Aya Nakamachi’s First Photobook ‘1/4’: Pink Lace, a Hip Tattoo and a Nov. 11 Drop

By Nico Grey · Published Nov 5, 2026, 8:42 PM (BKK)

Japanese YouTuber Aya Nakamachi (中町綾) just released another preview from her first photobook, and it’s the boldest one yet. The new cut shows her in pale pink lace lingerie in front of a bathroom mirror, with a tattoo peeking out at her hip, ORICON NEWS reports. The book, titled “1/4” (One Quarter), is out Nov. 11 from Kodansha.

I’m Nico Grey. I run NicoGrey.com and Scandal Planet, and I’ve been behind the camera since 2001 with more than 2,000 scenes shot. A mirror, soft lace, no posing and a tattoo you only half see: that’s a photographer who knows the best shot is the one that looks like it wasn’t planned.

The new preview cut

ORICON NEWS posted the image on Nov. 5 with the headline that her hip tattoo “peeks out” as she “unveils a lingerie look that shows off her beautiful body”. The photo was shot by Yuma Kuramoto (倉本侑磨), and ORICON says it has the relaxed feel of a private snapshot. The photos belong to the publisher, so here’s ORICON’s own post:

What’s in “1/4”

The 144-page book was shot in Los Angeles, Palm Springs and Tokyo, according to ORICON and the Kodansha product page, and costs ¥3,850. Earlier previews from ORICON showed other looks from the shoot. Nakamachi will hold signing events at Roppongi Tsutaya in Tokyo on Nov. 14 and at Umeda Tsutaya in Osaka on Nov. 22.

Who is Aya Nakamachi?

She’s a 25-year-old Japanese YouTuber and influencer, known for the sibling channel she runs with her brother and for her fashion and lifestyle content. “1/4” is her first photobook.

Confirmed vs. my opinion

Confirmed: the new lingerie cut, photographer, release date, publisher, page count, price and signing events (ORICON NEWS, Kodansha).

My read (opinion): that the book will sell out at the signings. That’s my guess, not a report.

FAQ

When does Aya Nakamachi’s photobook come out?

Her first photobook “1/4” (One Quarter) comes out Nov. 11, 2026 from Kodansha, per ORICON NEWS.

Where was “1/4” shot?

In Los Angeles, Palm Springs and Tokyo, ORICON reports.

How much is it?

¥3,850 for 144 pages, per Kodansha.

Are there signing events?

Yes: Roppongi Tsutaya (Tokyo) on Nov. 14 and Umeda Tsutaya (Osaka) on Nov. 22, 2026.

— Nico. Pink lace, a mirror and a tattoo. Nov. 11, darling.

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Graphic: Scandal Planet. Photobook images belong to Kodansha and are shown only through ORICON’s embedded post.

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