“I read Ms. YUKO’s new book, ‘Try Dying Once,’ and did the exercises. As I let go of one important thing after another, the word ‘forgiveness’ kept coming to mind. I realized that I want to forgive myself more. It’s not about clinging to what’s important—myself, the people I care about, my possessions, and my memories—but rather about continuing to cherish them going forward. This has been a time that helped me feel all of that anew.”
—Amazon.co.jp (Isogono Akiko, September 13, 2026, 5.0/5)

“After finishing it, I was surprised to find that the grime in my heart had been washed away, and I felt like a completely new person. A few years ago, I even thought about disappearing. This book taught me the meaning of being alive. Three years ago, I experienced my father’s passing, which made me think about my own death. At that time, I tried the ‘try dying once’ exercise. The emotions I felt then were so different from what I wrote down now—I was really astonished. What can we take with us when we die? Only one thing. This book made me realize what truly matters right now. It’s become my talisman for when I lose sight of myself. I think it’s a book that brings hope to those who can’t say, ‘I’m in so much pain.’”
—Amazon.co.jp (yocobu, September 12, 2026, 5.0/5)

“It was such an incredible feeling. I couldn’t stop the tears. Right after I finished reading, the money, the things I wanted to do, and the desires that had been dominating my mind every day suddenly seemed so insignificant. I realized that all I really want is to live peacefully and with a smile alongside my family. I’ve come to love my children even more. I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who feels lost in life or is frustrated every day.”
—Amazon.co.jp (Customer, September 9, 2026, 5.0/5)

★ Author YUKO is a life coach with over 240,000 followers across social media. She has endured numerous hardships—her ex-husband’s 8 million yen debt, divorce, her son’s developmental disorder, and her mother’s depression—and later increased her income by more than 100 times. Her coaching sessions are so popular that clients must wait four months to book an appointment.
★ This book isn’t meant to be read; it’s meant to be put into practice. It includes an exercise called “Try Dying Once”: first, list 20 things that are important to you, then simulate the process of death, letting go of each item one by one. Through this process, you’ll come to realize that money and possessions you thought were essential aren’t as important as you believed, and that people you once struggled with are actually precious to you.
★ The book offers several concrete exercises: writing your own “death certificate,” describing the emotions you’d feel in the moment of passing, and reflecting on the most significant year of your life. By completing these exercises, you’ll discover what truly matters and what you should really be doing.
★ The final chapter presents five rules for improving your luck in life. For example: “Have the same enthusiasm for following your heart as you do for going to the convenience store for ice cream,” and “Stop overthinking and create ‘empty space.’” The author says that the secret to a major life turnaround isn’t hard work—it’s learning to let go first.

There are things you can only truly understand by “dying once”—why not experience them yourself? This book is a workbook that uses the scenario of “What if I died?” to create real-life events and lessons, helping you make your life happier.
In the “Try Dying Once” exercise, you’ll discover that the money and possessions you once valued aren’t as important as you thought, and that people and experiences you used to struggle with are actually precious—leading to a 180-degree shift in your values. From there, you’ll reexamine what truly matters in your life going forward, bringing dramatic improvements to your work, finances, relationships, health, and more. The author is YUKO, a life coach whose social media presence has amassed 230,000 followers by sharing “secrets to a life turnaround.” People who come to her in tears with their worries often leave smiling, saying, “I’m starting to look forward to living again.” Thanks to word-of-mouth, her sessions now have a four-month waiting list.
This book will guide you through a story that simulates the experience of death. As you connect with your deepest truths—truths that only surface in moments of extreme vulnerability—your life will begin to change in profound ways.

Mind Coach YUKO (Yuko, Mind Coach)
She has endured numerous hardships, including her ex-husband’s 8 million yen debt, divorce, her son’s developmental disorder, and her mother’s depression. To break free from this life, she studied the Law of Attraction, energy principles, and the subconscious mind, and took action to transform her life. As a result, her income increased more than a hundredfold, and her life underwent a dramatic change. Now, drawing on her own experiences, she shares “insights into what truly matters in life and practices for inner reflection that lead to happiness” on social media. She provides counseling on issues such as relationships, work, romance, marriage, and finances, having helped resolve the concerns of over 2,000 people. Her email newsletter has more than 20,000 subscribers, her Instagram account boasts over 120,000 followers, her YouTube channel has over 50,000 subscribers, and her total social media following exceeds 240,000. She is the author of “The Art of Eradicating Endurance: The Secret to a Life-Transforming Comeback That Multiplies Love and Money.”

Chapter 1: So, how about trying to die once?
Chapter 2: Trying to Die Once [Preparation]
Chapter 3: Trying to Die Once [Diary]
Chapter 4: Trying to Die Once [Story]
Chapter 5: Trying to Die Once [Introspection]
Chapter 6: Five Rules to Boost Your Luck Starting Today