Say Goodbye to Discomfort by Looking at Illustrations! "Practical Book You Can Understand Just by Looking: Fatigue and Women's Minor Ailments" by Gynecologist Miho Takao, Released July 1, 2026 (Wed)

KADOKAWA Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, President and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno; hereinafter KADOKAWA) released "Practical Book You Can Understand Just by Looking: Fatigue and Women's Minor Ailments" (Author: Miho Takao) on July 1, 2026 (Wed).

A new practical book that's easy to read even when you're feeling unwell, because it's all illustrations!

This book is a collection of hints to resolve and improve physical and mental discomfort simply by looking at the illustrations.

It covers self-care for adult women's ailments such as "feeling easily fatigued," "wanting to regulate the autonomic nervous system," "frequent headaches," "severe menstrual pain," "tendency to get irritated," and "feeling tired after meeting people."

When you're feeling unwell, even reading text can be difficult. That's why this book minimizes text and explains concepts with simple illustrations. We aimed for a book that you can "understand just by looking," like pictograms.

It's quick to read, like using a smartphone, but the evidence is solid. It's a new kind of practical book that makes you think, "I've been waiting for something like this!"

It's a book like a talisman that allows you to easily self-care for discomfort and is healing just by looking at the cute illustrations!

Covers concerns like "weak constitution" and "summer fatigue" at a glance, with great time efficiency (taipa)!

The themes and their respective illustrations are arranged like a "field guide," allowing you to grasp the content at a glance and reach the shortest path to resolving your concerns.

It also covers concerns and themes that are currently a hot topic, such as "weak constitution" and "lack of stamina."

Furthermore, it introduces topics that are important to know, especially during this hot season, such as "tendency to get summer fatigue" and "prevention and treatment of heatstroke."

Answers provided by Dr. Miho Takao, familiar from TV appearances on programs like "Asa Ichi."

The author is Miho Takao, a gynecologist and occupational physician.

The main text clearly explains self-care methods that are easy to incorporate into daily life. Additionally, the "Ask Dr. Miho Takao" corner provides answers and advice to our simple questions, such as "Healthy foods you can buy at convenience stores" and "Things to keep in your bag."

Includes informative column pages on essential knowledge.

While ensuring time efficiency and readability of the pages, we have also included pages explaining basic knowledge such as "autonomic nervous system" and "menstruation" so that readers can acquire correct knowledge.

It also includes information on signs that should not be overlooked within discomfort.

[Table of Contents]

● Fatigue Not feeling rested after sleeping / Lack of stamina in the first place / Shallow sleep / Stiff shoulders and back / Eye strain / Mental fatigue / Extreme fatigue after meeting people, etc.

● Menstruation and Female Hormones Feeling unwell due to PMS / Severe menstrual pain / Inability to control appetite / Skin problems before and after menstruation / Severe swelling, etc.

● Minor Ailments Weak constitution / Difficulty waking up in the morning / Wanting to regulate the autonomic nervous system / Tendency to gain weight / Don't want to exercise despite lack of physical activity / When a headache occurs / Cold sensitivity / Prone to catching colds / Prone to constipation / Irritability / Tendency to accumulate stress / Prone to mouth sores / Poor posture / Feeling unwell on bad weather days / Wanting to reset after overeating / Concerned about bad breath / Tendency to get summer fatigue / Prevention and treatment of heatstroke, etc.

● Things You Should Know About Your Body

● Ask Dr. Miho Takao ● Bodily Signs You Shouldn't Overlook

[Book Information]

"Practical Book You Can Understand Just by Looking: Fatigue and Women's Minor Ailments"

Author: Miho Takao

Release Date: July 1, 2026 (Wed)

Price: 2,178 yen (1,980 yen + tax)

Specifications: B6 size / 208 pages

ISBN: 978-4-04-660357-9

Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation

KADOKAWA Official Book Information Page >>

[Author Profile]

Miho Takao

Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Occupational physician. Ph.D. in Medical Science. Japan Sports Association Certified Sports Doctor. Vice Director of i-ac Omotesando. Yoga instructor. Supports women's health through gynecological practice, presenting treatment methods suited to women's life stages and supporting their choices. Appears on TV programs such as "Asa Ichi" and in magazines, disseminates information on social media, and distributes "Real Voice from Miho Takao" on the audio distribution app stand.fm. The popular program answers listeners' diverse concerns, from physical and mental issues to life advice. Author of numerous books, including "It's Okay: 111 Stories About Hormones and Life" (Kodansha).

Official Website: https://www.mihotakao.jp/

stand.fm: https://stand.fm/channels/5e95843486a7f40577faae1c