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This fantastically varied and exciting collection celebrates the great Japanese short story, from its modern origins in the nineteenth century to the remarkable works being written today. Short story writers already well-known to English-language readers are all included here - Tanizaki, Akutagawa, Murakami, Mishima, Kawabata - but also many surprising new finds. From Yuko Tsushima's 'Flames' to Yuten Sawanishi's 'Filling Up with Sugar', from Shin'ichi Hoshi's 'Shoulder-Top Secretary' to B...

At the age of ten in the mid-1970’s, David Marcum discovered Mr. Sherlock Holmes, and from that point, he knew that the original 60 Canonical adventures would never be enough. This, coupled with his life-long desire to write, meant that eventually he would find a way to add new stories to The Great Holmes Tapestry.The years passed, and David collected, read, and chronologicized literally thousands of traditional Canonical Sherlockian pastiches. Then, in 2008, with time on his hands while l...

Makoto Magazine Series #80: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Let's begin with a phrase that embodies the refined elegance of the Heian period: いとおかし. At first glance, you might think it has something to do with being "strange" or enjoying "sweets" due to the 「おかし」 part. However, this expression, frequently heard in Heian-period dramas, actually means "how delightful!" or "how char...

In "An Artist's Letters from Japan," John La Farge offers a profound exploration of Japanese culture through the lens of an American artist deeply captivated by its aesthetic and philosophical richness. Written as a series of personal letters during his travels in the late 19th century, the work combines vivid descriptions with thoughtful reflections on art, religion, and nature. La Farge employs a lyrical prose style that communicates his emotional responses and intricate observations, gr...

At the age of ten in the mid-1970’s, David Marcum discovered Mr. Sherlock Holmes, and from that point, he knew that the original 60 Canonical adventures would never be enough. This, coupled with his life-long desire to write, meant that eventually he would find a way to add new stories to The Great Holmes Tapestry.The years passed, and David collected, read, and chronologicized literally thousands of traditional Canonical Sherlockian pastiches. Then, in 2008, with time on his hands while l...

Makoto E-Zine Series #78: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Ever wonder about the origin of the fun-to-say word ピーマン? Look no further than the pages of this issue. In our jokes section, a grandfather has a brilliant idea for every aspiring parent out there. The beginner story examines the difference between きてない and きたない, which can sometimes sound the same to an English sp...

Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine — Issue 103 (September 2026)Story-driven reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue blends short stories, language lessons, cultural notes, humor, and native-audio recordings — all designed to make Japanese feel natural, usable, and enjoyable.In this issue:Issue 103 moves from a b...

Makoto Magazine for beginning to intermediate learners of JapaneseIN THIS ISSUE: February 2022Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and PunsVocabulary: あげあしを取るPrefecture Spotlight: ToyamaEtymology: 猫ババAnime Phrase of the DayHaiku : 松尾芭蕉Kanji Spotlight: 母Grammar Time! になりますJapanese Readers: Japanese Toilet (beginner) + Kicchomu’s Big Rock (Intermediate)

Makoto Japanese Language & Culture MagazineIssue 95 (January 2026)Fun, story-driven reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue blends short stories, language lessons, cultural notes, humor, and native-audio recordings—designed to make Japanese feel alive, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable.In this issue (J...

This volume contains Russell's reviews of and introductions to other philosophical works including his famous introduction to Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus.

Makoto E-Zine Series #77: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Do you know the etymology for 富士山 (ふじさん - Mt. Fuji)? No? Well, don't feel bad. No one else really knows for sure, but in today's issue, we explore a few intriguing origin stories. Hint: it has something to do with Princess Kaguya!The beginner reader, titled "Mandarin Orange," is a fun story about how easy it is to ...

This volume provides a historical introduction in the writing of the manuscript. Theory of Knowledge: The 1913 Manuscript is the only book-length work on epistemology that Russell left unpublished in its original form, and its publication here is an important addition to knowledge of Russell's thought.