MOONSTONE - 人文・思想・社会 1

[About the Book] In the midst of civil war, how can people create “peace”? When diplomacy stalls, ceasefires collapse, and violence becomes part of everyday life-this is the harsh reality the author, a Japanese United Nations civil affairs officer, faced on the ground. What he experienced durin……続きを見る

（まえがきより） 本書の第1章では、東アジア哲学の簡単な素描を、読者に提供した。現在の世界は、時代の転換点を迎えている。その中で、中国、韓国、日本などは叡智を結集して、世界に対して、新しい時代の「パラダイム」を提示する必要性がある。日本の伝統文化に根付いた「和の精神」には、新しい時代のパラダイムとな……続きを見る

As one of Japan's most distinguished and gifted diplomats of his generation, Yukio Okamoto navigated the corridors of political power at the highest levels. In Japan and the United States, Okamoto recounts the compelling story of his diplomatic service and his role as a steadfast advocate for stro……続きを見る

[About the Book] “Simply turning your eyes to nature can make life so much richer.” From mining and geological survey sites to journeys across the world, what the author has observed in the field for over half a century is the enduring story of the earth and humanity. This book is a collection ……続きを見る

Strange Japanese Yokai assembles an extraordinary collection of mysterious creatures in every possible shape and size, each with their own unique back story. Some are well-known, others obscure. The one thing they share in common is that they are creepy and weird! The 122 different Yokai describe……続きを見る

From haunted schools and forgotten shrines to eerie train stations and vengeful spirits, Japanese Urban Legends lifts the lid on the spooky stories that have haunted Japan for generations. These 124 tales are filled with goosebump-inducing details and vivid full-color illustrations on every page, ……続きを見る

俳人山頭火の生涯（彌生書房刊）英訳版 友人であり俳人の大山澄太氏が編集した種田山頭火の俳句とエッセイ。米国を代表する日本文学翻訳家、ウィリアム・スコット・ウィルソン氏が翻訳しました。 自己の真実を貫くために世俗を捨てて一介の乞食僧となり、托鉢行脚の旅の中で自在の心より涌き出る秀れた俳句を数多く残し……続きを見る

Masujiro Honda (1866–1925), who wrote this autobiography, may be known to some through his translation such as the English version of Tadayoshi Sakurai's Nikudan (Human Bullets). As to his life and works little is known to the world, but in fact he was a figure who left a significant mark on ……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

[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

Free Yourself from Stress with Simple, No-Nonsense Advice from a Zen Monk! Zen monk Jikisai Minami takes the things we are supposed to strive for and turns them on their head. The 35 short, thought-provoking essays in this book are divided into four chapters about our sense of self, our hopes and……続きを見る

This book is your ultimate guide to Japan's scariest creatures! Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form--from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination. This ……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

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

Soseki Natsume is Japan's most popular writer, well known in the West for his satirical novels like I Am a Cat, Botchan and Kokoro. However, he first made a name for himself in Japan as a poet, publishing hundreds of haiku over a period of several decades. Until now very few of these have appeared……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

”Thirty-Aigers”。30代になっても、ティーンエイジャーの頃のように夢を追う人、自分の信じる道を見つけ、ひたむきに今を生きる人。突然のコロナウイルスの流行で、彼らの価値観は、変わったのか、あるいは変わらなかったのか？　世界のあらゆる常識が根底から変わってしまう未曾有の事態が起きたことで、それぞれの場所……続きを見る

民族学、神話学の権威であり、東南アジア研究の先覚者として著名な松本信広。松本はいつから、どのように、なぜ東南アジアの研究を始め、日本に東南アジア研究の礎を築いたのか。松本の戦前の著作に焦点を当て、彼の学問的特徴、および南進論や汎アジア主義などその影響を論 じる。全編英語。 Chapter 1: Discovering the……続きを見る

This book is highly significant in that it contains the words of military officials, journalists, diplomats and others who were in Nanjing in 1937. The so-called “Nanjing Incident” is a very controversy issue – even what to name it is controversial. The most obvious path to take to arrive at the f……続きを見る

『現代教育の思想と構造』（1971年）ほか、日本と世界の教育を考える重要論考を英訳。地球憲章など近年の動向を表す補章も付し、いま世界の教育思想史上の重要リーディングとして発信する書。 Preface PART I Evolution and Conflict of Thought and Ideology Corresponding to the Change of Socio-conomic Structure: ……続きを見る

昭和・平成を歩んだ、あるアダルト・チャイルドの魂の軌跡を、心理学、キリスト教信仰の視点を通して振り返る。 「私は旅行に行けることに、とても興奮した。……それは単なる旅行ではなく、私が人生の新しいステージへ向かうための旅立ちでもあった。」 『「こん畜生!!」私は、うめき声を上げた。私は、自分の不幸を嘆いた……続きを見る

外国人のための妖怪サバイバルガイド。続きを見る

With a "ghostly torch" passed down from Lafcadio Hearn, Davisson, accomplished author, translator, and folklorist delves into the depths of Japanese folklore to unearth 100 of the most bizarre and haunting creatures to ever grace myth and legend. In t his book you'll encounter a vast range of mys……続きを見る

キジル千仏洞修復保存、ニヤ・ダンダンウイリク両遺跡総合調査等、 シルクロード新疆における各種国際協力活動35年の全容を英文で報告 する。編者の小島康誉を始め、ニヤ・ダンダンウイリク両遺跡調査隊 員である浅岡俊夫・安藤佳香・石田志朗・田中清美・吉崎伸の論文と 180点のカラー写真で報告。続きを見る

公民館・CLCを拠点とするESDの推進について包括的に解説した、英語版書籍です。続きを見る

Contents Figures Photos Author's Biography Acknowledgements Introductory Letter: Before Embarking on a Long Journey Letters 1 The Bajau in Davao City Under Mayor Duterte's Administration in the Late 1990s 2 Guwapo's Family 3 Mama Biraiya's Family 4 Papa Melcito's Family 5 Kaluman's Family 6 ……続きを見る

※この作品は、全て英語で書かれています。 被爆証言集『女性たちのヒロシマ』『男たちのヒロシマ』『語りつぐナガサキ』『家族から見た「8・6」』（いずれも和英併記）の4冊から、英語部分だけを1冊に凝縮し世界に発信。巻末にヒロシマ・ナガサキの被害と核兵器の現状を伝える資料を加えた。戸田城聖創価学会第二代会長に……続きを見る

民法・商法に規定される一般的な商取引だけでなく、割賦販売法や特定商取引法等の消費者取引や電子商取引を取り扱う等、現在の商取引の実情に合わせて構成して解説。フランチャイズ取引や銀行との取引についても収録した幅広い内容。 ○学説的な制定法の枠組みに基づいた体系ではなく、企業担当者の意向を反映させた実務……続きを見る