Book Signing Event Suddenly Decided at Kyoto Tsutaya Books: Special Event for Masahiro Motoki's 60th Birthday Photo Book 'awai' on June 27
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- Book Signing Event Suddenly Decided at Kyoto Tsutaya Books: Special Event for Masahiro Motoki's 60th Birthday Photo Book 'awai' on June 27
- To commemorate the release of Masahiro Motoki's 60th birthday photo book 'awai', a book signing event will be held at Kyoto Tsutaya Books on June 27 at 1:00 PM. Lottery applications are open from June 9 to 18.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 8, 2026
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To commemorate the release of Masahiro Motoki's 60th birthday photo book 'awai', a book signing event will be held at Kyoto Tsutaya Books on June 27 at 1:00 PM. Lottery applications are open from June 9 to 18.
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- Book Signing Event Suddenly Decided at Kyoto Tsutaya Books: Special Event for Masahiro Motoki's 60th Birthday Photo Book 'awai' on June 27 (June 8, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 8, 2026
To commemorate the release of Masahiro Motoki's 60th birthday photo book 'awai', a book signing event will be held at Kyoto Tsutaya Books on June 27 at 1:00 PM. Lottery applications are open from June 9 to 18.
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## Press Release Information
Two Virgins Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will publish Masahiro Motoki's 60th birthday photo book 'awai 刹那と永遠のまにまに' on Friday, June 12, 2026.
To commemorate the publication, a book signing event has been suddenly decided at Kyoto Tsutaya Books.
Saturday, June 27: "'awai' Masahiro Motoki × Kazuhiro Nakamura Book Signing Event"
Date & Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00 PM
*Group assembly times will be provided. Please check your assigned time before coming.
Venue: Kyoto Tsutaya Books, 5F BOOK Art Section
Address: 35 Otabi-cho, Shijo-dori Teramachi Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. 5F & 6F)
Participants: Masahiro Motoki, Kazuhiro Nakamura
Book Price: 6,050 yen (tax included) – includes the book + one Kyoto Tsutaya Books exclusive postcard (not for sale)
*Separate lottery handling fee of 550 yen required
Target Book: 'awai 刹那と永遠のまにまに' (Two Virgins)
On the event day, you will receive the target book and the Kyoto Tsutaya Books exclusive postcard.
[Participation Notes]
- Group assembly times will be provided. Please come at the time shown on your e-ticket after application.
- Autographs will only be given on the book 'awai 刹那と永遠のまにまに' (Two Virgins). Autographs cannot be given on other publications or shikishi boards.
- Gifts cannot be handed directly. Staff will receive them at the venue.
- For other details, please check the page below.
Book Signing & Photo Session Guide
Event Lottery Application Details
Lottery Reception: Tuesday, June 9, 12:00 PM to Thursday, June 18, 11:59 PM
Winner Announcement: Saturday, June 20, throughout the day
*Winners will be announced on the ticket site [EventManager+].
For applications, please check the page below.
Book Signing & Photo Session Guide
[Application Notes]
- Ticket cancellations or refunds due to customer circumstances are not accepted.
- No winner notification emails will be sent. Please log in to [EventManager+] to check your ticket status.
- For unsuccessful applicants, the book 'awai 刹那と永遠のまにまに' and the exclusive postcard will be shipped after Saturday, June 20. Please note that the book will not be signed.
## Book Introduction
Title: 'awai 刹那と永遠のまにまに'
Authors: Masahiro Motoki, Kazuhiro Nakamura
Photography: Kazuhiro Nakamura (Nakamura Kazuhiro Photo Office)
Text: Masahiro Motoki
Price: 6,050 yen (5,500 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 variant, horizontal format, German binding (Codex)
ISBN: 978-4-86791-089-4
Release Date: Friday, June 12, 2026 (sequential release)
Publisher: Two Virgins Inc.
Comment from Masahiro Motoki:
"I accepted a friend's invitation asking if he could photograph me again, and the time spent around my 60th birthday became a commemorative form. In modern times, turning 60 is still a fledgling category. I feel embarrassed to have a photo book at this age, but it was also a good opportunity for self-reflection. As someone who doesn't use social media, I consider this a communication with everyone, and I offer it with gratitude for various things so far."
Comment from Kazuhiro Nakamura:
"This photo book quietly captures the fleeting moments between 'Masahiro Motoki' and 'Masahiro Uchida'—the slight flickers. The composition gently touches the expressions and atmospheres that emerge as layers of time overlap, as well as the viewer's own memories and sense of time. It is a book that allows you to look back on your journey so far and also think about your future life."
## Author Introductions
Masahiro Motoki
Actor. Born in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique presence and is active in film and advertising. The film 'Departures' (2008), which he proposed, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Other works include 'Sumo Do, Sumo Don't' (1992), 'Gemini' (1999), 'The Long Excuse' (2016), and 'Saka no Ue no Kumo' (NHK). 'Kokoro no Shiro' (2026) was featured at the Cannes Film Festival premiere.
Kazuhiro Nakamura
Photographer. Born in Kyoto City. Became independent as a freelancer in 1993. Active in a wide range of fields including advertising, catalogs, magazines, and music videos. Mainly focuses on fashion and portraits, and in recent years has photographed many female models and actors. Has held exhibitions such as 'Water' and 'Little You' and published photo books. Has received awards including the Japan Advertisers Association Gold Award.
## Company Introduction
Two Virgins Inc.: https://www.twovirgins.jp/
Two Virgins official online store 'OTONARI' sells books and related goods!
Official X: @twovirginspb
Official Instagram: @two_virgins
Two Virgins Group: https://twovirgins-group.com/
Two Virgins Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will publish Masahiro Motoki's 60th birthday photo book 'awai 刹那と永遠のまにまに' on Friday, June 12, 2026.
To commemorate the publication, a book signing event has been suddenly decided at Kyoto Tsutaya Books.
Saturday, June 27: "'awai' Masahiro Motoki × Kazuhiro Nakamura Book Signing Event"
Date & Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00 PM
*Group assembly times will be provided. Please check your assigned time before coming.
Venue: Kyoto Tsutaya Books, 5F BOOK Art Section
Address: 35 Otabi-cho, Shijo-dori Teramachi Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. 5F & 6F)
Participants: Masahiro Motoki, Kazuhiro Nakamura
Book Price: 6,050 yen (tax included) – includes the book + one Kyoto Tsutaya Books exclusive postcard (not for sale)
*Separate lottery handling fee of 550 yen required
Target Book: 'awai 刹那と永遠のまにまに' (Two Virgins)
On the event day, you will receive the target book and the Kyoto Tsutaya Books exclusive postcard.
[Participation Notes]
- Group assembly times will be provided. Please come at the time shown on your e-ticket after application.
- Autographs will only be given on the book 'awai 刹那と永遠のまにまに' (Two Virgins). Autographs cannot be given on other publications or shikishi boards.
- Gifts cannot be handed directly. Staff will receive them at the venue.
- For other details, please check the page below.
Book Signing & Photo Session Guide
Event Lottery Application Details
Lottery Reception: Tuesday, June 9, 12:00 PM to Thursday, June 18, 11:59 PM
Winner Announcement: Saturday, June 20, throughout the day
*Winners will be announced on the ticket site [EventManager+].
For applications, please check the page below.
Book Signing & Photo Session Guide
[Application Notes]
- Ticket cancellations or refunds due to customer circumstances are not accepted.
- No winner notification emails will be sent. Please log in to [EventManager+] to check your ticket status.
- For unsuccessful applicants, the book 'awai 刹那と永遠のまにまに' and the exclusive postcard will be shipped after Saturday, June 20. Please note that the book will not be signed.
## Book Introduction
Title: 'awai 刹那と永遠のまにまに'
Authors: Masahiro Motoki, Kazuhiro Nakamura
Photography: Kazuhiro Nakamura (Nakamura Kazuhiro Photo Office)
Text: Masahiro Motoki
Price: 6,050 yen (5,500 yen + tax)
Specifications: A4 variant, horizontal format, German binding (Codex)
ISBN: 978-4-86791-089-4
Release Date: Friday, June 12, 2026 (sequential release)
Publisher: Two Virgins Inc.
Comment from Masahiro Motoki:
"I accepted a friend's invitation asking if he could photograph me again, and the time spent around my 60th birthday became a commemorative form. In modern times, turning 60 is still a fledgling category. I feel embarrassed to have a photo book at this age, but it was also a good opportunity for self-reflection. As someone who doesn't use social media, I consider this a communication with everyone, and I offer it with gratitude for various things so far."
Comment from Kazuhiro Nakamura:
"This photo book quietly captures the fleeting moments between 'Masahiro Motoki' and 'Masahiro Uchida'—the slight flickers. The composition gently touches the expressions and atmospheres that emerge as layers of time overlap, as well as the viewer's own memories and sense of time. It is a book that allows you to look back on your journey so far and also think about your future life."
## Author Introductions
Masahiro Motoki
Actor. Born in Saitama Prefecture. He has a unique presence and is active in film and advertising. The film 'Departures' (2008), which he proposed, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Other works include 'Sumo Do, Sumo Don't' (1992), 'Gemini' (1999), 'The Long Excuse' (2016), and 'Saka no Ue no Kumo' (NHK). 'Kokoro no Shiro' (2026) was featured at the Cannes Film Festival premiere.
Kazuhiro Nakamura
Photographer. Born in Kyoto City. Became independent as a freelancer in 1993. Active in a wide range of fields including advertising, catalogs, magazines, and music videos. Mainly focuses on fashion and portraits, and in recent years has photographed many female models and actors. Has held exhibitions such as 'Water' and 'Little You' and published photo books. Has received awards including the Japan Advertisers Association Gold Award.
## Company Introduction
Two Virgins Inc.: https://www.twovirgins.jp/
Two Virgins official online store 'OTONARI' sells books and related goods!
Official X: @twovirginspb
Official Instagram: @two_virgins
Two Virgins Group: https://twovirgins-group.com/
FAQ
Where is the event held?
Kyoto Tsutaya Books, 5F Book Art section.
What are the participation requirements?
Win the lottery and purchase the book.
What is the price of the book?
6,050 yen including tax.