[New Book] "55 Habits for a Great Morning Every Day!" by Personal Coach to Takefusa Kubo, Tetsuo Nakanishi's "The Best Conditioning for Life" [On Sale Today]

Gentoshya Inc. is pleased to announce the release of "The Best Conditioning for Life: 55 Habits to Improve Work and Life," a new book by Tetsuo Nakanishi, a sports journalist and personal coach to top athletes including Japan national team player Takefusa Kubo. The book is available today, June 10, 2026 (Wednesday), at bookstores nationwide and online.

Release Date: June 10, Price: 1,540 yen (tax included), Format: Standard B6, 160 pages.

■ A Unique Approach to "Modern Chronic Fatigue" That Doesn't Disappear Even with Rest

Due to the spread of remote work and excessive use of digital devices, many modern people suffer from chronic ailments such as "feeling sleepy during the day despite getting enough sleep," "always feeling sluggish," and "never feeling rested."
This book features Tetsuo Nakanishi, who has long coached top athletes like Yuto Nagatomo and Takefusa Kubo of the Japan national soccer team. He improves physical condition through various daily habits and mindful practices related to diet, sleep, breathing, posture, gut health, brain function, tongue position, the calendar, the moon, and even shrines – all without special training or strict dietary restrictions.
The methods, which significantly improve mind-body balance by making small changes to daily routines, have been systematized for the general public.

■ "55 Habits" You Can Start Today with Zero Equipment

The "Nakanishi Method" introduced in this book requires no special time or equipment. It contains 55 specific techniques to transform unconscious daily actions into "conscious conditioning" during commutes, work, or upon waking.

[Examples of Habits Featured]

- Fold your futon immediately after waking up (to switch between on and off states).
- Keep the distance between your solar plexus and navel constant (to deepen breathing with correct posture).
- Take the first step with the opposite foot from usual at traffic lights or on stairs (to eliminate body asymmetry).
- Bend your little finger along the heart line and tuck your elbows in (to release unnecessary tension in the upper body).

The book also includes explanations with illustrations based on the author's deep insights, such as "Why Shohei Ohtani picks up trash?" and "The reason Horyuji's five-story pagoda has stood for about 1400 years."

The content is designed for everyone, from business people to homemakers and seniors, to enjoy and practice.

02 Fold your futon immediately after waking up

08 Look up occasionally to position your eyes correctly

16 Reset fatigue with "ear pulling"

■ Nakanishi Method Explained in a Talk with Gentosha Editor Kosuke Minowa!

Tetsuo Nakanishi's "Nakanishi Method" was explained on the YouTube channel "Minowa Sekaikan" by Kosuke Minowa, an editor at Gentosha and the planner of this book. An astonishing method that instantly cures Minowa's long-standing "hip pain" is also revealed. Please check it out.

■ Table of Contents (Excerpts)

Chapter 1 Routine: "Oh well" and overwrite yourself / Increase mental sharpness with an empty stomach

Chapter 2 Breathing: Imagine the correct shape of your nasal cavity / Be particular about air quality

Chapter 3 Posture: Stand imagining you're extending your tail / Create a power position ready to spring up anytime

Chapter 4 Manner: Walk as if your chest is your feet / Lift your legs with your hip flexors, without straining

Chapter 5 Diet: Eat in the order of raw -> grilled -> simmered -> fried -> rice

Chapter 6 Mental: Read books haphazardly and create / Know the 24 solar terms and synchronize with the seasons

■ Author Profile

Tetsuo Nakanishi

Sports Journalist.

Born September 8, 1969, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. As a player, he played for Nagoya Grampus and Kawasaki Frontale. He contributed to Nagoya's Emperor's Cup victory in 1996 and captained Kawasaki to J2 championship and promotion to J1 in 1999, retiring in 2000. He currently serves as a Special Ambassador for Kawasaki Frontale, Izumo Tourism Ambassador, and Ishinomaki Tourism Ambassador. His books include "Cry of the Soul," "Wenger Note" (Gentoshya), and "The Day the Japan National Team Wins the World Cup" (Asahi Shinsho).
He is a commentator on TBS's "Sunday Morning" and TV Asahi's "Get Sports," and the main personality of TOKYO FM's "TOKYO TEPPAN FRIDAY" every Friday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

■ Book Information

Title: The Best Conditioning for Life: 55 Habits to Improve Work and Life

Author: Tetsuo Nakanishi

Release Date: June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)

Price: 1,540 yen (tax included)

Published and Distributed by: Gentosha Inc.

Format/Pages: Standard B6, 160 pages

ISBN: 978-4-344-04564-4

[Media Inquiries]

Gentoshya Inc. Second Editorial Department, Editorial Division 1, Attn: Katano

TEL: 03-5411-6214

Email: takashi_katano@gentosha.co.jp

*Requests for author interviews, program appearances, and book review copies are also accepted.