12/28/2020

Tom of Finland トム・オブ・フィンランド


Award-winning filmmaker Dome Karukoski(ドメ・カルコスキ)brings to screen the life and work of artist, Tom of Finland, one of the most influential and celebrated figures of twentieth century gay culture. 

For farther information, please visit the website.

12/24/2020

at IES (Inclusive Education Support Division) インクルーシブ教育支援室にて

Those picture books published with my translation have also been enjoyed at Tsuda University IES (Inclusive Education Support Division). Many many thanks. Hope that their regional children and comrades, especially the ones who are engaged in basic English / Japanese education, or the ones who are in the middle of child-raising will enjoy those books, and that the books will meet lots of new friends.
翻訳いたしました絵本が津田塾大学インクルーシブ教育支援室でも可愛がっていただいております。誠にありがとうございます。地域のお子さまたちや、初等の英語や日本語教育に携わっていらっしゃるお仲間たち、子育て中のお仲間たちなどを中心に、お楽しみ、ご活用いただければ光栄です。絵本にお友達がいっぱいできますように。

12/22/2020

Jexi ジェクシー! スマホを変えただけなのに

Phil has a major dependency issue, he's addicted to his cellphone. He has no friends and his love life is nonexistent. Forced to upgrade to a new phone, Phil soon learns that the latest model comes with Jexi, an artificial intelligence life coach, virtual assistant and cheerleader. With its help, he begins to get a real life. But as he becomes less dependent on the phone, Jexi starts to morph into a tech nightmare that's determined to keep Phil all to itself.

For farther information, please visit the website.

12/18/2020

Birthday Card バースデーカード

I got this fantastic birthday card from my wonderful co-workers and adorable cats at AEON Hamamatucho School yesterday. Many many thanks! 
Hope all of you have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year in peace.
昨日、英会話イーオン浜松町大門校にてステキな同僚たち&可愛い猫ちゃんたちからファンタスティックなバースデーカードをいただきました。ありがとうございます。
皆さまもどうぞ安全にステキなクリスマスを、よいお年をお迎えくださいますよう。

12/16/2020

A beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 幸せへのまわり道


Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers played by Tom Hanks(トム・ハンクス)and journalist Lloyd Vogel. A story of kindness triumphing over cynicism. 

For farther information, please visit the website.

12/13/2020

at National Diet Library 国立国会図書館にて 2020.12

Those picture books published with my translation have also been available at National Diet Library Tokyo. Many many thanks. Hope the library patrons, especially the ones who are in the middle of child-raising, engaged in basic English and Japanese education, will enjoy them, and the books will meet lots of new friends.
翻訳いたしました絵本が国立国会図書館でもご利用可能となりました。ありがとうございます。とくに子育て中の方々や、初等の英語や日本語教育に携わっていらっしゃる方々などを中心にお楽しみ、ご活用いただければ光栄です。絵本にお友達がいっぱいできますように。

12/11/2020

Lucy The Cat Christmas Magic ねこのルーシー クリスマス・マジック

"Lucy The Cat Christmas Magic" with my translation has been published this week. This is a picture book written from such an adorable cat (Sacred Birman), Lucy's point of view with lots of humor. In the 12th series, Lucy tells us about her favorite Christmas time. I sincerely hope both children and adults will enjoy the special worldview of the Finnish (Santa Clause's hometown) author and this very charming cat, Lucy's world both in English and in Japanese. Wishing all of you a very merry Christmas. 
今週、翻訳いたしました『ねこのルーシー クリスマス・マジック』が出版されました。なんとも愛らしいバーマン猫、ルーシーの視点から見た世界がユーモアたっぷりに描かれた絵本。シリーズ12巻目では、ルーシーは大好きなクリスマスについてお話してくれます。フィンランド(サンタクロースの故郷)出身の著者ならではの世界観と、とってもチャーミングなルーシー・ワールドを、英語と日本語のバイリンガルで、子供も大人もそろってお楽しみいただければ幸いです。皆さまにステキなクリスマスが訪れますよう。

12/08/2020

Waves ウェイブス


Traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African American family as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the wake of a tragic loss.

For farther information, please visit the website.

12/04/2020

Ride Like a Girl ライド・ライク・ア・ガール


The story of Michelle Payne(ミシェル・ペイン), the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.

For farther information, please visit the website.

11/29/2020

Terra Willy: Unexplored Planet 僕とロボと不思議な惑星


Upon the destruction of their ship, Willy is separated from his parents. He lands on a wild and unexplored planet and with the help of Buck, a survival robot, he will have to hold until the arrival of a rescue mission. 

For farther information, please visit the website.

11/24/2020

Luce ルース・エドガー


A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student. Naomi Watts(ナオミ・ワッツ)and Tim Roth(ティム・ロス)provide a credible set of parents facing problems with their adopted son and with their own relationship.

For farther information, please visit the website.

11/20/2020

Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart ジャック&クロックハート 鳩時計の心臓をもつ少年


A 19th-century drama about a man whose heart was replaced with a clock when he was born. The situation dictates that he should avoid feeling strong emotions, but he just can't keep his feelings under wraps.

For farther information, please visit the website.

11/15/2020

Dolittle ドクター・ドリトル

Dr. John Dolittle lives in solitude behind the high walls of his lush manor in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the eccentric doctor and his furry friends embark on an epic adventure to a mythical island to find the cure.

For farther information, please visit the website.

11/11/2020

Wild Rose ワイルド・ローズ


Fresh out of prison, a Scottish woman juggles her job and two children while pursuing her dream of becoming a country music star. She soon gets her chance when she travels to Nashville, Tennessee, on a life-changing journey to discover her true voice.

For farther information, please visit the website. 

11/07/2020

Serial (Bad) Wedding 2 最高の花婿 アンコール


The sequel of "Serial (Bad) Wedding", where a Catholic couple from France has their life turned upside down when their four daughters marry men from different races and religions. After Laure's blissful marriage in "Serial (Bad) Wedding", the multicultural family of the unconventional Verneuils faces yet another unforeseen crisis in "Serial (Bad) Wedding 2". 

For farther information, please visit the website.

11/02/2020

Vox Lux ポップスター


The performances were strong, especially and expectedly from Natalie Portman(ナタリー・ポートマン), and Jude Law(ジュード・ロウ)is sharp as her street-smart manager. An unusual set of circumstances brings unexpected success to a pop star.

For farther information, please visit the website.  

10/27/2020

Halloween Gift ハロウィンギフト

From today to Halloween, to express our sincere gratitude to all, we have decided to do "World's Little Friends" with my translation FREE download service. We will really appreciate it if you download our eBook for FREE from Amazon Kindle for your favorite devices such as PC, Kindle, Kindle Cloud, iPhone, iPad, etc during this period, and enjoy it. 
本日からハロウィンに向け、皆さまへの日頃の感謝の気持ちを込めまして、訳書『ちきゅうの ちいさな おともだち』の無料ダウンロードを行うこととなりましたのでご報告差し上げます。期間中は無料にてアマゾン・キンドルからダウンロードできますので、この機に、PC、キンドル、クラウド、iPhone、iPadなど、皆さま各々のお気に入りデバイスへ入れていただきお楽しみくだされば幸甚です。

↓For FREE download. 無料DLはこちらから。
Japan http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08GSBNX4C
USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GSBNX4C
Canada http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08GSBNX4C
Holland http://www.amazon.nl/dp/B08GSBNX4C
France http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B08GSBNX4C
Australia http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08GSBNX4C

おかげさまで、Amazonベストセラー商品ランキング9位になれました!
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Amazon ベストセラー商品ランキング:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08GSBNX4C
9位 --- Kindleストア > Kindle本 > 読み物
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Thank you so much for DLing and petting our book when you are busy, everyone. We appreciate your beautiful reviews and loyal patronage. Hope all of you have a nice Halloween in a mood of self-control this year.
皆さま、お忙しい折DLいただき、愛でてくださり誠にありがとうございます。ステキなレビューに心より感謝申し上げます。今年は自粛ムードですが、よきハロウィンをお過ごしくださいますよう。

Please enjoy some treasure images in return for your loyalties.
お礼にお宝画像をご笑納くださいませ。

The moment when our book was just below Nankichi Niimi's "Gon, the Little Fox". : Amazon Bestseller #9 (Reading Materials Category) 
新美南吉の「ごん狐」の真下につけた瞬間。: アマゾン9位(読み物のカテゴリー)
The moment when our book was with Kenji Miyazawa and Nanikichi Niimi. : Amazon Bestseller #10 (Reading Materials Category) 
宮沢賢治や新美南吉に囲まれた瞬間。: アマゾン10位(読み物のカテゴリー)  
The author, being a former deputy media advisor to Mr. Shimon Peres, a former Israeli president, during his tenure as a prime minister, also being a spokesperson at The Peres Center of Peace later on, is a mother of three children and a former journalist, and currently teaches English and journalism. Being in contact with children and understanding their joys and fears led her to start writing, and in this maiden work, she describes the importance of protecting the environment and appreciating the values of sustainability and minimalism, also a lesson in modesty and the choice between right and wrong especially for the people who are forced to act differently under this COVID-19 crisis. We sincerely hope both children and adults will enjoy this adorable little gem both in English and Japanese.
前イスラエル大統領シモン・ペレス氏の首相任期中に彼のメディア副顧問を務め、後にペレス平和センターのスポークスパーソンを務めた、元ジャーナリストで3児の母である著者は英語とジャーナリズムの指導者。子供たちとの交流を通じて彼らの喜びや恐れを分かち合うことがきっかけとなり執筆を始め、処女作となる本書では、とりわけコロナ感染症により行動を変えなくてはならなくなった人間たちが、環境を守ることの大切さに気づき、持続可能性と最小限主義の真価を認め、つつましさを善しとする、善悪をわきまえる上での大切な教訓が描かれています。英語と日本語のバイリンガルで子供も大人もお楽しみいただければ幸甚です。

10/24/2020

at a library 図書館にて 2020.10

Those new picture books published with my translation have also been available at Hamamatsu Municipal Library in Shizuoka, at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Many many thanks. Hope the library patrons, especially the ones who are in the middle of child-raising, engaged in basic English or Japanese education, will enjoy them, and the books will meet lots of new friends near No.1 mountain in Japan as well. 
翻訳いたしました新しい絵本も富士山の麓、静岡県は浜松市立図書館でもご利用可能となりました。良縁を誠にありがとうございます。とくに子育て中の方々や、初等の英語や日本語教育に携わっていらっしゃる方々などを中心に、お楽しみ、ご活用いただければ光栄です。日本一の山の近くでも絵本にお友達がいっぱいできますように。

10/21/2020

High School Reunion on Zoom 高校ズーム同窓会

週末は高校のズーム同窓会でした。すばらしいご縁に感謝いたします。
I joined our high school reunion on zoom last weekend. Many many thanks to such a wonderful opportunity.
プランA Plan A
プランB Plan B
ビフォー/アフター写真 Before and After photos
乾杯アイテム Nibblies
11月14日のオンライン総会でも世代や国境を超えた同窓生の皆さまとご一緒できますのを楽しみにしております。詳細はこちらから。
Looking forward to meeting all of our alumni across the world and generations at our online reunion on November 14th as well. For farther information, please visit the website.

10/18/2020

Sonic the Hedgehog ソニック・ザ・ムービー


Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on Earth until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now, it's supervillain vs. supersonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic's unique power to achieve world domination.

For farther information, please visit the website. 

10/13/2020

The Little Witch 小さい魔女とワルプルギスの夜


Whether you are a fan of the stories of Otfried Preußler(オトフリート・プロイスラー)or not, this movie is a delight. With the help of her trustful raven, a little witch sets out to become the best witch in the forest. It has wonderful set decorations, landscapes, and a very important message for children and adults alike.

For farther information, please visit the website.

10/08/2020

Little Women ストーリー・オブ・マイライフ/わたしの若草物語


In the years after the Civil War, Jo March lives in New York and makes her living as a writer, while her sister Amy studies painting in Paris. Amy has a chance encounter with Theodore, a childhood crush who proposed to Jo but was ultimately rejected. Their oldest sibling, Meg, is married to a schoolteacher, while shy sister Beth develops a devastating illness that brings the family back together. The newest adaptation of "Little Women" stars Saoirse Ronan(シアーシャ・ローナン)as Jo March, Emma Watson(エマ・ワトソン)as Meg, Florence Pugh(フローレンス・ピュー)as Amy, Eliza Scanlen(エリザ・スカンレン)as Beth. Also Chris Cooper( クリス・クーパー)as Mr. Laurence, and Meryl Streep(メリル・ストリープ)as Aunt March.

For farther information, please visit the website. 

10/04/2020

Survive The Night ナイト・サバイバー


A disgraced doctor and his family are held hostage at their home by criminals on the run, when a robbery-gone-awry requires them to seek immediate medical attention. Bruce Willis(ブルース・ウィリス)has a larger role as the grandfatherly patriarch and the rest are also admirable.

For farther information, please visit the website.

9/29/2020

Trauma Center The Law 刑事の掟


Alone and trapped in a locked-down hospital isolation ward overnight, an injured young woman must escape a pair of vicious killers who are after the only piece of evidence that can implicate them in a grisly murder, the bullet in her leg.

For farther information, please visit the website.

9/25/2020

World Tourism Day Gift ワールドツーリズムデーギフト

From today to World Tourism Day (September 27th), to express our sincere gratitude to all, we have decided to do "Lucy The Cat Mystery Queen" with my translation FREE download service. We will really appreciate it if you download our adorable Lucy for FREE from Amazon Kindle for your favorite devices such as PC, Kindle, Kindle Cloud, iPhone, iPad, etc during this period, and enjoy it.
本日からワールドツーリズムデー(9月27日)に向け、皆さまへの日頃の感謝の気持ちを込めまして、訳書『ねこのルーシー ミステリー・クイーン』の無料ダウンロードを行うこととなりましたのでご報告差し上げます。期間中は無料にてアマゾン・キンドルからダウンロードできますので、この機に、PC、キンドル、クラウド、iPhone、iPadなど、皆さま各々のお気に入りデバイスへ入れていただきお楽しみくだされば幸甚です。
おかげさまで、Amazonベストセラー商品ランキング1位になれました!
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Amazon ベストセラー商品ランキング:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08HCZT72B
1位 --- Kindleストア > Kindle洋書 > Children's Books Animals
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Thank you so much for DLing and petting our Lucy when you are busy, everyone. We appreciate your beautiful reviews and loyal patronage. Hope all of you give top priority to safety, and please do stay safe, and have a wonderful World Tourism Day.
皆さま、お忙しい折DLいただき、愛でてくださり誠にありがとうございます。ステキなレビューに心より感謝申し上げます。どうぞ安全を優先されてよいワールドツーリズムデーをお過ごしくださいますよう。

Please enjoy some treasure images in return for your loyalties.
お礼にお宝画像をご笑納くださいませ。

The moment when our Lucy outran The Ugly Duckling.: Amazon Bestseller #1 (Children's Books Animals Category)
みにくいアヒルの子から逃げ切った瞬間。: アマゾン1位(子供の本 動物のカテゴリー)

The moment when our Lucy was between Alice and Anne.: Amazon Bestseller #2 (Children's Books Category)
アリスと赤毛のアンに挟まれた瞬間。アマゾン2位(子供の本のカテゴリー)

This is a picture book written from such an adorable cat (Sacred Birman), Lucy's point of view with lots of humor. In the 11th series, Lucy takes a magical mystery tour of Chichen Itza, Mayan temple and the palace of Mystery Queen. Seeing Lucy get bewildered by the historic yet very modern tour and sound like one of those girls who have a thing for history is one of the highlights. I sincerely hope both children and adults will enjoy this very charming Lucy's world both in English and in Japanese. 
なんとも愛らしいバーマン猫、ルーシーの視点から見た世界がユーモアたっぷりに描かれた絵本。シリーズ11巻目では、ルーシーはチチェンイッツァ・マヤの寺院とミステリー・クイーンの宮殿へ魔法のミステリー・ツアーに出かけます。歴史を感じさせつつも、とっても近代的なツアーに途惑う歴女チックなルーシーも見どころのひとつ。そんなチャーミングなルーシー・ワールドを、英語と日本語のバイリンガルで子供も大人もお楽しみいただければ幸甚です。

9/22/2020

Loving Pablo ラビング・パブロ


In the early 1980s, Colombian journalist Virginia Vallejo begins a tumultuous love affair with Pablo Escobar, the world's most feared notorious drug lord. Javier Bardem(ハビエル・バルデム)and Penélope Cruz(ペネロペ・クルス)give an extraordinary performance in this film.

For farther information, please visit the website.

9/17/2020

Respect for the Aged Day Gift 敬老の日ギフト

From today to Respect for the Aged Day, to express our sincere gratitude to all, we have decided to do "The Best Drawing for Granny" with my translation FREE download service. We will really appreciate it if you download our adorable Granny for FREE from Amazon Kindle for your favorite devices such as PC, Kindle, Kindle Cloud, iPhone, iPad, etc during this period, and enjoy it.
本日から敬老の日に向けまして、皆さまへの日頃の感謝の気持ちを込めまして、訳書『サイコーな え を おばあちゃんに』の無料ダウンロードを行うこととなりましたのでご報告差し上げます。期間中は無料にてアマゾン・キンドルからダウンロードできますので、この機に、PC、キンドル、クラウド、iPhone、iPadなど、皆さま各々のお気に入りデバイスへ入れていただきお楽しみくだされば幸甚です。

↓For FREE download. 無料DLはこちらから。
Japan http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07ZHL8WDN
USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZHL8WDN
Canada http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07ZHL8WDN
Holland http://www.amazon.nl/dp/B07ZHL8WDN
France http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07ZHL8WDN
Australia http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07ZHL8WDN

Thanks to you all, it has been No.2 Best Seller on Amazon !
おかげさまで、Amazonベストセラー商品ランキング2位になれました!
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Amazon ベストセラー商品ランキング:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07ZHL8WDN
2位 --- Kindleストア > Kindle洋書 > People & Places
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Thank you so much for DLing and petting our Granny when you are busy, everyone. We appreciate your beautiful reviews and loyal patronage. Hope all of you give top priority to safety, and please do stay safe, and have a wonderful Respect for the Aged Day.
皆さま、お忙しい折DLいただき、愛でてくださり誠にありがとうございます。ステキなレビューに心より感謝申し上げます。どうぞ安全を優先されてよい敬老の日をお過ごしくださいますよう。

Please enjoy some treasure images in return for your loyalties.
お礼にお宝画像をご笑納くださいませ。

The moment when our Granny outran Coronavirus.: Amazon Bestseller #2 (People & Places Category)
コロナウィルスから逃げ切った瞬間。: アマゾン2位(人と場所の本カテゴリー)
The moment when our Granny was between Oz and the Secret Garden.: Amazon Bestseller #4 (Children's Books Category)
オズと秘密の花園に挟まれた瞬間。アマゾン4位(子供の本のカテゴリー)
The author, being familiar with communal and educational activities and Bibliotherapy, leads projects and workshops integrated with art. She has written lots of artistic and educational books, and this story was created in tribute to a Japanese national holiday, Keirō-no-Hi, Respect for the Aged Day. I sincerely hope both children and adults will enjoy this adorable little gem both in English and Japanese.
社会や教育的活動、ビブリオセラピー(読書療法)にも精通した著者は、アートと一体化させたプロジェクトやワークショップの指導者。著書には芸術性や教育性の高いものが多く、本書は日本の国民の祝日、敬老の日に賛辞の意を込めて描かれた作品です。英語と日本語のバイリンガルで子供も大人もお楽しみいただければ幸甚です。

9/14/2020

Midsommar ミッドサマー

 
A young American couple travels to Sweden to visit a rural hometown's fabled mid-summer festival. What begins as a carefree summer holiday quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

For farther information, please visit the website.

9/10/2020

Judy ジュディ 虹の彼方に


Legendary performer Judy Garland(ジュディ・ガーランド)arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Featuring some of her best-known songs, the film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of the world's greatest entertainer. 

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/370401

9/04/2020

World's Little Friends ちきゅうの ちいさな おともだち

"World's Little Friends" with my translation has been published this week. The author, being a former deputy media advisor to Mr. Shimon Peres, a former Israeli president, during his tenure as a prime minister, also being a spokesperson at The Peres Center of Peace later on, is a mother of three children and a former journalist, and currently teaches English and journalism. Being in contact with children and understanding their joys and fears led her to start writing, and in this maiden work, she describes the importance of protecting the environment and appreciating the values of sustainability and minimalism, also a lesson in modesty and the choice between right and wrong especially for the people who are forced to act differently under this COVID-19 crisis. We sincerely hope both children and adults will enjoy this adorable little gem both in English and Japanese. 
今週、翻訳いたしました『ちきゅうの ちいさな おともだち』が出版されました。前イスラエル大統領シモン・ペレス氏の首相任期中に彼のメディア副顧問を務め、後にペレス平和センターのスポークスパーソンを務めた、元ジャーナリストで3児の母である著者は英語とジャーナリズムの指導者。子供たちとの交流を通じて彼らの喜びや恐れを分かち合うことがきっかけとなり執筆を始め、処女作となる本書では、とりわけコロナ感染症により行動を変えなくてはならなくなった人間たちが、環境を守ることの大切さに気づき、持続可能性と最小限主義の真価を認め、つつましさを善しとする、善悪をわきまえる上での大切な教訓が描かれています。英語と日本語のバイリンガルで子供も大人もお楽しみいただければ幸甚です。

8/30/2020

Lucy The Cat Mystery Queen ねこのルーシー ミステリー・クイーン

"Lucy The Cat Mystery Queen" with my translation has been published this week. This is a picture book written from such an adorable cat (Sacred Birman), Lucy's point of view with lots of humor. In the 11th series, Lucy takes a magical mystery tour of Chichen Itza, Mayan temple and the palace of Mystery Queen. Seeing Lucy get bewildered by the historic yet very modern tour and sound like one of those girls who have a thing for history is one of the highlights. I sincerely hope both children and adults will enjoy this very charming Lucy's world both in English and in Japanese.
今週、翻訳いたしました『ねこのルーシー ミステリー・クイーン』が出版されました。なんとも愛らしいバーマン猫、ルーシーの視点から見た世界がユーモアたっぷりに描かれた絵本。シリーズ11巻目では、ルーシーはチチェンイッツァ・マヤの寺院とミステリー・クイーンの宮殿へ魔法のミステリー・ツアーに出かけます。歴史を感じさせつつも、とっても近代的なツアーに途惑う歴女チックなルーシーも見どころのひとつ。そんなチャーミングなルーシー・ワールドを、英語と日本語のバイリンガルで子供も大人もお楽しみいただければ幸甚です。

8/25/2020

at a university library 大学図書館にて 2020.08

今年翻訳いたしました絵本も育英大学/短期大学の図書館でもご利用いただけることになりました。保育学科で教鞭を執られている大佐古紀雄教授がすばらしい機会をくださいまして、良縁を誠にありがとうございます。保育士や幼稚園教諭を目指していらっしゃる方々を中心に、お楽しみ、ご活用いただけますと非常に光栄です。絵本にいっぱいお友達ができますように。
Those picture books I translated this year have also been available at IKUEI University/Junior College Library. Professor Norio Osako, who teaches in the department of early childhood education and care, gave us this wonderful opportunity. Many many thanks. Hope that the students there who are willing to be nursery teachers or childminders, will enjoy those books, and that the books will meet more and more friends.

8/21/2020

Proximity ディメンション


A young NASA JPL scientist is abducted by extraterrestrials but when no one believes his story, he becomes obsessed with finding proof which leads him on a journey of both self discovery while trying to avoid the government agents.

For farther information, please visit the website.

8/17/2020

At my alma mater 母校にて 2020.08

Those new picture books I translated have been available at Tsuda University Alumnae Association, and one of our alumnae, Ms. Mayumi Mori, "Gallery Cafe George" owner, let our books join her youtube video "Yuuka Channel" hosted by Ms. Yuuka Higashi (a voice actress). Also, one of my English teacher colleagues, Sally sensei, and our university's independent forum, Translators' Network's members have enjoyed using those books for their regular read-aloud sessions. Many many thanks. I really appreciate such beautiful opportunities. Hope that our alumnae, especially the ones who are engaged in basic English or Japanese education and the ones who are in the middle of child-raising will enjoy those books when Corona goes away, and that the books will meet lots of new friends. 
翻訳いたしました新しい絵本も津田塾大学同窓生の広場でもご利用可能となりました。また、同窓生の森真弓オーナーが営むギャラリーカフェジョルジュにて東優夏さん(声優)のYuukaチャンネルにもご一緒させていただき、英語講師仲間のSally先生や、大学自主フォーラム、翻訳ネットワークのメンバーさんもレギュラーの読み聞かせ会でお役立てくださいまして、良縁を誠にありがとうございます。感染症収束化の暁には、初等の英語や日本語教育に携わっていらっしゃる皆さま、子育て中の方々などを中心にご活用いただけますと光栄です。絵本にいっぱいお友達ができますように。

8/13/2020

Captive State 囚われた国家


Set in a Chicago neighborhood nearly a decade after an occupation by an extra-terrestrial force, "Captive State" explores the lives on both sides of the conflict - the collaborators and dissidents. The story line and writing is fantastic, and the acting is very well done with some familiar faces.

For farther information, please visit the website.

8/08/2020

高校生向け「英語上達特別プログラム(約25万円相当)」無償提供


私が22年ほど講師を務めております「英会話イーオン」と「KDDI」の協力で、全国の高校生に向け「英語上達特別プログラム(約25万円相当)」を最大10,000名に無償で提供することになりました。現在2次募集受付中です。お一人でも多くの高校生をご支援差し上げたくシェアくだされば光栄です。コロナ禍に負けず夢と希望にあふれる頑張る高校生の皆さまからのご応募楽しみにお待ちしております!

★2次募集詳細
応募期間 2020年8月3日午前12時~2020年8月31日午前12時
選考期間 2020年9月1日~2020年9月30日
プログラム受講期間 2020年10月5日~2021年2月7日
応募条件 日本国内の高校生、高専生(3年まで)

以下条件も満たしていただく必要がございます。
・保護者様(親権者又は後見人等)の同意が得られていること
・申込み時に高校生(高専含む)であること
・プログラム期間中、週1回のペースでイーオンのスクールにご通学が可能であること
・インターネット環境をお持ちであること

ご応募はこちらから↓
https://www.aeonet.co.jp/lp/highschool2020/

8/06/2020

1917 命をかけた伝令


April 6th, 1917. As a regiment assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two young British soldiers are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap. 

For farther information, please visit the website. 

8/02/2020

Bombshell スキャンダル


Starring Charlize Theron(シャーリーズ・セロン), Nicole Kidman(ニコール・キッドマン), Margot Robbie(マーゴット・ロビー), and John Lithgowand(ジョン・リスゴー), and being based on the real scandal, "Bombshell" is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; Fox News, and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/370676

7/28/2020

Arctic Justice 氷の国のスイフティ 北極危機一髪!


Swifty the Arctic Fox works in the mailroom of the Arctic Blast Delivery Service, but he has much bigger dreams. He yearns to become a Top Dog, the Arctic's star husky couriers. To prove he can do it, he commandeers one of the sleds and delivers a mysterious package to a secret location.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/373315

7/24/2020

Big Trip ビッグ・トリップ


A goofy stork mistakenly delivers a baby panda to the wrong door. A bear, a moose, a tiger and a rabbit set on an arduous but fun-filled adventure through the wilderness to return the panda to its rightful home.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/soft/1056485

7/19/2020

Domovoy the House Elf エルフと不思議な猫


A Russian dark fantasy comedy film based on the Russian Domovoy. A single mother buys a flat in the Soviet high-rise in Moscow, but a mythical creature, a home elf (Domovoy in Russian), has been living in the flat for ages, and he is against any new tenants. There is also a witch who was paid to get rid of the home elf. Now the new home owners have to make friends with the home elf, who is protecting the flat from the witch as well.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/372649

7/14/2020

My Autistic Friend, Ian じへいしょうの おともだち イアン

"My Autistic Friend, Ian" with my translation has been published this week. The author, being a math teacher for 35 years in high school, also a mother of four children and grandmother of seven grandchildren, has written a lot of books for which she has taken advantage of her years of experience as a teacher and her rich experience with her children and grandchildren. This adorable gem highlights the special connection that can be created between children and pets, and the potential contribution of this connection. I sincerely hope both children and adults will enjoy this book both in English and Japanese.
今週、翻訳いたしました『じへいしょうの おともだち イアン』が出版されました。35年間、高校の数学教師として教鞭を取られてきた著者は、4児の母であり、7人の孫にも恵まれる祖母。長年の教師経験や子孫たちとの豊富な体験が活かされた作品が多く、本作は子供たちとペットの間に育まれるかけがえのないつながりに、また、そのつながりがもたらす可能性にハイライトが当てられています。英語と日本語のバイリンガルで子供も大人もお楽しみいただければ幸甚です。

 【Author's note】
One day I caught the attention of a video depicting the outburst of frustration and rage of a young autistic child. The boy was lying on the floor, crying, screaming and in the background his hands, feet, and head moving uncontrollably. Suddenly, the family cat came up to him and began using his front legs to stroke the child's head and lick him. Within seconds, the child completely relaxed. This video motivated me to examine the impact of pets on autistic children. I discovered a whole world of wonderful relationships between pets and autistic children. Connections that greatly contribute to the development of the autistic child and his ability to socialize with his environment. That was the inspiration for writing this book. It does not purport to represent any real reality, but merely to highlight the special connection that can be created between children and pets and the potential contribution of this connection.
【著者あとがき】
ある日、幼い自閉症の子が不満と怒りを爆発させているところが映し出された映像が私の目にとまりました。その男の子は床の上に寝そべって大声で泣き叫びながら、抑えきれない様子で両手と両足と頭を動かしていました。すると突然一匹の飼い猫が男の子のところまでやってきて、前足で男の子の頭をなではじめ、ペロリとなめたのです。すると、たちまち男の子は落ち着きを取り戻しました。この映像に刺激を受けた私は、ペットが自閉症の子供たちに及ぼす影響について観察してみました。するとペットと自閉症の子供たちの間にはすばらしい関係が存在することが分かったのです。自閉症の子の発達や環境に適合していく能力に非常に役立つ関係性です。そのことがインスピレーションとなり、この本を執筆しました。現実に起こった話ではありませんが、子供たちとペットの間に育まれるかけがえのないつながりに、また、そのつながりがもたらす可能性にハイライトが当てられています。

7/12/2020

The Translators 9人の翻訳家 囚われたベストセラー


Nine translators, hired to translate the eagerly awaited final book of a bestselling trilogy, are confined in a luxurious bunker. When the first ten pages of the top-secret manuscript appear online, the dream job becomes a nightmare.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/370437

7/08/2020

At my alma mater 母校にて 2020.07

Those new picture books I translated have been available at Tsuda University Alumnae Association, and one of our alumnae, Ms. Mayumi Mori, "Gallery Cafe George" owner, let our books join her youtube video "Yuuka Channel" hosted by Ms. Yuuka Higashi (a voice actress). Many many thanks. I really appreciate such beautiful opportunities. Hope that our alumnae, especially the ones who are engaged in basic English or Japanese education and the ones who are in the middle of child-raising will enjoy those books when Corona goes away, and that the books will meet lots of new friends.
翻訳いたしました新しい絵本も津田塾大学同窓生の広場でもご利用可能となりました。また、同窓生の森真弓オーナーが営むギャラリーカフェジョルジュにて東優夏さん(声優)のYuukaチャンネルにもご一緒させていただきまして、良縁を誠にありがとうございます。感染症収束化の暁には、初等の英語や日本語教育に携わっていらっしゃる皆さま、子育て中の方々などを中心にご活用いただけますと光栄です。絵本にいっぱいお友達ができますように。

7/06/2020

Cats キャッツ


One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, "Cats" received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981, and Tom Hooper(トム・フーパー)brings astonishing new technology to transform his cast members in this film. A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/369239

6/30/2020

Dragonheart Vengeance ドラゴンハート 明日への希望


After his family is brutally murdered by raiders, young farmer Lukas sets out on an epic quest for revenge, forming an unlikely trio with a majestic dragon and a swashbuckling, sword-fighting mercenary, Darius. Lukas and his new friends soon find themselves learning more about themselves as they get closer to serving justice on those responsible.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/372409

6/26/2020

Resumption of Our Offline Lessons 教室レッスンの再開


Due to the declaration of a state of emergency, all classes had been switched to Online Lessons, but now that the state of emergency has been lifted, our Offline Lessons have been resumed at our hygienic classrooms adopting hygiene measures since last week. Looking forward to seeing and teaching our students in person safely like we did before.
緊急事態宣言によりオンラインレッスンに切り換えをしておりましたが、先週より衛生対策を施したハイジェニック教室にて教室レッスンも再開されました。これまでのように直接に生徒の皆さまにお目にかかって教室でも安全にレッスンできますのを楽しみにしております。

【Our Hygienic Classrooms' efforts ハイジェ二ック教室の取り組み!】
1. Wear masks and/or face shields as needed.
    マスクの着用/必要に応じてフェイスシールドも着用
2. Install countertop dividers.
    カウンターに仕切りを設置
3. Install hand sanitizer.
    手指消毒液の設置
4. Disinfect chairs, desks, and door knobs with hypochlorous acid water.
    椅子、机、ドアノブを次亜塩素酸水で消毒
5. The rooms are well ventilated.
    レッスン前後の全室換気徹底
6. Measure all the students' body temperature with a non-contact infrared thermometer.
    生徒さまの体温を非接触赤外線温度計で測定
7. Keep a safe distance from other students.
    生徒さま同士の距離を保って感染予防

Both our Online Lessons and Net Campus are still available. Due to the resumption of our Offline Lessons, I can't help but get hooked again on our Net Campus for our students this week though I am a teacher...(^^;)  Rank 3rd among all the employees! Good luck to all our students too!
オンラインレッスン、ネットキャンパスも引き続きご利用いただけますよ。教室レッスン再開で今週は再びネットキャンパスに熱が入ってしまいました。社員なのに…(^^;)。 全社員の中で3位! 生徒の皆さまもファイト~!

6/23/2020

Hustlers ハスラーズ


Inspired by the viral New York Magazine article, Hustlers follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.  Jennifer Lopez(ジェニファー・ロペス)struts and pole-dances her way through this sizzling film.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/370381

6/19/2020

100% Wolf キャプテン・プードル


The story of 100% Wolf centers on Freddy Lupin, heir to a proud family line of werewolves. Desperate to become a werewolf himself, Freddy is in for a shock when his first "warfing" goes awry, turning him into a ferocious - poodle. Just when Freddy thinks life can't get any worse, he's groomed against his will, chased into the streets and thrown into dog prison.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/372349

6/14/2020

Birds of Prey ハーレイ・クインの華麗なる覚醒


After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord. They have no choice but to team up to take Roman down.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/369976

6/10/2020

My Spy マイ・スパイ


"My Spy" follows JJ, a hardened CIA operative who has been demoted and finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, named Sophie, where he has been sent undercover begrudgingly to surveil her family.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/371186

6/06/2020

Jojo Rabbit ジョジョ・ラビット


Writer director Taika Waititi(タイカ・ワイティティ)brings his signature style of humor and pathos to his latest film, "Jojo Rabbit", a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/369351

6/01/2020

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark スケアリーストーリーズ 怖い本


On Halloween 1968, Stella and her two friends meet a mysterious drifter, Ramón, and uncover a sinister notebook of stories. A mediocre horror film from Guillermo del Toro(ギレルモ・デル・トロ). Based on the popular book series, a group of misfit teenagers explore a haunted house where they find a book belonging to a witch that begins to write stories in blood foretelling each of their deaths.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/370322

5/26/2020

Long Shot ロング・ショット 僕と彼女のありえない恋


Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly. Seth Rogen(セス・ローゲン)'s and Charlize Theron(シャーリーズ・セロン)'s unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/370111

5/21/2020

Pet Sematary ペット・セメタリー


Based on the seminal horror novel by Stephen King(スティーヴン・キング), Pet Sematary follows Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, who relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. The couple soon discover a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near their new home.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/370113

5/17/2020

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile テッド・バンディ


A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, who became famous in the 1980s for committing several heinous crimes against women, from the perspective of Liz, his longtime girlfriend, who refused to believe the truth about him for years.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/370040

5/13/2020

Richard Jewell リチャード・ジュエル


Directed by Clint Eastwood(クリント・イーストウッド)and based on true events, this film is a story of what happens when what is reported as fact obscures the truth. American security guard Richard Jewell saves many lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely reported that he was a terrorist.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/37039

5/09/2020

The Truth 真実


Legends of French cinema Catherine Deneuve(カトリーヌ・ドヌーヴ)and Juliette Binoche(ジュリエット・ビノシュ)join masterful filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda to paint a moving portrait of family dynamics in this film. Catherine Deneuve plays Fabienne, an aging French movie star, and upon the publication of her memoirs, her daughter returns to Paris with her husband and daughter to commemorate its release. Juliette Binoche played the daughter and Ethan Hawke(イーサン・ホーク)played the husband. The movie offers a relatable look at human relationships, featuring exquisite performances from its all-star cast.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/366947

5/05/2020

Motherless Brooklyn マザーレス・ブルックリン


In 1950s New York, Lionel Essrog, a lonely private detective afflicted with Tourette's Syndrome ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna. Edward Norton(エドワード・ノートン)played Lionel while directing and writing, and Bruce Willis(ブルース・ウィリス)played Frank.

For farther information, please visit the website.
https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/370523

5/02/2020

Children's Day Gift こどもの日ギフト

From today till Children's Day, to express our sincere gratitude to all, we have decided to do "Ice Cream Clouds" with my translation FREE download service. We will really appreciate it if you download our Ice Cream Clouds for FREE from Amazon Kindle for your favorite devices such as PC, Kindle, Kindle Cloud, iPhone, iPad, etc during this period, and enjoy it.
本日からこどもの日まで、皆さまへの日頃の感謝の気持ちを込めまして、訳書『アイス・クリーム・クラウド』の無料ダウンロードを行うこととなりましたのでご報告差し上げます。期間中は無料にてアマゾン・キンドルからダウンロードできますので、この機に、PC、キンドル、クラウド、iPhone、iPadなど、皆さま各々のお気に入りデバイスへ入れていただきお楽しみくだされば幸甚です。

↓For FREE download. 無料DLはこちらから。
Japan http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B084KMQ675
USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084KMQ675
Canada http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B084KMQ675
Holland http://www.amazon.nl/dp/B084KMQ675
France http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B084KMQ675
Australia http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B084KMQ675

Thanks to you all, it has been No.1 Best Seller on Amazon !
おかげさまで、Amazonベストセラー商品ランキング1位になれました!
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Amazon ベストセラー商品ランキング:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B084KMQ675
1位 --- Kindleストア > Kindle洋書 > Nonfiction
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Thank you so much for DLing and petting our Dana when you are busy, everyone. We appreciate your beautiful reviews and loyal patronage. Hope all of you give top priority to safety, and please do stay safe.
皆さま、お忙しい折DLいただき、愛でてくださり誠にありがとうございます。ステキなレビューに心より感謝申し上げます。どうぞ安全を優先されてお過ごしくださいますよう。

Please enjoy some treasure images in return for your loyalties.
お礼にお宝画像をご笑納くださいませ。

The moment when our Ice Cream Clouds outran Plato.: Amazon Bestseller #1 (Nonfiction Category)
プラトンから逃げ切った瞬間。: アマゾン1位(ノンフィクション本のカテゴリー)

The moment when our Ice Cream Clouds was between Alice and Peter Pan.: Amazon Bestseller #3 (Genre Fiction Category)
アリスとピーターパンに挟まれた瞬間。アマゾン3位(ジャンルフィクションのカテゴリー)

The author is a teacher of Communications and Cinematography, and creates a unique, energizing state of mind in children with the potential of becoming young entrepreneurs. This is a story of Cone, Ice-cream Bar (or for short, Barry) and Vanilla, who together invented Ice Cream Clouds in a village. I sincerely hope both children and adults will enjoy this book which illustrates how their collaboration contributes to the development of initiative and industry.
著者はコミュニケーション学と映画撮影術の師。若き起業家となる可能性を秘めた子供たちに活力に満ちた大切な精神を植え付けてくれます。本作は村で一緒にアイス・クリーム・クラウドを考案したコーンとアイスクリーム・バー(略してバリー)とバニラのお話。力を合わせて新しい取り組みと産業の発展に貢献する3人の様子が描かれた作品を英語と日本語のバイリンガルで子供も大人もお楽しみいただければ幸甚です。

今回の新型コロナウイルス関連肺炎で亡くなられた方々にお悔やみ申し上げるとともに、影響を受けた方々の一日も早いご回復と感染の早期終息を心より祈念いたします。