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Model and singer Risa Yoshiki (吉木りさ) recently released her third single* "Sekai wa Kyoshitsu Dake Ja Nai" (世界は教室だけじゃない). As with her previous single she is collaborating with Kenichi Maeyamada (Hyadain) on the title song. The single comes on two editions and released on December 5th 2012 – read on for more details.

Perhaps still better known for her modeling and as a popular gravure idol Yoshiki has now released three pop singles along with some *earlier Enka releases. Risa Yoshiki released her first pop album “Poche” (as yoshiki*lisa) back on March 28th (release details) which included her first single “Destin Historie” that was featured as opening theme for popular anime “GOSICK”.

To go along with the new single Risa Yoshiki has also released a photo book "Yoshiki Risa X Mosatsu Seishun Zombie ga Yattekuru Ya! Ya! Ya!" The photo book is themed with high school, train station, woods, zombie, and illustrations inter-mixed with photos. Samples (click to enlarge).

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To celebrate the single release Yoshiki held a launch event mini-live and handshake on December 8th 1:00pm at Aeon Mall Central Court, Nagoya.

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Single "Sekai wa Kyoshitsu Dake Ja Nai" comes on two editions,

– Limited with bonus DVD that includes music video for the title track. First Press version adds photo (varies by store) and application card for special live event.

– Regular CD-only. First Press version adds photo (varies by store) and application card for special live event.

The lottery application card is for a special live event January 26th 2013 1:00pm at Pasera Resorts AKIBA 7F PARMS, Tokyo. Application deadline is January 9th 2013 with winners announced January 11th.

Risa Yoshiki "Sekai wa Kyoshitsu Dake Ja Nai" – release date December 5th 2012

Limited [CD+DVD] (¥1600)
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Regular [CD] (¥1260)
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[CD]
1. Sekai wa Kyoshitsu Dake Ja Nai
(preview)
2. Over the rainbow!
(preview)
3. Navigation
4. Sekai wa Kyoshitsu Dake Ja Nai
5. Over the rainbow!
6. Navigation
[DVD]
1. Sekai wa Kyoshitsu Dake Ja Nai
[CD]
1. Sekai wa Kyoshitsu Dake Ja Nai
2. Over the rainbow!
3. Navigation
4. Sekai wa Kyoshitsu Dake Ja Nai
5. Over the rainbow!
6. Navigation
Photobook (¥1680)
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Risa Yoshiki Official website (modeling)

Risa Yoshiki Official website (Columbia Records)