Kumiko Takeda announces new photo book 'Sango' for September release

Japanese actress and gravure idol Kumiko Takeda, now 57 and based in San Diego, has confirmed the release of her first photo‑book in 23 years. The book, titled **Sango**, will be published by Kodansha on 9 September 2024 and features bold “coral nude” imagery inspired by marine motifs. Takeda posted a preview cut on Instagram, urging fans to pre‑order the book from bookstores or online retailers. To promote the launch, a signed‑copy event is scheduled for 12 September at Shibuya Tsutaya’s 8th floor, where Takeda will meet supporters who have traveled from the United States. Fans have responded enthusiastically, praising her enduring figure and calling her a “goddess.”