Welcome to Hishosha!
The publishing company of the Institute of Science and Engineering Mathematics.
English translations of the Science and Engineering Mathematics Series and the Murakami Seminar Series are now available for purchase.
At Hishosha, we currently have the desire to be of service to high school students' inquiry-based learning and university students' seminars and independent study.
We've made a portion of the "Murakami Seminar Series," in which teachers and students conduct logical verification based on scientific knowledge, available for free reading (please click on the book cover image).
Please also check out the summarized video (created using NotebookLM).
I sincerely hope that this will provide many of you with an opportunity to focus on global issues and help improve your critical thinking skills —the ability to think for yourself rather than blindly accepting others' opinions.
"Questioning the Low-Carbon Society" - First Seminar: "The Low-Carbon Society"
Is CO2 the biggest cause of global warming? A thorough examination of the mechanisms of global warming. What are the recommendations for sustainable development of our miraculous planet, Earth ?
"Tackling Energy Problems" Seminar, Part 2: "Renewable Energy"
What is the true nature of energy, which the world is vying to acquire? We will re-examine the principles of power generation and review fossil fuels and renewable energy.
"Examining the SDGs" (up to Chapter 3)
ESG investing underlies the SDGs, which are attracting attention worldwide. This article delves into the essence of the 17 goals , which have been shaped by historical circumstances and the "negotiations" of the international community.
Chapters 1 and 2 of "Getting Familiar with Digital Technology"
This article reviews the evolution of computers from the binary system, the foundation of digital technology, to the point where they can perform basic arithmetic operations. It also explores the meanings of DX and AI.
And discuss the significance and necessity of human beings.
1/26/26
Summary video of "Questioning the Low-Carbon Society"
"Questioning a Low-Carbon Society," part of the Murakami Seminar series, is suitable for high school inquiry-based learning.
A video summarizing a portion of this book has been uploaded to YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/@%E9%A3%9B%E7%BF%94%E8%88%8E/videos
The issues addressed in this series are all complex and do not have simple, clear answers.
However, considering the future of the planet, these are issues that humanity must seriously address.
At this point, what is important is to discern the essence of the problem, understand the fundamentals, and "think for yourself rather than blindly accepting others' opinions."
12/14/25
Murakami Seminar Series
We've made some chapters from Volume 4 of the Murakami Seminar series available for preview. Please take a look. Visit the Hishosha website for more information.
10/15/25
Universitas Institute Series
Universitas Institute Series - New Release
"A Guide to Global Universities" - Now Available
The key to university globalization is to start with what you can do, without overextending yourself, and to seize opportunities.
Sharing the meaning and significance of globalization among faculty and staff, and taking ownership of creating an attractive university, is the key to success.
This book introduces how science and engineering universities have worked to promote globalization.
Read a sample here ↓
https://hanmoto9.tameshiyo.me/9784910879222
New Book Announcement
12th installment
complex function
Masato Murakami / Ritsuyoshi Yasutomi / Shinobu Kobayashi
The world is made up of complex numbers.
Complex functions, woven from complex numbers, inherit the properties of real-number functions, but at the same time, they also perform a magical dance.
And the real-valued functions we deal with are two variables (x, y)
One of the structures that extends across the complex plane (z=x+yi) consisting of
It provides a valuable perspective by showing a cross-sectional view.
Furthermore, complex function theory is also called function theory.
This reflects the pride of mathematicians who believe that one cannot discuss functions without understanding complex functions.
This book begins with the fundamentals of power series expansion, which bridges the gap between complex and real functions, and then uses the residue theorem to explain...
This book carefully explains the application of complex functions to solving complex real integrals, as well as analytic continuation techniques that can extend the domain of functions.
Released on May 15, 2026
Now on sale!
Part 6
A roadmap to a global university
Masato Murakami, Yusuke Ogura
To make Japanese universities better
A song of support for hardworking teachers and staff.
"Is globalization truly necessary for Japanese universities?"
Many academics likely share this concern. Truly understanding the significance of globalization and realizing its implementation is not easy.
This book describes how science and engineering universities have taken steps to promote globalization.
Now on sale!
Resume for new university administrative staff
Yoshikawa Noriko / Daikuhara Takashi / Taneda Namie / Nishi Naomi / Nishikawa Yukiho / Kaneda Junichi
Universities are currently facing a difficult period. Yet, some universities have managed to maintain their brilliance. The key factor behind this is the strength of their staff.
"Resume for a University Administrative Staff Member"
A sequel to (School Accounting Research Association, 2018)!
This book contains the resumes of individuals who serve as role models for university administrative staff. It is also a valuable resource for many people, not just those in academia, in considering "the role of people within an organization."
Now on sale!
Part 4
Becoming familiar with digital technology
Masato Murakami / Nobuo Kobayashi
This book explains everything from the binary system used in computers to the operating principles of digital devices and their advancements, as well as the current state of development in generative AI.
Some people give up on using digital technology from the start, believing it's impossible for them. This is called the digital divide. In other words, there is a disparity between those who can use IT technology and those who cannot. This is an unfortunate situation.
This book will unravel the operating principles of digital devices that have been shrouded in mystery.
Now on sale!
Knowledge worker knowledge exchange network
Yukiko Murakami
Knowledge workers are the drivers of the knowledge economy.
How are personal networks being used to acquire knowledge?
This book contains a sophisticated empirical analysis originating in Japan regarding knowledge exchange networks between researchers and physicians with advanced expertise.
Murakami Seminar Series
Books suitable for inquiry-based learning in high school
The world is full of problems for which there are no answers.
Hishosha's Murakami Seminar Series
"Questioning the Low-Carbon Society"
"Tackling the Energy Problem"
"Examining the SDGs"
"Becoming familiar with digital technology"
The issues we address are all ones for which there are no simple, straightforward answers.
However, considering the future of the Earth, this is a challenge that humanity must seriously address.
At this point, what's important is to identify the essence of the problem and understand the fundamentals.
and
"Instead of blindly accepting other people's opinions, think carefully for yourself . "
Currently, inquiry-based learning is highly valued in high schools. I would like to encourage all high school students to consider it.
I hope you will pay attention to global issues and take initiative in addressing them.
If you have any questions, please send them to info@hishosha.com .
You are always welcome.
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