なぜ名経営者は石田梅岩に学ぶのか？ Kenji Morita ISBN: 978-4-7993-1777-8 October 2015 288 Pages

Why Do Great Managers Learn From Baigan Ishida?

Chapters 1. The man behind the Japanese work ethic 2. No morals, no market 3. Start your business from a place of integrity 4. Being economic doesn’t only benefit you yourself 5. Make your work your life 6. The spirit of modern day shingaku 7. The Peter Drucker of the Edo period

Virtues such as diligence, honesty, and punctuality have helped catapult the Japanese into the modern world. What you may not know is that these ideas were first promulgated by the Edo period thinker Baigan Ishida. His ability to convey his revolutionary thinking on the value of hard work and morality allowed his ideas to spread throughout Japan and inspire business owners large and small, including Panasonic founder Konosuke Matsushita, for generations to come.

About the author Kenji Morita is an author and scholar specializing in the Edo period. He received his PhD from the prestigious Kyoto University, and is now doing research on Ishimon Shingaku, a branch of moral philosophy from the Edo period.

最新海外市場ビジュアルデータブック Norio Nakajima and Kazue Kataoka October 2015 ISBN: 978-4-7993-1775-4 160 Pages

Visual Data: Today’s Foreign Markets

Chapters 1. Five reasons that Japan needs to look outward 2. 10 fascinating foreign market data points 3. 10 reasons to expand your business into the ASEAN 4. 10 reasons to expand your business into Africa 5. 10 reasons to expand your business into Central America Appendix - Directory of each individual country

Visual Data: Today’s Foreign Markets presents the latest data on recent market trends in the ASEAN, Africa, and Central America. Each data point is illustrated with full color graphs and infographics, and the appendix contains a detailed write-up on each and every country in question. This is a must-have reference book for anyone looking to expand their business.

着眼の技法 Satoshi Koga ISBN: 978-4-7993-1803-4 November 2015 232 Pages

Chapters 1. Observation is where inspiration

begins 2. Developing skills and perception to

shape the future 3. A glimpse into business in the future

Perception and Observation From the Mouths of Venture Capitalists

Revolution in your business, your life, and maybe even the world! This type of thing always starts with heretical idea that shatters the conventional rules of the time. How do we start from nothing and build a new product, a new service, a new business model? What you need is not only a keen eye, but the wherewithal to take that first step to break down the walls of convention. Perception and Observation is a wealth of information about innovation in the past, present, and even the future.

About the author Satoshi Koga is an author, professor, venture capitalist, and fellow at Kyoto University. He has consulted for, as well as invested in, over 60 companies including Citibank and McKinsey and Company.

株式会社タイムカプセル社 Yasushi Kitagawa ISBN: 978-4-7993-1815-7 November 2015 352 Pages

Time Capsule Corp.

Having abandoned her dreams, Asuka is now just couch surfing and mooching off of her friends. That is until one day two men clad in white show up at her door… There is always a way to get your life back on track. Anywhere, any time, and how ever many times it takes. But that said, it’s easy to forget one’s dreams in the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The story is told through the letters written ten years earlier by the five characters. The letters are addressed to their future selves, and document their hopes and dreams for the future. The characters are reminded of the big dreams they used to have, and feel a new inspiration to put their best foot forward and look once and toward the future.

About the author Yasushi Kitagawa is an educator as well as a bestselling 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 Yasushi Kitagawa

すべてはあなたの心のままに Gandhari Keiko Matsumoto ISBN: 978-4-7993-1801-0 November 2015 200 Pages

Chapters 1. Relaxing your body for work 2. Relaxing your body for health 3. How relaxing your body can benefit your

relationships 4. How relaxing your body can benefit your

family 5. Learning to relax for your partner 6. Learning to relax for life

The founder of nagomi yoga shares her expert advice on how to achieve harmony at work and at home, as well as in friendships, romantic relationships, and with your family.

The Body Follows the Mind

The tips in this book are arranged by topic, making this an easy to use resource even for busy people. The lessons in this book are easy enough for beginners, and each chapter includes diagrams as well that show you the correct form for each position as well as proper breathing technique.

About the author Gandhari Keiko Matsumoto is the founder of the nagomi (lit. soft or calm) school of yoga, a style of yoga that is meant to be easy enough for anyone to be able to do it. A counselor by trade, she found that if her clients could make their bodies loose and relaxed, their minds would follow.

あなたの人生がつまらないと思うんなら、それはあなた自身がつまらなくしているんだぜ Kotaro Hisui ISBN: 978-4-7993-1797-6 November 2015 352 Pages

Chapters 1. When you feel disappointed 2. When you feel irritated 3. When you are chagrined 4. When you’re feeling down

You’re not getting good results at work. The restaurant you were exciting to go to ended up being closed. You just got dumped. It’s your birthday, but your friends seem to have forgotten. There are people in your office or at your school whom you just can’t stand. You just can’t seem to get motivated, etc. A lot of life is uninteresting or downright disappointing. Is there nothing you can do about it?

We can’t control most of what happens in life, but we can to a large extent control how we react by what lens we choose to view events through. This book will present several different situations, and show you how best to interpret them to make life as fun and interesting as possible.

About the author 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. He has sold well over a million copies to date.

Life Is Boring? Maybe You’re Making It That Way!

となりの漱石 Yoji Yamaguchi ISBN: 978-4-7993-1786-6 October 2015 280 Pages

Natsume Soseki Next Door

Chapters 1. Hungry Soseki 2. Sosuke and women 3. Natsume Soseki: Man of Meiji 4. Natsume Soseki: Family Man 5. Soseki’s friends and pupils 6. Soseki the Obstinate 7. Soseki’s finances 8. At a loss

Natsume Soseki Next Door offers a glimpse into the personal life of one of Japan’s most famous authors. More than simply a biography, this work weaves together fiction and non-fiction for a funny and entertaining story that even readers unfamiliar with Natsume Soseki will enjoy.

About Natsume Soseki Natsume Soseki (1867 - 1916) was a novelist in the Meiji period. He was an author as well as a scholar of British literature, haiku, kanshi, and fairy tales. Often considered the greatest Japanese writer of all time, his portrait even graced the Japanese 1000 yen note for two decades.

英語が話せない、海外居住経験なしのエンジニアだった私が、定年後に同時通訳社になれた理由 Shinichiro Tashiro ISBN: 978-4-7993-1780-8 October 2015 280 Pages

Chapters 1. My life up until retiring and

becoming an interpreter 2. 5 reasons to learn English

through your work 3. 4 methods for learning English

through your work

Author Shinichiro Tashiro worked as an engineer all his life before retiring and becoming an interpreter. Why would anyone think to do this at such an old age? The answer lies in this book’s central theme: learning English through your work. This book will show how to apply all your knowledge about your work to the pursuit of English, as well as prove to your once and for all that you’re never too old to achieve proficiency.

About the author After receive a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Tashiro worked as an engineer for companies including Mitsubishi and Daimler Chrysler. In his 50’s (while at Daimler Chrysler) he became keenly aware of the importance of an international mindset and the ability to communicate in English. He decided to become an interpreter at the age of 55, and by 60 he had become a freelance interpreter, translator, and teacher.

Why I Became an Interpreter After Retirement

テレビに学ぶ伝える技術 Nobuko Amano ISBN: 978-4-7993-1819-5 December 2015 112 Pages

Communication Techniques You Can Learn from TV: Illustrated Edition

• The secrets to controlling a room during a presentation. • Creating visuals that convey necessary information at a glance. • Speaking so as not to bore your audience. This book will teach you how the top broadcasters and TV personalities charm and entrance millions of viewers on a daily basis, and how you can apply these skills to your life and your business. We see information being expertly presented on our televisions every day. What most people don’t realize is that you too can use these techniques for better meetings, better presentations, and better communication!

Contents • Getting your point across • Speaking • Performance • Using visuals • Selling it • Taking it further

About the author In addition to being an author and instructor at Hiroshima Shudo University, Nobuko Amano also has a broad range of experience and knowledge in consulting, PR, and beyond. She takes the communication skills she learned during her long years as a television editor and applies them to making fluid, effective presentations.

藤原先生、これからの働き方について教えてください Kazuhiro Fujihara ISBN: 978-4-7993-1818-8 December 2015 264 Pages

Chapters 1. Two things you must know to

succeed in the 21st Century 2. Updating your brain for the

Information Age 3. Sharpening your powers of

persuasion 4. Communication as “sharing” 5. Fostering the mind of a manager

Where Do We Go from Here, Mr. Fujihara?

It has been 15 years since the turn of the century. Business and society have both seen rapid changes. As these changes continue, we will need new ways to work, new ways to manage, and new ways to respond to, and anticipate, the needs of customers. Businessman and education expert Kazuhiro Fujihara tells you everything you need to know about how to succeed and excel in the coming decades.

About the author Formerly a fellow at Recruit Holdings as well as a school principal, he has become somewhat of an education revolutionary in recent years. He has written over 70 books that have sold over 1.3 million copies in total.

勉強しない子には１冊の手帳を与えよう！ Katsunori Ishida ISBN: 978-4-7993-1828-7 December 2015 168 Pages

Chapters 1. How to use the organizer to

great effect 2. Getting started on your

organizer 3. Navigating common

problems

Creating a Homework Organizer for Your Kids

How many times have you told your child to buckle down and study, but to no avail? Creating an organizer is quite simply the easiest yet most effective way to keep track of tasks, as well as keep motivation at its peak. In time your child will learn effective time management and the importance of prioritizing and staying organized.

About the author Katsunori Ishida is an author and the president of Ryokushin Academy. Choosing to eschew the “cramming” style of studying, he instead promotes his three pillars of effective education: cultivating an enterprising mind, consistent habits, and critical thinking. In addition to his professional duties, he also travels the country giving lectures with the goal of inspiring young learners.

好きなモノと美しく暮らす収納のルール Emiko Kato ISBN: 978-4-7993-1825-6 December 2015 104 Pages

Chapters 1. 8 rules for planning out your

storage 2. Get started! Tips from the

pros 3. Thinking about organization

based on where you are in life 4. Organization based on your

personality

Neat and Tidy Storage

The things we own are a reflection of our personality as well as an extension of ourselves. You might even say that the way you organize your possessions at home is a microcosm for how you organize your life as a whole. Ideally we should organize based on how often we use items, which is something that changes based on where you are in your life. Emiko Kato offers wisdom from her long years of interior design condensed into foolproof methods and charming color illustrations. You will find tips for every room of the house and beyond!

About the author In addition to her long years of experience in the interior design business, Emiko Kato has written several books on subjects ranging from elegance, good manners, lifestyle, and much much more.

第二言語習得論にもっとも効率的な英語学習法 Yoichi Sato ISBN: 978-4-7993-1827-0 December 2015 200 Pages

1. Even if you drill grammar, it won’t help your speaking ability 2. If you weren’t exposed to English from a young age, it’s too late to learn 3. Everyone becomes fluent if they live abroad for long enough 4. You must aim to attain native fluency 5. In the end, learning a language comes down to ability

Chapters 1. About language acquisition 2. A better way to learn based on language

acquisition theory 3. Natural progression into the core of English

grammar 4. 2000 hours of input 5. Converting that input into output 6. Progressing from output to mutual

comprehension 7. Touching up and checking your skills 8. Customizing your study methods for continuing

improvement 9. Review, and then double-check your protocols

An indispensible resource for learners of any language, this book dispels five of the biggest language acquisition myths right out of the gate:

Second Language Acquisition: The Most Efficient Way to Learn

This book will not only drive home the point that anyone can learn a foreign language through diligent practice, it will also teach you exactly how to go about it. It’s never too late to get started.

About the author Yoichi Sato has a PhD in linguistics from the prestigious Tokyo University, and has taught language acquisition at various schools and universities all around Japan. He also has experience as a senior researcher, a consultant for English acquisition, and as a volunteer for organizations that focus on educational reform.

あなたの弱みを売りなさい Tetsuya Kawakami ISBN: 978-4-7993-1778-5 November 2015 216 Pages

Chapters 1. In a college cafeteria 2. The Chimpanzee of

Hoshigaoka 3. Examining “story” branding 4. A worksheet for branding your

company, your product, and your life

5. A letter from her

The newest release from the million-selling Tetsuya Kawakami. Sell Your Weakness opens up with an allegorical story about a small business owner, and the lessons he learns about business and life. Author Tetsuya Kawakami then breaks the story down, offering a plethora of advice and techniques that can be applied to businesses of any size.

Sell Your Weakness

About the author After graduating from Osaka University, Kawakami worked in advertising in many capacities including operations, creative, planning. During this time he won several awards, eventually going solo. He has written several books, focusing on what he calls “story” branding.

ハカる力 Koji Mitani ISBN: 978-4-7993-1833-1 January 2016 280 Pages

Chapters 1. Establishing scale 2. Top-down and bottom-up 3. Identifying the mechanisms 4. Basic measurement drills 5. Measuring people 6. Create and measure 7. Creating a new way to measure

Measuring Success

About the author Koji Mitani is an Harvard Business Review award-winning author and professor, with consulting experience at Boston Consulting Group and Accenture. He is currently the director of a non-profit organization focusing on education for people of all ages.

We all succeed in business based on our ability to measure. Whether measuring risk, profit, or personnel, a yardstick is a must for protecting your investments and growing your business. Harvard Business Review award-winning author Koji Mitani details how to best develop and use these tools to get the most out of your time as well as out of your employees.

挑戦のススメ Eriko Horiki ISBN: 978-4-7993-1834-8 January 2016 208 Pages

Chapters 1. Your dream job is just the

beginning 2. Once you throw away all the

can’t, all that remains is can 3. Swap selfishness for

selflessness

Passion for Work

About the author Eriko Horiki is a pioneer, as well as artist, in the ways of traditional handmade Japanese paper. With a passion for this traditional art, she revitalized the form, founding SHIMUS and Horiki Eriko and Associates. Her works have been featured all over Japan and indeed the world including Tokyo, New York, Milan, Frankfurt, Paris, and many many more.

It has been 28 years since an office worker with no special training started a tesukiwashi (traditional handmade Japanese paper) company. Over the years she has collaborated with legendary artists. So what is her approach? She urges young people to consider questions such as the following: What is work? Why do we work? What does it mean to take pleasure in our job? What kind of issues will you encounter, and how will you grow from them? How high will you set the bar? What does it mean to take pleasure in our life? In this book, Horiki talks exhaustively about finding perspective to strive and work hard, and how to be a professional regardless of your field. Passion for Work will inspire and encourage, regardless of where you are in your career and in your life.

断捨離アンになろう Junko Suzuki ISBN: 978-4-88759-887-4 December 2010 192 Pages

Danshari: De-cluttering Made Easy!

What is danshari? Can I really do it? How do I get started?

Danshari roughly translates to “de-cluttering,” but its meaning is deeper than that. It is a way to not only tidy up your surroundings, but live in greater harmony with your space. By following the tips in this book, you will find that you will be able to: • Tidy up and toss out items that you thought you couldn’t live without • Understand the root causes of your clutter • Reexamine your relationships to your work and to those around you • Live freely, affirming your value as a person • Significantly reduce stress

About the author A manga artist by trade, her work transcends the art form, venturing into illustrated essays on everything from Buddhist themes to love.

Catch the whale or lose your head! It is once forbidden to lay a hand on Gonza, the legendary beast that has taken the lives of countless fishermen. That is until one man was reckless enough to go after it once and for all. Young Goichi grew up wanting to become the chief whale hunter just like his father Jukichi. But as Jukichi’s worries continued to mount over his poor results, he decided to break the village rules, going after Gonza and sacrificing countless lives in the process including his own. His son Goichi was expelled from the village for his father’s foolishness, and even though he could not work in whaling, he never forgot about Gonza. One day he thinks up a secret plan to catch the great beast. The only problem is that these actions are strictly forbidden by the shogunate…

Gonza of the Sea

沖の権左 Kei Shizaka ISBN: 978-4-7993-1804-1 November 2015 344 Pages

はるなつふゆと七福神 Saisuke ISBN: 978-4-7993-1763-1 August 2015 344 Pages

Haru and the Seven Gods

Having recently lost her job, Haru is living a slovenly life of alcohol and excess. Having drunk herself to sleep the night before, she manages to peel her eyes open one morning to a strange sight. Two miniature old men are sitting atop her table. It turns out that they are two of the Seven Lucky Gods! Only…they are two of the lesser known ones. In fact, the two of them are quite worried about their lack of fame. Perhaps she can use modern technology to help them get their names out there. If she succeeds, maybe they’ll make her wildest dreams come true! Whimsical and hilarious, Haru and the Seven Gods will delight and enchant to the very last page.

The godfather of coaching in Japan brings you the simplest guide to human resource management based upon the incredibly popular 2007 lecture “Corporate Coaching in Japan: Improving Business Performance by Improving Relationships,” held at New York University. The methods introduced don't require any formal coaching skills: all you need to do is create three minutes to think about your direct reports and speak to them. Making this time for your employees will help them grow far more than trying to strictly follow rules set out in other complicated management books.

The Three-Minute Coach Mamoru Itoh ISBN: 978-4-7993-1466-1 March 2014 204 Pages

About the author Founder & CEO of COACH A Co., Mamoru Itoh is recognized as a pioneer of professional coaching in Japan, being Japan’s first ever Master Certified Coach accredited by the International Coaching Federation. As the author of over 50 published books and numerous other works on communications and coaching, he has a deep interest in people’s relationships and how they communicate with one another.

Topics include: • 'Three-Minute Coaching' to create a platform for communication • Seizing the moment • When do employees need a coach? • Organizing thoughts • Generating new ideas • Charting growth • Creating an environment where employees can speak freely • Building trusting relationships • Creating a 'place of belonging’ • Creating a vision