UPCOMING RELEASES

True Crime Japan: Thieves, Rascals, Killers and Dope Heads: True Stories from a Japanese Courtroom There has never been a book like this in Poland! Irish journalist Paul Murphy spent a year attending court hearings in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. In his reportage, True Crime Japan, he describes selected cases that were held before the judges: a failed extended suicide, shoplifting performed by an octogenarian, the shady dealings of a yakuza member, and matricide. The author strives to present the broadest possible picture of the situation in each case, compiling interviews with police, family, and neighbors, and presenting it against a broader social backdrop. True Crime Japan is not only a description of the crimes and atrocities themselves, but also—or perhaps above all—a pervasive image of Japanese society, where theft is considered less shameful than applying for social assistance, where death seems the only honorable way out of a spiral of debt, and where, in the eyes of the public, the most important element of atonement for the guilty is a public apology, not only from the guilty party but also from their family. It's also a fascinating window into the Japanese justice system, into the procedures for investigations, trials, and enforcement of sentences, including the most serious ones. Release date: February 2026

A Guide to Japan’s Supernatural World Since the ancient time people have believed that beyond the world they inhabit exists another, invisible world, populated by gods, spirits, and supernatural beings. Moreover, they believed that under certain circumstances, these two worlds overlap, and the boundary between them becomes exceptionally thin and easy to cross. This gave rise to various rituals, customs, and taboos, through which one could gain the favor of beings living on the other side of the mortal world, as well as protection from its evil forces.

"A Guide to Japan’s Supernatural World" introduces the reader to the world of ancient Japanese beliefs and culture, manifestations of which are still visible and practiced today. What protective barriers surround shrines? Why were demons believed to approach from the northeast? How is sumo wrestling connected to the warding off evil? Itsuki Asazato, an expert in Japanese folklore and author of numerous studies on the subject, reveals the secret.

Translated from Japanese by Adrianna Piątek Release date: March 2026

Kiki's Delivery Service Vol. 3: Kiki and the New Witch Release date: April 2026

Upcoming release #4/2026 Release date: May 2026