Trending Book Ranked #1 in Amazon Category Pre-orders Promotes "Self-Understanding" Through Appearance and Inner Self; Publication Commemorative Seminars to be Held Nationwide
The Japan Face Type Diagnosis Association is launching nationwide seminars to celebrate the release of "How to Create the Best Version of Myself," which topped Amazon's beauty pre-order rankings. The seminars and the workbook aim to promote self-understanding by integrating appearance and inner values through 65 practical exercises. Programs will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, along with online sessions, to help participants design their future vision.
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The Japan Face Type Diagnosis Association (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Jitsuko Okada) will hold hands-on seminars as a commemorative project for the publication of the book "How to Create the Best Version of Myself: Appearance x Inner Design Note" (KADOKAWA). The book, which is set to be released on April 15, 2026, achieved the number one spot in the pre-order rankings for the Amazon Beauty and Diet category.
### The Background of the Demand for "Self-Understanding"
In recent years, interest in "self-understanding"—which includes not only outward appearance but also inner qualities and values—has been increasing.
On the other hand, many people struggle with not knowing their own strengths or direction during important life milestones such as job hunting, career changes, or career selection.
Against this backdrop, understanding oneself from both the "appearance x inner self" perspectives is gaining attention as a catalyst for changing one's life choices.
### About the Book "How to Create the Best Version of Myself" and the Association's Initiatives
This book is a workbook centered on the theme of "how to design oneself," going beyond whether certain looks suit you or not to include internal elements such as values and life direction.
It is structured to help readers organize their charm, values, and future direction through 65 exercises.
The author, who is the founder of Face Type Diagnosis®, has communicated the appeal of appearance to over 20,000 people and has garnered significant support with a total social media following exceeding 300,000.
Furthermore, the association has produced approximately 6,700 certification holders across Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan, promoting appearance proposals centered on self-understanding.
The association's efforts to deepen self-understanding from both external and internal perspectives are also expanding into corporate training and implementation in educational institutions.
Self-understanding initiative and case study page:
https://kaotype-corporate.hp.peraichi.com/
### Background of the Event
In response to this reception, the association will hold seminars nationwide to commemorate the publication, where participants can experience the contents of the book.
This seminar was planned as a practical solution for those who feel challenged by self-understanding.
In the seminar, participants will engage in a practical format to "verbalize their own charm," "delve deep into their values," and "design a future vision" based on the exercises included in the book.
The program is designed to provide insights through dialogue, such as an exercise where participants share their first impressions of each other.
In addition to in-person events in three cities nationwide—Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya—a three-part online lecture series will also be held.
The in-person events will be interactive, hands-on programs, while the online sessions will be developed as a continuous series to gradually deepen self-understanding.
### Event Overview
The book "How to Create the Best Version of Myself" is a volume for designing oneself, including not only whether clothes suit you but also internal elements such as "what kind of life do I want to lead?" and "what kind of person do I want to be?"
While it is structured to organize one's charm, values, and future direction through 65 exercises, these types of workbooks often lead to people getting stuck or stopping halfway when working alone.
Therefore, this seminar was planned as a venue to lead to deeper insights and action by incorporating dialogue and feedback among participants.
### In-person Seminars
Participants will concretize their charm and direction through interactive programs unique to a physical venue.
- Osaka: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Tokyo: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Nagoya: Saturday, June 13, 2026
### Online Seminars
Participants can steadily progress through the exercises that might stall when done alone by working together.
- Session 1: Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Session 2: Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Session 3: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Seminar Application Page:
https://mosh.jp/public/landing-pages/a336d577-b4d9-4843-964d-a4a2ed7c91c3
### Author Comment
"This book was created as a 'notebook for knowing yourself deeply and drawing your future.'
I believe many people may feel they want to know themselves better or visualize their future more concretely while working through the exercises.
The exercises in this book generate deeper insights when done with someone else rather than alone.
In the in-person seminars, we will conduct hands-on sessions for 'verbalizing your charm,' 'delving deep into values,' and 'creating a future vision.'
Please take this opportunity to create the 'best version of yourself' together."
### What is Face Type Diagnosis®?
Face Type Diagnosis® is an original method by the Japan Face Type Diagnosis Association that objectively analyzes facial contours and features to classify them into eight types.
It aims to theoretically derive "clothes, hairstyles, and makeup that suit you" and positively utilize the impression of one's appearance.
As it contributes to improving self-understanding, self-esteem, and promoting the understanding of diversity, its implementation is progressing in educational settings, corporate training, and the fashion industry.
### Author Profile
Jitsuko Okada
Image Consultant
Representative Director of the Japan Face Type Diagnosis Association. 21 years of experience as an image consultant.
After being a full-time housewife, she opened the image consulting salon "HAPPY SPIRAL" in Ginza and established the professional training school "HAPPY SPIRAL Academy."
She was the first in Japan to devise Face Type Diagnosis® and has communicated the appeal of appearance to over 20,000 people to date. Her total social media following exceeds 300,000. Her books have been translated and published in three Asian countries.
Currently, the number of Face Type Advisors has expanded to approximately 6,700 across Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan.
### Book Information
Title: How to Create the Best Version of Myself: Appearance x Inner Design Note
Author: Jitsuko Okada
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release Date: April 15, 2026
Price: 1,870 yen (including tax)
Pages: 160 pages
ISBN-10: 4043300492
ISBN-13: 978-4043300495
Amazon Reservation Page:
https://amzn.asia/d/0h1whl2Q
### Association Overview
Representative Director: Jitsuko Okada
Foundation Anniversary: July 2017
Location: Room 11, 1F Kita-Yuraku Building, Tokyo Expressway, 1-chome 3-saki, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Activities:
- Popularization of Face Type Diagnosis®
- Operation of certification courses
- Corporate training
- Image consulting education business
URL: https://kaotype.jp/
### The Background of the Demand for "Self-Understanding"
In recent years, interest in "self-understanding"—which includes not only outward appearance but also inner qualities and values—has been increasing.
On the other hand, many people struggle with not knowing their own strengths or direction during important life milestones such as job hunting, career changes, or career selection.
Against this backdrop, understanding oneself from both the "appearance x inner self" perspectives is gaining attention as a catalyst for changing one's life choices.
### About the Book "How to Create the Best Version of Myself" and the Association's Initiatives
This book is a workbook centered on the theme of "how to design oneself," going beyond whether certain looks suit you or not to include internal elements such as values and life direction.
It is structured to help readers organize their charm, values, and future direction through 65 exercises.
The author, who is the founder of Face Type Diagnosis®, has communicated the appeal of appearance to over 20,000 people and has garnered significant support with a total social media following exceeding 300,000.
Furthermore, the association has produced approximately 6,700 certification holders across Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan, promoting appearance proposals centered on self-understanding.
The association's efforts to deepen self-understanding from both external and internal perspectives are also expanding into corporate training and implementation in educational institutions.
Self-understanding initiative and case study page:
https://kaotype-corporate.hp.peraichi.com/
### Background of the Event
In response to this reception, the association will hold seminars nationwide to commemorate the publication, where participants can experience the contents of the book.
This seminar was planned as a practical solution for those who feel challenged by self-understanding.
In the seminar, participants will engage in a practical format to "verbalize their own charm," "delve deep into their values," and "design a future vision" based on the exercises included in the book.
The program is designed to provide insights through dialogue, such as an exercise where participants share their first impressions of each other.
In addition to in-person events in three cities nationwide—Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya—a three-part online lecture series will also be held.
The in-person events will be interactive, hands-on programs, while the online sessions will be developed as a continuous series to gradually deepen self-understanding.
### Event Overview
The book "How to Create the Best Version of Myself" is a volume for designing oneself, including not only whether clothes suit you but also internal elements such as "what kind of life do I want to lead?" and "what kind of person do I want to be?"
While it is structured to organize one's charm, values, and future direction through 65 exercises, these types of workbooks often lead to people getting stuck or stopping halfway when working alone.
Therefore, this seminar was planned as a venue to lead to deeper insights and action by incorporating dialogue and feedback among participants.
### In-person Seminars
Participants will concretize their charm and direction through interactive programs unique to a physical venue.
- Osaka: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Tokyo: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Nagoya: Saturday, June 13, 2026
### Online Seminars
Participants can steadily progress through the exercises that might stall when done alone by working together.
- Session 1: Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Session 2: Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Session 3: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Seminar Application Page:
https://mosh.jp/public/landing-pages/a336d577-b4d9-4843-964d-a4a2ed7c91c3
### Author Comment
"This book was created as a 'notebook for knowing yourself deeply and drawing your future.'
I believe many people may feel they want to know themselves better or visualize their future more concretely while working through the exercises.
The exercises in this book generate deeper insights when done with someone else rather than alone.
In the in-person seminars, we will conduct hands-on sessions for 'verbalizing your charm,' 'delving deep into values,' and 'creating a future vision.'
Please take this opportunity to create the 'best version of yourself' together."
### What is Face Type Diagnosis®?
Face Type Diagnosis® is an original method by the Japan Face Type Diagnosis Association that objectively analyzes facial contours and features to classify them into eight types.
It aims to theoretically derive "clothes, hairstyles, and makeup that suit you" and positively utilize the impression of one's appearance.
As it contributes to improving self-understanding, self-esteem, and promoting the understanding of diversity, its implementation is progressing in educational settings, corporate training, and the fashion industry.
### Author Profile
Jitsuko Okada
Image Consultant
Representative Director of the Japan Face Type Diagnosis Association. 21 years of experience as an image consultant.
After being a full-time housewife, she opened the image consulting salon "HAPPY SPIRAL" in Ginza and established the professional training school "HAPPY SPIRAL Academy."
She was the first in Japan to devise Face Type Diagnosis® and has communicated the appeal of appearance to over 20,000 people to date. Her total social media following exceeds 300,000. Her books have been translated and published in three Asian countries.
Currently, the number of Face Type Advisors has expanded to approximately 6,700 across Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan.
### Book Information
Title: How to Create the Best Version of Myself: Appearance x Inner Design Note
Author: Jitsuko Okada
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release Date: April 15, 2026
Price: 1,870 yen (including tax)
Pages: 160 pages
ISBN-10: 4043300492
ISBN-13: 978-4043300495
Amazon Reservation Page:
https://amzn.asia/d/0h1whl2Q
### Association Overview
Representative Director: Jitsuko Okada
Foundation Anniversary: July 2017
Location: Room 11, 1F Kita-Yuraku Building, Tokyo Expressway, 1-chome 3-saki, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Activities:
- Popularization of Face Type Diagnosis®
- Operation of certification courses
- Corporate training
- Image consulting education business
URL: https://kaotype.jp/