TAKASHI - 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

Digul was an internment colony for political prisoners established in 1926, upriver in West Papua. It is the key to understanding Indonesia’s colonial rule between the failed communist rebellion of late 1926 and the fall of the Indies to the Japanese in 1942, a time when the Dutch regime attempted……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

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

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

This textbook was created in the hope that it will help to develop a safety culture. Many topics were covered, but they all fall into one of five essential categories that are the basis of ensuring a safe and healthy work environment: elimination, substitution, engineering control, administrative ……続きを見る

これまで日本法に関する英語の書籍は乏しく、特に日本人の研究者が執筆に関与したものはごくわずかしか存在しませんでした。 　本書は、日本の大学で教鞭をとる研究者たちが協同して、日本の法制度や社会について法社会学の視点から読み解いた初学者にも分かりやすいテキストです（全編英語）。日本の法制度や社会につい……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

[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

バイリンガルで読む日本の昔ばなし Embark on a captivating journey withJapanese Myths, Legends & Folktales-a beautifully illustrated bilingual collection of Japan's most beloved stories. This edition presents 12 classic tales in both English and Japanese, making it perfect for classrooms, libraries……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

[About the Book] This volume takes the medieval estate of Tosa Hata-no-shō, located in the southwestern part of present-day Kōchi Prefecture, as a case study to explore the multifaceted relationship between Japanese medieval temples and local communities. Drawing on a close examination of histori……続きを見る

[About the Book] ーEducation that nurtures the heart creates the future- This book is the life’s work of the author, an English teacher who has dedicated his career to the practice of education rooted in Japan’s traditions of kokoro no kyōiku (education of the heart), spiritual discipline, and m……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

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

Body psychology is a new current in psychology that seeks to improve mental states by harnessing the interrelationship between body and mind. Its starting point was the invention of fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging). fMRI is a medical device that uses magnetic forces to scan the body an……続きを見る

[About the Book] – Discover the Hidden Beauty of Japan, Even Most Japanese Don’t Know – This book is both a travelogue and a guidebook, featuring historical gardens located in Japan’s Chūbu region (Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures). The author, traveling mainly by public transportation, explores……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

A Maritime History of East Asia takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history of a region from the perspective of the interactions that occurred on and were facilitated by the sea. The book is divided into three parts that each focus on a different hundred-year period between 1250 ……続きを見る

近年、国境を越えて、地域・民族固有の知や先住民ソーシャルワークなどへの注目が高まっている。他方、グローバルな現代社会においてそれらにはどのような実態があり、また、「西洋生まれ専門職ソーシャルワーク」とはどのような関係があるのかなど、いまだ様々な問いかけが必要である。 本書は、そのような背景の下、ア……続きを見る

What made Canon the world's number 1? In the 1950s, Canon's cameras were rejected in the US, where "made in Japan" cameras would not sell. After that, despite some difficult moments - such as the spectacular failure of a new product, the 1965 recession and withdrawal from Ginza, competition in the……続きを見る

十九世紀アメリカを代表する小説家ナサニエル・ホーソーンを分析しています。続きを見る

Ses peintures lyriques de belles femmes sont connues sous le nom de ""style Yumeji"". De nombreuses histoires d'amour, comme celles de Tamaki, Hikono et Oyō, ont marqué sa vie. Elles ont été glorifiées et reprises par les médias, notamment les films, les romans et la télévision. Cependant, l'essen……続きを見る

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The true story of MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, Japan's greatest swordsman - told in exciting manga form! Miyamoto Musashi was undefeated throughout his long career as a fighter and became even more famous later in life as the author of The Book of Five Rings-the bible of Japanese military strategy that is s……続きを見る

His lyrical paintings of beautiful women are known as ""Yumeji style."" Many romances, such as Tamaki, Hikono, and Oyō, colored his life. It has been glorified and taken up by the media, including movies, novels, and TV. However, the essence of his work lies in his sadness as an artist who was sic……続きを見る

序文　田中泰賢 対訳　田中登志（1916‒1996）現代禅詩集 禅 Modern Zen Poems of Toshi Tanaka (1916‒1996) Appendix 1 田中愛子「ちぎれ雲」 2 田中省禅「愛執」 3 田中省禅「川柳と高校生」 4 田中俊朗「つゆくさの花」第1号〜第15号 5 飯尾山完全寺八十八箇所お大師さま並びに御堂管理者一覧表 6 田中省禅「島……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