Recommended for those who want to be popular with Java Sparrows: 'Buncho no Iibun.' Explaining 50 Secrets Discovered by Latest Research with Cute Photos, Now on Sale
A book titled 'Buncho no Iibun.' (The Java Sparrow's Say.), which explains 50 secrets of Java Sparrows discovered through the latest research with cute photos, will be released on May 2nd. It's packed with useful information and answers to questions for owners, enriching life with Java Sparrows.
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While highly popular as companion birds, Java Sparrows have not been extensively researched until now. 'Buncho no Iibun.', a book compiling all knowledge gained from research and papers worldwide on Java Sparrows, will be released on May 2nd.
'Buncho no Iibun.'
▶Amazon page: https://amzn.asia/d/001Elj9k
The author is Sonoko Tomita, who has worked on books that enrich the lives of birds and people, such as 'Disaster Preparedness BOOK for Surviving with Birds' and 'Torihon'. Professor Masayo Soma of the Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University, who lives with Java Sparrows and has advanced research into their ecology by visiting Java Island to study wild Java Sparrows, serves as the supervisor.
'Buncho no Iibun.' introduces 50 secrets discovered through the latest research, accompanied by expressive and adorable photos. It provides multifaceted explanations on topics of concern to owners, such as Java Sparrow health, as well as their surprising ecology, abilities, and human-like emotions and psychology.
(Images from 'Buncho no Iibun.' - images have been processed)
For owners, it will not only provide useful information but also serve as a confirmation of things they've wondered about or vaguely felt while living together. By looking at the cute photos, their understanding of Java Sparrows will deepen, and their current life with Java Sparrows will undoubtedly become richer.
'Buncho no Iibun.' is priced at 1,650 yen (tax included) and will be available from May 2nd at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores.
(Images from 'Buncho no Iibun.')
【Book Information】
'Buncho no Iibun.'
Title: Buncho no Iibun.
Author: Sonoko Tomita
Supervisor: Masayo Soma, Professor, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University
Publisher: Nitto Shoin Honsha
Price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen + tax)
Format: A5 size, all color, 144 pages
▶Purchase on Amazon: https://amzn.asia/d/001Elj9k
▶Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18479919/
【Supervisor】
Masayo Soma
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University Graduate School. Completed doctoral course at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo (Ph.D. in Science). Her main research subjects are birds of the Estrildidae family, to which Java Sparrows belong, focusing on behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, and comparative cognition. In 2015, she received the Young Scientists' Award from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
【Author】
Sonoko Tomita
Editor and writer who has worked on many animal books. Member of the Japan Institute of Animal Science. Her works include 'Definitive Edition: Disaster Preparedness BOOK for Surviving with Birds', 'A Book to Protect My Beloved Cat Even After I Die' (Nitto Shoin), 'How to Raise Happy Java Sparrows' (Oizumi Shoten), 'Torihon', 'Nekohon', 'Inuhon', 'Cats as Culture', and 'Dogs as Culture' (Seitosha), among many others she has authored and planned/edited.
'Buncho no Iibun.'
▶Amazon page: https://amzn.asia/d/001Elj9k
The author is Sonoko Tomita, who has worked on books that enrich the lives of birds and people, such as 'Disaster Preparedness BOOK for Surviving with Birds' and 'Torihon'. Professor Masayo Soma of the Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University, who lives with Java Sparrows and has advanced research into their ecology by visiting Java Island to study wild Java Sparrows, serves as the supervisor.
'Buncho no Iibun.' introduces 50 secrets discovered through the latest research, accompanied by expressive and adorable photos. It provides multifaceted explanations on topics of concern to owners, such as Java Sparrow health, as well as their surprising ecology, abilities, and human-like emotions and psychology.
(Images from 'Buncho no Iibun.' - images have been processed)
For owners, it will not only provide useful information but also serve as a confirmation of things they've wondered about or vaguely felt while living together. By looking at the cute photos, their understanding of Java Sparrows will deepen, and their current life with Java Sparrows will undoubtedly become richer.
'Buncho no Iibun.' is priced at 1,650 yen (tax included) and will be available from May 2nd at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores.
(Images from 'Buncho no Iibun.')
【Book Information】
'Buncho no Iibun.'
Title: Buncho no Iibun.
Author: Sonoko Tomita
Supervisor: Masayo Soma, Professor, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University
Publisher: Nitto Shoin Honsha
Price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen + tax)
Format: A5 size, all color, 144 pages
▶Purchase on Amazon: https://amzn.asia/d/001Elj9k
▶Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18479919/
【Supervisor】
Masayo Soma
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University Graduate School. Completed doctoral course at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo (Ph.D. in Science). Her main research subjects are birds of the Estrildidae family, to which Java Sparrows belong, focusing on behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, and comparative cognition. In 2015, she received the Young Scientists' Award from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
【Author】
Sonoko Tomita
Editor and writer who has worked on many animal books. Member of the Japan Institute of Animal Science. Her works include 'Definitive Edition: Disaster Preparedness BOOK for Surviving with Birds', 'A Book to Protect My Beloved Cat Even After I Die' (Nitto Shoin), 'How to Raise Happy Java Sparrows' (Oizumi Shoten), 'Torihon', 'Nekohon', 'Inuhon', 'Cats as Culture', and 'Dogs as Culture' (Seitosha), among many others she has authored and planned/edited.