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[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

明治期のジャーナリストであり、潜伏キリシタンの研究者でもあった鈴木秀三郎。 本書は、彼が日本における宗教迫害の実態を広く海外に紹介する目的で、すべて英文で執筆したものである。 彼が研究にあたって収集した遺物および関連資料52 点の写真を掲載し、解説を付す。 あわせてキリシタン迫害の概観をまとめた論考を収……続きを見る

津軽地方は豊かな自然と文化の歴史に恵まれた地域でありながら、広く知られていない側面が多い。本書は、ふりがなのついた日本語と簡明な英語のバイリンガル形態をとり、読者がそれぞれのニーズに応じて理解を深められるようデザインされた。この地域を訪れる観光客やおもてなしをする方が、ガイドブックとして利用するこ……続きを見る

伝説の自費出版から20年目に最新作 U.S. Navy Clothing 　 究極のコレクション・ブック 2005年、2万円の自費出版本が完売し国内外で話題となった、USフライトジャケット（飛行服）の研究書「FULL GEAR」（絶版）から20年。アメリカン・ヴィンテージ・クロージングを専門とする屈指のリサーチャー・青田充弘氏の最新作（……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

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

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

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

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

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

小学校で英語教育に携わる人が知っておくべき基礎知識 小学校で英語を教える人にとって必要な基礎知識をコンパクトに収めた半期用の大学教科書。好評を博した『新編　小学校英語教育法入門』(2017年)の改訂版で、2020年に全面実施された学習指導要領に対応した。 改訂にあたり、検定済教科書の詳細な分析に加え、教科担……続きを見る

Written centuries before the time of Shakespeare and even Chaucer, The Tale of Genji marks the birth of the novel-and after more than a millennium, this seminal work continues to enchant readers throughout the world. Lady Murasaki Shikibu and her tale's hero, Prince Genji, have had an unmatched i……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

[About the Book] This book is a collection of daily reflections written by the chief priest of Kainai Shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Each “word of the day,” originally composed for visitors to the shrine, offers a guiding thought for every date-from January 1 to December 31-accompanying re……続きを見る

[About the Book] This volume is the second in a series of collected sayings by the chief priest of Kainai Shrine, located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It brings together 365 daily messages originally shared with visitors to the shrine-words that speak to all generations, offering encouragement ……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] This third volume in the series collects another 365 daily messages from the chief priest of Kainai Shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan-words originally shared with visitors to the shrine. Themes such as the power of prayer, physical and mental well-being, human relationships, a……続きを見る

自らが詠じた短歌400首を英訳するーー。類例なきこの英語短歌集 English Tanka Collectionsは、2020年から2023年まで4年にわたり100首ずつ自作短歌の英訳を積み上げ、その都度冊子化してきた《The World of English Tanka》と《English Tanka World》計4作を一冊に合本したものである。文法・統語構造がまったく異なる日……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

[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

[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

[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

Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgements About the authors Introduction: Dreams of Prevention and Control: Policing and Public Health in Colonial Asia Takeshi Onimaru Chapter 1: A System of Sanitary Surveillance: Disease, Prostitution, and Public Order in the Settlemen……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

[About the product] ーUnlocking the Principles for a Life of Clarity and Purpose- The essence of life’s light holds the power to uncover the origins of illness, guide accurate diagnosis and treatment, and heal countless ailments by addressing the life forms that give rise to disease. Furthermore……続きを見る

[About the product] ーA World Beyond Gods and Buddhas: The Origin of All Life in the Universe- The afterlife has become a realm of suffering-a descent into chaos and despair. To reverse this tide and restore beauty to the flow of existence, humanity and all living beings must recognize a profoun……続きを見る

広島と平和学の深い結びつき、そして、広島から得ることのできる多様な知見と教訓についてまとめた一冊。国際関係論、国際法、歴史学、メディア学、社会学、文学、地域研究や人類学などの研究者による11章、被爆者や実務家らによるコラム4本を収録する。 What lessons can we draw from the case of Hiroshima? How can t……続きを見る

List of Figures List of Tables List of Photographs Contributors Preface Acknowledgements Prelude: Affectus, or Carving Emptiness into the Body Kyoko Nakamura Introduction: Toward the Affective Worldview Tadashi Yanai and Ryoko Nishii Part I: Theoretical Horizon of the Affective Worldview 1 Pl……続きを見る