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The Aoniyoshi-kai Excellence Awards, presented to high-achieving students in the Faculty of Letters, were held on August 3, 2026. The dean presented certificates and book vouchers to four recipients. Congratulations to the award winners.
Takao Yoshida translated the late seventeenth-century German novel Simplicissimus into Japanese as The Adventurous Simplicissimus, based on the 1668/1669 first edition, and added a detailed commentary. The work explores the philosophical meaning of being a “fool” and the resolve to live life as one. Published by Yasaka Shobo in March 2026.
The book The Writer Kozue Ikeda: Her Legacy in Nara, published in Nara Women’s University Faculty of Letters’ Mahoroba series, explores the varied work of Kozue Ikeda (1892–1967) as an educator, writer, and women’s association activist. Drawing on her works and manuscripts, author Hitoko Yoshikawa explains how Ikeda advanced her social standing in Nara.