All 6 photos from Hayato Sano's photobook "Here, Now!" and a special making-of video have been released

■There’s also a photo that shows Sano, an animal lover, gazing into the eyes of a dog as if they are about to kiss!

Photo clips and special making-of footage from Sano Hayato’s (M!LK) first photo book in six years, “Here, Now! ” (SDP), which will be released on July 30th, have been released.

This photo book captures the five days that Sano Hayato spent traveling in New Zealand, where he once studied abroad and where his life began, as he continues to run towards his 10th anniversary both as an actor and as a member of M!LK. He took a moment to pause and take a breather before embarking on a new stage in his life.

The video features natural scenes of Sano enjoying various activities in the vast natural surroundings, local food, and New Zealand’s unique cityscape, making you feel as if you are enjoying the trip with Sano.

The newly released photos are six carefully selected from the photo book.

The photos include a visit to the famous Milford Sound, located in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, and Queenstown, reminiscent of an old-fashioned townscape; a shot of Sano dressed in formal attire in a bar with an authentic atmosphere that is rarely seen in Japan, gazing at the camera with a beautiful gaze, shining a mature charm; and a shot of Sano gazing at a dog, looking as if they are about to kiss, which is very much like Sano, an animal lover.

Additionally, a special behind-the-scenes video of the photobook shoot will also be released for the first time. Don’t miss the sight of Sano relaxing and enjoying his trip in his new home.

Additionally, events to commemorate the release of this title will be held at the Congress Convention Center Hall A in Osaka on July 27th, at Bellesalle Shibuya Garden 1F HALL in Tokyo on July 28th, and at the Okazaki General Learning Center Multipurpose Hall in Aichi on August 3rd. A special talk show will also be held on August 10th. For more details on the events, please see the special website.

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