Celebrating Life's Choices: The Launch of a New Documentary Book

The Release of 'My Decision Stories'

In a remarkable milestone, the web media platform "My Decision Stories," which profiles over 500 personal life choices since its inception in 2022, is set to launch its first book. The anthology titled "My Decision Stories: 85 Personal Narratives" will be available on August 8, 2026. This book distills the essence of various pivotal decisions in life — from career changes and relocations to milestones like marriage and parenthood.

The book is a tapestry of stories that illustrate the journey of real adults navigating the joys and challenges of life across the eras of Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa. Each section concludes with expert commentary by 11 renowned specialists who share their insights on the overarching themes of decision-making in our lives.

Book Details

- Title: My Decision Stories: 85 Personal Narratives
- Published by: Life Media Inc.
- Price: 1,800 yen (excluding tax)
- ISBN: 978-4-9913872-0-3
- Format: A5 size, softcover
- Total Pages: 264

Chapter Breakdown

1. Working — Commentary by organizational development consultant Mai Teishigawara
2. The Great East Japan Earthquake — Commentary by writer Misaki Hattori
3. COVID-19 — Commentary by Professor Ryosuke Nishida from Nihon University
4. Love, Marriage, Parenthood — Commentary by Miyuki Uekusa, head of the marriage consulting firm Marie-me
5. Mental and Physical Health — Commentary by psychiatrist Tomy and former Ministry of Health official Yosuke Ishii
6. Decisions in Senior Life — Commentary by Yoshiki Moribe, visiting professor at a Graduate School of Business Creation
7. Living in Rural Areas — Commentary by Kousuke Motani, chief researcher at the Japan Research Institute
8. Coming to Japan from Overseas — Commentary by Katsumi Shiraishi, vice president of the Study of International Students Association
9. Diversity — Commentary by monk Nishantha, a spokesperson for diversity

The book also features a comprehensive commentary by sociologist Nobuhiro Miura, which serves as a must-read for anyone interested in understanding life choices.