Nogizaka46 is keeping fans busy this week with two major releases. The group's new music video for "Zehi ni Oyobazu" (literally "No need to hesitate") just hit YouTube, showcasing the group's signature powerful performance style.

Meanwhile, member Kanagawa Saya is marking a solo milestone. Her first photo book, "Suki no Guradēshon" ("Gradient of Love"), arrives June 30 after months of anticipation and teaser releases. Shot on location in Dubrovnik, Croatia, the book captures Kanagawa in various settings throughout the picturesque coastal city.

The release is generating buzz with location-specific bonuses. Fans purchasing the book at Nogizaka46's "Summer Tour 2026" shows in Hokkaido on July 4-5 will receive an exclusive poster featuring a shot from the final day of the Croatian shoot. In that image, Kanagawa wears an elegant local dress and radiates joy—a particularly meaningful detail for the Hokkaido native celebrating her first photo book in her home region.

Kanagawa has been teasing readers for weeks with preview cuts. Recent releases showcased everything from beachwear shots to candid moments with fruit and activities like canoeing and sauna experiences. Each preview emphasized the book's focus on capturing her natural side, a deliberate choice that shaped the entire project.

The photo book arrives at peak momentum for both Kanagawa and Nogizaka46. The group just launched their largest tour to date this month, and Kanagawa's solo project represents the kind of individual momentum that Nogizaka46 members have increasingly pursued. For fans, it's a rare chance to see one of the group's members in an extended solo context—something her first photo book delivers in full.

Both releases represent how Nogizaka46 continues to balance group activities with individual artist development, keeping their lineup fresh and engaged.