32 Printings in 7 Years, Over 760,000 Copies Sold. Why the 'Textbook of Self-Esteem' Keeps Selling and New Developments in 2026
Self-Esteem Academy announced that their book 'Textbook of Self-Esteem' has reached its 32nd printing with over 760,000 copies sold. They also announced a national fair with Tsutaya Books and an elementary school project starting in 2026.
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The Self-Esteem Academy (Chairman: Teru Nakashima) announces that in April 2026, the book 'Textbook of Self-Esteem: Becoming Able to Think You Will Be Fine No Matter What' (Author: Teru Nakashima / SB Creative) has been approved for its 32nd printing, surpassing a total of 760,000 copies sold.
At the same time, we announce the holding of a nationwide fair with Tsutaya Books and the start of the open call for the 'No. 1 Elementary School in Japan! Self-Esteem Project'.
## Message from the Author, Teru Nakashima
'760,000 people have read it. But the numbers regarding self-esteem in Japan haven't moved. That's why I can't stop yet. Next, it's the children's turn.'
(Author: Teru Nakashima)
## Why it keeps selling for 7 years
Even now, 7 years after its release in February 2019, this book continues to be reprinted.
The reason lies in the 'reverse thinking' that overturns the conventional idea of 'raising self-esteem'.
This book advocates an approach that says, 'You don't need to force yourself to raise your self-esteem. The 6 senses will naturally nurture it.'
The '6 senses' derived from author Teru Nakashima's over 30 years of research and clinical experience with over 15,000 people are:
Self-worth, self-acceptance, self-efficacy, self-determination, self-usefulness, and self-trust.
By accumulating these from the foundation, it is designed so that self-esteem rises naturally without strain.
This practical and highly reproducible method has generated readers' voices saying, 'I actually felt a change,' continuing to expand its support primarily through word of mouth.
## The Current State of Self-Esteem in Japan
(Translate full)
The Self-Esteem Academy (Chairman: Teru Nakashima) announces that in April 2026, the book 'Textbook of Self-Esteem: Becoming Able to Think You Will Be Fine No Matter What' (Author: Teru Nakashima / SB Creative) has been approved for its 32nd printing, surpassing a total of 760,000 copies sold.
At the same time, we announce the holding of a nationwide fair with Tsutaya Books and the start of the open call for the 'No. 1 Elementary School in Japan! Self-Esteem Project'.
## Message from the Author, Teru Nakashima
'760,000 people have read it. But the numbers regarding self-esteem in Japan haven't moved. That's why I can't stop yet. Next, it's the children's turn.'
(Author: Teru Nakashima)
## Why it keeps selling for 7 years
Even now, 7 years after its release in February 2019, this book continues to be reprinted.
The reason lies in the 'reverse thinking' that overturns the conventional idea of 'raising self-esteem'.
This book advocates an approach that says, 'You don't need to force yourself to raise your self-esteem. The 6 senses will naturally nurture it.'
The '6 senses' derived from author Teru Nakashima's over 30 years of research and clinical experience with over 15,000 people are:
Self-worth, self-acceptance, self-efficacy, self-determination, self-usefulness, and self-trust.
By accumulating these from the foundation, it is designed so that self-esteem rises naturally without strain.
This practical and highly reproducible method has generated readers' voices saying, 'I actually felt a change,' continuing to expand its support primarily through word of mouth.
## The Current State of Self-Esteem in Japan
(Translate full)