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[About the Book] Uncovering Janus, the Two-Faced God Hidden Within Tess of the d’Urbervilles Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece and one of the most celebrated novels in nineteenth-century English literature, tells the tragic story of its heroine, Tess. Yet throughout the novel, ……続きを見る

Japan's original decluttering guru, Hideko Yamashita, first developed her decluttering method known as Danshari over two decades ago. Danshari is much more than just "a way to tidy up." Yes, you'll feel refreshed once your surroundings are in order-but that's just the beginning! 〇世界15カ国で翻訳……続きを見る

Tokyo feels more lively than ever. You sense that excitement daily just walking through the city. Some is the influx of global tourists, and some is the numerous openings of new shops and buildings. But there's more going on. If you take a step back from your normal routines and think about the ci……続きを見る

[About the Book] This book explores Japanese society and culture through the distinctive lens of peripherality, offering an insightful contribution to comparative cultural studies and cultural anthropology. Through comparisons with China and Korea-the central civilizations of East Asia-it carefull……続きを見る

遺伝学の基本と遺伝子のしくみ，遺伝子編集がどんなものでCRISPRはどのように働くのか，遺伝子編集を利用すると何が起こるのかを，やさしいタッチのイラストで図解．さらに，この技術の応用面を病気や食料などを例にしながら取りあげる．囲み記事「止まれ（STOP）」，「すすめ（GO）」，「徐行（YIELD）」では，遺伝子編……続きを見る

日本のロック史上に伝説を打ち立てたバンド・X JAPANのギタリストとして、そしてソロアーティストとして日本の音楽シーンに多大なる影響を与え続けるhide（ヒデ）。2023年はhideソロデビュー30周年、永眠から25年にあたる。昨年全国で公開され大きな反響を呼んだ映画『TELL ME 〜hideと見た景色〜』 (2022年)をきっかけに……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

[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

Japan's police, prosecutors, courts, and laws have a tendency to cover things up and are full of mistakes. If there are overseas media or investigative committees, I would like them to help with the reality of Japanese police interrogations and the fact that lawyers cannot intervene in interrogati……続きを見る

Critically acclaimed author and longtime Japan resident Robert Whiting turns his attention to the fascinating stories of foreigners who made waves and achieved notoriety in post-World War II Japan. In this rare insider's look at Japan through the eyes of foreigners, this book covers a fascinating……続きを見る

心に残るユダヤ文化の面影──日本人の視点から 本書は、大学院生時代にユダヤ文化と運命的出会いを果たした 著者が、過去25年間の講演経験をふまえて、 心に深く刻み込まれたユダヤの肖像をまとめた、 ユダヤ文化論・文芸論である。 「ユダヤ世界」や「ユダヤ人」といっても日本人にはピンとこない。 戦前の東欧・ロシア……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

2011（平成23）年3月11日の東日本大震災から5年が過ぎました。長いようで短く、短いようで長かった気がしますが、皆様にとってはどのような5年間でしたでしょうか？ 5年前の恐怖や不安などは、皆様の記憶から少しずつ薄れているのではないでしょうか。私たち歯科医師も、実際に遺体安置所で身元確認のための作業を行いま……続きを見る

If you are traveling to Japan-this is the book to take along! Packed with practical expressions and information for every travel situation, Japanese for Travelers Phrasebook & Dictionary helps you to get around and communicate effectively during your time in Japan. This book includes hundreds of……続きを見る

A historical examination of juvenile justice policies in the U.S. The author observes the cyclical flow of theory to policy, then again to theory in a society that is known for ""great social experimentation."" [Author biography] Born in Kyoto (1941〜 ). Graduated from Kyoto University, Facult……続きを見る

日本の大学の凋落が言われる状況のなかで、社会変革を駆動する東京大学を掲げた総長の6年間。近代大学史上屈指の大財務改革である「大学債」の発行とも共鳴する、人づくり、企業とも協働する価値創出、人文知……。『新しい経営体としての東京大学ーー未来社会協創への挑戦』（2021年4月小会刊）の英文版。 Introduction: T……続きを見る

Learn to apply basic principles of composition and perspective to make your artwork more powerful! In this unique book, author and illustrator Rui Tomono provides detailed case studies showing you how to create more compelling illustrations using the time-honored principles of composition and per……続きを見る