Classic Japanese

A humble clerk and his loving wife scrape out a quiet existence on the margins of Tokyo. Resigned, following years of exile and misfortune, to the bitter consequences of having married without their families' consent, and unable to have children of their own, Sosuke and Oyone find the delicate equilibrium of their household upset by a new obligation to meet the educational expenses of Sosuke's brash younger brother. While an unlikely new friendship appears to offer a way out of this bind, it also soon threatens to dredge up a past that could once again force them to flee the capital.

First published in 1956, No-No Boy was virtually ignored by a public eager to put World War II and the Japanese internment behind them. No-No Boy tells the story of Ichiro Yamada, a fictional version of the real-life "no-no boys". Yamada answered "no" twice in a compulsory government questionnaire as to whether he would serve in the armed forces and swear loyalty to the United States. Unwilling to pledge himself to the country that interned him and his family, Ichiro earns two years in prison and the hostility of his family and community when he returns home to Seattle.

Alex’s guide makes buying and importing foreign vehicles simple and straightforward. He remembers what it was like feeling lost and not knowing anything about delving into the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) world. He writes in a simplified and practical way that ensures confidence and an enjoyable experience.

Originally published in 1922 and translated by Takashi Kojima, this classic short story was the inspiration for Akira Kurosawa's 1950 film Rashomon, about the murder of a samurai. Told from the perspective of multiple witnesses.

日本最古の物語が誘うロマンあふれる古代世界古典文学の主要作品をセレクトし、現代語訳と原文とで構成した「日本の古典をよむ」（全20冊）シリーズの1冊です。

日本最古の物語が誘うロマンあふれる古代世界訳文で楽しむ「現代語訳編」古典文学の主要作品をセレクトし、現代語訳と原文とで構成した「日本の古典をよむ」（全20冊）シリーズの1冊です。

Are you looking to mend your denim, but don't where to start? Have your favorite jeans worn down, and you're afraid that you will have to let them go? Are you looking to give your old denim or thrift store find a fresh breath of life? I will share my secrets to mending denim effectively and easily, by using beginner-friendly stitching techniques. Mending is quick and easy. With the guidelines mentioned in this audiobook, you could be finished repairing your denim within a couple of hours. Even someone with no experience can implement these techniques.

In ancient Japan, a peasant couple discovers a little boy inside a giant peach. Momotaro, the Peachboy, grows up to become a courageous hero who vanquishes forever the evil band of ogres who have been tormenting his people. In this wonderful tale, narrated by actress Sigourney Weaver, good triumphs over evil, life overcomes death, and nature flourishes in the face of destruction.

日本最古の物語が誘うロマンあふれる古代世界古文の響きを味わう「原文編」古典文学の主要作品をセレクトし、現代語訳と原文とで構成した「日本の古典をよむ」（全20冊）シリーズの1冊です。

Based on Japanese literature and foldlore, Kwaidan contains 17 stories. The story of Loichi, the blind biwa player who was called to perform for the dead; of Muso, the journeying priest who encountered a man eating goblin; of the samurai who outwitted the ghost of a dead man. All these plus 14 other spooly tales are included in this collection.

明治期の文学者、夏目漱石の中編小説。初出は「ホトトギス」［1906（明治39）年4月。

古代から中世にかけて書かれた代表的日記文学古典文学の主要作品をセレクトし、現代語訳と原文とで構成した「日本の古典をよむ」（全20冊）シリーズの1冊です。

「命がけの実利主義」ともいわれる剣豪・宮本武蔵の兵法。彼は、人生の最末期、熊本にある洞窟内にこもり命を削るようにして『五輪書』を書かれたと言われています。いわば後の世にむけての武蔵の遺言の書ともいえるその一書を、今、まさに脂の乗ってきた朗読家・渡部龍朗が、剣豪と真剣でわたりあう気迫で読みあげました。武蔵を偲ぶ書として。古兵法の世界への指南書として。ビジネス書として。哲学書として。人生をたたかう心得書として。さまざまな読み方(聴き方)を、奥深く堪能してください。・・余談ながら、オリンピックのことを「五輪」と呼ぶのはこの『五輪書』が由来です。方丈記・雪女・武士道・茶の本につづく日本の心を伝える名著「五輪書」お楽しみください。 ことのは出版オーディオブックの情報はhttp://www.kotonoha.co.jpにて

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.

古代から中世にかけて書かれた代表的日記文学訳文で楽しむ「現代語訳編」古典文学の主要作品をセレクトし、現代語訳と原文とで構成した「日本の古典をよむ」（全20冊）シリーズの1冊です。

В этот сборник вошли как принесшие Акутагаве мировую славу и автоматически ассоциирующиеся с его именем исторические рассказы и новеллы (включая легендарную "В чаще", послужившую основой для сценария бессмертного фильма "Расёмон" Куросавы), так и менее известные западному читателю, но почитающиеся на родине автора еще выше рассказы, действие которых происходит на фоне современной автору реальности Японии начала ХХ века, еще сохраняющей немало черт национального своеобразия, но жадно и стремительно "европеизирующейся".

When her cozy hometown is visited by death, Emma's investigative skills are enlisted by a secretive ghost. But with the uncooperative spirit holding so much back, and with the handsome local doctor pressing Emma for answers, will she ever get to the bottom of the case? Or will the Hollow be forever haunted by the secrets of the past?

玉鬘の尚(ないし)侍(のかみ)と鬚黒の太政大臣との間には二人の姫君がおりました。大臣が亡くなり、後ろ楯を失った姫たちをどう縁づけようかと、玉鬘は頭を悩ませます。二人とも大層な器量よしですので、思いを寄せる者も大勢おりました。特に夕霧の息子・蔵人の少将は、姉大君に夢中でございました。碁を打つ姿を覗き見てからは一層思いが募ります。

(毎週水曜配信予定、全82/113巻)

クラシックの作曲家と仲良くなろう！クラシック音楽というと、遠い国の遠い昔の音楽…って思うかもしれませんが、不思議なくらい、今の私たちの心にもぴったりと寄り添ってくれたり、楽しい気分

クラシックの作曲家と仲良くなろう！クラシック音楽というと、遠い国の遠い昔の音楽…って思うかもしれませんが、不思議なくらい、今の私たちの心にもぴったりと寄り添ってくれたり、楽しい気分