Books

Bringing research into forms that can be read, used and shared.

This page presents books connected with the research and practice of the Kano Lab. Prices, availability and electronic editions should be confirmed on the official publisher or retailer page.

Traditional Knowledge for Green Innovation with Japanese Persimmon Tannin, Kakishibu

Editors: Kei Kano, Sujatha Raman and Daniel Santos Publisher: Springer Singapore Year: 2026 Language: English Access: Open access

This international, interdisciplinary volume connects the history of Kakishibu, views of nature, materials, production, local culture, education and green innovation. It examines both the potential and responsibility involved in connecting traditional knowledge with a sustainable society.

Recommended for: Readers interested in traditional knowledge, sustainability, materials, STEAM education, science and technology studies and regional innovation.

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Are You Handling It Responsibly? Literacy for the Use of Educational Data

Editors: Kei Kano and Eri Mizumachi Publisher: Nakanishiya Shuppan Year: 2026 Language: Japanese

This book examines educational data and EdTech in the age of generative AI through ethical, legal and social issues. It goes beyond convenience and efficiency to consider educational purpose, teacher expertise, children’s rights and governance.

Recommended for: Teachers, school leaders, education authorities, EdTech developers, researchers, students and families.

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Dialogue Training for Researchers, Research Professionals and Graduate Students

Editors: Kei Kano, Eri Mizumachi, Ayami Joh and Yuko Ikkatai Publisher: Nakanishiya Shuppan Year: 2021 Language: Japanese

A practical programme for listening, communicating and sharing questions rather than explaining research in one direction. It can support public engagement, collaboration, education and organisational communication.

Recommended for: Researchers, graduate students, research administrators, science communicators and professional-learning facilitators.

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Human Genome Map

Author: Kei Kano Publisher: Kyoto University Press Year: 2008 Language: Japanese

A detailed companion to Human Genome Map for Every Home, covering genome basics, inheritance and evolution, protein function, frontier research, medicine, ELSI and genome literacy.

Recommended for: Upper-secondary and university students, educators, science communicators, and readers interested in the relationship between life science and society.

Publisher page: https://www.kyoto-up.or.jp/books/9784876988358.html

NHK Viewpoint Science: Find Your Own Mystery!

Editor: NHK Viewpoint Science Production Team Publisher: NHK Publishing Year: 2024 Language: Japanese

The book invites children and families to observe familiar things by comparing, counting, arranging and separating them. It can be enjoyed at home or at school without prior knowledge of the television programme.

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UNESCO reports and international resources

Our tea learning project is featured in UNESCO work on bringing East Asia’s living heritage into classrooms. The report and official story provide resources for thinking about cultural safeguarding, interdisciplinary education and international learning design.

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Talks and professional learning based on the books

We welcome enquiries about lectures, reading groups, teacher professional learning, researcher training and workshops related to these books. Please include the audience, purpose, timing, online or face-to-face format, language and budget.

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