Yume Hayashi has finally released her first photo book in a sign that her career as a gravure idol is picking up pace. After three previous digital photo books, the 25-year-old released her debut print photo book, "Yumemi-gokochi" (Dreamy State), with major publisher Kodansha on June 4. In it, she appears in swimwear and in various states of nudity, her modesty covered by carefully placed arms or by turning her naked back to the viewer. You can enjoy plenty of side boob, butt cheek, and cleavage, but no actual nudity. We've included some highlights ...

The Japanese gravure idol (glamor model) industry is a competitive and overly populated place, with idols coming and going in quick succession. In order to maintain their status, idols are required to keep up strong social media presences. This, of course, means Twitter and Instagram, but increasingly also YouTube. Gradols have to be YouTubers these days, too. The coronavirus has made this more urgent than before as splashy shoots and meet-and-greet events are either not having or only in far reduced numbers, decreasing the potential for idols to earn fees. Perhaps feeling the pinch, ...

On the troubled Japanese Netflix reality show Terrace House, which faces possible cancellation after one of its stars took her life following online bullying, the gravure model Yume Hayashi recently made quite a personal confession. Much of the appeal of the show hinges on watching young people with emerging careers as models and so on hook up. Accordingly, Hayashi has attracted the attention of both male viewers and an occupant of the house. Hokkaido-born, 24-year-old Yume Hayashi is well known for her sporty body. She goes by the name Yume Yoshida on the show, despite (or perhaps ...