[Booko Publishing] Raising twins without relying on academic achievement or early education, and getting them into Kyoto
University. A mother’s account of her parenting experiences, overcoming self-loathing and conflict. by
Mingaco Co., Ltd. Press release: October 24, 2025 To Members of the Press Parenting without relying on academic achievement or early education led to twins being accepted into Kyoto University. A memoir of parenting experiences that helped overcome self-loathing and conflict was published. The secret was in “how to let them play”! Published “Raising Children from a Photographer’s Perspective: My Twins Passed the Entrance Exam at Kyoto University.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/123770/4/123770-4-ad4f5f230038a00570aec1ff335ece93-970×600.png Suddenly gave birth to twins. Even when I get so obsessed with raising my children that I fall into self-loathing Early education boom in the field of education As the trend toward “early education” continues, more families are exposing their children to English and math from an early age, and “how to get ahead in learning” is becoming a central concern. Amid this “additive” education trend, photographer Nobuko Tabe, author of this book, led her twins to Kyoto University by deliberately “drawing out” rather than “adding” to their children. Tabe began by “seeing children as they are,” carefully observing their interests and concerns and linking them to experiences. The
concentration they developed from immersing themselves in what they loved and the sense of security they felt from being accepted for who they were eventually fostered the ability to take on challenges, and as a result, both twins were able to enter Kyoto University. However, the road to success was by no means smooth. The difference in their academic scores was 10 points when they took the junior high school entrance exams. Even if you raise identical twins in the same way, they will develop at different rates. When there was a 10-point difference in their academic ability scores before their junior high school entrance exams, Tabe decided not to rush to improve their grades, but to create an environment that suited each child’s abilities and personality. “Rather than pushing my child according to my ideals as a parent, I observe and support them as they are now.” He says that the core of this approach was the “power of observation” he developed as a photographer. Features of this book What is a “cameraman’s perspective”? A photographer is not only a professional at “taking pictures,” but also a professional at “seeing.” A camera can only capture what is in front of it. That’s why photographers accept their subjects as they are and seek ways to bring out their charm. Isn’t it the same with raising children? This book introduces seven ways that Tabe has used the “cameraman’s perspective” in her child-rearing. For example, • Not “enjoy” but “be entertained” • Don’t praise, convey your emotions. • Looking at close-ups and long shots etc. She talks specifically about how she applied the “power of observation” she developed through filming to her own child-rearing.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/123770/4/123770-4-ec8eba8686da5172e905f6447a144e6f-2000×1430.png “Child-rearing environments” selected from a unique perspective Guidelines for an era overflowing with parenting information This book calls on parents to think about parenting from their own children’s perspective, rather than being swayed by outside information. In other words, instead of thinking “from the outside to the child,” try directing your thoughts “from the child to the outside.” Tabe says that when she changed her perspective, she was able to relax and find her own way of raising children. Now, as early education becomes more prevalent, is it time to reconsider how you raise your children?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/123770/4/123770-4-f024df7e269b8a8582a9060abd9d7e3d-2286×996.png The comments are sympathetic. Parental Insights and Sympathy – I found many words I could relate to, such as “trust your child and wait” and “enjoy the experience together,” and reading them was encouraging. – The photographer’s unique perspective on “observational parenting” gave me new insights.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/123770/4/123770-4-a39e09b7c8d8dce128eb3b0aaf707889-1200×1500.jpg Nobuko Tabe Mother of twin boys. Photographer and photography coach. After graduating from the Department of English and American Literature, Faculty of Letters, Aoyama Gakuin University, she worked for an IT company. She then studied under Takashi Mochizuki, an advertising photographer and professor at Tohoku University of Art and Design, before going independent as a photographer in 2002. She put her career on hold when she became pregnant with twins. While focusing on raising her children, she started a “photography class for moms” at the request of her mom friends, and gave lessons at parenting groups and midwifery clinics. After her children started elementary school, she resumed work by teaching photography on a hobby site. Within three months of starting, she became the most popular instructor in the country. She gained a reputation for her photography teaching method that focuses on specific areas that parents struggle with. She was involved in the launch of a photography school, developing and teaching curriculum as the lead coach. She joined Cookpad Inc. in 2018, where she is responsible for food photography and photography classes. She will be independent in 2023. Currently, as a freelance photographer, he photographs and provides instruction for companies and individuals, and is also involved in photography and public relations activities at kindergartens and daycare centers. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/123770/4/123770-4-892752ba954bd62aa41abcc45d94889b-1000×1420.jpg Raising my children from a photographer’s perspective helped my twins get into Kyoto University right away Author: Nobuko Tabe Publisher: Booko Publishing Release date: September 23, 2025 Price: ¥1,700 tax Format: A5 / 216 pages The more unusual you are, the more likely you are to become a great writer. Booko Publishing Previous publications
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