Mirai-chan (New Edition)

Mirai-chan is a photobook by Kotori Kawashima that follows one little girl on Sado Island for a year, through the island's four seasons. First published in 2011, it became a hit that sold 130,000 copies. This new edition was published by Nanarokusha in 2024.

The story behind the book

The new edition adds six new photographs and was remade with more beautiful printing and binding. The design is by Shin Sofue and Tomoka Ono (cozfish).

What is in the book

• A year in the life of one girl on Sado Island
• Six photographs added for the new edition
• 208 pages, A5 hardcover

About Kotori Kawashima

Kawashima graduated in French literature from Waseda University. Kawashima's photobooks include BABY BABY, Mirai-chan, Myojo and vocalise. Kawashima received the 42nd Kodansha Publishing Culture Award for photography and the 40th Kimura Ihei Photography Award.