Former model and beauty expert Junko Kosen has celebrated the launch of her new book, titled "Delicious Beauty: Gut Health Recipes," during a special event held on February 23, 2025, in Tokyo. The book, published by Shufu no Tomo, encapsulates Kosen's personal experiences and knowledge she has accumulated over the years about gut health and its beneficial effects.
Kosen shared with her audience how she struggled with skin issues throughout her twenties, stating, "I had skin troubles throughout my twenties. I was terrified of appearing in public and my skin issues were my complexes." Her difficulties pushed her to explore alternative methods of improving her well-being, culminating in her interest in gut health. She recalled, "When I first heard, 'If you clean your gut, your skin will improve,' it piqued my interest."
This intriguing idea led her on a decade-long quest to understand the impact of gut health on overall physical and mental wellness. She explained how daily dietary adjustments could lead to significant improvements, emphasizing, "I want to provide delicious and simple gut health recipes good for both body and mind." Kosen's approach is not merely about delivering recipes, but rather about creating lifestyle habits and choices centered on gut health.
At the event, she highlighted her intent to make her recipes easy and enjoyable. She stated, "Improving gut health is linked to overall well-being. A change can transform your life.” Her book features various recipes along with ingredients and cooking methods she recommends, all reflecting her genuine voice as she engaged with her family and fans through the kitchen. Kosen noted, "I have even listed my family's reactions to the dishes I’ve made; it's all part of my authentic experience."
Promoting her belief, Kosen remarked, "Cultivated gut health is not just important for physical health but also for emotional wellbeing. Adjusting your gut can brighten your spirit and invigorate your life." She encourages her readers to embrace these practices as part of their daily routines, illustrating her point by saying, "Food should not be about restrictions or stress. It's about continuing practices sustainably—tweaking and adjusting like the ingredients we use.”
The author's emphasis on everyday gut health practices has generated significant interest among her followers, leading to her decision to compile them all within this book. Over the past decade, the former model has shifted her focus from traditional beauty ideals to holistic health, reflecting her own transformations and those she wishes to inspire.
Kosen’s perspective is founded on the idea of resilience through the gut-mind connection, recognizing its broader impacts on lifestyle choices. She concluded her presentation by urging her audience, “Improving gut health transforms everything—from well-being to outlook on life.” With this, Kosen hopes to not only reach those struggling with their health but also encourage everyone to take action for their gut, which can lead to improved overall quality of life.
The inspiring interaction and engagement at the event painted Kosen as not just a book author, but as a mentor guided by personal experiences and knowledge she wishes to share with others. Her passion radiates through her work, and her new book aims to help readers discover the delicate balance achievable by catering to their gut health.
By highlighting how dietary choices impact overall health, Kosen’s work stands as both informational and motivational, bridging her past experiences with actionable steps for healthier living.