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April Kadokawa Shinsho Releases Break Down Our Stereotypes! Featuring the Culmination of Empirical Research that Rewrites Views on Civilization and History: 2 Titles Including 'Birth of "King"' and 'Hidden Christians'

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Published Apr 10, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 3:18 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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On April 10, KADOKAWA will release two new Kadokawa Shinsho titles: 'Birth of "King"' and 'Hidden Christians'.
Both are academic works based on empirical research that overturn established historical and religious theories.

On April 10, KADOKAWA will release two new Kadokawa Shinsho titles: 'Birth of "King"' and 'Hidden Christians'. Both are academic works based on empirical research that overturn established historical and religious theories.

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Published: Apr 10, 2026

KADOKAWA CORPORATION will release two new Kadokawa Shinsho titles on Friday, April 10.

War, faith, and writing gave birth to 'power'—'Birth of "King": War, Ritual, and Hierarchy in Ancient Chinese Civilization' (Atsushi Ochiai), exploring the unknown origins of the Chinese Empire. Who are Deus-sama and Maruya-sama? 'Hidden Christians: The Unknown World of Faith' (Kentaro Miyazaki) reveals an astonishing world of faith that overturns popular belief. Please take this opportunity to pick them up.

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'Birth of "King": War, Ritual, and Hierarchy in Ancient Chinese Civilization' by Atsushi Ochiai 'Hidden Christians: The Unknown World of Faith' by Kentaro Miyazaki

Published by: KADOKAWA CORPORATION / Format: Shinsho size *Release dates may vary by region. E-books are also available now!

[Overview of Each Work] 'Birth of "King": War, Ritual, and Hierarchy in Ancient Chinese Civilization' How did the 'social transformation' leading up to Qin Shi Huang occur? An ancient Chinese history researcher delves into the dawn of a mysterious prehistoric civilization that paved the way for the massive Chinese Empire!

[Author Profile] Atsushi Ochiai Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1974. Completed the doctoral program in History at the Graduate School of Letters, Ritsumeikan University. Ph.D. (Literature). Currently a visiting researcher at the Shirakawa Shizuka Institute of East Asian Characters and Culture, Ritsumeikan University. Specializes in oracle bone script and Shang Dynasty history. Major publications include 'Oracle Bone Script Dictionary' (Hoyu Shoten), 'Kanji Character Form History Dictionary [Educational Kanji Edition]' (Toho Shoten), 'Yin—The Oldest Dynasty in Chinese History' and 'Kanji Character Forms—From Oracle Bone Script to Seal Script and Regular Script' (both from Chuko Shinsho), 'How to Read Oracle Bone Script' (Kodansha Gendai Shinsho), 'Ancient China: Folktales and Truth' (Chikuma Sensho), 'Birth of Radicals: Ancient China Reflected in Kanji' (Kadokawa Shinsho), and more.

Price: 1,100 yen (Base price 1,000 yen + tax) / Number of pages: 272 pages Details: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322510001278/

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What are the titles of the two new Kadokawa Shinsho books released by KADOKAWA CORPORATION on April 10?

The two new Kadokawa Shinsho titles released on April 10 are 'Birth of "King": War, Ritual, and Hierarchy in Ancient Chinese Civilization' and 'Hidden Christians: The Unknown World of Faith'.

Who is the author of 'Birth of "King": War, Ritual, and Hierarchy in Ancient Chinese Civilization' and what is his academic background?

Atsushi Ochiai authored 'Birth of "King"', holds a Ph.D. in Literature, and is a visiting researcher at Ritsumeikan University's Shirakawa Shizuka Institute of East Asian Characters and Culture.

What topics does 'Birth of "King"' explore in relation to ancient Chinese civilization?

'Birth of "King"' explores how war, ritual, and hierarchy contributed to the formation of power and the emergence of the Chinese Empire in ancient times.

What does Kentaro Miyazaki's book 'Hidden Christians: The Unknown World of Faith' reveal about Japanese religious history?

Kentaro Miyazaki's book reveals the hidden and astonishing world of Japan's Hidden Christians, presenting a faith tradition that overturns common beliefs about religious continuity in Japan.

When and by which publisher were the two Kadokawa Shinsho titles officially released in print format?

The two Kadokawa Shinsho titles were released in print on Friday, April 10, by KADOKAWA CORPORATION, with e-books made available earlier.

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