Publication Background

About twenty years ago, my father, usually not one to seek assistance, asked me to create a website to publish his writings in Japanese and English. Due to his declining health, only a few documents were submitted to the website. In the years that followed, my focus was divided between raising two young children and pursuing art projects.

After our father's passing, his final wish was for his wife, Shinko, to be eternally happy. When the opportunity arose to translate his book—the best time was when Kaori's younger child starting university and the elder still studying—we discovered that another group had already been working on an English translation for two years, primarily for academic use.

Following thorough consideration and influenced by our mother Shinko's belief that the publication should aid global farmers, a cause important to our father, we decided not to proceed with the external party's contract. Their translation significantly differed from the original, and agreeing to their terms would prevent us from releasing our own version. Additionally, there was a risk that our father's name might not be properly credited in their version.

We proposed to the other group an alternative: publishing an explanatory book rather than a direct translation. The entire process, which led to our final decision, was a trial of our commitment to preserving our father's legacy, and we'll honor that commitment in our future actions. Currently, we offer the English and Japanese version online for free and may consider a physical publication to effectively reach farmers worldwide.

We appreciate the guidance and support from Jennifer Thompson, Laure Sullivan, and Paul Wilson. Without your advice, we might not have been able to make a decision that truly brought peace to our hearts. Our heartfelt thanks also go to those who provided emotional support during this period.

Note on Footnotes:
Confirmed details pertain to individual and organizational names. Other information is based on documents and oral accounts, reflecting the personal views of Kaori T Natsume, the supervising editor.

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