The Power to Forget Can Be Acquired: Book Explaining Psychological Techniques to Erase and Organize Unpleasant Memories to be Released on May 19
Seitosha Co., Ltd. will release 'The Psychology of Forgetting Unpleasant Memories', supervised by Associate Professor Masanori Kobayashi of Yamagata University, on May 19, 2026. The book offers 13 practical psychological techniques and an easy-to-understand breakdown of how human memory works to help readers let go of negative past experiences.
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This book introduces psychological techniques to help you forget 'unpleasant memories' that you want to let go of but cannot seem to get out of your head.
● The power to forget can be acquired! Introducing 13 evidence-based techniques
Failures at work, badmouthing from friends, a hurtful comment from a family member...
Many people struggle with 'memory'-related issues, such as being unable to forget unpleasant things that were said to them or repeatedly recalling their own failures.
This book introduces 13 practical techniques for 'forgetting unpleasant memories' based on a psychological perspective. By understanding the theories and performing the exercises, you can distance yourself from the unpleasant and unwanted memories within you.
All the techniques introduced are easy to put into practice. You can choose the ones that seem feasible or suit you best, so everyone is sure to find the perfect method for themselves.
● What is memory anyway? Learn the mechanisms thoroughly under the supervision of an expert!
Supervision is provided by Dr. Masanori Kobayashi, an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Yamagata University, who researches memory.
From basic questions like 'What exactly is memory?' to the relationship between memory and psychology, and what it actually means to 'forget'... the book explains the mechanisms of memory in an easy-to-understand manner.
This is a highly recommended book for modern individuals who struggle with wanting to forget bad memories, constantly dwelling on the same things, and wanting to look forward without overthinking.
● Table of Contents
Chapter 1: What exactly is 'memory'?
Chapter 2: Why do unpleasant things stay in our heads?
Chapter 3: 13 methods to forget 'unpleasant memories'
Chapter 4: 'Don'ts' that make 'unpleasant memories' harder to forget
[Book Overview]
■ Title: The Psychology of Forgetting Unpleasant Memories
■ Author: Masanori Kobayashi
■ Publisher: Seitosha Co., Ltd.
■ Release Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
■ Price: 1,540 JPY (1,400 JPY + tax)
■ Format/Pages: Shiroku size / 192 pages
■ ISBN: 9784791635245
[Sales Pages]
■ Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4791635248
■ Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18584857
[Company Profile]
Company Name: Seitosha Co., Ltd.
Representative: Kazunori Wakamatsu, Representative Director
Address: 2-3-13 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan
Business: Production and sales of books, electronic publications, etc.
URL: https://www.seitosha.co.jp/
■ Contact Information Regarding This Release
Company Name: Seitosha Co., Ltd.
Contact Person: Kobayashi
TEL: 03-5800-3120
Email: media@seitosha.co.jp
● The power to forget can be acquired! Introducing 13 evidence-based techniques
Failures at work, badmouthing from friends, a hurtful comment from a family member...
Many people struggle with 'memory'-related issues, such as being unable to forget unpleasant things that were said to them or repeatedly recalling their own failures.
This book introduces 13 practical techniques for 'forgetting unpleasant memories' based on a psychological perspective. By understanding the theories and performing the exercises, you can distance yourself from the unpleasant and unwanted memories within you.
All the techniques introduced are easy to put into practice. You can choose the ones that seem feasible or suit you best, so everyone is sure to find the perfect method for themselves.
● What is memory anyway? Learn the mechanisms thoroughly under the supervision of an expert!
Supervision is provided by Dr. Masanori Kobayashi, an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Yamagata University, who researches memory.
From basic questions like 'What exactly is memory?' to the relationship between memory and psychology, and what it actually means to 'forget'... the book explains the mechanisms of memory in an easy-to-understand manner.
This is a highly recommended book for modern individuals who struggle with wanting to forget bad memories, constantly dwelling on the same things, and wanting to look forward without overthinking.
● Table of Contents
Chapter 1: What exactly is 'memory'?
Chapter 2: Why do unpleasant things stay in our heads?
Chapter 3: 13 methods to forget 'unpleasant memories'
Chapter 4: 'Don'ts' that make 'unpleasant memories' harder to forget
[Book Overview]
■ Title: The Psychology of Forgetting Unpleasant Memories
■ Author: Masanori Kobayashi
■ Publisher: Seitosha Co., Ltd.
■ Release Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
■ Price: 1,540 JPY (1,400 JPY + tax)
■ Format/Pages: Shiroku size / 192 pages
■ ISBN: 9784791635245
[Sales Pages]
■ Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4791635248
■ Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18584857
[Company Profile]
Company Name: Seitosha Co., Ltd.
Representative: Kazunori Wakamatsu, Representative Director
Address: 2-3-13 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan
Business: Production and sales of books, electronic publications, etc.
URL: https://www.seitosha.co.jp/
■ Contact Information Regarding This Release
Company Name: Seitosha Co., Ltd.
Contact Person: Kobayashi
TEL: 03-5800-3120
Email: media@seitosha.co.jp
FAQ
How much does 'The Psychology of Forgetting Unpleasant Memories' cost?
It is priced at 1,540 JPY (including tax).
Who is the expert supervising this book?
It is supervised by Masanori Kobayashi, an Associate Professor at Yamagata University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who researches memory.
Where can I purchase this book?
It is available at bookstores nationwide in Japan, as well as online stores like Amazon and Rakuten Books.