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Shiuba Mizukan: A Journey Through a "Heavy and Vivid" Life in Her First Photo Essay

TOKYO, Feb 06 (News On Japan) - Shiina, a member of the musical group Wednesday Campanella, will release her first book, "POEM," on March 15. This photo essay captures heavy and vivid memories that Shiina has never spoken of before. She writes candidly about why she cherishes "love" and the reason behind the piercing in her mouth, sharing fragments of her life that connect to her present self.

The text is accompanied by a collection of photos taken in Taiwan and various places in Japan, with photography handled by Masato Yokoyama, Shinpei Nakagawa, and Karin Noguchi, whom Shiina trusts.

Shiina commented on her book, saying, "I have written candidly with all my heart about the life I have led up to my activities with Wednesday Campanella. I hope it reaches many people." Following the book's release, Wednesday Campanella will hold their first performance at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan with Shiina as a member on March 16.

Shiina expressed her joy at publishing "POEM" in conjunction with the significant event at Nippon Budokan. The photos, themed around the "discomfort" she values in her activities, showcase Shiina's charm through the perspectives of three photographers—Masato Yokoyama, Shinpei Nakagawa, Karin Noguchi—and three stylists—Meisa Ishibashi, hao, and Himetsuki Kubota—with hair styling by Misaki Ishiwata and her own makeup. Shiina has poured her life's story into the book, revealing why she values "love" and the story behind her lip piercing. The book is filled with heavy and painful stories, not just happy ones. It is a part of her life that leads to the present. She meticulously crafted the book with the help of everyone involved, from the photos and words to the layout and design. Shiina hopes this precious volume, filled with great love, will reach many people.

Source: Natalie

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