Japanese Book – “Tetsugaku (Philosophy)” by Shinsuke Shimada & Hitoshi Matsumoto – 2002 Printing

Original Japanese-language edition titled 哲学 (Tetsugaku / “Philosophy”) — a dialogue-style work by two of Japan’s most influential comedians and cultural figures. Rather than an academic text, this book presents conversational reflections on life, creativity, humor, and society, offering insight into Japanese pop culture of the early 2000s.

Details:

Publisher: Gentosha (Tokyo, Japan)

Printed in Japan

Publication Date: March 2002 (4th printing)

Language: Japanese

Format: Softcover with integrated ribbon bookmark

ISBN: 4-344-00166-4

Condition: Clean, gently used copy. Light shelf wear consistent with age. Pages are intact with no writing or markings observed. See photos for exact condition.

Why It’s Interesting: A unique crossover of pop culture and philosophy from major figures in Japanese comedy. A great addition for collectors of Japanese books, fans of international entertainment, or anyone interested in modern Japanese cultural commentary.

Shipping: Carefully packed and shipped to protect the book during transit.

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