KAGAYA, the Starry Sky Photographer with 1 Million Followers, Releases First New Book in 2 Years! A Premium Celestial Guide with Constellation Maps, Now on Sale.
The latest book 'Finding the Gifts of the Sky' by KAGAYA, a popular photographer with over 1 million SNS followers, was released on April 28, 2026. A related exhibition is also currently held in Yokohama.
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Kawade Shobo Shinsha (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / CEO: Yu Onodera) will release the latest book 'Finding the Gifts of the Sky' (3,960 yen including tax) by popular starry sky photographer and planetarium visual creator KAGAYA on April 28, 2026.
KAGAYA's photographic works are often described as each being a 'miraculous shot.' This long-awaited new book is a special volume where you can enjoy starry skies from around the world through his representative works. It is a premium celestial guide book that makes you feel as if the starry sky is spreading above you just by turning the pages, featuring breathtakingly beautiful photos, precious stories from behind the scenes, and gentle explanations of various celestial phenomena.
Notably, this book includes constellation explanatory diagrams! It serves as a 'Perfect Work Guide' where you can fully appreciate the charm of KAGAYA's photography. Since KAGAYA's works are also featured in school textbooks, readers can naturally learn about stars, moon rainbows, auroras, and the far reaches of deep space while browsing.
General sales starting today at bookstores nationwide will include an original postcard of the new work 'Everlasting Song' as a first-edition limited bonus.
Furthermore, the exhibition 'KAGAYA Singing of the Sky' is being held at the Sogo Museum of Art (Yokohama) from April 11 to May 31, 2026. The exhibition features not only photographic works but also new versions of video works.
[New Book Information]
Title: Finding the Gifts of the Sky
Author: KAGAYA
Release Date: April 28, 2026
Price: 3,960 yen (tax included)
ISBN: 978-4-309-25829-4
Publisher: Kawade Shobo Shinsha
[Author Introduction]
KAGAYA was born in Saitama in 1968. He is a starry sky photographer and planetarium creator with over 1 million followers. His planetarium show 'Night on the Galactic Railroad' has been screened in over 100 theaters worldwide with over 1 million viewers. Asteroid 11949 was named 'Kagayayutaka' in honor of his contributions.
KAGAYA's photographic works are often described as each being a 'miraculous shot.' This long-awaited new book is a special volume where you can enjoy starry skies from around the world through his representative works. It is a premium celestial guide book that makes you feel as if the starry sky is spreading above you just by turning the pages, featuring breathtakingly beautiful photos, precious stories from behind the scenes, and gentle explanations of various celestial phenomena.
Notably, this book includes constellation explanatory diagrams! It serves as a 'Perfect Work Guide' where you can fully appreciate the charm of KAGAYA's photography. Since KAGAYA's works are also featured in school textbooks, readers can naturally learn about stars, moon rainbows, auroras, and the far reaches of deep space while browsing.
General sales starting today at bookstores nationwide will include an original postcard of the new work 'Everlasting Song' as a first-edition limited bonus.
Furthermore, the exhibition 'KAGAYA Singing of the Sky' is being held at the Sogo Museum of Art (Yokohama) from April 11 to May 31, 2026. The exhibition features not only photographic works but also new versions of video works.
[New Book Information]
Title: Finding the Gifts of the Sky
Author: KAGAYA
Release Date: April 28, 2026
Price: 3,960 yen (tax included)
ISBN: 978-4-309-25829-4
Publisher: Kawade Shobo Shinsha
[Author Introduction]
KAGAYA was born in Saitama in 1968. He is a starry sky photographer and planetarium creator with over 1 million followers. His planetarium show 'Night on the Galactic Railroad' has been screened in over 100 theaters worldwide with over 1 million viewers. Asteroid 11949 was named 'Kagayayutaka' in honor of his contributions.