Porn star Mai Fujisaki arrested and deported for prostitution in Taiwan

On the evening of June 7, adult video actress Mai Fujisaki issued an apology on social media apologizing “for the worry and trouble caused by some media reports.”

This refers to reports in Taiwanese media outlet on June 3 and later picked up by Japanese media that Fujisaki had entered Taiwan on a tourist visa and illegally engaged in prostitution, leading to her arrest in a hotel in Tianmu, a high-end residential area of ​​Taipei, and subsequently deportation.

Fujisaki acknowledged the reports. “The incident in question occurred about six months ago.” She then expressed deep remorse, saying, “Due to my thoughtless actions, I have caused great trouble and worry to my fans, those involved, and my agency. I take it very seriously that I have betrayed the trust of everyone who supports me, and I deeply regret my actions.”

Taiwanese media cited local insiders to report that a session in Japan pays ¥30,000, but women can fetch 30,000 Taiwanese dollars (approximately ¥150,000) per session in Taiwan.

Of course, there are porn stars and then there are porn stars, and with as many as 1,000 women debuting in the JAV industry per year, just claiming to be a porn star may not automatically push your prices up. But for super-popular JAV performers with real name value, the price in Taiwan is usually three to four times higher than in Japan. For mid-level or average actresses, the prices are roughly the same in both places, and in some cases, Taiwan is even slightly cheaper, according to local media.

Taiwan also hosts the Taipei Red Expo, one of Asia’s largest adult events and in which many major JAV stars participate. The next edition takes place in July. According to local media, “well-known Japanese adult film actresses have absolutely no intention of taking the risk of engaging in illegal side jobs in Taiwan. If caught by the police, they would not only face a three-year ban on entering Taiwan, but also be prohibited from participating in official public events such as the Taipei International Adult Exhibition.”

Such a three-year ban on entering Taiwan would be a huge blow to the actresses’ careers and reputations when the industry relies heavily on overseas customers with money to spend, while the value of the yen remains low and Japanese customers decline due to demographic changes.

Regarding her future, Fujisaki stated, “I am currently in discussions with my agency about my future. We are also reviewing scheduled filming and events.”

Fujisaki debuted in the industry in late 2024 with a release from Idea Pocket. She is known for her tall, slender body and F-cup breasts.

“First and foremost, I will prioritize addressing the concerns of all those involved and reflecting on my own actions. I will report back on future plans at a later date. I am truly sorry for this incident.”

This incident in Taiwan follows previous crackdowns in Hong Kong, resulting in the arrests of porn stars Noa Aizawa and Minato Maiha.

It is not uncommon for JAV performers to do sex work as well as compensated dating with “high-spec” men. The weak yen is prompting Japanese sex workers to go abroad to earn better money, but border agents are becoming more suspicious of women traveling alone, and some regular female travelers have been turned away at the border.

The popularity of Japanese porn in other parts of Asia means performers can earn substantial fees by moonlighting as sex workers for affluent clients in places like Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. But as the cautionary tale of Fujisaki shows, there are always risks.