It's been revealed that actress Ichikawa Yui will be releasing a new photo book called 'Origine' on November 17.

This will be Ichikawa's first photo book in 5 years after 'Ichikawa-san' was released in February of 2008. The photo shoot was held on the Maldives Islands by photographer�Hosono Shinji, who has been shooting Ichikawa since she was in her teens.

Ichikawa commented, "I thought that only Hosono-san could capture my�transformation from those days until now as well as the things that haven't changed. So I put my trust in him and challenged myself in this photo shoot."

She also reflected, "Everyday I got to breathe in fresh, delicious air, swim with the fishes in the ocean, and talk under the star-filled night sky. It was an important time when I was able to look back at myself."

Regarding the photo book, Ichikawa said, "I think it turned out to be a book that I can confidently recommend to fans who have supported me since my debut as well as to people who have gotten to know me recently."

Ichikawa is scheduled to hold a handshake event on the release day at Bunkyodo Bookstore in Shibuya.

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Source & Photos: Oricon, Mantan Web