We spend a lot of time bashing AKB48 on this blog but we have to finally admit the truth. We think Haruna Kojima is hot. Actually, keen-eyed readers will likely have already deduced this from certain drooling articles in the past. We previously blogged with glee about Haruna's new work modeling for Peach John, Japan's lingerie brand that is similar to Victoria's Secret. She's back in a new series of ads which feature Haruna sleeping... perfect for imagining what it's like to be snuggled up close to her. We're not sure about the red hair but we do like it when she cups her bust ...

We've long been an advocate that Haruna Kojima is one of the very few girls in the AKB48 millions who is genuinely attractive (along with the lovely Rie Kitahara!) So here's some good news. Haruna has been chosen by sexy Japanese lingerie brand Peach John to be their new face (and body) modeling the spring line-up. Here she is showing off the new Workbra and also her own svelte figure (oh, and apparently trying to speak French). Haruna's choice by Peach John also represents a victory of sorts as the lingerie maker tends to choose haafu for its models (for their exotic ...

In an example of brilliantly timed PR, as the much-trumpeted AKB48 "general election" is having -- with Atsuko Maeda for the last time -- the women's fashion magazine Anan features a very sexy, semi-nude shoot with Yuko Oshima on its front cover this issue. This got us thinking. Forget the gravure idol magazines and weekly mags like Playboy. The really sexy photo shoots with famous models are actually these mainstream women's fashion magazines! Anan in particular has carved out a reputation for scoring deals with well-known stars to strip off in body-flaunting shoots. Such ...

This is a controversial topic among the TokyoKinky blogging team. Just are the minions of AKB48 (let alone their copycat groups) even good-looking? Taro and I have been definitely in the "no" camp, while Megumi sat on the fence ("They are kinda ordinary, sometimes cute, but clearly would be terrible in bed), versus Kazuki in the "yes" camp. But then we saw these very nice pictures of Haruna Kojima looking almost like an adult and, though flat-chested as hell despite the best efforts of a push-up bra, also quite attractive and sexy. We are not so naive as to discount the skills here of ...