Name: Yumi SugimotoBirthdate April 1st, 1989Hometown: Osaka, JapanMeasurements 82/58/85 cm It looks like Hiroko has appointed me with the duty of keeping Idol of the Week safe as well. And what perfect way to abuse my pr...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Name: Mina Asakura Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan Birthdate: December 8, 1989 Measurements: 33/23/34 cm Here's looking at your kid! This week we spend some time with the stunning actress and model, Mina Asakura, and I ...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Iiniku Ushijima Birthdate: February 19, 1990 Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Measurements 83/56/87.7 cm Today's idol is super cosplay idol, Iiniku Ushijima. Yes, her name does mean "good meat'. I actually fi...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Anna Konno Birthdate: June 15, 1989 Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan Measurements: 86/69/83 cm Ever since discovering gravure model Anna Konno last month, I've been on the hunt for new picture sets. This girl just has...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Suzuki Fumina Birthdate: May 7, 1990 Hometown: Saitama, Japan Measurements: 96/62/93 cm Yowza! Suzuki Fumina is hardcore. Not only is this smoking actress and gravure idol put together all so well, she seems ...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Ai Shinozaki Birthdate: February 26, 1992 Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Measurements: 87/60/88 cm It looks that it's been over a week since I've even talked about our favorite gravure idol, Ai Shinozaki. I know, I kno...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Risa Yoshiki Birthdate: July 27, 1987 Hometown: Chiba, Japan Measurements: 80/59/88 cm As you can probably tell, we just can't get enough of Risa Yoshiki around the office. For a bit I was feeling like I was over sat...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
It's your Daily Dose of Music, everyone, and today we have for you Minami "Takamina" Takahashi, striking out on her own for the first time in her debut single, "Jane Doe". To be perfectly frank I haven't been completely floo...
| Josh Tolentino |
Name: Anri Sugihara Birthdate: June 12, 1982Hometown: Hiroshima, Japan Measurements: 89/56/80 cm It looks like the lovely Anri Sugihara is outgrowing her clothes, or she's been shopping in the kids section. Don't get me wrong...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Anna Konno Birthdate: June 15, 1989 Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan Measurements: 86/69/83 cm Didn't get your idol fix this weekend? How about we serve something sizzling hot to kick off your week! Today...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
I must still be hung over today, because the idea of a KPP museum isn't sitting right with me. When I go to museums I'm usually looking to catch up on some history or look at some legendary art work. I wo...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Remember when that one AKB48 fan seemed to go a little bit crazy in video format at the news of Yuki "Yukirin" Kashiwagi's alleged indiscretions? Back in that post, I wrote that I "sincerely hope that this an attempt to paro...
| Josh Tolentino |
Today we celebrate one of Japan's national heros. Yes, the one and only, Ai Shinozaki. How do we celebrate? By gawking at her pictures and videos of course! Perhaps we'll even eat some cake around the office in celebration. For now, we'll stare at pictures.
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Risa Yoshiki Birthdate: July 27, 1987 Hometown: Chiba, Japan Measurements: 80/59/88 cm Did your Valentine's Day not go as planned? Did the delicious chocolate I sent from the Japanator office not make...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Are you as excited as I am? First round of voting for the Miss Hooters Japan 2013 is coming to a close on Valentine's day and we get to see who of the 55 lovey ladies will move on to the next round on February 16th. The...
| Josh Totman |
Name: Akine AoshimaBirthdate: March 4, 1987Hometown: Miyazaki, JapanMeasurements: 87/58/86 cm Did you make it through your work day? Well, before you slip off to slumber, I think it's best you reward yourself to the one...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Unsurprisingly, the rain of "scandals" continues to pour on AKB48, this time due to Yuki "Yukirin" Kashiwagi having the temerity to attend a group party with *gasp* men in it, just days after the now-infamous "Mii-chan Affai...
| Josh Tolentino |
An eventful week for idol megagroup AKB48 continues. In case you haven't been following, Minami "Mii-chan" Minegishi was humiliated in rather medieval fashion for reasons that no one should ever have cause to feel ashamed abo...
| Josh Tolentino |
Name: Yumi KobayashiHometown: Tokyo, JapanBirthdate: November 26, 1988Measurements: 85/57/84 cm Can you believe that it's February already? That means it's the month of cold cold weather, and the warmth of lov...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
[Update: The apology video has been removed following an official response by AKB management. An English-translated transcript of Minegishi's statement is available at the bottom of this post.] Ah, an "Oh, Japan" moment. ...
| Josh Tolentino |
Think what you will about pop idol sensation Momoiro Clover Z, but you can't say the ladies aren't good sports. They appeared recently on a gag show, where they literally had the chairs pulled from beneath them. They must be packing some good padding. The whole thing is a bit mean spirited if you ask me, but when are Japanese variety shows not? These gals have spunk!
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Mikiho NiwaBirthdate: September 27, 1989Hometown: Aichi, JapanMeasurements: 79/58/80 cm Before I release you guys on your well deserved weekend, there still one order of business. Obviously it's the Idol of the Wee...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
It has been awhile since we've heard from Beckii Cruel, the dancing Brit girl on YouTube turned Japanese idol-ish jailbait, but she's back with a new vlog that promises more ...vlogs as well as dancing and hairstyling v...
| Dale North |
Name: Ami Tokito Birthdate: September 25, 1987 Hometown: Tokyo Measurements: 90/58/86 cm You said you wanted more Meganekko action? I present to you the queen of eye glass action, Ami Tokito. This talented actress,...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
It might be too early to call, but I'm going to anyway: my new jam will be idol group panache!. And they're not just your everyday idol group, either. Try cosplay idol group. Oh, and look at them! LOOK! This trio (Akira Itsuk...
| Dale North |
Name: Nito MisakiHometown: Kanagawa, JapanBirthday: March 3, 1993Measurements: 35/22/34 cm There's something to be said about gravure idols with amazing smiles. Me? I'm a sucker for a stellar pout. Nito Misaki's newest photo spread is full of some giggle inspiring smiles, but check out that pout! Someone give this gal some more bad days! [Via Redflava]
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Mayu WatanabeBirthdate: March 26, 1994Hometown: Saitama, JapanMeasurements: 71/55/82 cm Did you get what you wanted from Santa this year? Perhaps you actually wanted Santa for Christmas? I think we'd all say that ...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Risa Yoshiki Birthdate: July 27, 1987 Hometown: Chiba, Japan Measurements: 80/59/88 cm Have you been naughty or nice this year? I'm not sure that it's going to matter, as no matter how hard we may try, I ...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Ai Shinozaki Birthdate: February 26, 1992 Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Measurements: 87/60/88 cm Are you feeling like your Idol of the Week has been on repeat? Take a look at me and see if I care! The snow star...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Shizuka NakamuraBirthdate: September 9, 1988Hometown: Kyoto, JapanMeasurements: 85/60/68 cm This week we pay a visit to the lovely drama actress, Shizuka Nakamura. Famous for her many TV drama roles, and occasional movi...
| Hiroko Yamamura |