imase 's first photo book, "imase 1st photo book "you & me"," will be released by Magazine House Co., Ltd. on Thursday, September 25th.

He teamed up with popular photographer Ittetsu Matsuoka, who has worked on numerous photo books, and shot the photos in mid-summer in Melbourne with the theme of "My first trip with you."

At the end of the book, there is an A to Z that delves deeper into "what's inside imase," as well as special lyrics that he wrote himself during his travels.

Pre-orders start today, and as an exclusive bonus for online bookstores, the first people to pre-order will receive a photo card with a special message from imase, so be sure to check it out.

In addition, to commemorate the release of the photo book, a photo exhibition will be held at Shibuya PARCO in Tokyo from Friday, September 19th to Monday, September 29th, one week before the release.

The book is titled "imase 1st photo book ``you & me'' Another Edition (photographs by Ittetsu Matsuoka)" and expresses another worldview.

Special additional photos that could not be included in the photo book will be on display, and original goods commemorating the release of the photo book and the photo book with a special cover that can also be used as a poster will also be sold in limited quantities.

In addition, starting from the release date, Thursday, September 25th, a panel exhibition with different designs will be held at three stores: SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA, and Tower Records Shibuya.

Customers who purchase the photo book at the venue will receive a sticker with a different design at each of the three stores. In addition, those who purchase the book will be entered into a lottery to win an exhibition panel.

< imase comment>

The 3 nights and 5 days in Melbourne were a very enjoyable and fulfilling time.

It is said to be the most livable city in the world,

Art, gourmet food, the sea, and lush parks.

And above all, the tolerance to accept me even though I can't speak English.

It allowed me to grow and be free.

We asked Ittetsu Matsuoka to take photos of this fun trip.

He was always considerate during the shoot,

I was able to naturally have a relaxed expression.

Look at the resulting photo,

I was able to discover my own charms and individuality that I had not even noticed before.

There are many words that I would not have been able to write without Ittetsu's photographs.

It was a really wonderful photo book.

This is a book that I would like to treasure as a record of who I am now.

I would be delighted if you could pick it up and experience it for yourself.

<Comment from Ittetsu Matsuoka>

To Mr. imase

I had the opportunity to see him perform live before filming.

I was surprised at that time.

His natural sense of rhythm and relaxation is unlike that of any other Japanese person.

And the lack of lies, I was drawn in.

I ended up crying twice during the concert.

After that, we went to Melbourne, Australia for the shoot. The weather was amazing.

I felt like I was welcomed into the group of his usual friends.

The world view that they unfolded around imase was exactly like his songs.

There's really no lie.

It feels very gentle and comfortable, yet a little fleeting and dangerous.

That groove was very fresh to me,

It felt like being with a dear friend I'd known for a long time.

It may be an old-fashioned expression, but it's like taking a picture of a friend who can't be lost.

I think all of us have memories of our youth that we will never forget and do not want to forget.

He kept drinking coke and telling me stories about an old man who was drunk on wine.

He listened to me with a straight look in his eyes and nodded repeatedly. Thank you.

Let's take photos again, I'm rooting for you.

＜imase 1st photo book「you & me」＞

Book title: imase 1st photo book "you & me"

Author: imase

Release date: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Price: 3,520 yen (tax included)

Specifications: B5 variant, 144 pages

ISBN：978-4-8387-3342-2

Publisher: Magazine House Co., Ltd.

Reservation URL:

https://magazineworld.jp/books/paper/3342/