Michishige Sayumi's new photo book "DREAM" will be released on her 29th birthday, July 31. 

After graduating from Morning Musume in November of 2014, Michishige took a short break, then made a comeback in spring of 2017. This marks her first photo book in over three years, and it was self-produced. She used various sets including European-style buildings and forests in Yamanashi, the beach and streets in Los Angeles, and retro hotels. 

The photo book will also feature an interview where she talks about her hiatus, as well as her present and future. She commented, "The theme is not only cute... but 'mature cute.' 'Cute' is my theme forever and also my dream. But, age-wise, it's impossible for me to make everything cute. So as I become 29-years-old, you will be able to see a 'mature cute' that is appropriate for my age." 

Michishige will hold a release event on July 14 at First Book Shinjuku.

Source & Image(s): natalie