The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved remarkably resilient. Culture Smart! Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society.

外国人観光客を案内する機会がある方、プロの通訳ガイドを目指す方、売れる通訳ガイドになりたい方、必読！

You can experience both modern and Edo -period Japan here.

朗読むすめの朗読Bookシリーズ創刊！第６弾は、オペラ抜粋朗読劇（４）「モーツアルト　ドン・ジョバンニ　より」第一幕「お手をどうぞ」んｐ場面 こちらは、2022年5月5日におこなわれた

朗読むすめの朗読Bookシリーズ創刊！第５弾は、オペラ抜粋朗読劇（３）「プッチーニ『トゥーランドット』より」トゥーランドットの謎解きと「誰も寝てはならぬ」の場面

The Emperor and some of his relatives, the imperial family, are referred to as the imperial household.

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

This is introducing Japanese traditional culture such as "SUMO," "KABUKI," and "ZAZEN."

朗読むすめの朗読Bookシリーズ創刊！第３弾は、オペラ抜粋朗読劇（２）「R･シュトラウス　ばらの騎士」こちらは、2022年5月5日におこなわれた「劇団朗読むすめ旗揚げ公演」での書き下ろし

神道1300年の歴史は日本人の必須教養。「神道」研究の第一人者がその起源から解き明かす。ビジネスエリート必読書。明治以降の近代化で、「国家総動員」の精神的装置となった「神道」

Words. We use them all the time, every day, mostly without giving them much thought at all. We take for granted that they’re here at our disposal whenever we need them. But if you’ve ever wished you could communicate more effectively, words are the place to start. It’s incumbent upon you to choose the best words to accomplish your goals, because how you choose to communicate influences—well, everything! The power of communication shapes our professional goals, our relationships, and our lives—so the words we choose to use carry a great deal of power.

What if you could profoundly change your life just by becoming more mindful of your breathing? According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, you can. What if "paying attention on purpose and non-judgmentally" could improve your health? Again, according to Dr. Kabat-Zinn, it can.

How would you like to go to the next quantum level - beyond the world of simply "positive thinking"? Are you ready to experience new levels of inspiration, creativity, and achievement? Well, now you can! Let The Gratitude Effect open your heart, inspire your mind, awaken your inner powers and hidden seeds of greatness. Allow it to help you break through any limiting beliefs and guide you to a more empowered life filled with deeper meaning and awareness.

四字熟語、故事成語、ことわざ、オノマトペなど日本語独特の言い回しを「慣用表現」として取り上げ、英語の表現を紹介しています。ビジネス頻出の言い回しから若者言葉まで多彩な表現をカバー。「言いたいことが通じ

A classic of Japanese history, this audiobook is the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period, A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-Cold War period and collapse of the bubble economy in the early 1990s. Recent findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture.