The freelance announcer’s Miyakojima-shot first photobook arrives October 28, followed by a handover event at Roppongi Tsutaya Books.
A brown-swimsuit portrait beside a tree fronts Rina, desu, Rina Yamamoto’s first photobook. Framed by a broad white border, the newly revealed cover credits photographer Kyosuke Azuma and publisher Kodansha.
Kodansha released the artwork and additional preview photographs on October 8, ahead of the book’s October 28, 2026 publication. Photographed in Miyakojima, the volume includes what the publisher describes as the freelance announcer’s first swimsuit gravure.
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The previews include the cover portrait without its surrounding layout, a close portrait in a light-blue patterned top, and a seated photograph in cream knitwear. A wider outdoor image shows Yamamoto looking back toward the camera on a sandy path between greenery, with the sea beyond.
In her accompanying comment, Yamamoto highlighted the more mature expressions and poses as personal favorites. She thanked Azuma and the atmosphere on set for helping her achieve those expressions, and said she looked forward to meeting readers at the handover event.
Yamamoto joined TBS in 2017 and became a freelance announcer after leaving the broadcaster in 2023. Her work now spans television, radio and events.
Roppongi Tsutaya Books will host the launch event on Saturday, October 31, 2026, beginning at noon, Japan time, in its second-floor SHARE LOUNGE event space.
The organizer lists three ticket options, with tax included:
Applications opened at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 2 and are scheduled to close at 11:59 p.m. on October 21, Japan time. Places are allocated first-come, first-served, and applications may close earlier if capacity is reached. Individual assembly times are due to be communicated on October 24.
Participation is restricted to residents of Japan, and online payment requires a credit card. The organizer prohibits posting the two-person photographs online or forwarding them to third parties. Full participation rules and ticket information are available on the Roppongi Tsutaya Books event page.
The photobook project shares updates through @rinayamamoto_ph on X and Instagram.
Images: © Kyosuke Azuma / Kodansha.
Source: Kodansha via PR TIMES
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