Win without fighting - the definitive version of Ushiro Karate that realizes the essence of Bujutsu! 　 This book is a compilation of three of Kenji Ushiro's karate books, "The Origin of Budo” (in 2000), "The Knowledge and Practice of Bujutsu Karate” (in 2001), and "The Way to Bujutsu Karate” (in 2003). And it is the definitive version of “Ushiro Karate”with new and detailed additions and corrections. 　 The essence of Bujutsu Karate, beyond styles and schools, is explained based on actual practice. What is the true meaning of Bujutsu? What is the meaning of Kata? What is the meaning of Bunkai-kumite? What is Body-Brain? What is Breathing Power? What is Neutralization? Who is a master? What is training? The book is a must-read for all practitioners of Bujutsu, not just karate practitioners. 　 In addition, this book contains a "practical philosophy" of life that leads to how we should be in our daily lives, how we should be as people, how we should be as leaders, and ultimately, how we should live based on Mr. Ushiro's wide range of experiences and perspectives as a corporate leader and a leading-edge engineer in the field of electronics. This is the starting point for the teaching of "Ki" that Mr. Ushiro is currently deploying to bring out the potential of human beings. 　 This book is not a ‘how-to’ book as we have seen in recent years. This is because there is no how-to in Bujutsu. However, for those who are serious about pursuing the path of Bujutsu, I am certain that this book will lead them to the true way of training. Furthermore, for those who are searching for a way to live in this difficult time, I am confident that this book will be a guide to living an unwavering life.

The founder of judo, Kano Jigoro, is a highly revered figure amongst those who pursue the sport. Little is known, however, about his various other achievements, from how he laid out the foundation for sports in Japanese education to his immense devotion and commitment to bringing the Olympic Games to Japan. Born in 1860, Kano showed his brightness from a young age and studied hard from childhood. After graduating from Tokyo Imperial University, the most prestigious school, he embarked on a teaching career which eventually led him to become the headmaster of the Tokyo Higher Normal School for a total of twenty-three years. This was just one of the many roles he undertook; aside from this he was chairman of the Japan Amateur Sports Association and became the first Asian member on the International Olympic Committee. And all the while he never ceased to develop and promote his creation, judo. For the first time, this comprehensive biography written by a team of Kano experts and researchers sheds light on the many dimensions of the legendary figure. It depicts how he truly lived life to the fullest by living out his own words-seiryoku zen’yo and jita kyoei-the best practical use of one’s energies and putting one’s efforts to good use for the benefit of both oneself and society.

"Maintaining the status quo is to accept eventual decline.” How did Schick Japan achieve a dramatic corporate turnaround in just two years, rather than resting on its laurels as the undisputed champion of its field? Schick Japan holds the number one share of the domestic wet shaving market with its razors and shaving agents, and for three decades, it has led that market with around half of it. Yet the market is shrinking along with Japan's population, and demand for shaving floundered for a time because of COVID-19. Even while keeping the biggest slice of the market, the company's performance had seemingly plateaued. Recognizing the crisis this represented, the company invited the author of this book, who had previously achieved turnarounds at several foreign-affiliated beauty companies, to serve as its representative director and revive growth. Pressing forward with everything from product development to a structural transformation of marketing and distribution channels, he harnessed the strengths of the Schick brand to expand into the beauty category of skincare and hair removal and to cultivate the new target markets of women and young people. In just two years, the company became a beauty grooming company providing not just wet shaving products but total grooming solutions, and in fiscal year 2024, it posted substantially higher sales and profit year over year. This book lays out the author's recipe for a corporate turnaround: his approach to each process along the way, from redefining the company's raison d'être (purpose), formulating and instilling what it should aspire to become (vision), and drafting a strategy to rebuilding a simpler organization that decides faster. It also outlines what was done to change employees' mindset and behaviors and make them a driving force for the turnaround. Written for every executive contemplating a turnaround of their own company, this book is full of advice on how to pull one off successfully.

※本作は英語翻訳版のおまけに、現在配信中の日本語版を加えた【二か国語版】です。日本語版を既にお持ちの方は、重複購入にご注意ください。　My friend decided to run off and leave me with her debt. I'd been working three jobs and living at an internet cafe... I was so exhausted, I almost collapsed... but this super hot chef saved me just before I did! With an exasperated look on his face, he cooked me some food, all the while insisting that I was being scammed by my friend. One thing led to another, and I ended up being invited for a night at a five-star hotel with him!! Is this the night I lose my virginity...? This is a 62-page long story created by a brand new author and brought to you at a special price. You'll see the climactic scene in full color and get a few more pages of it to read free!　失踪した友達の肩代わりで借金返済に追われ、バイトを掛け持ちしながらのネカフェ暮らし…激務＆ビンボーすぎて倒れる寸前の私を助けてくれたのは、イケメンのシェフだった！「お前、騙されてる！」と呆れながらも料理をふるまってくれた彼。甘えついでに、彼が泊まる豪華ホテルについていくことに!?　ここで今夜、初体験…？　初登場作家の長編６２Pをサービスプライスで配信。クライマックスのラブラブしてるシーンをフルカラー化！　試し読みも大増量。(この作品の日本語版はウェブ・マガジン：Love Silky Vol.46に収録されています。重複購入にご注意ください。)