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NEWS
"How Can We Reverse the Decline of Collective Intelligence?" by Kenichi Omae "How Can We Reverse the Decline of Collective Intelligence" published by Kobunsha, was released on January 22 in a first printing of 25,000. Since the fourth printing on February 12, the total number of copies has reached 50,000. Read More >> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_news_dtl.asp?dk=N0000232 "The 'Competitive Brain' of Business" by Hayashi Nariyuki "The 'Competitive Brain' of Business" began distribution (KK Bestsellers) on January 30, with a first printing of 20,000. At present, a total of 60,000 copies have been issued. Read More >> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_news_dtl.asp?dk=N0000230 |
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RIGHTS Recommended Titles 
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Tenken Festival[Manga / Graphic Novel, Fantasy] Yumiko Shirai The book, recalling the essence of the great Greek legends, comes from the Japanese counterpart Kojiki, a record of ancient Japanese mythology. Tenkensai revolves around a terrifying beast deity that appears in the ancient volume. The beast, known as the Yamata-no-orochi, is a monster that must eat and kill the beautiful princess Kushinada, a heroin who is dramatically rescued by the heroic god Susano Onomikoto. In Japan, even to this day, it is not too unusual to believe that such a bizarre snake like deity really exists that possesses strange mystical powers. More Info>> http://www.trannet-japan.com/ep/tjc_rights_dtl.asp?rt=R0000074 |
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COOKING 
Dorayaki(Sweet red bean paste pancakes) Dorayaki is a type of Japanese confection. It consists of two small pancakes enclosing a filling of sweet red bean paste. In Japanese, dora means "gong," which it resembles and this is probably the origin of the name of the sweet. The famous Japanese cartoon character Doraemon likes dorayaki very much. This name is a kind of pun, though his name comes not from dorayaki but from the word doraneko ("stray cat"). My Welsh husband likes dorayaki a lot too, so I make them quite often. I'll show you how to make them from scratch, but if you don't have time for that, you can always use pancake mix (or ready-made pancakes if available) from the supermarket! And if you make too many pancakes, then you can freeze them. Submitted by Kumiko Harries A member of TranNet and freelance translator based in Wales in U.K. INGREDIENTS (Makes 8) Pancakes eggs: 3 sugar: 150 g baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon water: 50 cc flour: 200 g cooking oil Red bean paste (400 g) azuki (red) beans: 150 g sugar: 230 g honey: 100 g salt: pinch How to make Dorayaki Red bean paste 1) Soak well-washed azuki beans in ample water for 4-5 hours. Heat until water boils; then add 200 cc more water. When it comes to boil a second time, drain in a sieve. 2) In fresh water, boil the beans again until tender, adding water so that the liquid always covers beans. Drain them again. 3) Transfer beans back to pan, add sugar and mix well. Cook down over low heat, stirring gently. 4) Add honey, heating until melted. 5) Add pinch of salt to finish, stir lightly and remove from heat. Dorayaki 1) Beat eggs in a bowl with a whisk, add sugar and mix well until the mixture is whitish and stringy. 2) Mix baking powder with 1 tsp of water and add to the egg mixture. Add half of the measured water, and mix well. 3) Stir in shifted flour, then add the rest of the water gradually. 4) Heat a lightly oiled frying pan and pour in 1 ladle of batter, making a round shape, about 10 cm (4 inches) across. 5) When top surface is halfway dry and bubbles have formed, check to see if the bottom is golden brown; then turn over to cook until dry. 6) Sort cooled pancakes into pairs. Spread 25 g of red bean paste on a pancake, cover with another, and press lightly all over to seal. |
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