ST☆RISH - 人文・思想・社会 1

[About the Book] ーBeneath the “official history” lies a buried truth- Completed in the 8th century, the Nihon Shoki is often regarded as Japan’s oldest official chronicle. Yet when compared with Chinese historical works such as the New Book of Tang, elements of historical revision and narrative……続きを見る

Strange Tales from Japan presents 99 spine-tingling tales of ghosts, yokai, demons, shapeshifters and trickster animals who inhabit remote reaches of the Japanese countryside. In his introduction, renowned translator William Scott Wilson explains the role these stories play in local Japanese cult……続きを見る

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. For 60 years, generations of English-speaking children around the world have been enchanted by Japanese Children's Favorite Stories-and……続きを見る

Before Okinawa, the unified and independent Ryukyu Kingdom existed for four hundred years-from the fifteenth century until the kingdom’s annexation by the Meiji government in 1879. What was this island nation like and what kind of world did it exist in? With maritime trade from China and Korea con……続きを見る

Before Okinawa, the unified and independent Ryukyu Kingdom existed for four hundred years-from the fifteenth century until the kingdom’s annexation by the Meiji government in 1879. What was this island nation like and what kind of world did it exist in? With maritime trade from China and Korea con……続きを見る

Originally published in Japanese as a call to preserve disappearing facets of Japan's rich and ancient culture, Hidden Japan records Kerr's travels to various remote and lesser-known places where pockets of traditional culture can still be found. Some are faraway--like Aogashima Island, 200 miles ……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

Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret. This photo-heavy book also traces the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so r……続きを見る

In this gripping collection, McSkyz uncovers infamous crimes that reveal Japan's hidden undercurrents. From the notorious Lucie Blackman case to the chilling murder of a model by her own brother, these accounts expose a side of Japan rarely shown to the outside world. This volume of eight harrowi……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

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

First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a divine sovereign. It was the terminus of the Silk Road, the furthest end of the known world, a fertile source of inspiration for European artists, a……続きを見る

日本のカルチャーを、アート＆デザインラバーの目線で紹介する、1冊ワンテーマ、ハンディでお洒落な東京ガイドブックシリーズ「TOKYO ARTRIP)」。日本茶、和菓子、建築、和骨董、日本酒、喫茶店に続く、第7弾のテーマは、神社仏閣。 1仏像・日本美術を鑑賞する　2建築、都市論という視点で、見る　3東京の歴史や風土に触……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

[About the Book] ー The Jomon Legacy Hidden in Kyushu - There was once a prevailing belief that the Jomon period might not have existed in Kyushu, given the scarcity of Jomon archaeological sites. However, in recent years, numerous pre-Jomon sites have been unearthed across the region. Notably, ……続きを見る

子供のころから大好きな、魅力いっぱいの街、京都。お寺や神社、料理、Ｃａｆ´ｅ、スイーツ、アンティーク、雑貨…。私のお気に入りの場所、行ってみたい場所だけを集めて、大切な思い出とともに紹介します。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

The true story of Japan's surrender in World War II and how it nearly didn't happen! In the final days of World War II, Japan lay in ruins and the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had been obliterated. A tense drama unfolds in Tokyo as Japan teeters on the edge of Armageddon. Japan's Longest Day ……続きを見る

本書では「機能範疇パラメータ化の仮説」（Fukui 1986, 1988他）の一部である、「機能範疇における一致素性の有無が、言語間のパラメトリックな差異をもたらす」という主張を支持することを目指す。日本語にはレキシコンの中に [uφ]（不与値の人称、数、性（φ）素性）が存在せず、そのことが日英語を中心とするいくつかの……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

大学初年級の数学的思考を経験した人を対象に，現代数理論理学がどのような内容のものかを解説した入門書。『共立全書553.現代数理論理学入門』として1977年初版発行後，以来，長年にわたり多数の読者にご愛読いただいてまいりました。この度，多くの読者からの要望を受けより読みやすいA5版に拡大し単行本に改装し発行す……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

大学英語（外国語）の存在意義と普遍的価値は人格形成にある。言語運用能力と学習実践をそこに定めて信念、価値観、世界観、人生観を明らかにしていく。それが叡智（ウィズダム）学習となり、結実する。このベクトル（自己成熟＆言語成熟）実現に向けて学際性（倫理学、公共哲学、スピリチュアリティetc.）を重視し、教授……続きを見る

[About the product] ーMaybe there is nothing ordinary or extraordinary in life- Looking back, I remember my college days when I was a member of the art club and softball tennis club, my internship days where I spent a carefree time in a family-like atmosphere, and my time at the university when ……続きを見る

The Îgembe region of Kenya is a rich agricultural area on the equator, where people live in a unique time-world. Whenever a problem arises, people do not hasten to a conclusion, but ‘wait’ as a means of solution. This does not mean doing nothing. It is simply acknowledging the bene ts of waiting f……続きを見る

The Îgembe region of Kenya is a rich agricultural area on the equator, where people live in a unique time-world. Whenever a problem arises, people do not hasten to a conclusion, but ‘wait’ as a means of solution. This does not mean doing nothing. It is simply acknowledging the bene ts of waiting f……続きを見る

“A solution without a solution.” In 1965, a secret pact concluded between the leaders of Japan and South Korea quietly shelved the territorial dispute over the island of Takeshima (Dokdo), setting the course for normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Several well-known fi……続きを見る

インド北東部アルナーチャル・プラデーシュ州（Arunachal Pradesh）のローワースバンシリ地区（Lower Subansiri）、標高およそ1600 〜1700メートルの盆地に暮らす、アパタニ（Apatani）族の写真集。年配の女性に見られるイレズミのトゥペ（Twpe/Tiipe）や小鼻に開けた穴への鼻栓ヤッピン・ホロゥ（Yapiñ Hulo）をはじめ、……続きを見る