KONATSU - 本 1

The true spirit of Japanese ikebana as revealed by two great masters. Step into a world of quiet beauty through the floral artistry of Japan. Written by the director of a renowned Osaka tea utensils shop and an ikebana master, this richly illustrated book celebrates the harmony between nature, ar……続きを見る

[About the Book] ーHe won the war, only to be pursued by his own brother- After his decisive victory at the Battle of Dan-no-ura, Minamoto no Yoshitsune found himself hunted by his elder brother, Yoritomo. Yet why did Yoshitsune not immediately flee far away, and instead remain near the capital,……続きを見る

[About the Book] To trust the one she loved-and simply keep waiting. That was the strength that sustained her life. The setting is the Tenpyō era of Nara-period Japan. Abe no Nakamaro crossed the sea to Tang China as a student envoy, while his beloved, Mahoro no Iratsume, remained behind, praying……続きを見る

A chance encounter irrevocably links a university student to an older man he simply calls Sensei ("Teacher"). Intrigued by Sensei's aloofness, the student visits him with increasing frequency, and Sensei and his beautiful wife eventually open their home and lives to him. The student graduates 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

[About the Book] ーA moving tale of love and emotion set in Japan more than a thousand years ago- Izumi Shikibu, one of the most celebrated female poets of Japan’s Heian period, remains a figure shrouded in mystery. This novel boldly imagines her origins as the northeastern land of Hitakami (pres……続きを見る

The Heisei era saw gradual yet far-reaching transformations in Japanese society and culture. Globalization, shifting identities, evolving family structures, and changes in education and public discourse all reshaped everyday life, while popular culture-from manga and anime to foodways and sport-em……続きを見る

[About the Book] ー“I was truly happy. From the moment I came to know you, Mimaro.”- At the age of seventy-six, Mimaro finally fulfills a lifelong dream as he crosses the newly completed Mama no Tsugibashi Bridge, his heart filled with profound joy and emotion. His son, Maro, quietly watching his……続きを見る

[About the Book] How much do you really know about Minamata disease, the tragedy that shook Japan in the 1950s? Often described as the worst industrial pollution disaster in Japanese history, the crisis began with strange behavior in cats and the illness of a single young girl. Drawing on contemp……続きを見る

Where Finland and Japan meet, new possibilities for well-being come into view. Drawing on the experiences of two societies facing distinct yet interconnected challenges, this book brings together scholars from Finland and Japan to explore the empowerment of children, youth, and women. Against the ……続きを見る

これは小松菜奈なのか？トルコの町・トラブゾンで出会った女の子。続きを見る

Between 1330 and 1332 the Buddhist priest Kenkō, having, as he put it, "nothing better to do," turned to his inkstone and brushes. He jotted down his thoughts, observations, and opinions; anecdotes that he found interesting, amusing, or instructive; accounts of customs and ceremonies-everything th……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

ミニキャラクターの描き分け ほんわか2.5/2/3頭身編（ホビージャパン刊）英訳版 デフォルメのコツ、ミニキャラクターの描き方が身につく漫画技法書。本書では、ミニキャラクターの描き方を「2.5頭身」「2頭身」「3頭身」の3種類に分けて解説します。頭身ごとの目鼻口のバランスのとり方、比率の配分の説明が充実しており……続きを見る

Preface Acknowledgements Biography of Dr. Kiyonobu Itakura About the editorial committee members A Collection of Articles and Essays by Kiyonobu Itakura 1 The Process of Establishing Mental Recognition in Science 2 What is the Hypothesis–Experiment Class? History and Classroom Management 3 Hypot……続きを見る

ー『タイトル「SHOSHINSHOMEI」には、自分自身に、そしてラップを通して発する言葉においてもリアルでいることが大事とされるラッパーたちを表す、"偽りのない本物であること"という意味の「正真正銘」を用いました。』- ニューヨークのブロンクスでヒップホップが誕生して約50年。 その後、アメリカを起点に世界中の若……続きを見る

◯　脳を使うトレーニングになるおりがみを解説 ◯　風車、蝶、カエデの葉など、基本28種類の折り方を収録 As we age, keeping our minds sharp becomes a priority, and studies have shown that cognitive function is enhanced by activities like the meditative art of origami. This book offers a fun way to engag……続きを見る

仏教説話集『今昔物語』の英訳版 The Konjaku Monogatari Shu is a collection of tales from Buddhist and popular Japanese folklore that was compiled in the twelfth century. The stories in this book tell of fearsome demons, tengu goblins, kitsune fox spirits, flying hermits and gods who suddenly appea……続きを見る

病気の母親のため、地元のオーベルジュで働く奈津子。周囲とはうまくやっているけれど、偉そうでイヤミな上司・雅臣にこき使われるのが悩みのタネだった。そんなある日、奈津子は雅臣が取引先から「娘の婿に」と迫られる場面に遭遇する。すると彼は突然、奈津子が恋人だと周囲に宣言！しかも、当分恋人のふりをしてくれと……続きを見る

基本調味料だけで作れる画期的な絶品麺料理レシピ集です。 Etsuko Ichise is a woman on a mission-her motto is: "Delicious and easy-to-prepare homestyle cooking!" She shows you how to make simple, homestyle noodles that are incredibly flavorful and healthy yet take only minutes to prepare. Her recipes ……続きを見る

Figures Tables Photos Acknowledgements 1 Introduction:C onceptualizing Korean women in Japan through a feminist lens 2 Between ethnic rights and women's rights movements 3 Counterpublics and the Taiheiji Independence Movement 4 Life course: Illiteracy and Night Junior High School 5 Formation of o……続きを見る

『コミック版 吾輩は猫である』（ホーム社刊）英訳版 夏目漱石の名作『吾輩は猫である』の英文グラフィックノベル版。明治時代の日本で、中学校の英語教師をしている珍野苦沙弥の家に飼われている猫の視点から、珍野一家や、そこに集う彼の友人や門下の書生たちを風刺的・戯画的に描いた作品。名前もなく、鼠を捕らえる……続きを見る

リス、鹿、蝶、ウサギ、小鳥、キノコ、熊、さまざまな花や植物たち。絵本の中から飛び出たような、かわいいハンドメイド素材集。続きを見る

My consistent concern has been how to change the fixed notion in society that regards art as something isolated and reserved for the "cultured" few. John Dewey's Art as Experience, a theory of art that sees the origin of art as a life-sustaining impulse, was precisely the answer to my concern. Art……続きを見る

病気の母親のため、地元のオーベルジュで働く奈津子。周囲とはうまくやっているけれど、偉そうでイヤミな上司・雅臣にこき使われるのが悩みのタネだった。そんなある日、奈津子は雅臣が取引先から「娘の婿に」と迫られる場面に遭遇する。すると彼は突然、奈津子が恋人だと周囲に宣言！しかも、当分恋人のふりをしてくれと……続きを見る

E. G. Stanley A Poet and a King Michiko Ogura Pronoun Retention in Old and Middle English Relative Clauses Chiaki Hanabusa Notes on the Additions to 'The Spanish Tragedy' (1602) Kazuaki Ota 'Edward III' adn Statistical Attribution Studies Atsuhiko Hirota A Devil Monk's Prophecy and the Archbi……続きを見る

Religion is like a seasoning. The seasoning itself is not something that can be eaten, but makes the taste of the food come alive when added to food.This is also true of human life. When properly seasoned, human life can be filled with excellent taste and richness. Religious sermons are a skillful……続きを見る

The film Gunkanjima (Battleship Island) was first shown in Korea in August 2017, a work of fiction created to bash Japan and nothing else. Within a couple of weeks, around 6 million Koreans saw the film. The film was advertised in the US, for a week, with the help of the New York City Times Square……続きを見る

"Filled with light, satirical touches." - Donald Keene Reckless but unfailingly honest, Botchan is the youngest son in a middle-class Tokyo family. Following his graduation from college, he takes a job as a math teacher on the island of Shikoku, far from the city. Thrust into this alien small-tow……続きを見る