Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2010

J-pop star Kumi Koda marked her tenth anniversary in show business this month with a concert before 47,000 fans at Tokyo Dome and the release of a new photo book titled Brazil. The 168-page book was shot in South America in early September and involved 22 costume changes. The 28-year-old singer, who debuted with the song “Take Back” in 2000, said that she will be aiming for a more grown-up image from now on.