A Book to Support Children's 'Deep-Seated Worries' as the New School Year Begins: '160 Philosophical Words for Ages 10 and Up to Answer Your Worries,' Supervised by the Principal of Stanford Online High School, to be Released on Friday, March 27, 2026

JTB Publishing, Inc. (Koto-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyuki Morisaki), a provider of travel and lifestyle information within the JTB Group, will release '160 Philosophical Words for Ages 10 and Up to Answer Your Worries' (supervised by Tomohiro Hoshi) on Friday, March 27, 2026.

■ A New Era 'Dictionary for the Heart' to Lighten Your Mind

April is the season when children's worries tend to peak. While trying to adapt to new environments, they often face a surge of issues including school refusal, bullying, peer relationships, academics, loneliness, and anxiety about the future. This book is designed to support both children and their guardians during this time.

It introduces fresh perspectives from world-renowned philosophers and psychologists to address the 'unspoken worries' children carry in their hearts. The book is supervised by Tomohiro Hoshi, Principal of Stanford Online High School. In the American educational setting, he teaches philosophy as the only mandatory subject, based on the belief that 'what children need now is philosophy.' Education that fosters non-cognitive skills (confidence, critical thinking, and resilience) is gaining global attention, making this a timely theme for the start of the new school year.

＜Content Introduction＞

This book serves as a 'dictionary for the heart,' providing short, easy-to-understand answers to real worries collected from elementary and junior high school students, viewed through the lens of philosophers and psychologists. It addresses common anxieties that arise during the start of a new school year or grade, offering hints on how to think about them based on the words of philosophers from throughout history.

(Examples)

Starting new friendships

Adapting to a new classroom environment

Relationships with studies and teachers

Fluctuating confidence and feelings of loneliness

The book also includes columns featuring 'one-point lessons' from Mr. Hoshi to help 'boost the power to survive,' introducing mental training methods actually taught to students at Stanford Online High School.

The book is formatted as a dictionary. Since each entry is completed in 1-2 pages, readers can quickly look up and read about themes that concern them, making it accessible even for children who are not fond of reading.