Yamaguchi Maho's first photo book "present" will hit store shelves on her 24th birthday, September 24. 

The photo book was shot in Hawaii, a place where Yamaguchi had always wanted to visit. For the shoot, she delved into physical training and dietary management. Yamaguchi, who says she lost 5 kg (11 lbs) in about one month, said, "I ate five meals a day and toned my body by going to the gym. In the photo book, you can see many different sides of me, even I didn't recognize myself. Please enjoy flipping through each page." 

The title of Yamaguchi's photo book represents a present for herself as well as her fans, and her hopes that fans can get to know her present self. 

To commemorate the book release, Yamaguchi will hold events on September 15 and 22 at Kinokuniya Bookstore in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and October 5 at Kinokuniya Bookstore Grand Front in Osaka. 

Source & Image: natalie