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Explore transformative wisdom in The Katana Mindset, a unique guide that links the ancient art of Japanese sword-making to personal growth and resilience. Based on years of experience in Japan's hospitals, dojos, and monasteries, this book illustrates how forging a katana mirrors our journey toward strength and purpose.

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will help you build on what you learnt in Learn Italian with Paul Noble for Beginners – Part Two, and guide you through over 4 hours of everyday scenarios that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

「あの人」の期待を満たすために生きてはいけない―― 【対人関係の悩み、人生の悩みを１００％消し去る〝勇気〟の対話篇】

「神様が味方をする73の習慣」とは？享年62歳でお亡くなりになられた小林正観さんが、40年間の研究で、いちばん伝えたかった「ベスト・メッセージ集」！

「お金の話なのに泣けた」「この本を読んだ日から人生が変わった」……アメリカ人の老富豪と日本人青年の出会いと成長の物語は、これからの人生を豊かに生きていくヒントに満ちあふれ、大きな反響を呼んでいる！

Embark on a transformative journey to the heart of life with Ikigai Unveiled: The Keys to Personal Satisfaction Revealed by Scientific Research on Ikigai. This book takes a deep dive into the captivating Japanese concept of ikigai and its ability to infuse our lives with meaning and satisfaction. In these pages, we explore ikigai from its ancient origins to its practical applications at different stages of life. You will gain a clear understanding of what ikigai is and how it shapes our happiness and well-being. Through scientific studies and inspiring stories, this book reveals the latest ...

Vivir cada día con plenitud y serenidad es el ideal al que aspiramos, a pesar de que, en ocasiones, no tengamos fe en ello. Alcanzar nuestros objetivos parece imposible; perseguirlos requiere bastante esfuerzo. Gran parte de los consejos y métodos de desarrollo personal que hemos intentado aplicar una y otra vez, no han dado sus frutos, a tal punto, que la idea de llevar una vida armoniosa, con sentido y plena de felicidad, se considera prácticamente una utopía. Pero esto era antes de descubrir el Ikigai.

Life is ephemeral and ever-changing; in Japan, it's called ukiyo—"floating world." How can we adapt to its fluctuations without being overcome? The answer is nagomi: a philosophy of balance—and the secret to a harmonious life. Neuroscientist Ken Mogi shares wisdom from Japanese history and culture to explain how nagomi can help you bring that balance into your health, work, relationships, and sense of self.

ニューヨークタイムズのNo.1ベストセラー。 全世界発行部数2000万部突破!、 日々の小さな変更が、驚異の結果をもたらす 。

Step into the transformative world of Zen with a guide that delivers twice the wisdom in one compelling volume. Zen Essentials: Exploring Rinzai and Soto Traditions combines two powerful books—Rinzai Zen for Beginners and Soto Zen for Beginners—to offer an unparalleled journey into mindfulness, simplicity, and the art of living well. Discover how the bold energy of Rinzai Zen and the serene flow of Soto Zen can transform your life: Sharpen Your Mind with Rinzai Zen: Experience the thrill of koans—enigmatic questions designed to ignite insight and clarity. Rinzai Zen challenges you to ...

We work to the point of extreme exhaustion. Everyone is just too rushed, hurried, and stressed. We alleviate our stress by shopping for more stuff, binge eating, and engaging in time-wasting activities. We fill our lives with needless activities, relationships, and clutter. This makes us lose sense of who we really are and what’s important to us. This is the reason why the Japanese people have developed a lifestyle that strips away the inessential things in their lives. It’s called minimalism. In this audiobook, you’ll hear proven strategies on how to practice minimalism.

Dear Diary Boy is an intensely personal, heartwarming, and heartbreaking chronicle of one mother and child's experience in a prestigious private Tokyo school. It's a tale that will resonate with all parents as we try to answer the age-old questions of how best to educate our children and what, truly, is in their best interests versus what is in our own.

What if strength isn’t loud, but quiet—gentle as a petal falling, steady as a river flowing? In this heartfelt journey, Sana Harada, a Japanese woman who once lived in the shadow of expectation, shares how a unique, nature-inspired approach to hypnotherapy transformed her life—and how it can transform yours. No expert credentials, no clinical jargon—just a story of a woman who found her voice, healed her wounds, and dreamed bigger, all from a tatami mat in her small apartment. Growing up near Kyoto, Sana learned to blend in, to carry the weight of gaman (endurance) with a smile. But...

Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble, a tried-and-tested language learning method that has been used independently by more than a million people to speak fluently and confidently. With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach, you will learn in a way that suits you—without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen or feeling frustrated.

「人に好かれ、応援してもらえ、可愛がってもらえるコミュニケーション」の秘訣を初公開!
読むだけで「自己肯定感」が上がり、最後はホロリと泣ける会話本の決定版!

Discover Your Ikigai and Transform Your Life Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life? Do you find yourself wondering if there’s more to your existence than juggling responsibilities, meeting expectations, and running on autopilot? This book is your guide to rediscovering joy, balance, and purpose—all through the lens of ikigai, the Japanese philosophy of living a life of meaning. Written specifically for women navigating the complexities of modern life, this book offers practical insights and inspiring stories to help you uncover your ikigai—the unique blend of what ...

ある日、突然、思考が消えた！以来ずーっとマインドフルネス状態で生きているオカンが、クヨクヨ思考にとらわれずハッピーに生きるコツを大公開♪

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will help you build on what you learnt in Learn Italian with Paul Noble for Beginners – Part One, and guide you through over 3 hours of everyday scenarios that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

◆大ベストセラーとして空前のアドラーブームを巻き起こした『嫌われる勇気』の完結編！◆

Learn Japanese the easy way at home. No books. No long lists of vocabulary. No chance of failure. Simply download, plug in and listen. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble - a tried-and-tested language-learning method that has been used independently by more than a million people to speak fluently and confidently.