Japanese Style

Discover the Life-Changing Power of Japanese Minimalism Are you feeling overwhelmed by clutter both in your home and in your mind? Do you crave a life that is simpler, more intentional, and filled with peace? Japanese Style Minimalism offers a refreshing, transformative approach to minimalism inspired by time-honored Japanese traditions. This book is more than just a guide to decluttering. It’s an invitation to redefine your relationship with the things you own and the space you live in. Drawing from the wisdom of Japanese principles like Ma (the beauty of empty space), Wabi-Sabi (...

“An exhilaratingly weird and funny Japanese novel about a long-term convenience store employee. Unsettling and totally unpredictable—my copy is now heavily underlined.” —Sally Rooney, The Guardian Selling over a million copies in Japan and named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker...

What if the girl you love isn’t alive—and never was? Ryu wakes up in a teenage body, trapped in a supernatural high school he’s never heard of. His past is gone, his name rewritten, and the only thing that feels real anymore is Yuki—the ghost girl who won’t leave his side. In Part 3 of I Fell In Love With A Girl Who Died Before I Was Even Born, Ryu’s bond with Yuki grows deeper, stranger, and more dangerous. When they share a brief, impossible moment of physical contact, everything changes. Is she becoming more real—or is he fading into her world? Natsumi, the predatory cat-...

Years before the CIA was formed there was something called the Office of Strategic Services. Georgetown Township resident Al Johnson was a charter member of this clandestine group during World War II, joining forces with the French Underground and then fighting the Japanese occupation of China. The OSS conducted secret missions hundreds of miles behind enemy lines. Al Johnson who is 98 years old said one of the toughest part might have been "keeping a lid on" everywhere he was and everything he did. "It was such a hush-hush group. We couldn't talk about it when we got home on furloughs. We ...

Discover the Invisible Architecture Behind Your Favorite Animated Films Why does a Disney movie make you feel like you can conquer the world, while a Studio Ghibli film makes you want to sit quietly in a forest? Pull back the curtain on the four creative superpowers that have defined modern storytelling: Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, and Studio Ghibli. This is not just a history book. It is a deep dive into the divergent philosophies of East and West. Explore how Disney’s "Hero’s Journey" champions the triumph of the individual, while Ghibli’s "Kishōtenketsu" structure honors the quiet ...

普遍的であるはずの「論理」と「合理性」．それは文化によって大きく異なり「価値観」とつながる．「文化の多様性」という言葉に逃げ込まず，それぞれ4つの原理を代表する日本・アメリカ・フランス・イランの思考表現スタイルから4タイプの論理と合理性を明らかにする．ポスト近代を生き抜く知恵となる比較文化論の集大成．

Step back into the neon-lit chaos of Crescent Moon Academy, where the studio is cramped, the guests are supernatural, and the host is one bad decision away from a complete emotional collapse. Inego Fallensworth wanted an educational radio show about yōkai. What he got instead? A vampire with an ego, an oni with zero sense of volume control, shape-shifters who refuse to stay on topic, a ghost who may be too honest for her own good, and a werewolf who reminds everyone that being a monster isn’t nearly as fun as the movies make it look. And, of course… Azuki. The tanuki who refuses to ...

I Fell In Love With A Girl Who Died Before I Was Even Born – Volume 5 Ryu Kazeyama wanted a second chance at life. What he got instead was Crescent Moon Academy. Once a burned-out man from West Virginia, Ryu now lives in the body of a teenager on a hidden island where ghosts attend school, demons flirt in the hallways, and the local hot spring doubles as a supernatural dormitory. Between fixing broken plumbing at Shin’yume-sou and surviving classes with monsters, Ryu’s new life is strange… but it’s starting to feel real. Too real. The fragile balance holding the island together is...

I Fell In Love With A Girl Who Died Before I Was Even Born — Vol. 4, Part 1 The ghosts of Shin’yume aren’t quiet anymore. Ryu thought he understood Crescent Moon Academy, its crumbling dorms, its dying lightbulbs, the smell of dust and rain that never leaves the halls. But things are shifting. The dead are restless, and the living are starting to act like they know it. Shion’s loyalty is bending, Yuki’s warmth feels colder than it should, and the lines between love, memory, and madness are starting to blur. As the Academy prepares for its spring dance, strange dreams spill into ...

Marriage in Japan I went out for lunch with my partner at a cafe the other day that stood across the train station in a Japanese desolate rural town where I live. To call it a cafe is a bit too fancy. It’s not the likes of Starbucks but rather a small old mom-and-pop diner that was built well over 30 years ago and remained as it was, which perfectly matched this old town itself. We sat at the table and overheard a conversation from the table next to us. Three old women in their eighties sat around the table by the window. “She has passed away, too.” “This could be the last time we ...

Interior design is more than just arranging furniture or picking paint colors—it’s an art form, a science, and a deeply personal expression of who we are and how we live. Whether you’re dreaming of a minimalist sanctuary inspired by Japanese Zen, a vibrant bohemian retreat, or a harmonious urban oasis guided by the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui, this book is your guide to turning those dreams into reality. These pages will explore the vast interior design landscape, styles, techniques, and philosophies spanning cultures, eras, and continents. From the sleek lines of Mid-Century Modern ...

Give your young reader a story to cherish. Join Takara and her beloved Grandpa Yoshi as they build a magical koi pond. When Grandpa must leave, he promises a special "wisdom fish" named Kiku will keep his spirit and help guide Takara whenever she most needs it. Through sweet letters and a heartfelt quest, Takara discovers enduring love and the wonder of imagination. This tender tale, perfect for a cozy read-aloud, gently explores how we keep loved ones close, even across distances, reminding us that magic blossoms in the most unexpected places. A heartwarming journey about family, belief, ...

国内外で活躍するための必須スキルとされる「論理的思考」．だが実は，「何を論理的・説得的と感じるか」は普遍的なものでなく，ある国（文化）で論理的とされるものが，ほかでは非論理的だと受け取られることも．

Methods for Making Ramen Noodles Outside of College. Get your copy of the best and most unique Ramen recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Ramen. Instant Ramen Recipes is a complete set of simple but very unique Ramen recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: A Guide to Japanese Noodle Mastery The ...

This book deals with personnel management in the area of Research and Development of Japanese large corporations, especially in the electronics industry. In the first two chapters it introduces its historical dimension, first through the history of personnel management and labour relations in general and then through the history of the engineering profession and personnel management of engineers in large companies. In the third chapter it analizes the outcome of case studies carried out by the author in 11 large and giant corporations of the electronics industry through two rounds of ...

Imagine this: stepping into a room where you instantly felt more at ease, where you felt comfortable and connected to tradition and nature. A room that embraced you with its serene energy, a sanctuary from the noise and chaos of the modern world.

「上野さんはなぜ、男に絶望せずにいられるのですか？」「しょせん男なんてと言う気はありません」。女の新しい道を作った稀代のフェミニストと、その道で女の自由を満喫した気鋭の作家。

Although now sushi is a gourmet cuisine, it was first mainly eaten at food stands and considered as a simple fast food.

「食は命を養うの本にして生涯の吉凶ことごとく食より起こる。」江戸時代に観相家として名を馳せた水野南北は、こう説きました。「食と運にどんな関係があるの？」そんな疑問を持たれた方も多いはず

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