Perfect for Souvenirs! Pocket-Sized Fun Kanji Book 'My Special KANJI Book ―Japanese Classic Idioms―' to be Released on June 16

Natsume-sha Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masataka Tamura), a publisher of practical, children's, and educational books, will release 'My Special KANJI Book ―Japanese Classic Idioms―' (https://amzn.asia/d/06fZKEY1) on June 16.

Over 200 Japanese Idioms Categorized into 7 Themes! Following the successful 'My First KANJI Book' and 'My Favorite KANJI Book', a new pocket-sized fun Kanji book has arrived! It introduces idioms through seven themes such as 'Season & Nature,' 'Food,' 'Emotion,' and 'Values & Perspectives.'

Visualize Meanings with Illustrations! The meanings of idioms, which can be difficult to convey through text alone, are expressed with fun illustrations. It is a book that is enjoyable both to read and to look at.

Full English Text Makes it a Perfect Gift or Souvenir! Since everything is written in English, even those unfamiliar with Japanese can enjoy it casually. Portable and pocket-sized, it is perfect for souvenirs or presents! It is an ideal way to easily share the charm of Japanese culture and Kanji with friends and family overseas.

[Table of Contents] Part 1: Time (Early Morning / Daytime / Midnight / Moment / Twilight, etc.) Part 2: Season & Nature (New Spring / Intense Heat / Moon Viewing / Late Autumn Warmth / Beauties of Nature, etc.) Part 3: Food (Japanese Food / Sushi / Yokan / Large Serving / Gourmet, etc.) Part 4: Relationship (Family / Lover / Partner / Respect / Telepathy, etc.) Part 5: Emotion (Love / Nostalgia / Happiness / Melancholy / Range of Emotions, etc.) Part 6: Values & Perspectives (Belief / Challenge / Destiny / Victory / Bushido, etc.) Part 7: City (Airport / Hospital / Police Box / Free of Charge / Open Year-Round, etc.)

[About the Supervisor] Nami Kurita Professor at the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Takushoku University. Specialist in Japanese language education and cognitive linguistics. Her favorite four-character idiom is 'Ichi-go Ichi-e' (Once-in-a-lifetime encounter). Co-author of several books including 'Introduction to Japanese in English for Foreigners' (Natsume-sha).

[Book Information] Title: My Special KANJI Book ―Japanese Classic Idioms― Supervisor: Nami Kurita Publisher: Natsume-sha Price: 1,430 yen (tax included) Specifications: A6 size / 192 pages Release Date: June 16, 2026 Amazon: https://amzn.asia/d/06fZKEY1