In an interview with the Bunshun Online, Japanese adult video star Minamo has described her childhood as a lonely time spent as an outsider who "had no friends."
Ahead of her retirement from porn in December, the ravishingly beautiful star says everything changed when she entered high school. She underwent a dramatic transformation and people began to compare her to actress Kasumi Arimura (even though Minamo is now famously a dead ringer for actress Mitsuki Takahata) and became immensely popular with the boys. Although she finally achieved her dream of joining the cool crowd, Minamo says ...
Kaoru Oshima made a huge splash when he debuted in the adult film industry in 2014 as the first otokonoko (male-to-female crossdressing) adult film star. He (we are assuming Oshima goes by "he") retired from the porn industry at age 25 the following year and has since expanded his career as a TV personality and writer, similar to the likes of Minamo, who recently debuted as a novelist ahead of her retirement from JAV.
Having entered the industry via gay adult videos as a biological male, why did Oshima shift his focus to mainstream adult films as a femboy performer? Oshima sat for an ...
The leading Japanese adult video performer Minamo, who is set to retire in December, has released her debut novel.
Her first novel, Mother's Boat of Mud, went on sale on September 14, published by Kadokawa, one the biggest publishers in Japan.
With her 192-page literary debut, Minamo follows in the footsteps of porn peers like Mana Sakura, who has published several books.
As expected, the release her generated a lot of media attention. She was recently interviewed by Web The Television about her new novel.
It started with perhaps the obvious question: Why did she choose family as the ...
The popular Japanese porn star Hana Kuraki (倉木華) has reportedly passed away at the age of 25.
She was found dead in on September 12. No cause of death has been announced, though the news has immediately led to speculation that it might have been suicide.
The Kanagawa native made her debut for S1 No. 1 Style in May 2024 and continued to work as a performer for S1. Kuraki's fame was rising overseas too, especially in Asia, where JAV is very popular. She appeared at the Taiwan Adult Expo in Kaohsiung in April this year.
She also released a nude photo book, Flower, whose title was a ...
It's rare for a Japanese adult video star's rise to fame to be so rapid and so well earned.
Kanna Seto is now such a major presence in the JAV industry that it's easy to forget that she only made her debut in early 2025, so fast has her ascent been. Almost immediately, short clips of her were going viral, and her debut quickly transformed into one of the biggest names in porn today.
She has built up a fandom not just in Japan but also in other parts of Asia and beyond. She is loved by millions for her girl-next-door face, especially that winning smile, her pale skin, her long and slender ...
The veteran Japanese porn star Ann Sasakura announced on August 5 that she had donated money to disaster relief for the Kumamoto earthquake that took place last month.
The quake on July 28 caused widespread damage, left thousands living in temporary accommodation, and has resulted in 36 deaths so far.
Sasakura noted in her announcement on social media that some people might criticize her for making the donation, since working in adult video is not viewed as a respectable profession, despite the huge popularity of its content.
However, most social media users seemed to react positively to ...
Kyoko Ichikawa announced her retirement from Japanese adult video on July 8 but has since followed up with further messages on social media.
The 45-year-old said: "I've recently observed information being spread about my workplace and private life, as well as malicious direct messages and harassing behavior." She warned, "I will keep evidence concerning the spread of false information, invasions of privacy, and defamation, and will take appropriate action, including legal measures, where necessary." She concluded by thanking her fans for their support. "I apologize for any concern this may ...
The Japanese porn star Sumire Mizukawa has announced her marriage.
The internationally active adult video performer, who is known professionally overseas as Emiri Momota, shared the big news via her Instagram account on July 9 with a series of photos of her and her husband, and the ironic caption: "Sorry . . . officially sold out."
The photos show Mizukawa in a series of wedding dresses and were presumably taken at a hotel or wedding party venue. They also feature the couple's rings and Mizukawa posing with a "just married" cake.
She hasn't released any details about her new husband, ...
The Japanese porn star Riko Hoshino has announced her return to work after undergoing treatment for an adjustment disorder.
"I will resume my activities in mid-August and strive to meet everyone's expectations in the best possible way, while approaching each and every job with a sincere heart," she wrote in a statement released on social media.
In mid-June, we shared the news that the 27-year-old had been diagnosed with an adjustment disorder and was undergoing treatment.
Her mental health struggles were affecting her ability to promote her fifth print photo book, with events at bookstores ...
MYLORD was one of the iconic parts of the Shinjuku retail landscape from 1984 to 2025. The somewhat dubiously named mall mostly housed apparel shops, frequented by young women and staffed by the same demographic.
After MYLORD closed, many lamented what would replace it -- and it seems that some of the women who worked there have moved into a very different industry. Or at least one has.
Hinako Tomine (東峯日奈子) is a new Japanese adult video star who makes her porn debut with a release from E-Body that came out June 26. The 148-minute release (OFES-032) emphasizes Tomine's H-cup ...
