"The I Ching Illustrated: So Interesting You Can't Sleep" to be Released on April 28th – Gently Explaining the Eastern Wisdom of the I Ching from Scratch for an Uncertain Era!
Nihon Bungeisha will release "The I Ching Illustrated: So Interesting You Can't Sleep" on April 28, 2026. This book demystifies the profound "I Ching," interpreting it for contemporary business and personal challenges to provide a framework for thinking in an era of change.
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Nihon Bungeisha Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release "The I Ching Illustrated: So Interesting You Can't Sleep" (supervised by Kunihiro Yuasa) nationwide at bookstores and online bookstores starting April 28, 2026 (Tuesday).
It's not just a book of divination! This book thoroughly explains the "I Ching," often perceived as difficult, in the context of modern dilemmas and business scenarios!!
The "I Ching" is one of the Four Books and Five Classics, alongside works like the "Analects of Confucius" and "The Great Learning," and is the oldest Chinese text among them. While strongly associated with divination in modern times, the "I Ching" contains many important teachings beyond fortune-telling. The essence of these teachings lies in the perspective of "how to accept a changing society and how to think when lost."
This book provides a clear, beginner-friendly explanation of the "I Ching," from fundamental concepts like "Yin and Yang are not fixed oppositions but constantly shift and transition" and "The Eight Trigrams are minimal units refined through practical use," to contemporary teachings such as "Stopping is also a decision" and "People find it hard to let go of successful experiences." It offers an accessible approach to the "I Ching," which might otherwise seem daunting.
This book is highly recommended for those who wish to learn about it purely for knowledge and also for those who feel lost in their current lives, allowing them to fully grasp the appeal of the "I Ching."
Deciphering the framework of thought chosen by everyone from ancient China to modern leaders!
By grasping the signs of change and assessing the current situation, your next move becomes clear!
"Stopping is also a decision." Many hints for when you are lost!
■Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Teachings of the I Ching, Sought After Precisely Because the World Changes
Chapter 2: Fundamental Concepts of the I Ching Understood Through 8 Images
Chapter 3: Cycles of Events and Patterns to Be Aware Of
Chapter 4: Patterns Where Misjudgment Leads to Confusion
Chapter 5: Why Successful Approaches Cease to Work
Chapter 6: How to Position Yourself When You Are Lost
■Supervisor Profile
Kunihiro Yuasa
Professor Emeritus at Osaka University. Specializes in the history of Chinese thought, particularly the development of thought from ancient to early modern China, focusing on Confucian thought and the history of classical interpretation. Known for his research that interprets Chinese classics within their historical context, meticulously tracing their formation and the evolution of their reception. He has also authored many works for general readers, conveying the appeal of Chinese thought in an easy-to-understand manner. Major works include "How Confucius Became a 'God'" (NHK Publishing) and "Basic Knowledge of Chinese Thought" (KADOKAWA).
■Bibliographic Information
Title: The I Ching Illustrated: So Interesting You Can't Sleep
Supervisor: Kunihiro Yuasa
Price: 1089 yen (tax included)
Format: A5
Pages: 128P
ISBN: 978-4-537-22372-9
Release Date: April 28, 2026
https://www.nihonbungeisha.co.jp/book/b10160071.html
■Purchasing the Book
Available at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4537223723/
Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18533088/
■Nihon Bungeisha's Popular Related Books
"The Analects Illustrated: So Interesting You Can't Sleep"
Supervised by Yoji Yamaguchi https://www.nihonbungeisha.co.jp/book/b439532.html
"Complete Self-Study of I Ching from Basics"
Written by Teruko Hisui and Uranai 8 Eki no Kai https://www.nihonbungeisha.co.jp/book/b632123.html
■About Nihon Bungeisha
[Company Overview]
Representative: Hibiki Takemura, Representative Director and President
Location: Palace Side Building 8F, 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0003
Established: January 1959
Capital: 100 million yen
Number of employees: 79 (as of April 1, 2026)
Corporate Website: https://www.nihonbungeisha.co.jp
Keywords:
It's not just a book of divination! This book thoroughly explains the "I Ching," often perceived as difficult, in the context of modern dilemmas and business scenarios!!
The "I Ching" is one of the Four Books and Five Classics, alongside works like the "Analects of Confucius" and "The Great Learning," and is the oldest Chinese text among them. While strongly associated with divination in modern times, the "I Ching" contains many important teachings beyond fortune-telling. The essence of these teachings lies in the perspective of "how to accept a changing society and how to think when lost."
This book provides a clear, beginner-friendly explanation of the "I Ching," from fundamental concepts like "Yin and Yang are not fixed oppositions but constantly shift and transition" and "The Eight Trigrams are minimal units refined through practical use," to contemporary teachings such as "Stopping is also a decision" and "People find it hard to let go of successful experiences." It offers an accessible approach to the "I Ching," which might otherwise seem daunting.
This book is highly recommended for those who wish to learn about it purely for knowledge and also for those who feel lost in their current lives, allowing them to fully grasp the appeal of the "I Ching."
Deciphering the framework of thought chosen by everyone from ancient China to modern leaders!
By grasping the signs of change and assessing the current situation, your next move becomes clear!
"Stopping is also a decision." Many hints for when you are lost!
■Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Teachings of the I Ching, Sought After Precisely Because the World Changes
Chapter 2: Fundamental Concepts of the I Ching Understood Through 8 Images
Chapter 3: Cycles of Events and Patterns to Be Aware Of
Chapter 4: Patterns Where Misjudgment Leads to Confusion
Chapter 5: Why Successful Approaches Cease to Work
Chapter 6: How to Position Yourself When You Are Lost
■Supervisor Profile
Kunihiro Yuasa
Professor Emeritus at Osaka University. Specializes in the history of Chinese thought, particularly the development of thought from ancient to early modern China, focusing on Confucian thought and the history of classical interpretation. Known for his research that interprets Chinese classics within their historical context, meticulously tracing their formation and the evolution of their reception. He has also authored many works for general readers, conveying the appeal of Chinese thought in an easy-to-understand manner. Major works include "How Confucius Became a 'God'" (NHK Publishing) and "Basic Knowledge of Chinese Thought" (KADOKAWA).
■Bibliographic Information
Title: The I Ching Illustrated: So Interesting You Can't Sleep
Supervisor: Kunihiro Yuasa
Price: 1089 yen (tax included)
Format: A5
Pages: 128P
ISBN: 978-4-537-22372-9
Release Date: April 28, 2026
https://www.nihonbungeisha.co.jp/book/b10160071.html
■Purchasing the Book
Available at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4537223723/
Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18533088/
■Nihon Bungeisha's Popular Related Books
"The Analects Illustrated: So Interesting You Can't Sleep"
Supervised by Yoji Yamaguchi https://www.nihonbungeisha.co.jp/book/b439532.html
"Complete Self-Study of I Ching from Basics"
Written by Teruko Hisui and Uranai 8 Eki no Kai https://www.nihonbungeisha.co.jp/book/b632123.html
■About Nihon Bungeisha
[Company Overview]
Representative: Hibiki Takemura, Representative Director and President
Location: Palace Side Building 8F, 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0003
Established: January 1959
Capital: 100 million yen
Number of employees: 79 (as of April 1, 2026)
Corporate Website: https://www.nihonbungeisha.co.jp
Keywords: