Kanako Momota (Momoiro Clover Z) 's First In-Depth Interview Collection "Kono Michi wo Yukeba" to be Released on Monday, May 18! Talk Shows to be Held in Tokyo, Hokkaido, and Osaka.

The release of the first-ever interview collection by Kanako Momota, the leader of the idol group Momoiro Clover Z, has been announced! The title is "Kono Michi wo Yukeba," and the release date is Monday, May 18, 2026. It is a must-read volume where she engages head-on with 15 guests active in various fields, including actors, artists, and creators. Please look forward to it.

Furthermore, to coincide with the release, talk shows will be held in Tokyo, Hokkaido, and Osaka! A total of 760 people will be invited by lottery from those who purchase "Kono Michi wo Yukeba" on the special Ticket Pia site during the period.

"Laughing, crying, talking about life might be the happiest moment" -- Kanako Momota

Glory and setbacks. Passion and conflict.

Unfolding the map of life to find one's own "path."

Her first interview collection, featuring in-depth talks with 15 distinguished guests.

The popular series "Kono Michi wo Yukeba" from the weekly magazine AERA (August 12-19, 2024 combined issue to October 27, 2025 issue) is finally being published as a book. In addition to the valuable interviews with 15 distinguished guests, it also includes a special photo section of over 40 pages shot by photographer Kotori Kawashima on the theme of "the 31-year-old, life-sized Kanako Momota." It is a full-color, 256-page voluminous interview collection.

◎Book Contents

【Interview Guests】*In order of appearance, honorifics omitted

01 Yuriyan Retriever (Comedian)

02 Kyoko Yoshine (Actor)

03 Nobuyuki Sakuma (TV Producer)

04 Fuyumi Sakamoto (Enka Singer)

05 Yumi Morio (Actor/Talent)

06 Tsuyoshi Muro (Actor)

07 Show Ayanocozey (Kishidan)

08 Kasumi Ishikawa (Former Japan National Table Tennis Team Member)

09 Kai (Choutokkyuu)

10 Mao Asada (Professional Figure Skater)

11 Ichiro Yamaguchi (Sakanaction)

12 Hama Okamoto (OKAMOTO'S)

13 Kenjiro Tsuda (Voice Actor/Actor)

14 Ai Tominaga (Model)

15 Tetsuko Kuroyanagi (Actress/UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador)

【Newly Recorded Content】

・Over 40 pages of special photos (Photography: Kotori Kawashima / Location: Manazuru, Kanagawa)

・Afterword written by Kanako Momota

・Columns, etc.

"Kono Michi wo Yukeba" Release Commemorative "Kinokuniya Bookstore Talk Show Tour"

To celebrate the release of this book, talk shows by Ms. Momota herself will be held at three venues.

While looking back on the interviews and photoshoots, Ms. Momota will talk extensively about how she felt about the "paths" her guests have walked. We look forward to your applications!

【Locations and Dates/Times】

Tokyo: May 18 (Mon) 3:00 PM start

Hokkaido: May 23 (Sat) 1:00 PM start / 4:00 PM start (2 shows)

Osaka: May 24 (Sun) 3:00 PM start

【Venues and Number of Winners】

Tokyo: Kinokuniya Hall (Shinjuku) ... 300 people

Hokkaido: Kinokuniya Bookstore Sapporo Main Store (Sapporo) ... 80 people × 2 shows (Total 160 people)

Osaka: OIT Umeda Tower Josho Hall (Umeda) ... 300 people

【Eligible Product】

*With event participation lottery ticket* "Kono Michi wo Yukeba"

Price: 2,800 JPY (tax included)

*This is a set price of 2,420 JPY for the book + 380 JPY for miscellaneous fees.

*In addition to the above, a shipping fee of 400 JPY and a Ticket Pia system usage fee will be charged per book.

*The sales period is from April 3, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 AM to April 12, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 PM.

【Event Content】

Talk show by Kanako Momota (approx. 60 minutes / Interviewer: Naoki Fujii [Editor])

*Winners will receive an autographed book by Ms. Momota (with serial number) at the reception on the day.

*There will be no autograph session or book-handing event.

*Handshakes with the personality and photography/videography within the venue are not permitted.

【Purchase Bonus】

All purchasers of the eligible product will receive one venue-exclusive postcard featuring a previously unreleased photo from the photoshoot by Kotori Kawashima. There will be a different postcard for each of the four shows (4 types in total).

*This is a bonus for all purchasers, regardless of whether they win the event lottery.

Apply for the "Kinokuniya Bookstore Talk Show Tour" here↓↓

【Tokyo (Shinjuku)】

https://store.kinokuniya.co.jp/event/1774678208/

【Hokkaido (Sapporo)】

https://store.kinokuniya.co.jp/event/1774662407/

【Osaka (Umeda)】

https://store.kinokuniya.co.jp/event/1771560160/

Author Profile

Kanako Momota

Born in 1994 in Shizuoka Prefecture. Leader of the idol group "Momoiro Clover Z," formed in 2008. Her assigned color is red, and her catchphrase is "The Cinderella of the Tea Fields." In addition to her music activities, she has appeared in dramas, films, and stage plays as an actor. Her major works include the NHK serial TV novel "Beppin-san," the drama "Boku no Daisuki na Tsuma!", the films "Maku ga Agaru" and "Sukutte Goran," and the stage play "9 de Kata ga Tsuku." She also provided the voice for the Japanese dub of the movie "Black Panther." She is active in many fields, including appearing on magazine covers as a model.

Bibliographic Information

Kanako Momota "Kono Michi wo Yukeba" (Asahi Shimbun Publications)

Price: 2,420 JPY (2,200 JPY + 10% tax)

Release Date: Monday, May 18, 2026

Size: A5 / 256 pages

ISBN 978-4-02-332466-4