[A World of "Miraculous Starry Skies" in One Book] KAGAYA, who captivates 1 million people, announces pre-publication reprint for highly anticipated new book 'Looking for Gifts from the Sky'! The ultimate sky guide to enjoy with constellation diagrams. An exhibition to be held for the first time in two years.

Kawade Shobo Shinsha (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director Yu Onodera) will release the latest book 'Looking for Gifts from the Sky' (tax-included price 3,960 yen) by KAGAYA, a popular starry sky photographer with over 1 million total followers on social media, on April 28, 2026. We are also pleased to announce that a pre-publication reprint has been decided due to the significant response after the information was released.

KAGAYA's photographic works are said to be "every photo is a miracle shot." The highly anticipated new book 'Looking for Gifts from the Sky' is a special volume featuring many of KAGAYA's representative works, allowing readers to enjoy starry skies from all over the world.

With breathtakingly beautiful photos, valuable behind-the-scenes stories, and gentle explanations of various celestial phenomena, simply turning the pages feels like a superb sky guide with the starry sky spreading above you.

『Looking for Gifts from the Sky』

『Looking for Gifts from the Sky』

This book even comes with constellation diagrams! It serves as a "perfect guide to the works," allowing you to enjoy KAGAYA's photos 120%. With KAGAYA's photographic works also featured in textbooks, you can naturally learn about stars, moonbows, auroras, and even distant deep space while admiring them.

『Looking for Gifts from the Sky』

『Looking for Gifts from the Sky』

●Exhibition "KAGAYA Song of the Sky" to be held at Sogo Museum of Art from April 11!

The Sogo Museum of Art (Yokohama) will host "KAGAYA Song of the Sky" (April 11 - May 31, 2026, open daily) for the first time in two years. In addition to photographic works, new versions of video works with new images, as well as entirely new video works, will be exhibited!

To commemorate the event, the new book 'Looking for Gifts from the Sky' will be pre-released at the venue from April 11.

《Everlasting Song》 ©KAGAYA

《Southern Cross and Southern Lights》 ©KAGAYA

《Tale of a Moonlit Night》 ©KAGAYA

2024 "Gifts from the Sky" Exhibition Video Work

Auroras, like an eternal song of the sky.

Not only in the far north like Iceland, but also rare auroras seen in Japan. Cherry blossoms at night and stars, the harvest moon, meteor showers... Chasing once-in-a-lifetime scenes, a journey through the starry sky begins from Japan to the world, and from the world to the universe.

Photographs and diverse video works taken around the world will be gathered in one place.

Please enjoy a new starry sky experience at the venue.

(From Sogo Museum of Art press release https://www.artpr.jp/sogomuseum/kagaya2026)

●The general release of 'Looking for Gifts from the Sky' will include an original postcard for the first edition only!

The general release of 'Looking for Gifts from the Sky' (available sequentially at bookstores nationwide from April 28) will include an original postcard of the notable new work "Everlasting Song" as a limited first-edition bonus.

Postcard sample

By holding this book and touring the exhibition "KAGAYA Song of the Sky," the scenery will be etched more vividly in your heart. And by turning the pages of this book along with previous photo collections, you will be able to enjoy KAGAYA's starry sky world more deeply.

Please pay attention to the highly anticipated new book 'Looking for Gifts from the Sky,' which is already a hot topic even before its release, brought to you by a starry sky photographer with over 1 million total followers on social media!

[First Edition Limited Bonus: Original Postcard Included] Special Obi

【Bibliographic Information】

Title: Looking for Gifts from the Sky

Author: KAGAYA

Release Date: April 28, 2026

Tax-included Price: 3,960 yen (Body price 3,600 yen)

ISBN: 978-4-309-25829-4

Specifications: A4 modified / Softcover / 144 pages / High-definition printing

URL: https://www.kawade.co.jp/np/isbn/9784309258294/

*There are no plans for an e-book release.

●Author Introduction

KAGAYA

Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1968. A starry sky photographer and planetarium video creator with over 1 million total followers on social media.

His photo collections include 'Invitation to a Starry Night', 'Hymn to the Sky', 'Eternal Sky', 'Paradise of Stars and Sea', 'Wish to the Sky', 'Starry Nights', 'Garden of the Sky'. His photo & essay is 'A Moment of the Universe', and his introductory book is 'How to Enjoy the Starry Sky'. His art books and picture books include 'Starry Tales', 'Stella Memories', 'Art Book Night on the Galactic Railroad', and 'Journey of the Sacred Star Century'.

His photographic works, capturing starry skies around the world, are said to be "every photo is a miracle shot," captivating many people, and photo exhibitions are held across the country. His works are also adopted in elementary school science textbooks.

His planetarium program "Night on the Galactic Railroad" has been screened in over 100 planetariums in Japan, Europe, America, and Asia, attracting over 1 million viewers.

In recognition of his contributions to astronomy popularization and his achievements as an artist, asteroid 11949 was named Kagayayutaka. He is also a Hanamaki Ihatov Ambassador.

KAGAYA X https://twitter.com/KAGAYA_11949

KAGAYA work X https://twitter.com/kagaya_work

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