Interview With Eikura Nana by Bazaar Issue June 2022

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1. Eikura Nana is wearing Fendi x Versace called "Fendace" for the photoshoot.
2. It's been 8 years since she last worked with her husband, Kaku Kento.
3. The photoshoot was their first collaboration since their marriage in 2016.
4. "The moment I saw the outfits in advance, I was inspired and thought, 'Let's go with the image of Beyonce and Jay-Z,' and we went into the shoot.
5. Nana always wears clothes that empower independent and strong women.
6. She wanted to have a distance between her husband in the shoot to reflect the mood of a woman leading.
7. Nana is a wife and mother to two children.
8. She has a brilliant career as an actress and model since at the age of 14
9. "What I am conscious of everyday regarding maintaining a healthy mind is 'how to let go.' Life in Tokyo is full of things and information, and on top of that, raising children cuts into the time I have for myself, so I started thinking about cutting back and choosing only what I need. For example, I used to be stoic about exercise, such as muscle training, pilates, and yoga, which were my hobbies. However, after giving birth to my first child, the sudden change in my living environment overwhelmed me, and I was stressed out every day because I couldn't complete the to-do list I set for myself. So when I gave birth to my second child, I gave up all my old habits, as I was giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then I felt much better mentally. By letting go of the obsession and expectations of "I want to be like this," my heart became lighter, and my body became more natural, so I was able to keep my body line in the best condition."
10. When asked about what's Nana's secret - "There aren't many. It's just the basics, just moisturizing. After giving birth to my second child, I neglected my skincare routine, and dry wrinkles started to increase. I started applying lotion to my face and hands several times a day, and it improved. I also put bath salts in the bath and detox every night. Once a month, I go for a head massage, which is like brain cleansing."
11. Her daily stress relief method is to go out into nature with her family. "I often walk in the park near my house, and recently I went to Mount Fuji. A change of scenery helps me reset my mood."
12. Her pace, where she's able to carefully handle each job while also raising her children, is comfortable and she enjoys everyday.