Essayist Chieko Koga's New Essay "How to Believe in Your Life" to be Released July 1st

A new book on "affirming your life" for those who feel inferior about their lives compared to others or lack confidence! "How to Believe in Your Life," the latest work by Chieko Koga, a writer who has garnered strong support for her many essays on daily life, will be released today, July 1st, by Diamond Publishing.

Chieko Koga: Author, "How to Believe in Your Life" (Diamond Publishing)

"I prefer toast for breakfast," "I don't wear a watch"... Your true self lies in your ordinary daily life and unexpected choices. An entirely new essay that gives you the courage to affirm yourself as you are.

In today's world, we can glimpse into the lives of others through social media. Many people may have felt unsure about their own lives in comparison to others, or felt they had to live a more meticulous life. This book, "How to Believe in Your Life" (by Chieko Koga), is for those who have ever felt doubt or shame about their own way of living.

The author, Chieko Koga, is one of the most dynamic essayists right now. Her book "Dancing a Little, Running Right Away" (Sub-Lieu Publishing) was selected as #2 on "The Magazine of Books' Top 10 Entertainment Works of the First Half of 2023." Her other works, "I Can't Find My Favorite Food" (Poplar Publishing) and "5-Second Diary" (Home-sha), went into immediate reprints after their release, captivating the hearts of many readers, including celebrities.

In this book, the author writes about "unadorned, true-to-life daily experiences and the individuality contained within them."

"At some point, I came to believe in my own life. Before that, I lived my life as if I had to doubt it, thinking it wasn't good enough."

"For example, for a long time, I was anxious about not being able to display flowers in my room. I felt insecure about not looking good in accessories. I felt a sense of unfulfillment about not caring about shoes or bags."

"Without deliberately confronting each of these doubts, I eventually came to understand them naturally over time. You could say it's just that things settled into place as I lived, but I decided to write down, all at once, the various trivial aspects of my life that once confused me, and how and why it all happened."

"By sharing my own understanding with myself, my comprehension of my life became clearer, and I felt an even greater sense of confidence, along with a touch of endearing anxiety."

(Excerpt from Foreword/Afterword)

"When my errands are done, should I go home right away or stay?" "Do I prefer toast or rice for breakfast?" "Should I eat the snack offered at the hair salon, or not?" ... When you delve deeper into the background of casual behaviors in daily life, choices made passively, or principles one won't compromise on, you'll find a solid "individuality" hidden there. This book will make you cherish your daily life and give you the courage to affirm yourself as you are. It's recommended for those who feel vaguely unconfident about their lives or want to re-examine their individuality.

Contents of this Book (Partial Excerpt)

Understanding and Believing, Observing Yourself

Doubting or Believing in Your Life: In Place of a Foreword

Is Going Home Immediately a Principle or a Circumstance?

To Go Home Right Away or Stay

Isn't the 1.5 Liters of Water I Drink Tap Water?

Tap Water, Mineral Water, or Purified Water?

Getting Chills and Excited, This Small City Apartment is My Home

Owned or Rented?

I Love and Respect Bread, Yet I Passively Eat It Every Morning

Toast or Rice for Breakfast?

Humanity Still Needs Cash

Cash or Electronic Money?

Beyond Wearing a Smartwatch

To Wear a Watch or Not

Even If the World Changes, I Want to Wake in the Morning and Sleep at Night

Morning or Night?

I Want to Arrive at Appointments with Time to Spare, Yet Just Barely

How to Approach Appointments: In Place of an Afterword

Author Profile: Chieko Koga (Koga Chikako)

Born in Tokyo in 1979. Essayist. Her books include "Dancing a Little, Running Right Away" (Sub-Lieu Publishing), "I Can't Find My Favorite Food" (Poplar Publishing), "5-Second Diary" (Home-sha), and "Things Forgotten, Things Remaining Forgotten" (Shikaku Publishing).

"How to Believe in Your Life"

Author: Chieko Koga

Price: 1,870 yen (tax included)

Release Date: July 1, 2026

Publisher: Diamond Publishing

Format: 46 size, paperback, 220 pages

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4478122423