Japanese Science

Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....

Japanese mythology offers a fascinating lens from which to gaze upon the natural world. Through tales of heroic samurai, creepy vengeful ghosts, and deities that wield the mighty powers of nature, these stories and mythical figures emphasize the importance of humans living harmoniously with their surroundings. It is often said that in order to understand a country’s culture and history, one needs to simply look at the stories they tell about the world around them.

Mimei Ogawa, a prolific author of short stories nearly 100 years ago, is considered to be one of the founding figures of modern Japanese children’s literature. He has also been called the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan because of how his works were influenced by Andersen. This collection contains a fresh, modern translation of one of Mimei Ogawa’s most famous works, "The Mermaid and the Red Candles", as well as several other stories that have never been translated and published in English before.

Giant monsters. Tales of eternal love. The beginning of creation. Pint-sized warriors. Long voyages and insurmountable heroics are only a small piece of the classic myths that have helped shape Japan’s unique and immaculate history. Each story in this audiobook is filled with excitement and adventure that is just waiting to be discovered and enjoyed.

Discover fascinating ancient Japanese fairy tales as well as the folk tales of the Ainu/Aino. The first book in this collection, titled Japanese Fairy Tales, was written by Iwaya Sazanami and translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki, a 20th-century translator of Japanese short stories and fairy tales. The second book in this collection is a rare one that is not usually available in audio format: Aino Folk-Tales by Basil Chamberlain, one of the most prominent British Japanologists active in Japan during the latter half of the 19th century.

Dive into the mystical world of ancient Japan and uncover its incredible deities, mythical creatures, and heroic tales, even if you're new to folklore! Are you fascinated by Japan's rich culture and history?Discover captivating tales of Shinto gods, Yōkai, and legendary heroes that shape Japan's cultural heritage.

Each story reveals a piece of the Japanese spirit and shows how these old tales still matter today. Download this audiobook to start your journey into the world of Japanese folktales and legends!

Japanese folklore stories have always been an important cultural part of Japan, influencing the way they perceive the world around them. These stories were passed down orally, generation to generation, and eventually they were written down. This collection brings together some of the most important and interesting legends and is translated into English by Yei Theodora Ozaki.

The Konjaku Monogatari Shu is a collection of tales from Buddhist and popular Japanese folklore that was compiled in the twelfth century. The stories in this book tell of fearsome demons, tengu goblins, kitsune fox spirits, flying hermits and gods who suddenly appear out of nowhere to rescue foolish humans. There are tales of vengeful animals, robbers, bandits and murderers, as well as ordinary people from all walks of life.

Japan has always seemed a puzzle to most westerners - so modern, so industrialized, yet somehow so different. Japanese Society and History seeks to initiate westerners to the learning process of making Japan seem a little less mysterious and a little more understandable. This book walks readers through some of the important features of Japanese society to help readers begin slowly forming a more complete picture of Japan.

Are you interested in learning about Japanese mythology? Are you intrigued by the culture of Japan? Are you looking for some interesting stories to read? These myths are great from adults and children alike. They give you an insight into a culture that is full of traditions. These myths are like nothing you have ever read before. You will find that Japanese mythology is not based in only one belief system. These myths and folktales are based in their Shinto and Buddhist traditions. The origin stories within Japanese mythology can vary.

Beginning his writing career in 1928, Juza Unno took inspiration from Western authors like Jules Verne, and his own knowledge of electric engineering to write fiction integrating a broad spectrum of innovative ideas. His stories touch upon topics from facial reconstruction and gender reassignment surgery to video phones, multi-dimensional beings, and celestial body orbit adjustment (and of course, robots).

2024年、月の裏側で発見された頭部のない数十体の遺体。 それは、人類に大いなる変革をもたらす―― 月の裏側で見つかった、首のない数十体の遺体〈ルナ・ボディ〉。各国の思惑渦巻くなか、中国のスパイ・楊張敏、タイの脳科学者ジャム、ＩＴ黎明期の実業家アレクサンダー・コーツ、車椅子の少女ミントの人生をも巻き込み、人類文明の運命は大きく変わっていく。

シリーズ累計1400万部！ 7年ぶりの新作は、表題作ほか命の意味を問う全4編収録。 「生きる」──その理（ことわり）を知るは唯一。琅燦（ろうさん）は、黄海に暮らす娘。戴国（たいこく）から訪れた男は、妖獣を狩ることを生業（なりわい）とする民の逞しさを知る。

日本民族に独自の美意識をあらわす語「いき（粋）」とは何か．「運命によって〈諦め〉を得た〈媚態〉が〈意気地〉の自由に生きるのが〈いき〉である」――九鬼は「いき」の現象をその構造と表現から明快に把えてみせたあと，こう結論する．

人は変えられないでも人が本来の力を発揮しやすい環境をつくることはできます私たちは目の前で起きた出来事にすぐ意味をつけますやっぱりどうせ普通はちゃんとそんな何気ない言葉の中には自分でも気づいていない物語が隠れていますこの本は人を変える方法を書いた本ではありません観察する力を育てる本です結論を急がず一秒だけ立ち止まる本当にそうだろうかその小さな習慣が自分との関係も人との関係も少しずつ変えていきます心理学や自己啓発の知識がなくても大丈夫今日からすぐに始められる観察という静かな習慣をやさしい言葉でお届けします

地球から十光年離れた未開の星で見つけたのは、銃殺遺体──。 量子テレポーテーション通信の開発によって、遠く離れた星同士でも通信が可能になった時代。宇宙開発コンペに参加するため、地球から十光年離れた星に降り立ったエンジニアの零司と相棒のAI・ディセンバーは、別の区域にいるはずの競合相手、ピエールが何者かに銃殺されているのを発見する。

京都住所の「上ル」「下ル」、1階と2階とで市が違うビル、長野県長野市南長野県町、住所の中に「ABC」や「渡辺」の文字――。 日本の住所は実はツッコミどころだらけ。全国のユニークな住所をたどると、そこには歴史の偶然や行政の事情、地域の人々の思いが隠されていた。

健康リスク、学力への影響、自殺との関わりまで──「早起き」が子どもを追いつめる 健康的な生活習慣と信じられてきた「早起き」。しかしそれは、子どもにとって何のメリットもないどころか、学力や心身の健康に深刻な影響を及ぼしている可能性がある。

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