The Mainichi Shimbun’s “Monthly NON” is coming to an end.

The Mainichi Shimbun’s serialized column “Monthly NON,” which began in October 2022, will conclude with its online publication on July 21 and its print edition on July 22.

In this final installment, she looks back on the 20 years since her debut as a model and discusses her journey as the actress NON. Written in candid terms, the piece covers what prompted her decision to move to Tokyo, the changes she has experienced since beginning her career as “NON,” and the “childlike spirit” she continues to cherish to this day.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the readers who have followed the series, as well as to everyone involved in its production.

The full text is available on the Mainichi Shimbun website below.

https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260720/k00/00m/200/148000c