Faculty of Humanities and Human Sciences at Hokkaido University will hold the 18th Plus 1 Piece Reading Group, "Karshikko of the Dead: Anthropology of Trees and People in Finland," on October 28th.

Karsikko is a Finnish custom that symbolizes the connection between trees and humans, and refers to trees on which the markings, year of death, and initials of the deceased are carved. Professor Tanaka chose karsikko as the subject of his doctoral thesis, and has used anthropological methods to unravel the connection between humans and trees.

The book we will be looking at today, "Calciko of the Dead," is the embodiment of his desire to share the results of his research not only with researchers but also with the general public. It was published after going through a peer-review and editing process as part of the "Nyubun Series," a publishing subsidy for young researchers from Faculty of Humanities and Human Sciences.

In this reading group, in addition to discussing the contents of the book, the speaker will also talk about the techniques and anecdotes he used to turn his doctoral dissertation into a book. Graduate students and young researchers who want to publish a book are also welcome to join.

We will also be hearing a lot about the various reactions to the book since it was published, so we will be extending the time and holding the event in the evening after classes have finished.

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