Manaka Inaba’s “Loveliness…” tops Shosen gravure photo book ranking for December 2020
If you’re into photo books of Japanese gravure models, then chances are you’ve heard of Shosen. They also have a 7-story bookstore in Jimbocho but…
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3-time consecutive Japan Race Queen Award winner Chimu Ikuta releases first photo album
Chimu Ikuta 生田ちむ, currently a member of “WAKO’S GIRLS” supporting Wako Chemicals Co., Ltd.’s TGR TEAM WAKO’S ROOKIE, has been doing well these past few…
Actress and gravure idol Jun Amaki releases her third photo book “Amanojaku”
On Christmas Day, Tokuma Shoten Co., Ltd. announced that actress and gravure idol 天木じゅん Jun Amaki would be releasing her third photo book, あまのじゃく Amanojaku,…
World’s first fish face photo book “Uozura” reveals a whimsical world of expressive fish
“Cold as a fish” may be a common idiom used for people who don’t show any emotions, but maybe it’s time to reconsider. Fish can…
Kyoto pop icon and Harajuku fashion leader Asachill captured in photobook by M. Kato, influential J-pop artist photographer
Kyoto pop icon Asachill Some of our long-term grape Japan readers may recall model, singer, artist, Harajuku fashion leader and Kyoto pop icon Asachill. We…
Rio Teramoto’s “Curiosity” tops Shosen gravure photo book ranking for March 2020
If you’re into photo books of Japanese gravure models, then chances are you’ve heard of Shosen. They also have a 7-story bookstore in Jimbocho but…
Yukipoyo teams up with DJ Hello Kitty for 7-hr gyaru fashion and music livestream
If you’re interested in gyaru fashion, or Japanese television variety shows, chances are you’ve seen Yuki Kimura, aka Yukipoyo. The half-Japanese, quarter Filipina and quarter…
WONDERFUL WONDER Anthropomorphic Dog Photo Book Has A Bevy of Bowdacious Beauties
With her beautifully tanned skin, toned body and her visually striking original cosplays of Egyptian deities, dark elves and other dark-skinned characters, Japanese cosplayer non…