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Rikka Do is a publishing company established in 2024.
Rikka-do LLC has made it possible to purchase books at online bookstores such as Amazon and Rakuten Books. Currently, the first volume, 'A Super Introduction to Paleontology: From Basics to 'Why?' for Clear Understanding', is available for pre-order.
We plan to launch a Facebook page to provide details and content of the new publication. We also want to include a page for preview reading.
The first book from Rikka Do, 'Paleontology Super Intro: From Basics to "Why?" for Clear Understanding', has been released and is available at bookstores nationwide and online.
Rikkaido will exhibit at the Jinbocho Book Fair's "Direct-from-Producer Book Fair" on May 25, selling "An Introduction to Paleontology" at a special price in the "Reader" space. The venue is the 6th floor of the Tomiyamabou Building next to the Reader, and the event runs from 10:00 to 17:00.
Rikakado plans to publish Masashi Komatsu's 'If You Listen Closely, the World Will Change' in November. Based on the 2004 edition, it will be substantially revised from a 2025 perspective, adding six 'Lessons to Change the Way You See the World' at the end of the volume. Through the author's research and practice, it introduces how listening to everyday sounds can change one's consciousness and the world you see.
The book 'If You Listen Closely, the World Will Change' by soundscape researcher Masashi Komatsu is scheduled for publication in November. Building on his 2004 book, it has been revised from a 2025 perspective and includes six new lessons on changing the way we see the world. The book introduces how listening to everyday sounds can alter our consciousness and perception, blending research and practice.
On the feature page of 'If you listen closely, the world changes', you can now listen to various sounds from Kyoto recorded by Masashi Komatsu. As of April 23, 2026, four audio tracks have been released, and more will be added in line with Komatsu's uploads.
Rikka-do will publish its third book, 'First Time Multiple Intelligences Theory', on November 17, 2026. The book is authored by Ms. Moka Aruga, who teaches at Kanazawa University, and serves as an introductory guide explaining the 'eight intelligences' proposed by the Multiple Intelligences Theory, including how to use, develop, and combine them. It is recommended for educators, parents, as well as students and business professionals looking to discover their own strengths.
A review of 'An Introduction to Paleontology' was published in the June 25, 2025 issue of 'Geological Magazine' (Tokyo Geological Association), vol.134 NO.3. The reviewer is Keishi Takeuchi.
'Paleontology Super Intro' was featured in the Tokyo Shimbun on April 26, 2025. It was also highlighted in the April 28 issue of 'Library Education News', and is recommended as the first book for learning about paleontology.