ALPHA DRIVE ONE's LEO Graces the Cover of the Latest Issue of MAPS JAPAN
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- ALPHA DRIVE ONE's LEO Graces the Cover of the Latest Issue of MAPS JAPAN
- LEO, a member of the global group ALPHA DRIVE ONE, has graced the cover of the latest issue of MAPS JAPAN magazine. He is featured wearing A BATHING APE® looks and also includes a special 10-page fashion portrait. This issue also features other notable artists such as Ren Kawashiri of JO1 and DAYOUNG.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 12, 2026
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LEO, a member of the global group ALPHA DRIVE ONE, has graced the cover of the latest issue of MAPS JAPAN magazine. He is featured wearing A BATHING APE® looks and also includes a special 10-page fashion portrait. This issue also features other notable artists such as Ren Kawashiri of JO1 and DAYOUNG.
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- ALPHA DRIVE ONE's LEO Graces the Cover of the Latest Issue of MAPS JAPAN (June 12, 2026), PR Times
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- June 12, 2026
LEO, a member of the global group ALPHA DRIVE ONE, has graced the cover of the latest issue of MAPS JAPAN magazine. He is featured wearing A BATHING APE® looks and also includes a special 10-page fashion portrait. This issue also features other notable artists such as Ren Kawashiri of JO1 and DAYOUNG.
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- 📰 Published: June 12, 2026 at 12:00
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MAPS JAPAN No.9 COVER A
A message from LEO (ALPHA DRIVE ONE) himself, who graced the cover of MAPS JAPAN, has arrived for MAPS readers and fans.
"Hello, this is LEO from ALPHA DRIVE ONE!
This time, I, LEO, participated in the cover shoot for MAPS!
For this shoot, I plan to show a different charm than usual while working with A BATHING APE®.
I am also very excited to see what kind of fashion portraits will be completed.
I will be meeting you all through MAPS soon, so please give us your great interest and anticipation! This is LEO from ALPHA DRIVE ONE."
He sent this message. You can check the video from below.
MAPS official Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mapsworld_media/
MAPS JAPAN No.9 COVER B
Also featured are fashion portraits of Ren Kawashiri of JO1, who served as the digital cover, and DAYOUNG, among other notable artists and creators from Japan and Korea, all in full color on every page.
MAPS JAPAN No.9 - Summer Issue -
¥1,800- (¥1,980 including tax) *Cover A and B are the same price
ISBN : 978-4-911566-06-0 / C0072 ¥1800E
JAN : 1920072018002
Release Date: July 7th, 144 Pages, Full Color
-Contents-
LEO (ALPHA DRIVE ONE) (Fashion Portrait 10 Pages)
Ren Kawashiri (JO1) (Fashion Portrait 8 Pages)
DAYOUNG (Fashion Portrait 8 Pages)
Rick Owens (Interview)
Reservation Start Date: June 12th, 12:00 PM~
Reservations are only available at the following stores.
*Since it sells out with pre-orders every issue, you cannot purchase it unless you reserve at one of the following locations.)
Tsutaya Books (all stores)
Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store
Rakuten Books (from the web reservation page, link below)
*Please select Cover A, B, or both when reserving.
*Kinokuniya Bookstore is currently only available at the Shinjuku Main Store. Please contact the main store for inquiries.
*Please contact your nearest store for inquiries about Tsutaya Books and Tsutaya Denki. Please note that TSUTAYA is in the same group but a different brand.
Rakuten Books Online Reservation Link
MAPS JAPAN No.9 - Summer Issue - "Cover A" Reservation Link
https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18660563/
MAPS JAPAN No.9 - Summer Issue - "Cover B" Reservation Link
https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18661121/
FAQ
Which magazine cover did LEO grace?
LEO graced the cover of the latest issue (Summer Issue) of the fashion magazine "MAPS JAPAN".
Who else is featured in the latest issue of MAPS JAPAN?
The issue features notable artists and creators from Japan and Korea, including Ren Kawashiri of JO1 and DAYOUNG.
How many pages of fashion portraits are featured for LEO?
In addition to the cover, LEO's fashion portraits are featured across 10 pages.
Where can I purchase MAPS JAPAN No.9?
MAPS JAPAN No.9 is available for reservation and purchase at Tsutaya Books, Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store, and Rakuten Books.
What kind of group is ALPHA DRIVE ONE?
ALPHA DRIVE ONE is a group of artists active globally.