Study Japanese

This book is a thoroughly researched primer on the 108 Upanishads, philosophical treatises that form a part of the Vedas, the revered Hindu texts. These Upanishads contain the most crystallized bits of wisdom gleaned from Hinduism. Roshen Dalal explains the concepts at the core of each Upanishad...

Japanese myths present a significant barrier to entry for Westerners. The primary sources are arcane, and their translations are not accessible to the non-specialist. Japanese deities (kami) have multiple, long names, and the myths exist in different and conflicting versions. Finally, the sheer...

Japanese culture has fascinated the West ever since the country’s doors opened up in the 1800s. In many ways, Japan has remained elusive, and people have travelled from all around the world to see for themselves how unique this nation remains. Another way of exploring this enigmatic culture is through its literature. The English language succeeds surprisingly well in revealing the Japanese sense of life.

Listeners of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick.

Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was an Irish writer known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo. His book Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things, comprises two parts, the first being the "Kwaidan Proper" and the second, "Insect-Studies", which consists of an essay each on ants, butterflies and mosquitos. According to the author, most of the folk tales and ghost stories in the first part were translated from old Japanese texts. The themes encompass resurrection, sacrifice, magic, and the realm of dreams.

An elegant and absorbing tour of Tokyo and its residents. From 1632 until 1854, Japan’s rulers restricted contact with foreign countries, a near isolation that fostered a remarkable and unique culture that endures to this day. In hypnotic prose and sensual detail, Anna Sherman describes...

It is 1942, and World War II is raging. In the months since Pearl Harbor, the US has plunged into the war overseas—and on the home front, it has locked up tens of thousands of innocent Japanese Americans in concentration camps, tearing them from their homes on the West Coast with the ostensible goal of neutralizing a supposed internal threat. At each of these camps the government places a white lawyer with contradictory instructions: provide legal counsel to the prisoners, and keep the place running.

Master cross-cultural negotiation and build a thriving enterprise in Japan by avoiding costly expatriate mistakes. Perfect for a morning commute or a long business flight, this pragmatic audio experience bypasses dry frameworks to deliver the unvarnished realities of international...

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Japanese language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by...

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the terrifying Wendigo? How about the Philippine shape-shifting vampire? What about the Māori forest spirits? Join award winning podcaster and researcher Kamuela Kaneshiro as he takes you on a thrilling trip through Asia, the Americas, and other fascinating cultures touching the Pacific Ocean. And as you marvel at this captivating assortment of deities, monsters, and historical backdrops, you’re sure to have your imagination sparked by the wonders of the world.

“Reading Kuni makes me want to dive into rural Japan...this book reminds me that leaders emerge when and where you least expect it.” — ALICE WATERS, founder of Chez Panisse restaurant, activist, and author A guide to reviving and revitalizing forgotten places and communities through the...

This is a bilingual version, written in Japanese and English.

No civilized culture has failed to recognize the importance of education. And it is widely acknowledged that in today’s fast-paced society, success depends on the ability to swiftly understand and use information. What lies behind the crisis in education? Are some subjects simply hard to teach? Are some teachers just not good at imparting knowledge?

内容紹介　1古文単語1秒！古文単語は「語呂合わせ」で覚えよ！

目標は東大（てっぺん）に立てろ！偏差値３５から東大合格した著者が贈る、受験で後悔したくないキミへの１冊。２０１９年発売の人気書籍『マンガでわかる東大勉強法』がパワーアップ！

「あなた」が、自分に与えられた一日を精一杯たいせつに過ごせば、世界は70億分の1だけよくなる。そうした人が2人、3人と増えていくにつれて、世界は少しずつよくなっていく、その鍵を握るのが、今日

「もうダメだ」と思ったとき、開くとそこに答えがある。登録者数67万人超えのYouTubeチャンネル「大愚和尚の一問一答」が話題沸騰の大愚和尚がいま届けたい、心に寄り添う50のメッセージ待望の文庫化！

日本古来の神・九柱のサポートを受けるための特別ワーク＆音声ガイド収録！日本にはなぜ、こんなにも多くの神が暮らしているのでしょうか

言葉の力は、生きる力。現場で考え抜いた伝える、鍛える、表す極意。 スマホとネットが日常の一部となり、顔の見えない人ともコミュニケーションできる現代社会は、便利な反面、やっかいでもある。言葉の力が生きる力とも言える時代に、日本語の足腰をどう鍛えるか、大切なことは何か──恋愛、子育て、ドラマ、歌会、SNS、AIなど、様々なシーンでの言葉のつかい方を、歌人ならではの視点で、実体験をふまえて考察する。

◆発売から3カ月で10万部突破の大注目作！◆受験生から家族まで、大学受験に関わるすべての人に贈る真実の書。チャンネル登録者数60万人超え・受験系YouTuber『wakatte.TV』びーやま初の著書。