a case study to explore the multifaceted relationship between Japanese medieval temples and local communities. Drawing on a close examination of histori……続きを見る

[About the Book] This nonfiction work collects the letters written by a Japanese man who was killed in action on Iwo Jima during World War II, along with his son’s record of recovering his remains. In his letters, he wrote sentiments familiar to any family-“Take good care of your grandmother,” “S……続きを見る

Art is not something you make. It is a path you walk, a way of being that shapes who you become. GEIDO unfolds as a living philosophy where creativity ceases to be a separate act and becomes the very orientation of a life. It is the practice of aligning intention, body, and awareness with the s……続きを見る

[About the Book] ー A book for everyone interested in Zen - While leading a busy life as an elementary school teacher and participating in zazen meditation sessions, the author reflects on the accelerating crises of modern society-political and economic instability, poverty and ethnic conflict, en……続きを見る

[About the Book] In 1936, the February 26 Incident shook Japan to its core. Why did young army officers attempt to remake the state while shouting the Emperor’s name? This book probes that question in depth, unraveling the truth behind the incident through both historical context and philosophica……続きを見る

［About This Book］ A hospice physician who has spent many years accompanying terminal patients reflects on how the power of humor can heal the heart and enrich human life. The author describes how small jokes exchanged during daily consultations ease tension and foster feelings of trust and reass……続きを見る

Lavishly decorated manhole covers, pink polka-dotted backhoes, toilets with warmable seats, blow dryers (and other bells and whistles). It's just another day in Japan, where the futuristic and zany stands side-by-side with the rooted and the venerable, and there's a festival going on somewhere alm……続きを見る

This definitive bilingual edition of Chuya Nakahara (1907–1937) brings the most dynamic voice in Japanese early Modernist poetry to English-language readers. Goat Songs and Songs of Bygone Days-the two volumes that Chuya prepared for publication during his brief lifetime-are presented in luminous ……続きを見る

[About the Book] In 1944, following his father’s conscription, the author moved with his family to Manchuria. What awaited him there as a middle school student was a series of harsh realities: the terror of air raids, chronic food shortages, riots, and ultimately the painful loss of beloved famil……続きを見る

[About the Book] In the 1930s, amid poverty and profound loneliness, writer Henry Miller found the courage to “write reality as it was.” This book is an intellectual documentary that traces how Miller came to write his legendary twentieth-century Anglo-American literary work, Tropic of Cancer, and……続きを見る

[About the Book] Even in an age of war and upheaval, there were flowers that bloomed in silence. They were daughters, mothers, and lovers. Bound by duty and torn apart by fate, their spirits never wavered. This book portrays the lives of twenty-four women who surrounded one of the most powerful ……続きを見る