Will Tomorrow Be Clear? 明日は晴れか Tai Kasumi ISBN: 978-4-7993-1665-8 April 2015 378 Pages The stubborn, miserly Seizo was the president of a loan company called Happiness Business Loans in western Japan. He decided at the age of 70 that he was going to step down and enjoy the slow-paced, retired life, but it soon became clear that his replacement Etani was unfit for the position. After only a year of retirement Seizo was forced to come back and clean up the mess that Etani had made. One day, Seizo is visited by a young man who claims to be the son of his estranged daughter. Having severed all ties with his daughter Momoyo 20 years earlier, this was his first time to meet his grandson Sho. Sho presents Seizo with a strange letter and tells him that Momoya, a career bureaucrat at the labor ministry, has disappeared. Right before her disappearance, Seizo had been invited to a private meeting with the chief secretary of a prominent political party. Could there be a connection? It seems fishy, so he decides to accompany his grandson back to Tokyo and see what he can dig up. What he finds out will defy your expectations and leave you reeling. Kidnapping, violence, and intrigue are all par for the course in this Sanagi Award-winning novel.
The Convenience Store Wars 鶴ヶ島 コンビニ戦記 Kiseki Maboyamo ISBN: 978-4-7993-1627-6 February 2015 368 pages The Convenience Store Olympics. The seven largest convenience store chains each choose two representatives to compete in a giant game of tag throughout the city. The chains competing are: Haven Friends Legacy Nainen Atoms Olympus Utopia The winning store receives prizes, accolades, sponsorship, a big increase in business, and bragging rights, so this is not some silly game. These guys are playing for keeps.
Strengthen Your Mind Over 130,000 copies sold! 頭がよくなる思考術 Haruhiko Shiratori ISBN: 978-4-88759-414-2 October 2005 126 Pages Strengthen Your Mind: A Paradoxical Approach Chapters 1. Creating a problem-solving brain 2. Creating a mind that doesn t falter 3. Creating a mind that enjoys life 4. Clearing your mind 5. Fostering a creative brain 頭がよくなる逆説の思考術 ISBN: 978-4-7993-1444-9 December 2013 144 Pages Chapters 1. How to destroy your life (and how to prevent doing so) 2. Don t settle for methodology 3. Prioritize what really matters 4. Don t endlessly seek comfort These two books provide a wealth of information about how to create a brain that works for you, instead of the other way around. Indeed, we can control our own thoughts, but it takes time and effort. The Strengthen Your Mind series will help think more deeply, leading to more tranquility, contentment, and creativity in your life! After studying philosophy, theology, and literature at Freie Universität Berlin, Shiratori worked as an interpreter and commentator. Author of the million-selling The Wisdom of Nietszche, he has published a number of works on philosophy and religious issues which have won the hearts of readers through his simple yet uncompromising writing style. Rights sold to China, Taiwan, Korea, and Italy!
80 Rules For Elegance 淑女に見える気品のルール Emiko Kato ISBN: 978-4-7993-1454-8 January 14 th 224 Pages Prolific author Emiko Kato offers a wide variety of advice for how to be elegant and always make a good impression. Rights sold to Taiwan Rights sold to Taiwan Chapters 1. An elegant appearance 2. Elegant conversation 3. Elegant behavior 4. An elegant mind 5. Gesturing like a lady 6. Speaking like a lady 7. Giving the right gift 8. Responding to invitations 9. A lady out on the town 80 Rules For Elegance is divided into chapters for easy reference. You are sure to notice a huge difference in your interactions by applying just a handful of these simple rules to your life! Rights sold to China! Rights sold to Italy Rights sold to Taiwan, Korea, and Italy Emiko Kato is an author as well as the president of her own interior design company. She has written extensively on a variety of subjects including design and proper manners, and her books have sold over 400,000 copies in Italy, Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan.
Living With No Regrets Companion Notebook あした死んでも後悔しないためのノート Kotaro Hisui ISBN: 978-4-7993-1418-0 November 2013 128 Pages How would you feel if you kept living the life you re currently living for the next 5 years? The next 10 years? How about until your final breath? Is this the way you had pictured your life? In Living With No Regrets, author Kotaro Hisui urged us to consider 27 questions about your life up until now. This companion notebook is perfect way to keep track of your hopes and dreams, as well as take inventory of the things that mean the most to you in your life. A licensed counselor, Kotaro Hisui is a visionary on the subject of positive psychology. Though he has written a variety of books on the subject, he is perhaps best known for his collections of motivational quotes. Living With No Regrets ISBN: 978-4-7993-1262-9 Over 240,000 copies sold! Rights sold to China, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, and Italy!
Rights sold to Italy! The Buddhist Way For Everyday Happiness ほとけ様に教わった毎日のハッピーにする 90 の方法 Osho Nansen November 2013 ISBN:978-4-7993-1411-1 240 Pages The head priest at a temple with more than 780 years of history gives his insights on life through the teachings of Buddha. We are constantly in motion, never static Everyone and everything is connected There is positive to be found in any situation Enlightenment brings serenity Osho Nansen was appointed to the prestigious position of head priest of Jigen temple in 1998. Far from a bland ascetic, he makes it his duty to spread Buddhist teachings to the masses, believing that everyone can better themselves and their existence with just a little bit of wisdom. We were given this life as a gift, and so it s our duty to live it to the fullest. This means thinking not only about ourselves, but being sensitive and considerate to those around us as well. It means developing new, positive habits and ways of thinking. Each of us has a role to play in the world, and fulfilling that role is the secret to true happiness. These 90 tips will bring you harmony and lasting contentment!
Ryunosuke Koike Series Million-selling author and Buddhist monk Koike graduated from Tokyo University before becoming a monk. He is actively involved in practices that extend beyond traditional Buddhist boundaries such as holding meditation classes for the general public and running his own website. He is extremely popular with readers across East Asia for his comprehensive, yet accessible, explanation of Zen. To date, over one million copies of his books have sold in Japan alone. Ryunosuke Koike ISBN: 978-4-88759-958-1 February 2011 288 Pages Ryunosuke Koike ISBN: 978-4-88759-682-5 January 2009 248 Pages Ryunosuke Koike ISBN:978-4-88759-783-9 December 2009 208 Pages Ryunosuke Koike ISBN: 978-4-7993-1156-1 September 2012 228 Pages The Wisdom of Buddha Koike reinterprets 190 personally selected quotes on spiritual training taught by Buddha in plain, easy to understand, modern language. Rights sold to Korea, China, and Taiwan Over 230,000 copies sold How to Reset Your Worldly Desires This comic book-styled guide reveals simple methods you can implement immediately to relieve yourself of the stress and negativity of daily life. Rights sold to Korea, Italy, China, and Taiwan Over 50,000 copies sold Happiness Without Money A sense of satisfaction in life doesn t come from material wealth. Learn how to cherish what you have from Zen teachings and Koike s simple lifestyle. Rights sold to Korea, Italy, China, and Taiwan! Over 40,000 copies sold! Begin from Within: Teachings on Love from a Buddhist Monk Providing answers to a variety of common romance troubles, Koike combines Buddhist philosophy with his sharp writing style. Rights sold to China and Korea!
Rights sold to Taiwan, Korea, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Brazil! A Monk s Guide to a Clean House Keisuke Matsumoto ISBN: 978-4-7993-1096-0 December 2011 176 Pages Clean your heart as you clean your home with this practical guidebook to Zen cleaning. Reviews of the book and interviews with its author have been featured in Marie Claire Italy, Efe News Agency, The Economic Times India, and more. Italian Edition Spanish Edition Keisuke Matsumoto graduated from Tokyo University s School of Religious Studies and completed his MBA at the Indian School of Business. He is a Shin-Buddhist monk who operates the bilingual higan.net Buddhism website, as well as a temple café. He was selected to the Forum of Young Economic Leaders in 2013
Rights sold to Italy! A Zen Guide to Enlightment Toshimichi Hasegawa ISBN: 978-4-7993-1468-5 March 2014 256 Pages Over 40,000 copies sold! This guide to Zen, written by the vice-head priest of a temple established in 1543, covers everything you need to know about mindfulness, meditation, and more. Delving into topics on living in the now, interconnectedness, happiness, attachment, dealing with irritation, life and death, and the afterlife. Chapters 1. Clear your mind through breathing and good posture 2. True wealth comes from giving 3. Why are we here, and where do we go when we die? 4. Do not waste your time worrying about little things Even just a basic knowledge of Zen teachings can help you foster harmony in your everyday life! Toshimichi Hasegawa is the vice-head priest at the 600 year old Zuiganji Temple. He spent three and a half years training at Eiheiji temple, after which he worked at a temple near Pearl Harbor for seven years. In addition to his temple duties, he also hosts a popular advice podcast.
Simply Zen Vegetarian Cooking to Satisfy the Soul お寺ごはん Kakuho Aoe ISBN: 978-4-7993-1248-3 November 2012 144 Pages Rights sold to Italy! Over 70,000 copies sold! The beautiful, healthy vegetarian recipes in Simply Zen can all be made in three easy steps. Dubbing his recipes homestyle soul cooking, each dish is healthy and low-calorie, accentuating the subtle flavors of the ingredients. Each of the 99 recipes are accompanied by beautiful full-color photos of the preparation, as well as the finished product. Kakuho Aoe is a Jodo Shinshu monk. He earned his MBA at CSU Fresno Graduate School. A fluent English speaker, he is eager to spread his knowledge of Zen cooking around the world.
Over 50,000 copies sold! Book of the Wise 賢者の書 Yasushi Kitagawa ISBN: 978-4-88759-733-4 August 2009 224 Pages Rights sold to China and Taiwan! This fantasy/personal growth novel tells the story of a man named Alex who finds hope for life again after meeting a mysterious young boy. The young boy has a journal, in which he writes about his travels, which he calls the Book of the Wise. Yasushi Kitagawa is an educator and author. He is the founder of the revolutionary Somei school, which focuses on human development for young students who are preparing for college. He has written several books on the subject of self-enrichment. Other popular works by Kitagawa: The Letter Shop Rights sold to Korean, China, and Taiwan Over 80,000 copies sold! ISBN: 978-4-88759-570-5 August 2007 256 Pages Because I Met You ISBN: 978-4-88759-480-7 July 2006 208 Pages Rights sold to Korean, China, and Taiwan Over 100,000 copies sold!
Because I Met You 君と会えたから Yasushi Kitagawa ISBN: 978-4-88759-480-7 July 2006 208 Pages Chapters 1. Knowing what you want in life 2. Making your dreams a reality 3. The truth about financial success 4. Emphasizing your good points 5. Never be a slave to any one method 6. Throw away your preconceptions Rights sold to Korean, China, and Taiwan! Over 100,000 copies sold! Because I Met You is brimming with insights on life, but it isn t your typical self-help book. Author Yasushi Kitagawa offers a wide variety of life advice cleverly through a narrative of a young summer romance. Through a series of meetings, the two young lovers explore a variety of topics and come to many life-affirming conclusions. Fiction fans and non-fiction fans alike will enjoy the charming, playful interactions of the protagonist, and will come away from the story with a new outlook on life. Yasushi Kitagawa is an educator and author. He is the founder of the revolutionary Somei school, which focuses on human development for young students who are preparing for college. He has written several books on the subject of selfenrichment.
Over 150,000 Copies Sold! Diet Is Everything ダイエットは運動 1 割 食事 9 割 Takuro Mori ISBN: 978-4-7993-1461-6 February 2014 232 Pages Rights sold to Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau! Diet Is Everything Food Journal ISBN: 978-4-7993-1670-2 May 2015 240 Pages Is exercise really effective for losing weight? How important of a role does diet play? The truth just might surprise you! Bodybuilders and models often say that six-pack abs are created in the kitchen, not in the gym. Well, the same advice goes for us more casual gym-goers. We can make tremendous progress in our physical fitness by rejecting common myths and making simple changes to our diets. Keep track of meals, BMI, and weight loss progress with the new Diet Is Everything Food Journal! Contents Strenuous appetite increases your appetite You can t lose with with cardio alone Why counting calories is a waste of time Low fat, high carbohydrate foods like bread and rice contribute to weight gain High fat foods such as flax seed oil and salmon actually help you lose weight Takuro Mori is a pilates instructor and personal trainer. He has worked at major fitness clubs as well as at his own personal studio in Tokyo where he instructs his clients on everything from good diet to good posture. His clientele includes many famous actors, actresses, and models, and he has been interviewed countless times on television and in print.
Create Your Own Luck! 運を動かせ Daisuke Sugiyama ISBN: 978-4-7993-1648-1 March 2015 192 Pages What do you need to create your own good fortune? Author Daisuke Sugiyama believes that momentum is the key ingredient. The difficulties that you encounter in your life are not due to your personal shortcomings, but are often instead a result of stagnant behavior. Create Your Own Luck! lays out how to keep your momentum as you head toward success. Contents Where to start The recipe for success Staying motivated Dealing with problems Learning from failure Maintaining relationships The first step is to muster the courage to act. There s an unbelievably bright future for you right around the corner, but you have to push forward and take the initiative. Born in Tokyo and raised in New York, Daisuke Sugiyama is a highly accomplished author and businessman. He is currently the CEO of the Japanese investment company Quantum Leap.
Think Like a Philosopher 哲学から思考のレシピのヒント ISBN:978-4-7993-1492-0 Sawako Hanyu June 2014 224 Pages The tips in this book will help you to think critically about the problems you encounter on a daily basis, whether they be personal or otherwise. A basic grasp of philosophy can provide you with the tools to understand the complexities of the world. You may have thought to yourself at some point that philosophy sounds interesting, but is too difficult. Nothing could be further from the truth! Think Like a Philosopher presents the basics of philosophical thinking in plain, simple to understand terms. You ll find original texts along with indepth explanations from history s most influential philosophers including: Sawako Hanyu is a philosophy scholar and the dean of Ochanomizu University in Tokyo. She is also the vice president of The Japan Association of National Universities and a member of the Science Council of Japan. Nietszche The power of affirming oneself Plato Viewing the world in universals Socrates Expanding your thinking through inquiry Hegel Developing your analytical and critical thinking skills Descartes The very nature of existence
Isaac The Bully いじわるアイザック Eri Sonoda ISBN: 978-4-7993-1316-9 April 2013 32 Pages Isaac the black dog loves to pick on people. In fact, Isaac is such a bully that he doesn t have a single friend at all. One day, an alligator moves into the apartment downstairs. While most people would be happy to get a new neighbor, Isaac feels quite the opposite. After all, alligators eat dogs! Fearing the worst, Isaac decides to drive the alligator out. However, his plans don t go quite as planned This playful story will delight parents and children alike as they laugh at Isaac s antics while they learn about the importance of kindness and friendship. Rights sold to Korea, Vietnam, and France! Rights sold to Korea! The Poop Book うんこ Shuntaro Tanikawa ISBN: 978-4-7993-1690-0 June 2015 32 Pages A much maligned, yet unavoidable part of life. What exactly is it? Why does it smell like that? The Poop Book explores the stinky substance in all its forms, shapes, and sizes. This book is bursting with playful, full-color illustrations, as well as basic descriptions of the hows and the whys of poop. Every member of your family will enjoy this lighthearted picture book.
Adventure Mazes Multiplication かけ算冒険迷路 Tatsuya Ito ISBN: 978-4-7993-1676-4 May 2015 32 Pages A fun and innovative way to practice times tables! Follow the mazes to the end by solving multiplication problems. Not only that, each page has a list of hidden words, animals, and other objects to find once the maze has been completed. 32 pages of full-color fun! Rights sold to Korea!
Upside Down さかさま Teruko Okuda ISBN: 978-4-7993-1675-7 May 2015 36 Pages A truly new approach to children s stories! Intended to be read with a friend or family member on either side of the book, Upside Down is a story of the denizens of the Red Planet, and their nearby neighbors on the Blue Planet. One day, conflict breaks out, pitting the two planets against each other. Upside Down is a cautionary tale about the consequences of war, as well as a reminder of the importance of friendly collaboration and cooperation.
Song 歌 Shuntaro Tanikawa Illustrations by Yasushi Tsukamoto ISBN: 978-4-1769-9 November 2015 48 Pages Beautiful watercolor illustrations accompany poetry by Shuntaro Tanikawa on the transience of life itself. But rather than a bittersweet message, his is one of hope and empowerment that child and adult alike will find inspiration in.
実家の片づけ Hisashi Naito ISBN:978-4-7993-1781-5 October 2015 222 Pages Chapters 1. Cleaning your parents house vs. cleaning your own 2. Preparing for the inevitable as a family 3. The growing akiya problem in Japan 4. How the pros view the current situation 5. What the pros say about how to deal with it Real Cleaning and De-Cluttering What will you do when your parents pass away? Chances are you haven t given much thought to what will become of their homes and their estates. Who should deal with their possessions? And, perhaps better yet, how? There is somewhat of an epidemic of abandoned houses in Japan at the moment, and the government has even stepped in and begun to take measures to help people deal with it. Author Hisashi Naito shares his expertise on the subject with real tips that anyone can put to use. As head of a company that helps people clean and organize their houses and workspace, Hisashi Naito is a master of tidying up. Real Cleaning and De-Cluttering is his third book on the subject.