Sakurazaka46's Tamura Hono to release second photo book! Shooting location: Santa Fe, USA

■ “I would be happy if this reaches people who have been supporting us for a long time, people who have only recently discovered us, and people who we have yet to meet.” (Sakurazaka46 Tamura Hono)

Sakurazaka46 member Tamura Hono’s second photo book (title undecided) is scheduled to be released on October 22nd.

A member of Sakurazaka46’s second generation, she has appeared on many TV shows, including “Ravit!” (TBS) and “Ariyoshiiiieeee!” (TV Tokyo). Her warm presence brings healing to viewers, and with her knowledge and experience of volleyball, which she started playing in kindergarten, she has also expanded into sports-related fields. She has been a regular model for the women’s magazine “VOCE” since September 2023, and her second photo book, which is rapidly gaining new female fans due to her passionate commitment to beauty, will be released the day after her birthday.

Tamura Hono, who has a soft Kansai accent and captivates everyone who sees her, shot her first photobook in about three years in Santa Fe, USA. This legendary location for the photobook, which goes without saying, captured an unprecedented Tamura in a large-scale setting with the vast wilderness of New Mexico, red rocks, and the horizon as a backdrop.

You can enjoy the feeling of traveling with her, such as walking around the city of Santa Fe and eating soft-serve ice cream, as well as frolicking in a swimsuit at the pool. You can also see her wearing mature lingerie and a dress full of lace like a painting, making this a must-have permanent edition. In addition, a long interview is included in which she talks about her feelings for Sakurazaka46, her bond with the members, and her future plans.

In addition to the regular version, limited edition cover photo books will also be published in “＠Loppi-HMV Limited Edition”, “TSUTAYA Limited Edition”, and “Rakuten Books Limited Edition”. As a special bonus, a postcard with a message (1 random postcard / 6 types in total) will be enclosed.

PHOTO BY Yasutomo Sanpei

Comment from Hono Tamura
After I was approached about my second photobook, I expanded on various ideas of what kind of photobook I wanted to make, shared with my team what I wanted to make now, and created it with great care. It’s completely different from the first one, so I think you can feel the passage of time. The photoshoot took place in Santa Fe, USA. It was my first time visiting the place, and I was overwhelmed by the vast nature. Please enjoy the wonderful atmosphere! I would be happy if it reaches those who have been supporting me for a long time, those who have recently gotten to know me, and those who I have not yet met.