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Anna Yamada’s Third Photobook Marks 15 Years in Entertainment
Tokyo News Service has revealed one advance portrait ahead of the January 8, 2027 release, which falls on the actress’s twenty-sixth birthday.
Han Seung Yeon Returns to Photobooks with Inside You, Inside Me
Photographed in South Korea by Doo Yoonjong, the December 10 release explores her performing persona and everyday life ahead of KARA’s twentieth anniversary in 2027.
Luna Ichinose Covers EX Taishu's November Swimwear Special
The October 15 issue includes new photography of Kokoa Kai, Hirona Unjo, Haru Aoi and Runa Toyoda, plus a double-sided Ichinose clear file.
Minami Hyodo Releases Setsuna no Luminous Ahead of Her Group Anniversary
Wani Books’ October 14 digital release features Hiroshi Fujiwara’s photographs taken before Hyodo’s first summer with Up Up Girls (2).
Red Radiance’s Chara Makes Her Young Magazine Debut
The October 13 issue features the group’s dance leader, with an accompanying message from her sister, Muay Thai world champion Noa Fujiwara.
Ayano Sumida: Solaria Part 1 — Bewitchingly, Amid The Steam Video Preview
Watch First Gravure's 30-second promotional preview of Bewitchingly, Amid The Steam, the first of ten Solaria videos directed by Ruby.
Kurumi Miyajima: TokimeKurumi Part 1 — Her Secret Place Video Preview
Watch First Gravure's 30-second promotional preview of Her Secret Place, the first of five TokimeKurumi videos directed by Ruby.
Yumeka Kimura Announces Her First Solo Photobook, Kimi no Yume
The Guam-shot book arrives January 25, 2027, with orders for a 300-copy limited edition opening October 11 at 6 p.m., Japan time.
Taipei Sets the Scene for Mei Ishihama’s Second Photobook
The Niji no Conquistador member’s December 7 release pairs HIROKAZU’s photography with a separate DVD edition and two planned Tokyo launch events.
Luna Ichinose Covers Young Animal 2026 No. 20 with a Clear-File Bonus
The October 9 issue includes an Ichinose clear-file supplement and Nanako Kurosaki’s first appearance in the magazine, alongside three manga adaptation updates.
A Spring Haircut Shapes Tsumugi Nanase’s First Photobook
Titled Tsumugi, the October 30 release has three cover designs, retailer-specific bonuses and January signing events in Tokyo and Osaka.