[Important] Effective for Both Work and Study! "Todai Dokusho" (Reading Like a Todai Student) to Enhance "Reading Skills" and "Innate Intelligence" Released by Shinchosha on March 30th (Monday)!
"Todai Dokusho" by Issei Nishioka, released by Shinchosha Bunko on March 30th. The bestseller, which has surpassed 200,000 copies, is now available in paperback.
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From a Deviation Score of 35 to University of Tokyo Admission: Author Issei Nishioka's Practical Reading Method, "Todai Dokusho" (Reading Like a Todai Student) to Simultaneously Acquire "Reading Skills" and "Innate Intelligence," will be published by Shinchosha on March 30th (Monday). This book is packed with hints to make reading easier and boost intellectual curiosity through an "approach to reading" that no one has pointed out before.

University of Tokyo students have a way of approaching books that is highly effective for both study and work!
Become invincible by mastering the five key points: "Reading Comprehension," "Logical Thinking," "Summarization Skills," "Objective Thinking," and "Application Skills"!
"I never knew there was a way to read like this!" – Boost your intellectual curiosity and make difficult reading effortless!
The author achieved a dramatic life turnaround, passing the University of Tokyo entrance exam from a deviation score of 35. While struggling to improve his academic performance despite studying hard, he realized that students aiming for the University of Tokyo shared a common way of reading books. Instead of reading passively, he learned to efficiently grasp the core message and questions by using hints from the book's cover and synopsis. Sometimes, he would read with the critical eye of a reporter, questioning the content, or read multiple books concurrently to gain a multifaceted understanding through comparison and different perspectives. These insights, gained through his受験 (exam) experience, proved effective not only for studying but also for work and everyday life. By implementing the methods in this book, your life is sure to take a step up.

■ Book Content Introduction
Do you start reading a book from the very beginning? University of Tokyo students do it differently. For example, they identify the direction and goal of their reading from information like the title, cover, and blurb. Sometimes, they read with a questioning mindset. This book is packed with hints to boost intellectual curiosity through a groundbreaking "way of reading" that no one has pointed out before, focusing on what you seek from a book and how to use your time effectively. It's an invincible reading method effective for both work and study.
■ Author Introduction: Issei Nishioka (ニシオカ・イッセイ)
Born in 1996. Started aiming for the University of Tokyo on his homeroom teacher's recommendation, despite a deviation score of 35. After two years of re-studying, he changed his perspective and achieved a deviation score of 70, leading to his admission. To teach this know-how to students and teachers nationwide, he founded Carpe Diem Inc. He conducts the "Real Dragon Zakura Project" at high schools across the country. Leveraging his experience, his "Todai Series," including "Todai Dokusho" which analyzes study methods from multiple angles, has been a great success, with many other published works. His novel is "Even So, I Wanted to Pass the University of Tokyo." He also served as a consultant for the dramas "Dragon Zakura" and "Gojou Sensei."
■ Book Release
FAQ
What is "Todai Dokusho" about?
"Todai Dokusho" (Reading Like a Todai Student) is a book by Issei Nishioka that introduces a unique reading method developed from his experience of improving his deviation score from 35 to successfully passing the University of Tokyo entrance exam. The book aims to help readers enhance their reading comprehension and innate intelligence, making reading more efficient and enjoyable for both academic and professional purposes.
Who is Issei Nishioka?
Issei Nishioka is the author of "Todai Dokusho." He famously improved his deviation score from 35 to 70 and was admitted to the University of Tokyo. He founded Carpe Diem Inc. to teach effective study methods and has authored several popular books in the "Todai Series." He also served as a consultant for the TV dramas "Dragon Zakura" and "Gojou Sensei."
What are the key benefits of the reading method taught in the book?
The book teaches a reading method that makes reading easier, boosts intellectual curiosity, and is effective for both work and study. It focuses on developing five key skills: reading comprehension, logical thinking, summarization skills, objective thinking, and application skills. The method involves approaching books strategically, using hints from the cover and synopsis, and reading with a critical or comparative perspective.
When and where was "Todai Dokusho" released?
The paperback edition of "Todai Dokusho" was released by Shinchosha on March 30th (Monday). It is available in paperback format.
What makes this reading method different from conventional approaches?
Unlike conventional methods that start reading from the beginning, "Todai Dokusho" suggests strategies like identifying the reading goal from the title and cover, reading with a questioning mindset, and even reading multiple books concurrently for comparative analysis. This approach is designed to be more efficient and engaging.