While working as a full-time doctor at a hospital in the suburbs of Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, I have been studying Japanese literature. This book was the culmination of over 10 years of dedicated effort. As a graduate student, I undertook a research project titled "Data Analysis of Japanese Literature" using statistical methods. In these works, I am aiming to create a fusion of arts and sciences. In other words, I want to integrate literature with science. This book includes new approaches to Tawara Machi, Tanikawa Shuntaro, and Basho's linked verse, using statistical methods. A groundbreaking fusion of literary criticism and statistical analysis, offering fresh perspectives on Japanese literature. Kazumitsu Ito applies statistical methods to the works of Machi Tawara, Shuntaro Tanigawa, and Basho, providing unique insights into Japanese culture and literary traditions.

This book integrates humanities and sciences, offering a novel approach to literary research. Explore the characteristics of contemporary Japanese culture through the lens of statistical data analysis. This book is for: Academics and students of Japanese literature Researchers interested in quantitative literary analysis Readers seeking a fresh perspective on cultural studies.