Riko Nakayama of "Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku" releases her long-awaited 2nd photo book expressing her "present self" as she is!

On Friday, October 27, 2023, "Riko Nakayama's 2nd photo book. will be released.

Riko Nakayama, aka "Rittan" of the idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku (commonly known as Ebichu), which celebrates its 14th anniversary this year, will release her second photo book on her last day at age 22.

The book was shot in Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, and Ketam Island.

The book was shot in three locations in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, and Ketam Island, where she enjoyed the colorful Asian cities, relaxed at a resort hotel, and went on an adventure to a remote island.
The photos not only show the innocent, but also emotional and mature expressions, as well as the free play in the pool and the beautiful shots in the bathtub. The collection also includes some of the most thrilling shots ever shown in the series.

From the free-spirited "Rittan" who has never changed since joining the group to the more mature "Riko Nakayama" who has never been seen before. The result is a superb photo book that captures the "now" of the 22-year-old.

Riko Nakayama's comment

I worked hard on my diet and exercise until the very last minute for the photo shoot, and then I left for Malaysia so that I could present my most beautiful figure in the photo book. I worked so hard, so I was determined to eat as much healthy food as possible in Malaysia! I was determined to eat as healthy as possible in Malaysia, but in a way, it is a good memory that I ate without caring about the food because it was all so delicious (laughs). I have been working hard to publish my 2nd photo book for a long time, and while the 16-year-old me in my 1st photo book was a little too tall, I think I was able to express myself as I am in my 2nd photo book. I would be happy if you could see the real me enjoying Malaysia without being overstretched!

Photo book release commemorative event!

To celebrate the release of the book, a launch event will be held on the following dates with the photographer herself on stage!
*The event may be changed to an online event depending on the infection situation at the time of the event.

*Subject to change to an online event due to infection at the time of the event.

Birthday commemorative launch event
October 28, 2023 (Sat) HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA, Tokyo

Handover Party Event
Saturday, November 18, 2023 at HMV Esola Ikebukuro, Tokyo
November 19 (Sun), 2023 HMV&BOOKS SHINSAIBASHI, Osaka

<Bonus for the hand-off event

Saturday, October 28, 2023
1 book ticket = 1 book without autograph
2 tickets = 1 autographed book + 1 non-signed book + life photo A

November 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun), 2023
1 ticket = 1 unsigned copy
2 tickets = 1 autographed book + 1 unsigned book + life photo B
3 book ticket = 1 book signed & personalized on the spot + large poster + 2 unsigned books
For event reservations and reservations at bookstores, please refer to the dedicated links #.

Product information

◇Photo book with special offers available only at Amazon and other online bookstores will also be released!

(C)KADOKAWA / Photo: Kojiro Hosoi