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Media Solutions We are celebrating our 10th anniversary Media Solutions represents publishers, authors, content providers and brands from around the world.
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Media Solutions is a dynamic and competitive full-service translation rights agency located in Tokyo.We sre highly experienced and one of the leading rights agencies across Asia specializing inChina Japan and Korea! We cover a wide range of publishing categories including fiction and non-fiction, young adult, children's, computing/information technology, business, academic, self-help,to name only

a few. We also regularly represent our clients at major international publishing trade fairs such as Frankfurt, Shanghai, Beijing,London and Bologna. Media Solutions is known for its impeccable customer service, expertise and most importantly, our track record of procuring successful rights and distribution deals for our clients throughout the Asian region. If you’re looking for dedicated and sincere representation for your content or brand in any part of Asia, please contact us.
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📕 Maze — A Bold New Literary Journey from Can XuePublished by Ningxia People’s Publishing House in February 2025, Maze i...
11/05/2026

📕 Maze — A Bold New Literary Journey from Can Xue

Published by Ningxia People’s Publishing House in February 2025, Maze is a remarkable new collection from internationally acclaimed Chinese writer Can Xue — a literary voice celebrated for her dreamlike, philosophical, and deeply surreal storytelling.

This unique volume brings together:

Five short stories written in Xishuangbanna between 2022–2024
The four-act opera Meteorite Mountain — Can Xue’s first major operatic adaptation
🌿 Surrealism Meets Ecological Philosophy

Continuing her unmistakable literary style, Can Xue explores:

Humanity’s inner spiritual landscape
Nature and transformation
Memory, myth, and perception
The fragile relationship between civilization and the natural world

Stories such as:
📖 Aunt Cang’s Spider Bay
📖 The Undertakings in Xishuangbanna

blend mystery, symbolism, and emotional depth into immersive literary experiences.

🐅 Meteorite Mountain — A Major Creative Breakthrough

Set in a mountain village where humans and tigers coexist, the opera Meteorite Mountain expands Can Xue’s work into a new artistic dimension.

The piece combines:

Ecological reflection
Philosophical allegory
Experimental narrative structure
Operatic imagination

creating one of the most ambitious works of her career.

Can Xue herself described the opera as:

“Surpassing all my short stories written over the past forty years.”

✨ Why This Book Matters

Maze is more than a collection.
It is a powerful document of artistic evolution — marking Can Xue’s breakthrough across literary forms while continuing her lifelong exploration of consciousness, nature, and human existence.

For readers of experimental fiction, surreal literature, and contemporary Chinese writing, this is an essential new work.

📘 2050: When Machines Do the Work and Humans Do the LivingBy Lars TvedeWhat happens when intelligence becomes the cheape...
11/05/2026

📘 2050: When Machines Do the Work and Humans Do the Living
By Lars Tvede

What happens when intelligence becomes the cheapest resource in human history?

In 2050, renowned entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and futurist Lars Tvede explores a world transformed by superintelligence — where machines increasingly handle labor, analysis, and production, while humans redefine meaning, creativity, and the way we live.

Blending technology, economics, society, and investment thinking, this bold and thought-provoking work offers a roadmap to what Tvede calls the coming “Abundance Era.”

Drawing comparisons to influential works such as Homo Deus, Enlightenment Now, and The Inevitable, the book examines:

🤖 The rise of superintelligence
🌍 The economic impact of near-zero-cost thinking
📈 Future industries and investment opportunities
🏙️ How society, work, and daily life may radically evolve by 2050
🧠 The relationship between humans and intelligent machines in an age of abundance

With over 1 million books sold worldwide across 17 titles, Lars Tvede brings both visionary thinking and practical insight to one of the defining questions of the 21st century:

If machines do the work… what will humans choose to become?

#2050

🚀 New Hot IT Title from Media SolutionsClaude Code in Action: The Art of Engineering HarnessAI is moving beyond prompts ...
11/05/2026

🚀 New Hot IT Title from Media Solutions

Claude Code in Action: The Art of Engineering Harness

AI is moving beyond prompts and into full-scale engineering systems — and this important new title explores exactly how that transformation is happening.

Written by Huang Jia of Singapore’s A*STAR, the book delivers a practical and highly structured deep dive into Claude Code, AI Agents, orchestration workflows, memory systems, enterprise deployment, and modern AI engineering architecture.

Packed with real-world projects, code examples, SubAgents, MCP integration, and scalable workflow design, this is a major new resource for developers, engineering teams, and AI architects looking to build maintainable AI-driven systems.

🌏 Media Solutions
Asia’s Most Flexible Agency

🇯🇵🌸 Happy Constitution Memorial Day – 憲法記念日 🌸🇯🇵Today, May 3rd, Japan reflects on the values that shape its modern societ...
03/05/2026

🇯🇵🌸 Happy Constitution Memorial Day – 憲法記念日 🌸🇯🇵

Today, May 3rd, Japan reflects on the values that shape its modern society —
peace, democracy, and respect for human rights.

It marks the enactment of Japan’s Constitution in 1947,
a moment that continues to guide the nation’s path forward.

🌿 A time to appreciate freedom and responsibility
🕊️ A reminder of the importance of peace
🤝 A celebration of equality and dignity for all

Set against the beauty of spring and the spirit of Golden Week,
it’s a day to pause, reflect, and look ahead with hope.

✨ Wishing everyone a meaningful and peaceful Constitution Memorial Day.

⸻

#憲法記念日

Some people are only now discovering what King Charles III has been preparing for his entire life. This was not luck, no...
29/04/2026

Some people are only now discovering what King Charles III has been preparing for his entire life. This was not luck, nor simply ceremony—it was decades of duty, discipline, study, and understanding exactly how leadership can be expressed through presence, words, and timing.

He represented his country with dignity and intelligence, and in doing so made many far beyond Britain proud as well. The soft power entrusted to him was deployed with precision—measured, calm, and deeply effective. At a time when the United States needed clarity, reassurance, and a reminder of shared values, his message landed exactly where it needed to.

What many underestimate is the preparation behind moments like these. King Charles is known for taking speeches seriously—researching thoroughly, refining details, and often contributing personally to the writing. That level of care shows. Nothing was accidental. It was the result of experience meeting the moment.

Well done, Sir. A reminder that patience, preparation, and principle still matter. You proved many doubters wrong in the most elegant way possible.

I’ll gladly say it myself—I should have known you knew exactly what you were doing. And I apologise for ever doubting it.

Fair play, Sir. A truly British masterclass in statesmanship, grace, and quiet strength.

And one suspects Queen Elizabeth II would have been immensely proud. She taught you well. 👑

🇯🇵🌸 Happy Showa Day – April 29 🌸🇯🇵Today Japan celebrates Showa Day (昭和の日), a national holiday that reflects on the Showa...
28/04/2026

🇯🇵🌸 Happy Showa Day – April 29 🌸🇯🇵

Today Japan celebrates Showa Day (昭和の日), a national holiday that reflects on the Showa era — a remarkable period in Japanese history spanning from 1926 to 1989.

It is a day to remember the challenges, resilience, transformation, and extraordinary rebuilding of Japan during the reign of Emperor Showa. From hardship to innovation, tradition to modern progress, the Showa period helped shape the Japan we know today.

For many, Showa Day also marks the beginning of the beloved Golden Week holiday season, bringing families and friends together across the country.

Whether you spend the day relaxing, travelling, or reflecting on history, it is a meaningful moment to appreciate Japan’s journey and enduring spirit.

Wishing everyone in Japan a peaceful and enjoyable Showa Day. 🌸✨

#昭和の日

🇯🇵✨ Japan’s Golden Week 2026 – The Nation’s Biggest Holiday Season ✨🇯🇵One of Japan’s most important and busiest travel p...
28/04/2026

🇯🇵✨ Japan’s Golden Week 2026 – The Nation’s Biggest Holiday Season ✨🇯🇵

One of Japan’s most important and busiest travel periods is almost here. Golden Week 2026 runs from Wednesday, April 29 to Wednesday, May 6, creating an 8-day holiday span and one of the prime times of the year to experience Japan.

Across the country, millions of people travel to visit family, enjoy seasonal events, explore famous destinations, and take a well-earned spring break. For visitors, it can be an exciting time filled with energy and celebration — though also one of the busiest weeks for transport, hotels, and tourist attractions.

🚄 Peak travel days are expected at both the start and end of the holiday, with many locals also taking extra leave to extend their vacations even further.

📅 Key Golden Week 2026 Dates

🇯🇵 April 29 (Wed) – Showa Day
🇯🇵 May 3 (Sun) – Constitution Memorial Day
🌿 May 4 (Mon) – Greenery Day
🎏 May 5 (Tue) – Children’s Day
🎌 May 6 (Wed) – Substitute Holiday (for May 3)

For anyone planning to travel in Japan during this period:
✅ Book hotels early
✅ Reserve trains and flights in advance
✅ Expect crowds at major attractions
✅ Enjoy the festive spring atmosphere

Golden Week offers a unique chance to see Japan in full motion — vibrant, busy, and full of life.

🎧📚 Bright, bold, and impossible to ignore — the world of audiobooks has never looked more exciting.From epic fantasy adv...
26/04/2026

🎧📚 Bright, bold, and impossible to ignore — the world of audiobooks has never looked more exciting.

From epic fantasy adventures and gripping thrillers to powerful memoirs and modern classics, these most-streamed titles show just how much listeners love stories they can experience anywhere, anytime.

Audiobooks have transformed reading habits across the globe — turning commutes, workouts, walks, and quiet evenings into moments of discovery and escape.

Whether you’re revisiting a favorite or searching for your next obsession, this list is packed with page-turners brought to life through sound.

What’s your all-time favorite audiobook? 🎙️✨

22/04/2026

🌍 What on Earth! Magazine — Licensing Opportunities in Asia
Dear Publishing Partners and Friends,
Media Solutions Japan is delighted to introduce licensing opportunities across Asia for the award-winning UK children’s publication What on Earth! Magazine.
Launched in 2022, What on Earth! is a beautifully produced science and knowledge magazine for curious young readers, created by an experienced publishing team based in the UK and United States.
A Mission to Inspire Young Minds
The mission of What on Earth! is simple yet powerful:
✨ Ignite children’s curiosity about the world
📚 Encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning
🌍 Introduce young readers to the wonders of science, history, nature and technology
In an era dominated by screens, the magazine offers a rich, immersive print experience — an inspiring oasis away from digital media that encourages children to slow down, explore ideas, and enjoy reading for pleasure.
Research-Backed Engagement
Research led by Professor Teresa Cremin, Reading Expert for the UK Department of Education, has shown that What on Earth! significantly boosts children’s engagement with reading.
Teachers and educators report that the magazine sparks:
• spontaneous classroom discussions
• peer recommendations among children
• visible excitement about reading and learning
Award-Winning Quality
What on Earth! has quickly become one of the most celebrated children’s magazines in the UK publishing industry, winning numerous prestigious awards including:
🏆 PPA Awards – Children’s Magazine of the Year
🏆 PPA Awards – Designer of the Year (Mark Hickling)
🏆 PPA Awards – Cover of the Year (Bronze)
🏆 PPA Independent Awards – Consumer Magazine of the Year
🏆 BSME Awards – Editor of the Year (Youth)
🏆 NMA Awards – Subscription Brand of the Year
Licensing Opportunities in Asia
Media Solutions Japan is currently exploring strategic licensing partnerships across Asia, including:
📖 Local language editions
🌏 Co-publishing partnerships
🎓 Educational and institutional distribution
📚 Content licensing for learning platforms
With growing demand across Asia for high-quality educational content that encourages reading for pleasure, What on Earth! offers a unique opportunity to introduce a world-class children’s science publication to new markets.
Contact
If you are interested in exploring rights and licensing opportunities in your territory, please feel free to get in touch.

Advice for Chinese Publishers on Selling Copyright OverseasInsights from Media Solutions – Asia’s Most Flexible AgencyWi...
16/03/2026

Advice for Chinese Publishers on Selling Copyright Overseas

Insights from Media Solutions – Asia’s Most Flexible Agency

With many years of international rights-selling experience, the team at Media Solutions works closely with publishers across Asia, Europe, and emerging markets.

As the global publishing environment continues to evolve, we would like to share a few practical observations that may help Chinese publishers strengthen their success when selling rights overseas.

1️⃣ Prepare English-Language Sales Materials

Over the past 12 months we have seen a clear trend: overseas publishers increasingly request English-language materials during the evaluation process.

Whenever possible, we strongly recommend preparing:

• English dummy covers – today these can be created quickly and cost-effectively using modern design tools or AI.
• English sample chapters or manuscripts – particularly important for technology, AI, engineering, and specialized non-fiction titles.

This dramatically speeds up the review process and helps foreign editors understand the content more quickly.

Just last week, a German publisher requested a full English manuscript before reviewing a technology title, and we frequently receive similar requests from publishers in Vietnam, Russia, and other emerging markets.

When English materials are available, editorial teams can move faster and decisions often follow sooner.

2️⃣ Share Complete Review Files — Not Partial Ones

Another important point: full review files are essential.

Partial materials often slow down evaluation and can result in lost interest.

Providing a complete review file allows foreign publishers to properly assess:

• Structure and scope of the book
• Technical depth or academic level
• Market suitability
• Translation feasibility

In international rights sales, clarity and transparency build confidence.

3️⃣ Exchange Rate Pressures Are Affecting Offers

A major factor currently influencing the global rights market is currency exchange volatility, particularly the strong US dollar.

This is something outside the control of both agents and publishers, but it is affecting how aggressively some overseas publishers can bid for rights.

As a result, flexibility in negotiations can sometimes help maintain momentum in discussions.

4️⃣ Flexibility Remains the Key to Success

If there is one word that consistently leads to successful rights deals, it is flexibility.

Flexibility in:

• Pricing expectations
• Materials provided for review
• Communication during negotiations
• Understanding the realities of each regional market

When both sides approach negotiations with flexibility, strong long-term partnerships can grow.

At Media Solutions – Asia’s Most Flexible Agency, we greatly value our partnerships with Chinese publishers and look forward to continuing our fruitful collaboration in bringing outstanding titles to international markets.

The global appetite for high-quality Chinese publishing continues to grow — and together we can ensure those books reach readers around the world.

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