Ticking Time: New eBook 'Time Ticks On' by Watchmaker Akiko Ishikawa Hits #1 in 7 Amazon Categories

Tokitsukaze Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President: Kotomi Nakajima) published the latest book by Akiko Ishikawa, a watchmaker and thought-reprogramming coach, titled 'Time Ticks On: Even if Your Heart Can't Escape the Darkness, Your Time Doesn't Stop' on May 30, 2026. The company is pleased to announce that this book has achieved the #1 ranking in seven categories on Amazon.co.jp. (As of May 31, 2026, based on internal research.) ▼Book Sales Page URL: https://amzn.asia/d/021Xjd2d Time Ticks On: Even if Your Heart Can't Escape the Darkness, Your Time Doesn't Stop [Achieved #1 in 7 Categories in 2026] (As of May 31, 2026, based on internal research) ★★★ #1 Bestseller in Energy Category ★★★ #1 Bestseller in Common Sense & Manners Category ★★★ #1 New Release in Entrepreneurship Category ★★★ #1 New Release in Business Development & Entrepreneurship Category ★★★ #1 New Release in Energy Category ★★★ #1 New Release in Common Sense & Manners Category ★★★ #1 New Release in Science & Technology Category "I can't go on anymore." "Will I be in pain forever like this?" "I want to move forward, but I just can't move."──. This book is for you, who quietly feels at your limit deep in your heart. This book is written by handmade watchmaker Akiko Ishikawa, who experienced breast cancer, the loss of loved ones, and suffering in relationships and work, and struggled with the feeling of 'time stopping in her heart.' It is based on her own real-life experiences. What the author consistently conveys through this book is: "Even if you can't move right now, your time hasn't stopped." Why do we suffer over the same things repeatedly? Why do we keep blaming ourselves? Why do we prioritize others and put ourselves last? This book carefully depicts the process of becoming aware of the 'thinking habits' that torment you and gradually loosening those beliefs, along with the author's own real experiences. Furthermore, it includes the 'Thought Rewriting Work' that the author herself has practiced, with concrete examples. In addition, it introduces the author's original practical method 'Future Focus,' which directs attention to 'how you want to live from now on.' A major appeal of this book is its structure that allows you not just to read, but to write in a notebook, confront your true feelings and emotions, and gradually get your 'stopped time' moving again. As you read, small changes will quietly begin in the depths of your heart, such as: "I didn't have to blame myself so much." "Maybe it's okay for me to just be myself." This is not a book that pushes you to 'change.' It doesn't blame you for not being able to move. It doesn't try to forcibly erase your pain. It is a book that gently accompanies your stopped time, telling you 'You are fine just as you are,' and serves as a guide to start walking your own life again. When I finally completed the work... I thought for the first time. No matter what event caused time to stop, how you perceive and think about it—your own thinking habits become the crossroads for whether time will restart or remain stagnant. Stopped time can be set in motion again by changing your thinking habits. And the most important thing is to affirm yourself and treat yourself with kindness. This realization leads to the next step. ■Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: My Own Time – The Winter at Age 20 When I Learned the Preciousness of Life and Time Chapter 2: Stopping Amidst Moving Time – The Twist of Life Between Fulfilling Moments Chapter 3: The Reason I Turned to Learning About the Heart – After My Time Stopped Moving Chapter 4: Stopped Time Can Be Restarted – How to Untangle Your Beliefs Conclusion ■Publication Background In recent years, the number of people experiencing stress due to relationships and environmental changes, leading to health anxieties and mental illness, is on the rise. Especially those with a strong sense of responsibility and seriousness tend to secretly harbor anxiety and pressure, feeling lost while going about their daily lives. The author herself has experienced many instances where she felt 'time had stopped,' such as illness, the death of a loved one, and setbacks in relationships. However, she gained the conviction that life can move forward and be steered. She wrote this book to share her own journey of rewriting her thoughts and moving forward, hoping to reach those who are stuck due to painful experiences. This book will resonate with those who feel lost in today's busy world or are burdened by numerous worries, providing a catalyst to restart their lives. ■Target Audience ・People who often think they are not good enough ・People who lack confidence and cannot take the first step ・People who feel like their heart's time has stopped ・People who want to know how to recover from a painful past ・People who want to carve out their own life with strength ■Author's Comment I wrote this book based on the belief that 'even time that feels like it has stopped can be set in motion again by yourself, as long as you are alive.' For over 25 years as a watchmaker, I have been engraving time with my customers through my creations. I believe that a watch is the same as life. Also, time equals life. A watch is an accessory and a tool for checking the time, but it is also an item that spends the same time as its owner. In my life, I have experienced moments of being so stuck that I thought 'I might be done for' or 'I want to disappear.' However, I realized that what felt like it was stopping was not time itself, but 'the time of my heart.' By confronting myself, I became aware of the beliefs that were tormenting me, continued to rewrite them, and gradually came to accept myself. As a result, I was able to take steps forward again. I hope this book serves as an opportunity for readers to feel at ease and take a step forward. ■Book Information Title: Time Ticks On: Even if Your Heart Can't Escape the Darkness, Your Time Doesn't Stop Author: Akiko Ishikawa Format: Kindle Edition (e-book) Price: 990 yen (tax included) Release Date: May 30, 2026 ASIN: B0H2P1PCM9 Publisher: Tokitsukaze Publishing Sales: Amazon.co.jp Kindle Store URL: https://amzn.asia/d/021Xjd2d *The paperback version is scheduled for release on July 31, 2026. *Prices are subject to change without notice. *Amazon and Amazon.co.jp are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. ■Author Profile Akiko Ishikawa Watchmaker / Thought Rewriting Coach Born in 1972. She runs her own brand 'ATELIER COFFRET®.' For over 25 years, she has been creating handmade watches that accompany people's time, and her works have been featured in department store exhibitions.