KonG - 本 9

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] 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

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

※『cyan isuue 44 spring 2026』は、表紙・裏表紙以外の内容は同様になります。 『cyan issue 44 spring 2026』（4月27日発売）は、俳優として活躍する《南琴奈》が、本誌4度目の登場にして初の両面Wカバーを飾ります。 自分自身と丁寧に向き合いながら歩んできたこの1年。言葉にならない感覚や揺らぎも受け止めながら、……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

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] You live each day as best you can, yet your mind finds no rest. Anxiety and doubt linger, and you find yourself asking, “What is life?” “Why do people suffer?” ーHow has Buddhism engaged with such questions? This book offers a clear and accessible exploration of what Buddhism tr……続きを見る

[About the Book] This book invites a shift in perspective-from treating diseases to caring for people. Medical tests show no abnormalities. Medication brings little relief. Yet we continue searching for a diagnosis-for a name to give our condition. The author, a Japanese otolaryngologist with ma……続きを見る

[About the Book] Why is it that some people succeed while others fail, even when they seem to be making the same effort? Society never stops changing. Those who cannot adapt are gradually left behind. Based on the principle of “Do not fear change,” this book explains how to think, judge, and act ……続きを見る

★★★ "Before a child can find the words, they can find the colors." ★★★ ⭐ WHAT IF THE QUIETEST CHILD IN YOUR CLASSROOM HAD THE MOST TO SAY? Every teacher knows the moment. You ask the question. Hands go up - but not everyone's. Somewhere in the room, a child has an idea, a feeling, a flicker of und……続きを見る