★★★★☆ (4.5/5) Essential for fans of Japanese cinema, portraiture, and authentic storytelling. Where to Buy: Growing by Risa Tachibana is available now via Amazon Japan, CDJapan, and select Kinokuniya bookstores worldwide. Digital edition available for international fans via Bookwalker.
Growing is not for the lecherous gaze. It is for the dreamer. It is a book for young women who are terrified of turning 30, for young men learning to appreciate softness, and for anyone who has ever felt lost between who they were and who they want to be. Risa Tachibana First Photo Book Growing
This honesty is resonating deeply with readers. Pre-order numbers for Growing reportedly exceeded the publisher’s projections by 300%. It appears the audience is hungry for authenticity. ★★★★☆ (4
Included in the first print run is a 32-page booklet titled “Seedlings,” featuring handwritten notes from Tachibana about each location. She discusses her fear of the ocean, her love of 4 AM train stations, and her grandmother’s garden in the countryside. Growing is not for the lecherous gaze
The announcement of was met with an explosion of excitement on social media. The keyword Growing immediately suggested a thematic departure from standard releases. It promised narrative, not just nudity; emotion, not just aesthetics.